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"The Flea" and "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time", 2006.
An analysis of two poems: "The Flea", by John Donne, and "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time", by Robert Herrick.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses these two poems and suggests that the authors use everyday objects to convey a deeper message. The writer describes how Donne's work uses a flea and its mating habits to reflect on the relationship between a man and a woman. The writer goes on to reflect on Herrick's work, showing how he uses the sun to contemplate nature's beauty and how man ages.
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"Herrick's "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time," takes on almost an entirely different approach than John Donne's "The Flea." As we've mentioned before, Donne takes a metaphysical, unreal examination to how the flea is related to a union between a man and a woman. On the other hand, Herrick only touches on the very basic and real aspects of life."
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To His Coy Virgins, 2002.
This is comparison of the Robert Herrick poem, "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time and of the Andrew Marvell poem, "To His Coy Mistress."
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The author compares and contrasts two poems, Robert Herrick's "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" and Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress." According to the author youth and time are two common threads in these poems, although each poet has a slightly different take on the role it plays in influencing people's lives. The poets also differ on their opinions of importance of growing old, and what lessons we can learn as we age.
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"Marvell looks at the aspects of death more than the aspects of living life because he feels that he needs to be rejuvenated back to life by a lady who will not give him what he wants. He is facing the fact of his own death, not anyone else's. "But at my back I always hear / Time's winged chariot hurrying near; / And yonder all before us lie / Deserts of vast eternity. / They beauty shall no more be found." It doesn't seem like Marvell cares about how his "Lady" feels. He just thinks that she will regret not being one with him after she dies because "her quaint honor" would be turned to dust and his "lust" would be converted to "ashes.""
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"To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time", 2002.
Compares the meaning of Robert Herrick's poem, "To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time" to the meaning of the phrase "carpe diem".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The Latin phrase "carpe diem" is interpreted into English as "to seize the day," and has been utilized as a rallying cry (primarily by those whose youth has fled) to immerse yourself in life before life passes you by. This theme has been at the center of countless poems, stories, plays, novels, essays, and movies and continues to be as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago when it was first coined. In a thorough analysis, one can clearly justify that the poem, "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time," by Robert Herrick is little more than a poetic restatement of carpe diem.
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Virginity in Eastern Christianity, 2000.
A look at the letter of St. Jerome to Eustochium outlining the moral virtue of virginity.
2,176 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper is about the letter of St. Jerome to Eustochium, a nun in the 4th century, outlining why he thinks she has chosen correctly in remaining a virgin. It discusses how Jerome was instrumental in securing that celibacy was held as the noblest state and that marriage was seen as solely for the procreation of children, hopefully virgins. Virginity was to be exalted above any other lifestyle choice. It examines how at the time, the idea of virginity dominated the entire female livelihood and was a measure of a women?s religiosity. Through the letter, it outlines the ideals for a woman in early Christianity and the thinking at the time towards the body and sex.
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"Throughout the letter there are also many references that clearly show Jerome?s bias in thinking that virginity was the superior and proper way for a woman to live her life. He speaks about his letter to Julian, his friend, and is overjoyed to discover that his sister has chosen this path for herself and had remained firm in her resolve (Kelly, 51). He clearly praises Eustochium for dedicating herself to this great virtue from such a young age and comments that she is much stronger than her sister, who only took the vows of chastity after her husband died."
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Why Not The Virgin Of Guadalupe?, 2002.
Explores some of the controversy surrounding the story of the Virgin Mary's appearance to Juan Dieguito.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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The Virgin of Guadalupe is a story of how the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Dieguito. The Virgin Mary wanted a church built in the area where an Aztec temple had been. Many people dispute the Virgin Mary's appearing to this man, but there have been arguments that say angels have appeared to others, why not the Virgin Mary?
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The Virgin Group, 2005.
A look at the strategic analysis and positioning of the Virgin Group of companies.
1,607 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper attempts to explore the positioning of Virgin as well as the forces and consequences of the environmental context on strategy and strategic actions. An environmental analysis is made using the Five Forces model developed by Porter, SWOT analysis and the PEST analysis tool. It concludes that Branson's Virgin operates in a turbulent environment (strategy context), and therefore follows a flexible and entrepreneurial approach (strategy process). It also shows how a flexible and entrepreneurial approach is expressed through joint ventures, market and product diversification, expansion and growth (strategy content).
