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Frances Gies's "The Knight in History", 2005.
A look at Gies's book about the historical role and function of knights in society.
997 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the book, "The Knight in History," by Frances Gies. The paper highlights Gies's explanation of medieval feudal society and how it functioned and summarizes Gies's discussion of the religious and military roles that knights had in medieval society.
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"Author Frances Gies, a respected historian, wrote this book as a chronicle of knighthood and chivalry at a time when there were not many resources available on the realities of knights and their role in the feudal society. She notes early in the book "The knight may be defined from three different standpoints, each of them important: the military, the economic, and the social" (Gies 3). Here then are the main points Gies will cover in the book, and the main points the reader should acknowledge and be aware of. Knights played crucial roles in medieval history, and Gies sets out to show the reader why. Her book is a compelling look at knights, from their motivations, and their lifestyle to their purpose in a changing medieval society. Knights were certainly romantic and daring figures, but much is still unknown about them, and Gies attempts, by meticulous research and a deep understanding of the time, to set the record straight."
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Biography of Frances Payne Bolton, 2002.
This paper presents a detailed biography of the World War II Nurse, Frances Payne Bolton.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The following paper examines Frances Payne Bolton's life as a youngster and a young adult and the factors which led her to the nursing career she made such a difference in. The writer describes the improvements that Bolton made as well as the positions that she held during her illustrious life.
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"The field of nursing has seen some major changes over the years. Before the era of WWII nurses were viewed with about the same level of expertise as a candy striper. Nurses were dispensing meds and cleaning out bedpans but their skills and intelligence were not really utilized on the job. Because of the inability to expand their job or the expectations of their job the filed stagnated for many years. Then Frances Payne Bolton entered the scene. France Payne Bolton was a nurse who took the bull by the horns and brought about changes that would revolutionize the nursing industry".
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The Poetry of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, 2004.
Explores the life and poetry of Africa-American poet, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.
1,949 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper looks at the subject, message, and broad appeal of the poetry of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, the popularity she enjoyed as a poet in her day, her philosophy of human rights, and her involvement in activities that could help further the rights of black people. The paper includes some of Harper's poems in order to demonstrate her technique, style, and use of imagery.
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"Benjamin Brawley writes of her that she was clearly a minor poet who gained a reputation in part because of other activities. For instance, for six years prior to the Civil War Harper was an anti-slavery agent in the East, and for more than thirty years after the war she was a lecturer in the South on temperance and home-building, with her major interest being in moral and social reform. She was born of free parents in Baltimore, and when they died, she had to make her own living beginning at age 13. Later, she was a teacher for three years in Ohio, but when Maryland passed an act forbidding free Negroes from the North to come to the state or they would be imprisoned and sold into slavery, she dedicated herself to fighting this wrong and other limits on freedom (Brawley 100-101)."
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Samuel Johnson and Frances Burney, 2002.
A literary review of the portrayal of women in the writings of Johnson and Burney.
1,704 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explores the description of women given in the literary works of Samuel Johnson and Frances Burney. First, the writer shows how unlike other writers of his time, Johnson was very appreciative of intelligent females and firmly believed that women need to be treated equally. The paper follows with a comparison of Burney's work, offering a comprehensive commentary on the life, thoughts, behavior and passion of women in Eighteenth century society.
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"Johnson gave the most compassionate treatment to women and considered them equal to men. Many critics have supported this view and it is widely believed that Samuel Johnson?s writings served an important purpose i.e. enlightenment of society regarding role of women. In his book, History of Rasellas and Rambler, we come across many interesting characters that help us understand Johnson?s views on women and their role in the society. The most prominent is series of letter from Misella (a prostitute) to Mr. Rambler whereby she explain what it feels like to be a prostitute and how society treats such women."
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"The Secret Garden" ( Frances Hodgson Burnett ) and "Little Women" ( Louisa May Alcott ), 1999.
Examines the reasons that these works are enduring children's classics.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 39.95
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Both Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden, written in 1911, and Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, written in 1868, have remained among the most read and best loved children's classics for decades.
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"Both Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden, written in 1911, and Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, written in 1868, have remained among the most read and best loved children's classics for decades. Although both novels are set in the times in which they were written and therefore do not provide modern readers with an intimately familiar setting, the characters and values the novels present are as real and as relevant today as they were when first created, and it is this quality which charms children of the 1990's as much as it charmed their great-grandparents. This research will explore the similarities between The Secret Garden and Little Women and identify the factors which make them such enduring children's classics.
One reason the books likely remain so popular is that both of them feature strong, independent-minded girls as their central ..."
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"Taste Of Salt" ( Frances Temple ), 1999.
