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"Fidel: A Critical Portrait", 2001.
An analysis of the book about Fidel Castro, "Fidel: A Critical Portrait" by Tad Szulc.
695 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper looks at the biography about Fidel Castro written by reporter Tad Szulc who spent many years following his life. The writer shows that the book presents a very balanced view of Castro as well as showing new sides of him not previously reported.
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"Tad Szulc is a veteran New York Times reporter who first came to know Castro in 1959 while covering a story. Over the years, he has continued reporting on Castro. Szulc has interviewed Castro on many occasions and also interviewed his friends, past friends and his enemies. He was given unprecedented access by both the Cuban government, and by Castro himself, to conduct his research for the book. The book really gets inside the events rather than just reporting from the outside."
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Self Portraits Compared, 2006.
Compares two works from the Columbus Museum of Art: Andy Warhol's "Self Portrait 1986" and "Self Portrait" by Chuck Close.
1,716 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper compares two original paintings currently housed in the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus Ohio. The two works are self portraits, each by American artists of the 20th century. The first painting discussed is "Self Portrait" by Chuck Close. The second is "Self Portrait 1986" by Andy Warhol. The paper shows that although the works are very different, they still tend to represent a similar school in art.
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"Another realist artist of the pop area currently exhibited at the Columbus Museum of Art is Andy Warhol. His life and his work are quite different from that of Chuck Close, yet some elements of their social and personal development are the same. Warhol was born in Pennsylvania, the son of immigrant farmers. While Close and Warhol both lost their fathers at relatively young ages, and both showed early talent for art, Warhol went toward a more commercial venue in his early art."
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti?s Poem ?The Portrait?, 2005.
This paper discusses Dante Gabriel Rossetti's poem "The Portrait", which celebrates love, art, the artist and eternity as the poet moves through time while gazing at a portrait of his lover.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that the "The Portrait", a complex poem, operates on two different levels: First, the reader becomes aware of the relationship of the artist and his piece of work; and then the poem probes the connection existing between the artist, his sense of self and how those emotions shape the creation of art. The author points out that the rhyme scheme in this poem is ababccddc, which allows the poem to read smoothly, and the poet's use of words forces the reader to read slowly. The paper relates that Rosette includes the mythological story of Narcissus to further the idea that the poet is just as attached to his art as he is to the memory of his lover.
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"The first lines of the poem introduce us to a relationship between an object of art and the viewer of that piece of art. It is important to note that the poet is speaking to himself because this allows us to see how the poet is not just examining the work of art. The act of looking at his artwork moves him to explore himself as well. The notion of the exploration of self can also be seen when the poet compares the painting to the image he sees in a mirror. He writes, "It seems a thing to wonder on/As though mine image in the glass/Should tarry when myself am gone" (Rosetti 2-4). These statements reflect the story of Narcissus in that when the young man turns from his image, the object of his affection disappears."
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Fidel Castro, 2001.
An analysis of the life and contributions of the Cuban politician and leader Fidel Castro.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 58.95
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This is a descriptive paper on the life of Fidel Castro up until he came into power in Cuba. The author examines the way that fidel castro came into power, the changes that he made once in power and his stance today. The author argues that Fidel Castro originally gave hope and promise to his nation, yet today he stands for oppression.
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"Castro took Cuba on January 1st 1959 and is currently holding it. He is one of the few leaders whose country is still communist. Castro has put the country through some difficult times such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. Castro was an idealist who believed that the way things were need to be changed but he ended up leaving things the same as they were if not making them worse. He started off wanting to help the people, but now he?s oppressing his people."
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"Portrait of a Lady" and "Aspern Papers", 2002.
A comparison of Henry James' "Portrait of a Lady" and "Aspern Papers".
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This essay discusses Henry James' writing style in "The Portrait of a Lady" and "Aspern Papers." Overall, we see a great talent in subtle and penetrating character descriptions. James focuses on one individual to paint a portrait of surrounding characters and events.
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Self-Portraits of the Masters, 2005.
A paper examining the self-portraits of three artists autobiographically.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper provides an examination of how the self portraits of three artists--Rembrandt, Gauguin and Cezanne-- work autobiographically. The paper looks at how the self-portraits reveal glimpses into the lives of the artists as well as their place in history.
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"It has been said that art imitates life. Certainly this seems to be the case in many artistic works throughout history and will most likely continue to be the case in the work of generations of artists yet to come. This is reflected most, perhaps, in the self-portraits of artists, as the very notion of self-portraiture implies some amount of introspection and personal experience. This is why many such self-portraits are said to be-at least in part-autobiographical in nature. Here we will examine..."
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"The Portrait", 2005.
This paper discusses Dante Gabriel Rossetti's poem, "The Portrait", in which the poet vividly demonstrates the delicate line between love and possession and between artistic inspiration and objectification.