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Strategic Positioning and Choices of Strategy for Virgin Group of Companies
Strategy Process, Content, Context
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"First of all the political situation, did affect Virgin in some respects. The creation of the Virgin brand name occurred in a rather conservative society that was challenged in the 70s decade. In addition, the airline industry required political influencing and lobbying politicians so as to be awarded with privileges such as landing rights. The economic situation and context that Virgin has been operating in has not always been healthy, especially in the Economic recession period, when Virgin had to respond by laying off personnel. Moreover, in such cases it has been harder for Branson to maintain a cost advantage and boost consumer spending. In 1986, the company also had to go public to find that extra cash that needed for a healthier operation. The currency fluctuation has also been a hindering or enhancing economic factor in Virgin's economic position. "
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Chartres' "Statue of the Standing Virgin and Child", 2006.
A description and analysis of the "Statue of the Standing Virgin and Child".
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a description of the Chartres statue "Statue of the Standing Virgin and Child", explaining that this work of art, in comparison with other statues of the Virgin Mary and her child, is more than a work of art dedicated to the Virgin in that it is also a realization of the humanity and humility of the woman who was chosen to be the mother of Christ.
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"There is a playful interchange, dealing no doubt with the small apple. Bur, the child seems to be touching it playfully, but still looking has his mother and the fruit. Yet, if the mother is thought to look aristocratic, the Child is just a child at this point. There seems to be no "holiness" about him. We see, in other statues and paintings, that there is usually an aura or halo that surrounds the heads of Jesus and his Mother. Here, the ivory statue seems to have been posed by a young aristocratic woman. This is totally different from the warmth that seems to exude from the way the Chartres Virgin stands, the way her folds drape loosely around her body, compared with the more Romanesque carefully pleated folds on the ivory statue. Here "she supports the infant Christ in the crook of her left arm while the voluminous sweeping folds about her body direct the eye to Him and lend visual support....This attribute adds the connotation that the Virgin is the new Eve who has come to redeem the sins of the old Eve.." "
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"The Flea", 2004.
An analysis of the poem, "The Flea" by John Donne.
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses John Donne's poem, "The Flea", claiming that it illustrates a number of the central characteristics of metaphysical poetry. The paper describes the poet's use of language and imagery and a persuasive tone. The paper explains how the poem compares the image of a flea to love and physical union. The entire poem is a sustained argument to convince the protagonist's lover of the validity of this comparison. The paper contends that the poem is almost entirely cerebral and rational.
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"In lines 11 - 18 of the stanza the poet continues the conceit to demonstrate that their blood is already intermingled in the flea and therefore, by implication, they are "more than married" (line 11). Therefore, once again he stresses that there should be no obstacle to their physical union. This connection between the flea and their blood is cleverly manipulated so that the refusal to have intercourse is described as being tantamount to a form of murder. The convolutions of meaning related to the symbol of the flea and the intermingling of blood results in a number of conceits. The flea becomes the lovers as well as their marriage bed and temple. The poem also implies that killing the flea will therefore be a form of sacrilege. The poet plays with the convention in love poetry that by not yielding to him she will be in a sense 'kill' him."
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Virgin Atlantic Airlines, 2004.
An overview of Virgin Atlantic Airlines and its governance.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper presents an examination of Virgin Atlantic Airlines. It focuses on the methods used to govern Virgin Atlantic Airlines and how those methods achieve success for the corporation. It discusses how this governance allows for the consideration of all stakeholders, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the governance structure in the company. It also shows that, while it is already in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and several other locations, the structural governance practices of China provide a perfect spot for the airline to plant its services there as well.
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"One of the reasons Virgin Atlantic Airways would be a perfect fit with China is that the airline corporate structure is very similar to the new China. The airline leaders are being trained in current practices and many new business foundations while applying the new knowledge to the airline itself. It is important to provide leaders with many business courses and leadership training so that they can continue to run a successful operation, and China?s business leaders are currently undergoing the same type of preparation. Another reason that Virgin Atlantic Airlines would be wise to move its operation into China is the litigation factor. Culturally, China has very little corporate litigation, which is societal similar to Japan. "
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The Virgin Mary, 2002.
