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Funny Earnest, 2002.
A look at different forms of humor in "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.
735 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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Oscar Wilde in the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" creates humor in several different ways. Three of these ways are-- through the use of ironic situations, through the use of puns and through the use of witty epigrams. An example of each of these methods is given, showing how the humor operates and what it achieves.
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"The first and most crucial is the use of irony. The entire wit and meaning of the play is captured by the irony. The Importance of Being Earnest focuses on the elite of society and by irony, pokes fun at them and offers a deeper look into their world. The irony is focused on the characters attempts at being earnest, where earnest has a double meaning, meaning serious and also meaning the person?s name Ernest. Algernon and Jack both claim to be Ernest, and in doing so act with earnest. We also see that Lady Bracknell is earnest but that this only brings her unhappiness. The irony is that the characters who do not act earnestly are rewarded and the characters who do act earnestly are not. With this, Wilde makes a statement about society?s belief in the importance of being earnest. The meaning is that being earnest in fact has no reward. Firstly, we can say that the double meaning creates a humorous situation by the play on words. Secondly, it goes beyond this and through irony shows that valuing earnest has no reward. The end meaning is to show the flaw in society, that those that have acted earnestly are the ones that are not earnest."
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Funny Pictures Of Pet Dogs, 2002.
Argues that photographs taken by William Wegman of pet dogs should not be classified as true art.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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William Wegman's photographs are discussed in order to ask questions about surrealism and art. Wegman's most popular art works are the photographs he takes of his dogs, and in this essay, this idea is analyzed for a relation to art in terms of content, form, and photographic technique, as well as relevance to art in terms of historical relations. The author of this essay assigns Wegman's photographs to the shallow realm of entertainment. They appeal to white middle-class pet owners and have no purpose beyond that appeal.
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Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest", 2006.
This paper describes and analyzes Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest".
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains that Oscar Wilde's comic play "The Importance of Being Earnest" is a satiric look at aspects of British society, notably the influence of social class and rigid stratification. The author points out that the play toys with the dual meaning of the sound of Ernest: How important it is to be earnest, meaning sincere, and how important it is to be named Ernest. The paper relates that Wilde develops an inverted parody of the stock romantic situation in which the lovers' devotion alone and not their names have meaning; the play abounds in inversions of romantic cliches found in epigrams and certain conversational exchanges, which are structured on the basis of a reversal of expectations. Includes many quotations.
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"To say that Jack is manipulating reality is to say that he is manipulating his own reality, for the play does not deal in what we would call objective reality. This is a world that does not exist, with people who operate on their own logic. Reality for Jack is always something of a blur because he has no idea who he really is. In this sense, his entire life is an appearance rather than a reality until he learns through a series of coincidences at the end of the play who he really is--he is Algy's older brother--and what his name is--his name really is Ernest."
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Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest', 2008.
This paper looks at the play and the 2002 Miramax film of 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
1,728 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper provides the writer's personal views regarding the play and film of "The Importance of Being Earnest". The writer notes that, while reading 'The Importance of Being Earnest' she wondered how it could possibly work as a movie. The writer then provides a critique and argues that the movie did not work particularly well. The writer points out that the cast was brilliant, the script is classic and witty and the budget was certainly adequate, but argues that the movie falls flat and then discusses where exactly it went wrong. The writer maintains that that the over-the-top fluffiness is exactly what Oscar Wilde would have wanted The writer concludes that both play and movie are worth experiencing, but only in that order.
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"With a script like this, the fault must lie, at least in part, with the direction. If there was one thing done correctly in this film, however, it was the casting. The cast really was wonderful: from the characters they were chosen to play, to their individual performances, all the way to their work as an ensemble. In some instances, however, I felt they looked too deeply for something to do. Judi Dench is brilliant, but her character is rather simple: the archetypal stern mother. I just felt when reading it like it was a rather straight forward mother, looking to control the situation to better her daughter's future. I felt like Judi Dench was too good, and too much, to play this rather dry character. She is such a grounded actor I had trouble believing in her character's one track mind. I felt the same for Reese Witherspoon. Witherspoon has such a spark to her; I felt she was too much for the simple vulnerability of Cecily. The movie added in these fantasies of hers which I think in part were there to help a modern audience understand what the attraction to Algernon would be to Cecily. And it also acted as a vehicle to give Witherspoon more room to develop Cecily. But once again, for me, it really altered the character. It may be the way I read it."