1,525 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that, on the surface, Rossetti's poem "The Portrait" may not seem to be specifically dealing with the line between love and possession. However, looking deeper, the reader finds that whether love still exists or not, at the end, its selfless nature has at least to some degree given way to the possessive and controlling aspects of the artist. The author points out that this is an ekphrastic poem, a poem describing a piece of art, divided rather arbitrarily into two stanzas, including an opening octave composed of two a-b-b-a quartets and followed by a sextet of the a-b-c-a-b-c variety. The paper relates that the orderliness of the rhyme scheme and its almost singsong nature help to evoke a sense of the more traditional, spiritual and emotive elements of the portrait.
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"The plot of the poem, as it were, is a description of the way this faithful reproduction of the beloved is such that her beauty and soul-fullness shines through and may be seen by all, so that both the painter and many strangers may come together to look at the beloved in worship. It bears repeating that it is only on the surface that this poem is about a painting... on close examination, one finds that it is actually a poem describing the creator of this piece of art, as he relates to his lady, his audience, and his deity through art. In understanding the poem as dealing not so much with the description of a piece of art as with the way in which an artist can come to feel both about his work and about his models, one is able to open up whole new fields of interpretation, even allowing the work to be understood from a rather feminist perspective -- for as the author shifts from writing a poem about a painting and becomes caught up in righting instead about a person, one may also see his shift from the original love of that person to a point where he merely wishes to own, objectify, and eventually (an uncompromisingly) put them on display."
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?Wedding Portrait? and ?Merode Altarpiece? Comparison, 2006.
A comparative analysis of Jan Van Eyck's "Wedding Portrait" and Robert Campin's "Merode Altarpiece" .
804 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines the similarities and differences between Jan Van Eyck's, "The Arnolfini Marriage," ("Wedding Portrait") and Robert Campin's, "Merode Altarpiece", both Flemish artists who were among the most important painters in the Early Renaissance (North) period. It looks at how both are naturalistic oil paintings with religious undertones and both are portraits. It also discusses how, although the paintings are similar in many ways, there are also several differences.
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"For example, in Van Eyck's painting, a single candle is burning, even though it is daylight. This has been interpreted as symbolic of God's all-seeing eye, while some believe it is a bridal candle. In addition, there is an image of St. Margaret, the patron saint of childbirth carved on the back of a chair. The ornate mirror on the back wall shows the artist himself, as well as a second man, who may have been another witness to the ceremony. A small dog stands between the couple in the foreground, symbolizing faithfulness and love, and on the window ledge is a bowl of fruit, symbolizing either fertility, or the fall from Eden."
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Cuba After Fidel Castro, 2007.
This paper explores the scenario of a Cuba without Fidel Castro as leader.
2,521 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The paper discusses Fidel Castro's recent surrender of power to his brother, Raul, while undergoing stomach surgery. The paper reveals that this action has fueled much speculation as to Cuba's future. The paper explains that while most experts predict that under Raul's reign there will be increased tensions between Communist hard-liners and moderates, it is unlikely that there will be an immediate and total collapse of Communism. The paper predicts that Cuba will become more pro-Western with closer ties to a free market environment, similar to what seems to be evolving in China. The paper emphasizes that after Fidel's death, communications with the West will most certainly improve, but it is unlikely that there will be any dramatic changes.
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"Many experts, such as Terry McCoy, a Latin American studies professor at the University of Florida, believes that a change in leadership may not necessarily mean an immediate end to the Communist nation's current regime (Rigney 2006). McCoy says the question is whether Raul, who is less charismatic and lacks the leadership qualities of Fidel, can hold onto power, but believes the government will survive in the short term (Rigney 2006). According to McCoy, the succession plan "first involves Raul Castro and then a circle of much younger successors, who would run the country through some type of collective leadership.""
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Henry James' "The Portrait of a Lady", 2005.
This paper analyzes the portrayal of women and the variety of influences on females within Henry James' "The Portrait of a Lady".
4,467 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 116.95
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This paper explains that "Portrait of a Lady", seen by many as the first truly modernist American novel, was published only 16 years after the end of the American Civil War, during a period of great social change and unrest, particularly for women and minorities. The author describes the female characters illustrated in this book as Isabel Archer, the confused woman in search of her true self; Henrietta Stackpole, an "independent woman" seeking to change the world through her eye-catching and brutally honest journalism; Madame Merle, the devious and sly possessor of a scandalous secret, and Pansy Osmond, shy and continually controlled by her overbearing father. The paper relates that James' intentions for this novel's impact and legacy are still widely debated; some argue that the fate, which befalls each of his women, clearly displays his anti-feminist attitude but others argue that the freedom of choice he has given his female characters, allowing them to make their own mistakes, finally paints women as fellow human beings.
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"One of the first female characters introduced to readers in "The Portrait of a Lady" is also one of the most anachronistic: Mrs. Touchett. Though married, she spends much of her time abroad while her husband and invalid son uncomplainingly reside in England's Gardencourt Manor. She and Mr. Touchett have been virtually separated since the beginning of their marriage, although Mrs. Touchett does spend one month per year at Gardencourt with her husband. Claiming she despises England's food and culture, she permits herself to flit about Europe with nearly unfettered access to freedoms normally only extended to men."
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"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", 2006.
An analysis of the use of blindness vs. seeing and related motifs in James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man".