A comparison of the portrayal of the Virgin Mary in paintings by Paul Gaugin and Guido Reni.
1,063 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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Gaugin's "Ia Orana Maria" and Reni's "The Immaculate Conception" are two very different representations of the Virgin Mary. The paper explains that by utilizing more classical composition techniques, smooth, curving lines and rich, strong colors, Reni portrays Mary as an idealized version of Baroque femininity in a heavenly setting. It shows, in contrast, how Gauguin adheres to the primitive tradition, illustrating Mary as a native woman, a naked Christ child set on her shoulders. His use of asymmetrical composition in a cluttered, unplanned scene provides a feeling of energy and naturalism, a striking contrast to the serenity of Reni's work. The paper shows therefore that in illustrating the Virgin Mary in their works, each painter adheres to the very different sensibilities of their time periods.
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"Paul Gaugin's "Ia Orana Maria," translated as "Hail Mary," treats a similar subject matter, in that it illustrates the Virgin Mary with adoring attendants. However, this is not the Mary of the Immaculate Conception, but with Christ who is perched upon her shoulders. Painted in the post-impressionist genre known as Arcadia, which exemplifies scenes of blissful simplicity and retreat from the complex, this work was completed in 1891 and hangs in the Metropolitan Museum in New York. It is not a large work, only 44 inches by about 36 inches. In keeping with its primitive tradition, and in stark contrast to "The Immaculate Conception," the composition is highly asymmetrical, with the central Mary figure set off to the right of the picture. The poses are unstudied, casual and almost accidental, with Mary and the Christ child looking at the viewer, and the two prayerful, adoring native women gazing at them. This casual approach may be an attempt of Gauguin to emphasize the "naturalness" of the scene, despite the obviously supernatural halos."
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Virgin Atlantic Airways, 2004.
A marketing analysis of the business class service of Virgin Atlantic Airways.
1,436 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses how Virgin Atlantic Airways markets its business class service. The paper explains how Virgin Atlantic ensures that its premium paying passengers get full value for their money, beginning with the pre-flight experience, which includes courtesy limo transfers, a hassle-free and short check-in process, and use of luxury lounges, branded the "Clubhouse".
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"A testimony to Virgin Atlantic having succeeded in developing a superlative business class product lies in the fact that its "Upper Class Suite" is often seen as equivalent to the first class service on other long haul airlines. For instance, Valhouli (2004, para 13) is almost apologetic over the fact that Virgin Atlantic could not be included in Forbes' list of Best First Class section on airlines since technically, its "Upper Class Suite" is business class. Valhouli's comment is perhaps best explained through a description of the innovative "Upper Class Suite" product and service."
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Virgin Atlantic Airlines, 2008.
A strategic audit of Virgin Atlantic Airlines.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that, in a very competitive industry, Virgin Atlantic has managed to maintain a unique persona while daring to go where no other company has dared to go, which helped make Virgin Atlantic a vast, unique and ever-growing success. The author evaluates, using weighted scores, the company's external and internal environments and strategic factors. The paper presents recommendations for implementation and control of the issues discovered in this strategic audit. Includes many charts.
Table of Contents:
Current Situation
Current Performance
Strategic Posture
Mission
Objectives
Strategic Managers
Corporate Officers and Directors
External Factors
External Factors
Internal Environment
Strategic Factors
Implementation and Control
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"It's quirky, fun, and indescribable from a business perspective. The story of Virgin Airlines and its founder Richard Branson are truly a "rags-to-riches" story. While gaining success in many of his business endeavors, Richard Branson never lost his sense of humor or zest for life and as a result this mentality has funneled through to Virgin as a whole and this applies to Virgin Atlantic."
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?The Second Death? and ?The Virgin and the Gypsy?, 2002.
An essay of the contrasting ways that Christianity is portrayed in ?The Second Death? by Graham Greene and ?The Virgin and the Gypsy? by D.H. Lawrence.