Examines the novel's depiction of its characters' struggle for justice and freedom against poverty and oppression in Haiti, in a multicultural context.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"Frances Temple, in the novel Taste of Salt, explores the oppression of two characters involved in the fight for justice in Haiti. As much as the story is about the struggle of Djo and Jeremie, it is also about the power of stories to change people and situations for the better. The novel may be about Haiti specifically, but it is a multicultural work in the sense that its power as an account of courage and faith cuts across all cultures, nations and nationalities. This study will focus on that courage and faith of the two heroes of the book insofar as their story and their strength offer hope to people of all cultures in their personal and political fight for justice and freedom.
Djo's story is told to Jeremie and her tape recorder at the behest of Father Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who is trying to oust ..."
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"Knight: My Story", 2002.
This paper discusses Bob Knight's authobiography "Knight: My Story".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the coaching style and philosophy of Bob Knight.
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?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?, 2004.
This paper discusses, in detail, ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?.
4,030 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 109.95
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This paper explains that ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? is a richly symbolic poem in which language evokes the details of the real world, while the spiritual underpinnings are always there for contemplation. The author relates that the main character in ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? is a knight in the court of the legendary King Arthur, and the villain in the piece is not a standard villain at all, but another knight with great powers who exists to test the qualities of Sir Gawain. The paper reveals that the political and social concerns of the 14th century are evident in the work, which directly emphasizes the valued Christian virtues of the knight and the aristocracy of the time, suggesting a concern that these truths were being challenged or were not valued as highly as they should have been.
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Introduction
Sir Gawain
The Christian Knight
Christian Symbolism
Courtly Love
Conclusion
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"Courtesy is one of a knight's five virtues and it is Gawain's courtesy and his reputation, which cause his problems with the lady. In simple moral terms, one can simply say "no" to temptation. The lack of traditional morality that the lady displays and her flattering ways could simply be ignored if Gawain were simply a man of God. However, the lady questions his courtesy. Courtesy is a knight's worldly duty. Courtesy is an important chivalric virtue, and Gawain has to meet this challenge. The lady expects him to live up to his reputation as a romantic knight and to succumb to her charms. Gawain's "pattern of defense" has three phases. At first he feigns misunderstanding, then he claims to be unworthy, and finally he reminds the lady of her position."
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The Ultimate Knight, 2005.
An examination of how Gawain in the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is the epitome of the 'perfect' knight.
1,058 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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The character of Gawain in the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" represents a respective notion of the Medieval ideal warrior, presented with some admiration, however, not completely without criticism. It explains that the poem's hero, Sir Gawain must endeavor numerous tests put upon him to challenge his ethical and Christian principles of chivalry, ultimately revealing his strengths as well as his weakness. It points out that the crucial test for Gawain rested upon his growth of maturity and the reality that knights, even though highly regarded, remain imperfect by nature.
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"During Britain's Revival, Arthurian romance stories flourished. The meaning of Arthurian transpired from the myths of Britain's legendary king, Arthur. Poems and stories written about King Arthur's court emphasized the necessary importance of the knightly code with the epitome of the ideal warrior. The ideal warrior led a life of chivalry, set of customs that attempted to reconcile the virtues of a warrior with the ideologies of Christianity. The ethos of the knightly code emphasized eight essential virtues that the knight must achieve to remain as the ideal warrior. The first expectation of the knight included loyalty, the commitment pledged by the knight to uphold allegiance to his lord and country. The second included courage to withstand the face of danger with confidence. The third was maintaining justice over right and wrong, yet restraining from pity, disdain, and blood-lust revenge. The fourth virtue consisted of prowess to strive for excellence in whatever the knight did in his life. The fifth incorporated faith in his beliefs to guide him away from despair. The six virtue the knight must attain was nobility in his domestic life to seek gentleness and wisdom, giving himself to generosity instead of selfishness, and finally humility to value the contributions of others with no desire to boast the knight's egos."
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Sir Gawain the True Knight, 2005.
A discussion about why Sir Gawain from "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is considered a true knight.
841 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that Sir Gawain is considered to be an ideal knight because he is able to uphold many of the standards that are associated with chivalry and noblemen. Gawain was famous for fellowship, charity, friendship, courtesy, and cleanliness. The writer points out that Gawain also demonstrates his chivalry when he encounters the lord and the lady of the castle. Even in his moment of shame, Gawain exhibits humility and true remorse.
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"We know that Gawain represented the qualities of fellowship, charity, friendship, courtesy, and cleanliness (Gawain 248). These five virtues were "each linked in other" (658) and were of a "force that never failed" (658). One example of Gawain's nobility as a knight can be seen when he offers to fight the Green Knight's in Arthur's place. He believes that the king should not have to risk his life and decides his life can be risked. Here we see how Gawain lives up to the notion that he is "good in works, as gold unalloyed/devoid of all villainy, with virtues adorned in sight" (633-4). Here Gawain is not only described as a virtuous knight but he also behaves like one as well."
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France, 2002.
An insight into France and its position in the international market.