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"A Farewell To Arms" by Earnest Hemingway, 2002.
An analysis of the characters and Frederic in "A Farewell To Arms" by Earnest Hemingway.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper will discuss the relationship that exists between Catherine and Frederic in "A Farewell To Arms by Earnest Hemingway". An argument will be made that love and war can co exist together under the premise that love is not an answer to horrors of it, but rather, it can help to make life better, even though the tragic implications in Hemingway's writing tell us differently.
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Earnest Hemingway's "Indian Camp", 2006.
A character analysis of the father/doctor character in "Indian Camp" by Earnest Hemingway.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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In this paper, this character analysis focuses on the unethical and cruel behavior by the doctor/father figure in "Indian Camp" by Earnest Hemingway. The inherent lessons that the doctor imparts on his son reflect his racism and lack of human compassion for his patients. This is the unethical foundation for the doctor's behavior, as he views the human body as a mere engine that he has the power to heal. Without humanism and a quest for deeper compassion, the doctor behaves cruelly toward the woman, which results in the suicide of her husband.
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"This literary analysis will seek to understand the inherent sense of cruelty and racism that resides within the behaviors of the father/doctor character in Hemingway's "Indian Camp." By observing how the doctor's actions and behaviors reveal the coldness of medical practitioner in Hemingway's narrative, one can understand why ethics is a major issue in this story. By observing the father/doctor character in Earnest Hemingway's "Indian Camp" one can realize the racism and unethical medical behavior that arises in this tale. In Earnest Hemingway's short story: "Indian Camp" an unethical doctor must evaluate and then surgically remove a child due to problem at birth for a native Indian woman."
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"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, 2005.
This paper looks at the theme of double lives in the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the theme of double lives in the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. The paper looks specifically at the lives of three characters; Algernon Moncrieff, Jack (Ernest) Worthing and Cecily Cardew, all of whom lead double lives.
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""The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde explores the depth of dual identity in Victorian society. Classical-Themes: This trait is most apparent in Algernon and Jack in their episodes of Bun burying which Algernon defines as the practice of creating an elaborate deception so that one can misbehave while at the same time appearing to live up to the highest standard of duty and responsibility."
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"Major Barbara" and "The Importance of Being Earnest", 2002.
A comparative analysis of the satirical style of Shaw's "Major Barbara", and Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the social commentary in both Shaw's "Major Barbara", and Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest". The paper discusses the satirical style of each. It concludes that both authors used the parody as a way of calling attention to the inequities of society.
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'A Farewell to Arms' by Earnest Hemingway, 2006.
A review of Earnest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'.
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This paper reviews and analyzes the book 'A Farewell to Arms' to Earnest Hemingway. The paper studies the role of the leading character, Frederic Henry and how he handles war and violence.
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"Earnest Hemingway's purpose in 'A Farewell to Arms' suggests the undeniable cruelty and destruction that war brings forth in western culture. The aggressive and often masculine nature of Hemingway's lead character, Frederic Henry, conveys this aspect of war with a relentless series of violent events. By creating a book that would depict the reality of war, Hemingway sought to bring out the darkest possible scenario of what soldiers had gone through during the Italian campaign of World War I. This goal is achieved by recognizing the horrible reality of murder and mayhem, which strays from the ideological glory of war and the supposed rewards one gets from participating in war. In my opinion, Hemingway captures the stoicism and masculine hardness of reality, as Henry is not deterred from the ideological ramblings of the priest, Ettore Moretti and Gino."
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"The Importance of Being Earnest", 2007.
A comparison of the effectiveness of Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest" with the film directed by Oliver Parker.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses how well the 2002 film directed by Oliver Parker, "The Importance of Being Earnest" dramatizes the original play written by Oscar Wilde. The paper describes the basic plot of the play and then discusses instances where the plot is not able to be played effectively in the film. It discusses the reasons why these acts are less effective in film than in the dialogue of the play and why certain imagery in the film does not work well.
