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"Friend By Day, Enemy By Night" ( Lincoln Keiser ), 1996.
Critical review of work on institutionalized vengeance and blood feuds in Pakistani tribal community.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"Lincoln Keiser, in Friend by Day, Enemy by Night: Organized Vengeance in a Kohistani Community, "explores blood feuding (mar dushmani, literally 'death enmity') and its ramifications in Thull, a Kohistani tribal community in the Hindu-Kush Mountains of Pakistan" (vii). The community depicted by Reiser is thoroughly affected in almost every category by the imperatives of the system of vengeance:
The study shows how mar dushmani has come to interpenetrate life in this isolated community of mountaineers. Beliefs in the nature of God, concepts of self, patterns of ecological adaptation, the structure of houses, the number and kinds of dogs men own, the kinship and political system--death enmity penetrates and twists all these and more (vii-viii)."
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"Love Thy Enemy", 2008.
An analysis of the biblical admonition "love thy enemy".
2,203 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses how the biblical admonition "love thy enemy" seems a simple prescription but entails a number of ramifications and contradictions that may create confusion and that also need examination. It examines how in some ways, the phrasing echoes the rule "love thy neighbor," although the statement to love one's enemy seems on the surface to be a contradiction, asking one to love that person who is problematic. It also examines how some analysts also contend that this phrase leads to some misunderstanding, while others see the phrase as a statement of one of the core principles of Christianity.
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Introduction
Socio-Historical Background
Literary Context
Word Study and Passage Analysis
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"Jeanette Rodriguez cites this phrase as a Christian ethical command and points out that it is meant to be taken seriously to bring about change "not by dehumanizing or destroying the oppressor, but by transforming the oppressor and the structures of oppression through an ethical praxis of love" (Rodriguez 317), and the very fact that it is raised in such a way, with the seeming contradiction to love one's enemy, emphasizes both the difficulty and the importance of following this prescription. The call to "love thy neighbor" is easier to accommodate even if just as difficult to do."
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"The Public Enemy" and "On the Waterfront", 2008.
A comparative analysis of the gangster movies "The Public Enemy" and "On the Waterfront".
1,266 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses how "The Public Enemy" (1931) and "On the Waterfront" (1954) are perhaps, two of the most well known films from the early to mid 20th century. It looks at how these films portray illegal activity and gangster infiltration into the mainstream during two different decades. James Cagney plays Tom Powers, a magnetic, cocky, completely amoral, emotionally brutal, ruthless, and terribly lethal individual in "The Public Enemy", while Marlon Brando stars as Terry Malloy, an inarticulate, struggling, brutish hero and small-time ex-boxer in "On The Waterfront". The paper attempts to show how both characters are involved in criminal activity even though their differences in attitude and personality are completely opposite.
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"The opening scene of The Public Enemy pans across views of pre-Prohibition Chicago. Exposed to this scene of life on the South Side of Chicago, are two poor Irish boys: Tom Powers and his neighborhood friend Matt Doyle. We are first introduced to Tom as he stands outside of a bar, and swigs beer from a bucket. Shortly thereafter, he is causing trouble in a department store, which draws the attention of a police officer. Tom also enjoys playing a trick on Matt's sister, by putting a stick in her path while she is roller-skating. She states of his well-known reputation: "You're the meanest boy in town... Jail, that's where you'll be some day, Tom Powers!" This scene sums up Tom's character: relentless, self-centered, and destructive, and also displays his lack of respect towards women. "
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"An Enemy of the People", 2003.
A paper about "An Enemy of the People" by Henrik Ibsen. Describes society as Ibsen saw it.
3,586 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper discusses how Ibsen criticized democracy in his plays, most specifically in "An Enemy of the People". The politician is seen as a morally corrupt individual whose only concern is himself. The masses believe the propaganda of those with authority, thus crumbling the democracy, which is supposed to be honest and fair. This term paper goes into detail of the plot of "An Enemy of the People" and reveals Ibsen's true criticisms of the society of his time.
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"Written in 1882, the play An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen simplistically describes the timelessness of society and its unchanging conduct through the microcosm of a coast town in southern Norway. Through the protagonist, Dr. Thomas Stockmann, the workers and newspaper men of The People?s Messenger, the prominent politician of the town, Mayor Peter Stockmann, and the common citizens of the Norwegian community, Ibsen portrays the collective masses as self-involved and easily swayed toward a more favorable prospect. The politicians depict the likenesses of morally corrupt leaders, who are often considered to be present the world over. Ibsen?s juxtaposition of such complacent and hypocritical leaders and the credulous masses in An Enemy of the People creates an unsettling ambience of immorality and deceit through the intense greed of both parties. Dr. Stockmann, a recognized and honored man of research, finds himself on the wrong side of what comes to be an overwhelmingly biased debate, while even his own character flaws aid in the dismissal of his authority in the argument that is present throughout the play. In An Enemy of the People, Henrik Ibsen depicts society as a mass of individuals who fear the truth, in conjunction with the ubiquitous elements of hypocrisy and egoism of municipal authorities and the general public, which essentially apply to society regardless of era."