2,211 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines the thought behind the books that James Joyce wrote, as well as the very man himself and his life. It highlights how Joyce was short-sighted and how he often used the help of others to finish his books. It also looks at how Joyce's own life influences, such as his bad vision, helped him relate to characters and situations in his books with an emphasis on "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man". The paper concludes that it is not just his blindness that made Joyce such a strong writer but also his intellectual genius.
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"Joyce's expression of the motif of blindness in describing imperfect human vision is perhaps the most obvious, literal uses of the motif. However, the genius of its implementation lies in the fact that the distorted or failed vision represents a flaw in the character who possesses it. At the beginning of the story, Dedalus' father is described as looking "at (Stephen) through a glass" (Joyce, 19), referring to a monocle. Later, Dedalus, Sr., is mocked by his son as having disastrously weak financial vision, dabbling unsuccessfully as "a medical student, an oarsman, a tenor, an amateur actor, a shouting politician, a small landlord, a small investor, a drinker, a good fellow, a story teller, somebody's secretary, something in a distillery, a tax gatherer ,a bankrupt."
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?A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?, 2004.
A review of James Joyce's novel, ?A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man?.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines how James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" is a modern novel that can be interpreted in any number of ways. It looks at how the story is centered on Stephen Dedalus's search for himself, in general, or specifically, how to become an artist by his own definition. It explores how the inward analysis that he wallows in does not imply self-consciousness, but rather the belief in the significance of living as an individual. It also discusses whether or not the protagonist is able to become an individual by embracing the ?either/or? nature of himself and the world or if he must rebel against social rules.
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"In looking at the passage from chapter five, Henke would view Dedalus as once again fleeing from his own need for balance. It is significant that the woman in his example must die ? just as the need for others must die in order for him to feel autonomous. Henke sees this as depending on binary (?either, or?) logic that presents one term over the other as more important. She provides examples such as ?active/passive, masculine/feminine, father/mother, head/heart, son/daughter, intelligent/sensitive, brother/sister, form/matter, phallus/vagina, reason/emotion? (296) and argues that the feminine perspective has been lost in many writings."
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"High Fidelity", 2007.
An analysis of Rob Fleming's character compared to the traditional Bildungsroman character in Nick Hornsby's novel "High Fidelity."
988 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper reviews Nick Hornsby's novel "High Fidelity." It discusses the general plot of the novel and describes, in detail, the role of the character Rob Fleming in the plot. The paper compares the character of Rob to the traditional Bildungsroman character and suggests that he does not fit with this typical role. It describes scenes and narratives of Rob's to explain this view-point.
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"Eventually, by the end of the novel, Rob begins to acknowledge Laura's humanity as well as his own. This separates him from his friends: "'we're not as bad as you think, Rob.' 'You couldn't be. Look, Barry. There's going to be people from Laura's work there, people who own dogs and babies and Tina Turner albums. How are you going to cope with them?'" (303) Rob has, like the Bildungsroman hero, become integrated into a larger society and become a man and learned to judge persons on more meaningful criteria than their love of counter-cultural music on LPs. But rather than suggest that this is a loss of youth, ingenuity, and vitality, Rob's maturity comes to Laura, to the reader, and ultimately to himself as a relief, as this maturity has been long overdue."
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"Portrait of Dr. Gachet", 2005.
An examination of Vincent Van Gogh's "Portrait of Dr. Gachet."
2,215 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines Van Gogh's painting and explains how the artist impetuously and arbitrarily exploited the new color dimensions of the Post-Impressionist period within the work. The style is examined and the person behind the portrait is explained to be a doctor that looked after van Gogh during the later part of his life.
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"As to Van Gogh's painting style which is a very important component of his artistic life, the thickness, shape and direction of his brush strokes created a tactile counterpart to his intense color schemes through thickly-loaded brush moves back and forth or at right angles, giving a textile-like effect; Van Gogh also would take the paint tube and squeeze dots or streaks upon the canvas. This bold, almost slapdash attack upon his canvases, at least in the eyes of his contemporary art critics, was viewed as highly disturbing; thus, it could be said that Van Gogh, through the use of different paint strokes, both infuriated and calmed the viewer."
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The Portrait of Dr. Shortt, 2005.
A discussion on the artist of the portrait of Dr. Shortt.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper considers who painted the portrait of Dr. Shortt, a painting that belongs to the City of Toronto but whose provenance is in some doubt. it explains that there are no signatures or marks on the painting to indicate who painted it and no one interviewed for this report knew who the artist was. The paper claims that there is speculation on the subject, however, and two artists in particular have been identified as possibly the artist of this work.
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"The purpose of this paper is to report on an investigation into the search for the name of the artist who painted a portrait of Dr. Shortt, a painting that belongs to the City of Toronto but whose provenance is in some doubt. To discover more about the artist, I conducted province research to try and determine who the artist was. There are no signatures or marks on the painting to indicate who painted it, and no one interviewed for this report knew who the artist was. There has been speculation on the subject, however, and two artists in particular have been identified as possibly the artist of this work. The first mentioned was Paul Kane, though Dennis Reid, a ..."
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