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Introduction: Synopsis
Act I: Bunbury, Interrogation and Refusal Scenes
Act II: An Interjection Of Ballooning And Flashbacks In The Cicely's Education, Diary Writing, And Fight Scenes With Gwendolyn
Act III: The Introduction of Archery, Unraveling, and Christening
Conclusion--Summing Up
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"The drive to physicalize the verbal wit of the Wilde play is made further evident in the Act II war of words over Gwendolyn and Cicely's tea party, where the jazzy music on the soundtrack and the clattering cutlery draw the viewer's attention away from what the characters are actually saying that is clearly not in the play. (Fifth difference) Finally, the film's dramatization of Act II includes a ballooning sequence that seems completely at odds with the plot, and serves only to show Algernon in different attire than what Algernon wears in the drawing room that is not in the play. (Sixth difference) While it is helpful to show the characters assume different costumes in different locations, just as they assume different personas, the activity is so strange to the eye; it is hard to focus on exactly what is occurring on the level of dialogue during the sequence."
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Earnest Hemingway and John Cheever, 2001.
The following essay compares and contrasts the styles of two short story writers, Earnest Hemingway and John Cheever.
2,015 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper argues that one can draw an almost direct literary line between Cheever and Hemingway in terms of the attitudes they possessed towards their characters and the sparse quality of their prose.
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?Hemingway is often cited as the author who is the ultimate chronicler of the masculine ethos in the outdoor world. Pete Hamill wrote in his memoir A Drinking Life:No other word could describe him [Hemingway]: his writing, his life, his courage, his drinking, were all part of the heroic image. (Hamill 230) Hemingway heroes suffer the threat of death, the complete loss of life and love in a cold and alienated world. In contrast, John Cheever chronicles the mundane world of suburbia. His heroes are often comical and ineffectual. His character's messy emotions, rather than external circumstances, are the focus of his short stories. Not much seems to happen in Cheever's outer world.?
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"The Importance of Being Earnest", 2002.
This paper analyzes Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper review themes used by Wilde in this play: Duplicity, Bunburyism, the role of faude,u and the satirical nature of Wildes' criticism of Victorian society. u
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Hobart?s Funnies: World War II and D-Day, 2005.
A look at the life and success of the technical innovations of Percy Hobart during World War II.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper examines how Major General Hobart was given an assigned task during World War II to develop some of the most unusual pieces of military equipment ever seen. It looks at how Hobart and his division designed tanks that were named "Hobart's Funnies" and how among these specialized tanks were the Bobbin, Crab, Fascine, Small Box Girder, Crocodile, AVRE Recovery vehicle, ARC Mark II, Bulldozer and the DD Tank. It shows how these tanks were important because they helped the Allies overcome German obstacles and made a huge difference in the D-Day operations.
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"Percy Hobart graduated from the Royal Military Academy in 1904 where he was commissioned into the Royal Engineers. He served in India, France, and Iraq during World War I, where he gained the respect of his comrades and became know as a "Brilliant but independent-minded officer". Hobart believed that tanks were the future of ground warfare and joined the brand-new Royal Tank Corps in 1923. He then became a Colonel in 1928 and in 1934 he formed and gained command of the 1st Tank Brigade, where he began to develop new tank tactics in the content of mobile warfare. "
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"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, 1994.
A discussion of the theme of appearance vs. reality in the characters and relationships of the comic play.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 31.95
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"Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest has a title that is a play on words embodying the dichotomy in the play between reality and illusion, a dichotomy embodied as well in the main character of John Worthing, It is important for Jack to be earnest, meaning honest and aboveboard as well as open and sincere, and it is also important for him to be named "Ernest" because the woman he loves, Gwendolen, would prefer that this were so and fervently believes it to be so. Yet, in order to be named "Ernest" he has to fail at being earnest, since his name is not Ernest at all. He has been manipulating appearances and reality for some time, and he is soon to be caught in his own deceptions. The course of his travails actually leads him to a point where he can be both Ernest and earnest in reality, thus making an onest man of his in spite of himself."
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