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper considers how one of the oldest countries in Europe, France, has long been a key trading partner with other nations, particularly those in Western Europe and North America. It looks at how today, France is seen as one of the more important markets within the European Union and American companies considering expanding operations to France need to evaluate the political, demographic and business environment within France before making the commitment to market there. It shows how France is an attractive market for American companies because it is a country which does not have significant trade barriers, because its work force and consumers are highly educated and because its political system is stable.
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"Although French unions are considered to be powerful, membership in unions has declined to approximately half of that in the United States. However, French law is much more rigorous about the relationship which exists between unions and employers than American law. For example, employee delegates to unions serve one-year terms in companies with more than 10 employees. These delegates can present individual or collective issues to the employer, and they can inform the government of any violations of labor law. Reorganization of the work week by management must also be discussed with the delegate. To some degree, this delegate is the French counterpart of the shop steward in American firms (Ellison, 1999, p. 4)."
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?France Against Herself?, 2002.
A review of the book "France against Herself: A Perceptive Study of France's Past, Her Politics, and Her Unending Crises" by Herbert Leuthy.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the above book and assesses the arguments of the author on some of the issues then dominating French colonial policy. It looks at how the French colonial policy 1945-46 was irresponsible in that it made promises and raised expectations among colonial peoples that were impractical based on liberal ideologies rather than on real world facts. It analyzes how the French colonial policy in North Africa was totally unrealistic and impossible to hold on to and how with the barrier of religious belief, Arab Muslims could never become Frenchmen.
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"Ultimately, what France wanted from her various colonies was that they simply become French in their thinking, their attitude, and their loyalties. "What France expected from 'greater France' was the production of Frenchmen; French citizens in the future, but here and now French soldiers" (Leuthy 216). Thus, the policy of 1945-46 did not address the possibilities of disenfranchisement of the colonies; rather it stated that these colonies would not desire or need disenfranchisement. However, this was both unrealistic and mistimed. After the Second World War, the policy of colonization was generally recognized as pass?, but the French could not seem to give up their dreams of united Frenchman located around the globe."
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"Gawain and the Green Knight", 2002.
Examines the themes of virtue and vice in the medieval poem, "Gawain and the Green Knight".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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In "Gawain and the Green Knight", the story of Gawain is an allegory for Christian ideals, played out in the realms of King Arthur's codes of chivalry and ideal virtue. Gawain's experiences being tested by Morgan reveal to him his weaknesses as a man and force him to reconcile himself to the conflicts of upholding ideal values while being a less than ideal human being. This essay considers the ways Gawain's own reflections on his actions provide him with the insights to restore his honor. The essay concludes that forgiveness and humility are what redeem Gawain and enable him to act in concert with the Green Knight and not against the Green Knight, thus rationalizing the poem's surprise ending.
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, 1990.
Analysis of the poem "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight" which argues that the Green Knight is the more interesting character and more deserving of being the hero than is Gawain.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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"The ostensible hero of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is Sir Gawain, but one could argue that the Green Knight is the more interesting character and the greater moral force in the story. The action centers on the challenge thrown down by the Green Knight to the wayward Sir Gawain, and the poem as a whole questions the meaning of heroism in the social context of King Arthur's court and in literature as a whole.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight exists in a manuscript containing three other works as well--Pearl, Purity, and Patience. All are by the same unknown poet who wrote in the last half of the fourteenth century, during the time of Chaucer. Chaucer's work would serve as the beginning for a poetic tradition extending over the next five centuries, while the poet of Sir Gawain wrote in a different style off the main track of..."
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"The Knight's Tale", 2006.
A look at the argument that Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale" is actually a Christian commentary against polytheism.
871 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how, even though "The Knight's Tale" is often regarded as addressing the chivalric code, the Christian undertones are, in fact, undeniable. To illustrate this point, the paper looks at how Chaucer, who was himself a Christian, establishes the Knight as one who has consistently been willing to sacrifice his life in the name of Christianity. The paper maintains that Chaucer's background, combined with the Knight's heroism leaves no doubt that "The Knight's Tale" is told from a Christian perspective. The paper then goes on to examine the attributes of Venus, Mars, and the Prime Mover in order to demonstrate that 'The Knight's Tale' is actually a Christian commentary against polytheism.
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"In addition to Venus, Mars is also subjected to Christian ridicule. First, the storyteller describes the attributes of Mars. "There stood the temple of Mars, of warlike will" (100). Also, "There on the wall were painted the dark tasks / That Felony images; Anger, red ... the treachery that murders men in bed / The killer of himself was also there;/his own hearts what and splattered on his hair...(101). Mars, the supreme ruler of war, is described in extremely violent terms which stand in opposition to the Christian value of love. Next, the reader learns what type of guiding force Mars is. "A thousand slain, and not by pestilence; /and destroyed, were not a thing remained;" (101). Total destruction and genocide is the will of Mars. "
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