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"A Fish Called Wanda", 2002.
This paper is a critical review of the plot and presentation of the different comedic themes in the movie, "A Fish Called Wanda."
625 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 22.95
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This paper analyzes the movie's use of humor, both verbally and visually. It continues to use examples from the movie of how repetition combined with the unexpected twist holds the viewer in stitches. The author also comments on how the comedy becomes more protracted and complicated as the movie progresses.
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'When Curtis goes to Cleese?s house, the situation becomes more and more complicated, amounting to a drawing room comedy of errors. Mistakes multiply upon each other, with Archie?s wife the only person seeming to notice anything amiss. The scene where Kline quizzes Palin about the location of the jewels sends common sense skittering everywhere: ?What?s the green fish?s name? Well, I?m going to call her lunch!?
"?A Fish Called Wanda? does a masterful job of combining various comedic effects while maintaining a plot that holds together. This is more satisfying than a movie based on one gag all the way through, such as Rodney Dangerfield going to college. That movie is one long gag that wears thin rather quickly. The ending isn?t terribly believable, but it?s a comedy. It?s not about reality."
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The Changing Social Meanings of Fish, 2005.
A discussion of fish as a popular food source.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper examines how, in the early 21st century, fish is one of the most popular varieties of food in the world, and cod fish is the king of fish in the food service industry in the Western world. The paper describes how fish is acclaimed for its prominent role in gourmet cuisine and praised by nutritionists for its myriad health benefits. The paper discusses how this was not always the case.
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"I have had a great love of fish for most of my life; a love that reached an apogee upon my coming to Canada and discovering the incredible range of both salt and fresh water fish available to Canadians. Indeed, in the early 21st century fish is one of the most popular varieties of food around the globe, and cod fish is the "king of fish" in the foodservice industry in the Western world (Civin 129). Today fish is acclaimed for its prominent role in gourmet cuisine, and praised by nutritionists for its myriad health benefits."
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Elizabeth Bishop?s ?The Fish?, 2004.
This paper analyzes the poem, ?The Fish?, by Elizabeth Bishop, a poet admired for her vivid, descriptive poetry.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that Bishop?s observation in ?The Fish? not only creates an image of the fish for the reader, but also expands the scope of the poet?s appreciation for the fish. The author points out that, in this narrative poem, Bishop uses rhetorical and sound devices, as well as tone, metaphor, symbolism, personification, simile, and imagery. The paper relates that her great attention to detail allows us to understand the fish as Bishop does and, as a result, to understand why she sets the fish free.
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"These lines illustrate the poet?s ability to capture details about the simplest and smallest of things. The poet utilizes the technique of hyperbole here by stating that the fish?s eyes were bigger than her own were. Her intention is to make us sense the life she became aware of when she looked into the fish?s eyes, which ultimately makes her feel sympathy for the fish. The action of looking into the fish?s eyes is also powerful in that it allows the poet to personify the fish. We also discover the poet?s use of an apostrophe here, which is emphasized by the poet?s looking into the fish?s eyes."
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Fishing for the Big One, 2004.
This paper narrates the author?s experience of fishing for the "big one".
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that the author loves fishing because he is able to venture off on his own in search of that secret fishing spot and enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. The author describes the process of capturing the bait and finding the perfect fishing spot. The author relates his catching of a 46-inch Northern Pike and deciding to let it go so that he could return another day and re-capture his dream of catching the "big one".
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"The next morning came upon me quickly; it was as if I had just laid down for a night?s sleep. I sprung from my bed with anticipation and excitement; it seemed as though I had the energy of a racehorse. I was now eager more than ever to venture off in exploration for that secret fishing hole. My mother stopped me and wouldn?t let me out the door if I didn?t have something to eat; as I sat there at the table in a daze eating my breakfast, my mind wandered off reflecting on an image I had of landing ?the big one?. That image was now vastly embedded in the back of my mind."
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Deep Sea Fishing, 2004.
An analysis of the environmental effects of deep sea fishing.