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"Saint Joan" and "An Enemy of the People", 2002.
A comparative analysis of the plays "Saint Joan" by Bernard Shaw and "An Enemy of the People" by Henrik Ibsen.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will seek to understand a comparison and contrast of "Saint Joan" by Bernard Shaw and "An Enemy of the People" by Henrik Ibsen. By revealing the characters of Joan and Dr. Stockmann from these plays, we can see how they are similar and differ in their philosophy and personal principles.
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?An Enemy of the People?, 2002.
A study of the role of women in the play, "An Enemy of the People" by Arthur Miller.
706 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, $ 25.95
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The paper examines the role of women in this Arthur Miller adaptation of Ibsen's play, "An Enemy of the People". The paper shows how female suppression is a crucial part of the play, as well as the contrasts between the characters Petra and Mrs. Stockmann.
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"Though women are not the focus of the play, their role in An Enemy of the People is an important issue. It is important to recognize everyone?s role in a literary work, because the author might be using these roles to voice some opinion or theme. In this adaptation by Arthur Miller, the subservient lives that women led during the play?s era is a small, yet insightful part of the overall story. In fact, the book version of this play did a better job of handling the issue, because it was more realistic in regards to women?s status in society than the performance was."
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Arthur Miller's "An Enemy of the People", 2006.
An analysis of the character of Morten Kiil in Arthur Miller's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's modern drama "An Enemy of the People".
947 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper analyzes the character of Morten Kiil from Arthur Miller's "An Enemy of the People", explaining that he symbolizes the rot of the moral fiber within society. The paper describes Morten Kiil as someone who not only cannot be trusted, but who must be watched closely as well. The paper examines and summarizes passages in the story that support this description.
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"Eating don't get you anywhere, boy" (Miller, 295). Morten Kiil's first piece of dialogue is in response to Billing's comment of Kiil's hurried eating style. Kiil is a man that does not take time to enjoy his food. He thinks that food is merely a nuisance in every-day life, which keeps him from getting to more pressing tasks. Because he "gulps his last bite" and then gets ready to leave, he clearly is not dining at the Stockmann household for the pleasure of social company (295). When asked by his daughter, Mrs. Stockmann, to stay, he responds by claiming to have business to tend to. He even goes to add: "The only reason I came over was that the butcher told me you bought roast beef today" (296). Morten did not come over to have a chat with his friends, but simply because something that he desired existed at the Stockmann household. He wants to eat the roast beef, not just because he likes it but, rather, because it is a rare dish and something that is free. Kiil's apparent cheapness can also be seen in his clothing. He is described as having a "ratty fur hat" (295). This detail regarding his attire suggests that he does not even take the time to properly maintain his clothing, or at least to buy a new fur hat. The use of the word "ratty" might foreshadow an aspect of Kiil's life that involves shabbiness."
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"An Enemy of the People" versus "Inherit the Wind", 2007.
A comparison of the main themes and characters in "An Enemy of the People," written by Henrik Ibsen and "Inherit the Wind," written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper compares two plays - "An Enemy of the People," written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1882 and "Inherit the Wind," written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee in 1950. It discusses the main themes of the plays and analyzes the main characters. It describes how these characters fit into the theme of the clash of good versus evil.
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"Narrow-mindedness, the play suggests, is the true crime, but to win, all protagonists must to some degree display some of this quality. Drummond as an attorney must focus on winning in the courtroom, or at least in the courtroom of American popular opinion, not upon showing two sides of the issue. He calls for progress and for Hillsboro to "abandon our faith in the pleasant poetry of Genesis," thus reinforcing Hornbeck's portrayal of Hillsboro and Brady as behind the times, even if Drummond personally sees merit in the town's way of life and Brady's point of view. But there is no 'pure' way to win a political battle, without hurting someone. If someone is too single-minded, they risk harming and alienating people like Stockmann harms his family's livelihood, and like Brady at the end of "Inherit the Wind," who alienates most of the newspaper-reading American public. To gain a moral victory like Drummond for his client, an advocate must sometimes act against his own better, moral impulses, like making his courtroom opponent seem like a fanatic in the interests of persuasion."
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"Enemy of the State", 2002.
A review of the 1998 movie, "Enemy of the State".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is an analysis of the 1998 movie, "Enemy of the State". The paper explores such things as the director's use of imagery, editing, and sound to create a piece of cinematic art. A plot synopsis and discussion of theme are included.
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William Wellman's "The Public Enemy", 2004.
An analysis of the message about criminal development in William Wellman's film, "The Public Enemy".
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This essay argues that William Wellman's 1931 film "The Public Enemy" is a film that traces the roots of crime and criminal development to social forces and environment.
