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?The Green Mile?, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the book and movie versions of Stephen King's "The Green Mile".
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes Stephen King's novel, "The Green Mile", and its differences (and similarities) by comparing the treatment of the story through two different media: the book and film version. The book shows that in both media, Stephen King?s novel possesses the theme of life, death, and healing, despite some differences in narrative order and treatment of the events in the story.
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"Edgecombe?s character was introduced in the film in the second scene, wherein the viewers see him as an old man already. This was radically different with the book?s style, since King did not mention anything about Edgecombe?s being in a nursing home until in the first chapter of the second part of the novel. In the movie, Darabont (the director) made his film as ?clean-cut? as possible, using flashbacks to the minimum and chronicled the events in the movie in an orderly way. In fact, Darabont did not dwell so much about Edgecombe?s life in the nursing home, and focused entirely on Edgecombe?s full narration of the events that happened to him when he was chief prison guard of the E block in Cold Mountain."
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"The Green Mile", 2002.
Film analysis of the movie "The Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks.
657 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 23.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the film "The Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks. Specifically, it addresses the religious aspects of the movie, and looks at their overall importance to the film. The movie deals with life and death aspects about a prison guard recalling his service of duty, especially escorting convicts to the electric chair.
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""The Green Mile" is an interesting film depicting the story of an old man, Paul Edgecomb, (played by Tom Hanks), who remembers his youth spent as a prison guard at a Southern prison, Cold Mountain Penitentiary. "The Green Mile" is actually the stretch of green linoleum flooring the convicts walked from their jail cells to the electric chair."
John Coffey (played by Michael Clarke Duncan) is an illiterate Black man convicted of murdering two nine-year old girls. Yet, this huge, gentle man is afraid of the dark, and has something mystical about him, and about what happens at the prison when he comes to "The Green Mile." He changes the lives of the guards, but he especially affects Edgecomb. At first, it is simply a feeling, and then, Coffey cures his painful bladder infection by a seeming miracle, and cures Mr. Jingles, the injured mouse. Paul is convinced this man is special."
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Green vs. Green, 2004.
Examines the war between environmentalists and corporations in the 1990s.
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The 1990s, in particular, was a time when environmentalists and nonenvironmentalists came to bitter loggerheads regarding the fate of the earth's natural resources. This paper shows how governments responded to pressure from both sides in a bid to appease the needs of both sides; the Greens demanded the protection of rare species and forests, and the corporations required resources to make a profit and provide employment and food for millions of people.
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"Here it is the local Indian traditions of vegetarianism, and non-violence that work toward the tiger?s preservation as a species. The Vice-President of India?s statement underscores the need for local peoples to look toward their own traditions for answers to environmental and other questions. Problems are seen as being imposed from the outside, and thus, to be successful, the solutions must not be viewed in the same way. By appealing to traditional Hindu values, the current Indian government can counter the conflicting claims that some tigers turn man-eater, or that old and weak tigers decimate the small flocks and herds that are among the few possessions of impoverished peasants."
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Sin and Redemption in the Movies, 2005.
A comparison of the movies "The Green Mile" (1999) and "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) and the topic of sins and redemption.
1,584 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses that while both films "The Green Mile" (1999) and "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) have prison settings and the same director, these two film's overarching ideological agendas stand in striking contrast. The writer points out that "The Green Mile" uses the Christ myth of a singular, suffering (black) savior that can redeem white society. It also shows how "The Shawshank Redemption" presents a morally ambiguous notion of salvation, that all individuals must strive for on their own, even as they work together to form a more viable prison community. The two themes are examined and compared.
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"The comfort that "The Green Mile" creates in the hearts of its viewers is partly due to its setting of time and place. By setting the film in the deep, rural, old 'Jim Crow' era South, in 1935, the film creates a sense of historical impetus and the sense America has changed a great deal. Merely by not being such vociferous participants in racism, as the most racist captor of the drama, the viewer has 'come a long way,' and simply by not being bad as the villainous actors of the drama they are not complicit in the 'old' system that convicts John Coffey merely because he is place. The movie is told in a series of flashbacks as the memories of Paul Edgecomb, who is now living an old man, in a retirement home, increasing the sense of distance between the ideological past and present for the viewer."
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Davis, Miles With Quincy Troupe Miles, 1997.
Critical review of jazz trumpeter's autobiography, his views on history of jazz & its importance in Amer. culture.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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"This study will provide a critical analysis of Miles: The Autobiography, focusing on what the author has to say about the history of jazz, the relationship between jazz and American culture, and the importance of jazz in understanding issues of race in American society. The book's consideration of these issues is in every case filtered through the harshly candid and largely self-centered personality of Miles Davis. Davis has no intention of discussing these subjects from a political, historical, musicological or sociological perspective. The author has only one perspective--emotional. In that emotional, passionate context, Davis makes clear that to him jazz is a unique and priceless expression of black culture which has been overlooked by the dominant white culture as well as by young blacks who do not appreciate their heritage. "
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Vulnerable Men, 2001.