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explores how writers Graham Greene and D.H. Lawrence both connect sexuality with Christian sin and shame in their works, ?The Second Death? and ?The Virgin and the Gypsy?. The paper describes the forbidden passion of a young couple and their parents? intervention. The author states that Lawrence?s story is sensual and poetic, while Graham?s theme is metaphysical.
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"D.H. Lawrence and Graham Greene have each written stories concerned with Christian mores and parental approval, or rather disapproval. The parent in each story is clearly convinced that others are influencing their adult child?s character and leading them astray. Each has forbidden their child from associating with certain people whom the parent believes are not of good Christian standing. Moreover, each child is clearly filled with passion for life and sexual exploration. Lawrence?s story is far more sensual and poetically lustful than Greene?s, as his female character?s sexuality is awakened. However, Greene?s story, sketches a young man?s sexual exploits and his last moments before death, his second death. Each author sets his story in a small country village."
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The Virgin Islands and Tourism, 2007.
This paper discusses the Virgin Islands and looks at the impact of tourism.
807 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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In this article the writer discusses that tourism, especially in an ecologically sensitive area such as the Virgin Islands, brings with it both positive as well as negative influences and impacts. The writer notes that the central question that needs to be asked is whether the islands can withstand the increasing tide of tourism and the attrition of its ecological structure. The writer points out that the fact that the islands are economically dependent on tourism means that a balance has to be found between a vibrant tourist industry and ecological sustainability. The writer concludes that taking into account the sensitivity of the area one cannot be complacent about the impact of tourism on these islands.
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"However, ecologists and other experts are emphatic in their view that there are also real and potential negative factors that impact on the ecological and environmental health of these islands. These include aspects such as over-crowding, environmental problems, destruction of the reefs as well as social and cultural problems that may result from alien influences brought from outside the islands."
"Furthermore, experts also warn of the potential chaos if tourism is left "unmanaged" and solely at the mercy of market forces. An example of what is meant by management is the control of the number of visitors in relation to the available infrastructure."
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Protestant Devotion to the Virgin Mary, 2007.
This extensive paper examines the role of the Virgin Mary in contemporary Protestant religious devotion.
23,721 words (approx. 94.9 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This extensive study investigates the role of the Virgin Mary in today's Protestant churches. The writer examines whether there currently exists an identifiable Protestant liturgical theology of Mary. The author further examines the most significant contemporary developments in Protestant Mariology. The author states that since this investigation seeks to uncover how everyday Protestants view Mary's role in their religion, the scope of research extends beyond scholarly texts. The author considers information from mass media resources like magazines, and less traditional media sources, such as websites to be a reflection of the popular view of Mary. According to the author, untraditional sources provide insight into how modern lay Protestants view Mary, if they honor her, or if they believe she should be honored. The paper further examines how church officials approach devotion to Mary, and if they desire pro-Marian changes in Protestantism. The potential controversy surrounding Mary in the Protestant church is also considered. The author hopes that information from a broad variety of practitioners will yield a suggestion about the modern state of Mary in the Protestant church and whether her role should change.
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Proposal
Introduction
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Conclusion
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"Traditionally, at least in recent history, the Virgin Mary has not played a very large role in the various Protestant faiths. In fact, many modern Protestants only recall celebrating Mary during Christmas, and those celebrations were strictly limited to Mary's role in the birth of Christ rather than celebrating Mary's prophecies prior to Jesus' birth or the role that she played as Jesus' day-to-day parent. The Protestant attitude towards Mary contrasts starkly with Catholic and Orthodox attitudes, which celebrate Mary in several different ways. To Catholics, Mary was chosen to be the mother of God's son because she was an example of a devout and loving Jew, so that her spiritual greatness actually preceded the events that are traditionally associated with her. However, to Protestants, prior to the visit from the angel Gabriel, Mary led an unremarkable life, and her sole claim to significance in Christianity is the fact that she was chosen, more or less arbitrarily, by God to be the mother of his son. Furthermore, many Protestants not only refused to share in the Catholic and Orthodox reverence for the Virgin, but have actually reacted vehemently against it, associating respect and reverence for Mary with the some type of idolatry."
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