1,308 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper describes the environmental impacts of deep sea fishing in general, with a focus on the issue of over-fishing. The paper examines the equipment utilized by deep sea fisheries, claiming that it may also impact the environment in a negative way. The paper contends that not only are habitats and eco-systems destroyed as a result of deep sea fishing, but entire species are on the verge of distinction, while other non-target species have also been impacted in a negative manner.
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"The environmental impacts of deep sea over fishing are many, including detrimental reductions in fishing species/populations. Over fishing can result in a modified community species composition and reduced genetic diversity through "selective targeting on species and particular size classes" (Shotton, 2003). Over fishing has the greatest impact on the environment at large. Reductions in genetic diversity and in species or populations alter the composition of habitats and can impact the environment in many ways. Coral reefs are one example, facing extinction because of a lack of herbivorous species to keep algae in check."
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Acid Rain and Freshwater Fish, 2006.
This informative paper examines the disastrous effects of acidic precipitation and aluminum toxicity on freshwater fish populations around the world.
2,360 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This well-researched and detailed paper explores the effects of acidic precipitation (acid rain) which has been a major factor in fish kills throughout countries in the northern hemisphere. The writer of this paper cites numerous studies which have linked aluminum toxicity along with acid rain as the main cause of fish extinction. This paper stresses the urgency in developing a successful management tool in determining the viability of fish populations in various natural settings. This paper also contains detailed information and results of various case studies as well as two graphs that support the author's claims in this report.
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"The fish used in this experiment were obtained from a trout farm which ensures the relative similarity of the fishes used in the experiment. They were acclimated to artificial soft water for 2 weeks before they were used in the experiment. They were then transferred to flux chambers for the experiment and given 24 to 48 hours to recover from the handling stress before they were exposed for 24 hours to low-pH water (pH 4.4, 4.8, or 5.2) A control group (N=36) for each of these pHs was left in these conditions for 10 days. The experimental group after this 24 hour exposure to low pH levels were exposed to concentrations of Al of 111, 333, or 1000 ug/L at the same pH (N=72)."
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"The Fish", 2002.
An analysis of the poem ?The Fish? by Elizabeth Bishop.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper analyzes Bishop's poem ?The Fish", about the sufferings and hardships that a creature like a fish has to endure throughout its life. The author discusses the theme of survival and how the poem focuses on the narrator?s feelings and thoughts about the endurance in life of the fish she has caught. The poetic elements are examined, including imagery, symbolism, similes and parallelism. The themes and roles of the primary characters are discussed.
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"The succeeding lines have used imagery as its primary element in describing, and finally establishing, the physical characteristics of the fish. In fact, these lines have pored through every detail of the fish?s physical form, and even described the animal?s internal parts; the description of the fish?s physical form is an attempt to establish the fact that aside from the fish?s extraordinary characteristics, the fish is a fine-looking animal, yet, terrible in a way because of the environmental elements that he encountered in his life: ?He was speckled with barnacles/ fine rosettes of lime? rags of green weed hung down/ While his gills were breathing in/ the terrible oxygen/ the frightening gills? that can cut so badly?? (lines 16-23). Through imagery, the poet was able to describe the condition of the fish, as well as its beauty and the potential danger that it can give to its captor."
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"The Fish", 2007.
This paper provides an analysis of the symbolism employed by Elizabeth Bishop in her poem "The Fish".
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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In this article the writer discusses the symbolism of the fish in Elizabeth Bishop's free-verse poem "The Fish". The paper examines Bishop's use of similes throughout the poem. In addition, the writer looks at her use of alliteration and assonance as a means to enhance the impact of the poem. The paper suggests that the fish primarily serves as a symbol of resiliency and survival and that it is a common symbol of Christianity and Christ.
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"A common symbol of Christianity and Christ, the fish serves as a multi-layered symbol in Bishop's poem. Because the fish has been hooked and is bloody and also because the fish emerges from the water a "venerable" creature, it readily symbolizes Christ. Moreover, the fish's attitude toward its captors is passive: "He didn't fight. / He hadn't fought at all." He "hung a grunting weight, / battered" just like the dying Jesus on the cross. Further Christian symbols include a simile referring to the "ancient wall-paper" of the fish's scales. The fish is also a foreign creature, who cannot survive on land just as human beings could not survive under water. His "frightening gills" labor at inhaling the "terrible oxygen" that provides sustenance to mammals but not to fish. Thus, the fish is exotic in its denotation of Christ and in its otherworldly appearance."