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"William Wellman's "The Public Enemy" was produced before censorship and is a graphic film of violence sex and bootlegging. Made in 1931, just after the end of the Roaring Twenties, "The Public Enemy" has two main themes. The first theme is that crime does not pay despite the lucrative ill-gotten spoils it provides to criminals. The second theme is that criminals are not born but develop due to environmental influences. The final message of the film that appears over the image of a phonograph is..."
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Enemy at the Gates, 2004.
An analysis of the book, "Enemy at the Gates", by William Craig.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper begins by providing a brief biography of the author, William Craig. It then explains that the book is a series of in-depth interviews with the hundreds of survivors of the Battle of Stalingrad, both Russian and German. It shows how this book has woven their unbelievable experiences into the fabric of unidentified documents. The paper analyzes the book then presents pros and cons of the writing style.
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"The author of Enemy at the Gates, William Craig was a native of Concord, Massachusetts. He has written Enemy at the Gates as the result of five years of research, during which he journeyed extensively on three continents and studied their documents and interviewed hundreds of survivors of Stalingrad. William Craig has the skills to write which majority historians in this class don?t. He has kept the story of Enemy at the Gates flowing and does not let any loose ends or gaps."
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"Enemy at the Gates", 2002.
Presents an analytic approach to this mainstream blockbuster.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper presents a modern mainstream film in three specific sections: First, a brief summary is provided. Second, the film is addressed according to issues of gender, ethnicity and culture. Finally, the film is compared to the works of social theorists, where the works of Foucault and the team of Saussure, Pierce and Barthes are used as the theory models. The film that is addressed is "Enemy at the Gates", directed by Jean Jacques Annaud and released in 2001.
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Poverty?s Worst Enemy, 2002.
A discussion of the effect of globalization on international poverty.
5,914 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 141.95
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This paper examines how poverty is a global social problem and how people in various regions of the world experience it differently. It looks at how globalization accounts for an increased awareness of poverty as a global problem. It evaluates how the world-systems theory provides a simple explanation for the existence and continuance of poverty, the more powerful states exploit the weaker ones for production and sales and how this approach fails to account for other causes of poverty such as the presence of an authoritarian regime that has failed to open up to today?s global economy, as is the case in Iran.
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What is the Extent of Poverty Worldwide?
How Do Particular People or Countries Experience Poverty?
How Can Theories of Globalization Help to Explain Poverty?
How Does Economic Globalization Contribute to the Problem?
How Does Political Globalization Affect Poverty?
How Does Cultural Globalization Affect Poverty?
Conclusions: The Globalization Debate
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"What would be a better tool to measure human development? The Human Development Index (HDI) works better as a simple measure of human well-being than the Purchasing Power Parity. Every year, the United Nations releases an updated report on the HDI, measuring a country?s achievements in three aspects of human development?longevity, knowledge, and standard of living. Longevity involves measuring life expectancy at birth; knowledge is a measurement of adult literacy and combined gross primary, secondary, and tertiary enrolment ratio; and finally, the standard of living is measured by GDP per capita using the Purchasing Power Parity in U.S. dollars. Allow the HDI uses the PPP, it takes into account other factors, such as life expectancy and education, in determining the broad issue of human development. Even the HDI is not enough to measure a country?s level of development since it does not reflect certain issues such as political participation and gender inequalities."
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"The Public Enemy" ( William Wellman ) & "The Godfather"( Francis Ford Coppola ), 1994.
Examines gangster films directed in 1931 & in 1972, focusing on social & family values.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 63.95
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" Motion pictures, though often viewed as no more than fantasy and escapism, often reflect the society and time in which they are produced, and for all the melodrama and "fantasy" of the gangster film genre, this is one type of film that seems destined to be a reflection on the society which produces it. The Public Enemy (William Wellman, 1931) and The Godfather (Francis Coppola, 1972) are separated by 40 years of time. The two films have much in common, but they also reflect different views of their respective social settings and specifically of the nature of the experience of organized crime in America.
Both films involve underlying assumptions about the force of the American Dream and the way in which that dream has been distorted as a justification for crime by certain individuals. Both films reflect the view that some criminals are born and some.."
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"A Late Encounter with the Enemy" by Flannery O'Connor, 2002.
An analysis of this short story that delves into questions of truth and illusion and how people prefer to live by illusion when the truth is too prosaic.
4,485 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 117.95
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This paper examines this short story and delves into questions of history, the meaning of history, the meaning of time, the way human beings shape their lives from whatever material they can find or assume, the way society at large reacts to certain events and the void that often exists at the center of a family. The story revolves around a grandfather and his granddaughter who both need some glorious past to justify their existence. The paper describes the two characters as well as the other characters that appear in the book. The paper analyzes the themes found in the story.
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"Flannery O'Connor develops her story using a comic tone and building on a series of ironies around the distinction between reality and illusion in terms of the glories of the Old South and those in the present who need some glorious past to justify their existence. The story involves two major characters and several peripheral characters, but only the two major characters are developed in any significant degree."
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