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Over-Fishing, 2004.
Examines the extinction of marine life due to over-fishing.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Over the centuries, man has made use of lakes and oceans to provide nourishment, but recently, that use has turned to abuse as more and more marine species face extinction due to our over-use of the ocean resources. This paper takes an example the grey nurse shark, which faces extinction within 7 years due to the lucrative fin market. Other issues connected to over-fishing discussed in this paper include by-catch, the whaling industry, and the threat to coral reefs around the world. The paper examines ways of reducing the problem of over-fishing through public awareness and consumer pressure.
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"This particular issue is demonstrative of modern fishing practices. Along with causing the decline in fish populations, modern fishing techniques have also been altering the seas' ecosystems. Skimming large and medium-size fish off the top of oceanic food webs has left a disproportionate fraction of marine biomass at the lower end of the "pyramid of life" (Harder). Beyond skimming, by-catch species are also casualties of modern fishing practices, as we have already discussed."
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Endangered Cichlid Fish, 2007.
This paper looks at the elimination of cichlid fishes in Lake Victoria and their significance to scientists.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The paper relates that Lake Victoria is a natural body of water that has experienced exponential change within the past hundred years, due to human activity. The paper focuses on the devastation to the native cichlid fish in Lake Victoria and attributes this to the economic and social value of the lake as a vital source of fish and water for the surrounding human populations. The paper discusses the many features of the cichlid population of Lake Victoria that explain their significance.
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"Still, how scientists will uncover this story is becoming increasingly hazy, as the natural environment of these fishes is being irreversibly changed. Applying the biological definition of a species may be fundamentally useless as observing cichlids in the wild becomes ever more unfeasible. As a result, genetic research on captive populations of the fish may be the best way to identify the specific mechanisms that brought about the cichlid adaptive radiation in Lake Victoria, while morphological analysis should accompany these findings with observations of current distinctions."
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"Big Fish: A novel of Mythic Proportions "--Review, 2007.
A review of the short novel "Big Fish: A novel of Mythic Proportions", by Daniel Wallace.
1,684 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper reviews Daniel Wallace's novel "Big Fish: A novel of Mythic Proportions" and highlights the elements of fantasy that are found in the work. The role of the fantastic is analyzed and it's impact is contrasted with the concrete and realistic outlooks of other characters in the novel. In particular, the paper focuses on the protagonist William and the depiction of his expedition to unravel the truth. The reviewer concludes that Wallace proves that words have the power to transform reality into a group of ideas that leave an impression that does not disappear.
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"William's desire to understand his father through a staunch reality is never met in the novel, and there is a reason for this. Edward, even in his last days is trying to compel William to see the world through the eyes of fantasy, to make everything more meaningful. William wishes that Edward would speak the truth, rather than what he, as a boy and as an adult believes are his father's attempts to spin his life into fantasy to impress him, despite his long absence form his son's life. William gives the impression that he believes his father's stories are a fabrication that he has concocted, during long hours in lonely hotel rooms, while he traveled the south as a salesman. He seems not to believe, at first in any truth in the fantasy. "
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The Impact of Global Warming on Sweetwater Lake?s Fish, 2004.
An examination of the relationship between global warming, its hydrological consequence,s and the ecological dynamics and distribution of Sweetwater fish in the Great Lakes of America.
3,693 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper examines how the equilibrium in a lake as an ecological ecosystem is directly dependant on the regional hydrological cycle and how, since that cycle is dependant on climate patterns, it is assumed that global warming will have an immediate effect on the lake?s physical conditions and, thus, its inhabitants. It explores the Great Lakes system in the eastern United States, which includes thermal niches suitable for the three guilds. In order to get the most accurate prediction, this paper includes parameters, such as depths, water volumes, thermocline depth, and the Great Lakes water chemistry. The main conclusions show that there are three levels of direct effect: 1) thermal niche size changes; 2) changes in growth rate and food consumption; and 3) changes in reproductive success and population size.
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Introduction
Research Area
Data Collection
Fish and Thermal Niches
Results
Food Consumption and Growth Rate Changes
Population Response
Ecosystem Response
Impacts of Changes in the Hydrological System on the Habitat
Global Warming Impact on Thermal Niches
Conclusion
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"Smallmouth bass communities thrive today in warm niches and are unlikely to be affected in the future global warming conditions. A positive response is predicted for the cool water niche, where a 9-fold increase in yearlings population and a 23-fold increase in the fishable populations are expected. This is in fact a mediocre response, intermediate to influence on cold and warm water niches.
The extended reproductive success and the increase in mature individual numbers are logical, since the growth season is expected to be longer and the winter, when the ?winter kill? phenomena (Jackson, 2002) takes place, to be shorter."
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"Trout Fishing In America", 2003.
A review of Richard Brautigan's novel "Trout Fishing In America".
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines how Richard Brautigan?s 1961 novel, "Trout Fishing In America", is on the surface, a disorganised, funny and sprawling book that slotted into the beat and hippie culture of the 1960s seamlessly. In particular, it looks at how underneath the seemingly careless array of ?flippant? chapters lies a hugely complex and rigidly structured portrait of modern and mythical America focusing on the broken American dream, loss of innocence and so much more. It shows how disappointment, loss and death form the great undercurrent of the trout stream throughout Brautigan?s work and fester throughout, from the first page to the last.
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"Another usage of this dead past and the disappointment and despair that the present brings, is instilled in the ?mayonnaise jar that rests on the grave of the American dream.? Indeed, as well as giving a colloquial, non feeling account on an eighteen year old killed in a bar brawl it is an echo back to similar epitaph in Moby Dick. However, all the valour, glamour and general positives of a heroic epitaph have been totally removed in favour of a comical and almost embarrassing death, merely a hundred years later. This death goes a long way to detail the changed conditions of what has happened in America according to Brautigan."
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Runners and Rebellion in "Salt Fish Girl", 2008.
An analysis of the critique of consumerism that Larissa Lai portrays through runners in her novel, "Salt Fish Girl."
2,041 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the representation of consumerism in Larissa Lai's novel, "Salt Fish Girl." It specifically shows that Lai uses Pallas runners as a central theme to critique consumerism. The paper argues that Lai's message is ultimately hopeful and optimistic, as she implies that there is hope for the future, despite powerful, evil corporations and the consumerism they promote.
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"Unfortunately, the attempt fails. Yet despite such failures, and despite Miranda's many moments of selling out, the novel retains a sense of hope that individual free will could possibly win out against the power of corporations and technology. For one thing, Miranda manages to establish a relationship with Evie, who is Salt Fish Girl, reincarnated as a run-way clone (Sonia 113) and anti-corporate activist. Once Miranda begins her relationship with Evie, she begins to rebel against the corporate culture. (Previously, she had been primarily indifferent to it.) Most importantly, Miranda keeps striving to be a good person, despite the fact that she fails so many times. Her failures are easy to understand, for the forces stacked against Miranda and Evie are enormous. For example, although Miranda seems to have killed Dr. Flowers, who is the epitome of evil in this warped society, he has already cloned dozens of young versions of himself - each equipped with a pair of Pallas shoes."
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"The Fish", 2005.
A discussion of the mundane, human experience in the poem "The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop.
901 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper shows how this simple poem conveys numerous implicit or symbolic meanings that reflect Bishop's subject interpretation of what 'travel' meant in her life. It points out that the Voice's expedition in "The Fish" was a contemplation of travel through life in general, and through the use of symbolism, connotation, and effective imagery, Bishop was able to extend to her readers her thoughts on life and its difficulties and how these complex turns in life become channels in which humanity finds strength and inspiration to move forward and live progressively and meaningfully.
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"Elizabeth Bishop, author to numerous literary works, particularly on poetry, had been known for her effective illustration of everyday experience in the most extraordinary depiction and interpretation. As an American poet and artist, Bishop was identified as a staunch supporter and adherent of numerous movements that pervaded society during the 20th century, such as feminism, emphasis on liberation through self-expression, and adopting a pluralist view of the world's cultures (Lensing, 1995)."
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