This essay looks at the similarities in the film and short story "The Green Mile" and the novel "Of Mice and Men".
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the striking similarities between John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men" and Stephen King's short story and the film "The Green Mile". The author explores the characteristics of Lennie Small and John Coffey, how they are both inherently good people, and how those who are closest to them, eventually must take their lives mercifully.
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"In the book, "Of Mice and Men", Lennie Small, a developmentally disabled man unaware of his own strength, accidentally commits a murder and is killed by his best friend, George. In the movie The Green Mile, John Coffey, a simple man who possesses miraculous healing powers, is put to death for a crime he did not commit. The Green Mile and "Of Mice and Men" have much in common: both portray physically large characters that are nonetheless childlike and vulnerable, and both take the point of view that death, especially at the hands of a friend, is sometimes a merciful deliverance from the terrible pain inflicted by life. There is one important difference between these movies, however. Lennie Small is a life-taker; John Coffey is a life-giver."
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Two Stephen King Prison Films, 2001.
Compares characteristics of "The Shawshank Redemption" & "The Green Mile," both directed by Frank Darabont. Discusses prison life, central characters and directorial style.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 23.95
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"The films The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile are linked not only by the fact that both were directed by Frank Darabont but by the fact that both were derived from stories written by Stephen King. These links give the stories similar sensibilities, and the directorial style is also similar for both films. In each case, a central character who might serve as an Everyman facing extraordinary situations must come to terms with his surroundings and with events that are beyond his control. Both films also take place in prison settings, though the settings are very different in most respects, including the time period. The Shawshank Redemption is set in a normal, mixed prison population, while The Green Mile is set on a death row in a Southern prison during the 1930s, a much bleaker vision of prison life, with the only exit for the inmates being through..."
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Green Purchasing, 2008.
A research paper that presents an overview of "green purchasing," i.e. sustainable purchasing, environmental sourcing and buying green, from the organization's perspective.
7,301 words (approx. 29.2 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 162.95
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This research paper is an exploration of the historical and current state of corporate consumerism regarding environmentally friendly or green purchasing for the purchasing professional. It develops ideas and concepts and explains several key terms and processes which corporations and individual purchasing agents may implement to further the goal of green corporate purchasing. It also demonstrates ways in which purchasers can find information and better understand the varied aspects of green purchasing, following several different applied methods of green buying to the conclusion and comparing and contrasting them. The paper points out the governmental aspect of sustainable purchasing, looking at varied ways in which governments have sponsored and or implemented legislation that demands standards for sustainable purchasing. It also includes a description of an environmentally preferable purchasing model policy.
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"One of the first goals of establishing a supplier's sustainability relationship management program is to develop a sense of purpose for the organization. The organization itself must be living up to a certain code of conduct with regard to environmental goals in order to utilize supplier's commitments as a key in such a goal. In other words the company must determine what about "green" production is important to them in order to determine what is important to them in a supplier. Once this has been determined then the company must succinctly express such details in suppler communications and research. Some companies have taken to asking suppliers to agree to a set of standards. "
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Sir Gawain?s Green Girdle: Shame or Honour?, 2004.
An exploration of the significance of the green girdle in the poem, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explores the symbolic significance of the green girdle in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." The paper argues that the girdle is a symbol both of shame and of honour at the same time. This paradoxical interpretation makes sense in light of the great dichotomy that the poem sets up between Christian and pagan values, represented by the two loci of action: the court of King Arthur and the castle of the Green Knight. From a Christian point of view, the girdle is a symbol of shame; from a pagan point of view, it is a symbol of honour.
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"A key element in the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is the series of contrasts that are developed throughout the poem. Beauty and youth are contrasted with ugliness and old age (ll. 966-69), feasting with fasting (ll. 897-98), the dangers of the hunt with the comforts of the bedroom (ll. 1178-79), hospitality (ll. 835-37) with cruelty (ll. 2114-17). The most significant of these contrasts is that between shame and honour, the underlying theme of the poem."
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Developing a Green Residence, 2007.
A case study of a plan to develop a large green residence in the inland Pacific Northwest area.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that transforming the concept of creating a green building, which interacts with the planet's ecosystem, into a coherent, rational and specific plan and constructing it is a challenge. The author points out that the conditions of a green building design process are low construction impact, resource efficiency through the life of the building, long lasting, nontoxic and aesthetically pleasing. The paper relates that choosing wood, especially large timbers, for a green home may seem odd; however, wood is the greenest of green building materials because it is a dense collection of cellulose that is strong, flexible, and eminently workable and is a renewable resource.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: A Wealthy Celebrity's Green Dream
The Location: The Inland Pacific Northwest
The Design: Materials and Structure
The Design: Peripheral Systems
Conclusions: The Green Home
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"With the client's requirements in mind, the site considerations, and the aforementioned green building criteria, I have determined that the most appropriate building style for this site will be pole construction, in which large round timbers provide the skeletal support structure on which the roof and floors are hung. Pole construction has the benefit of being easily adaptable to most sites, including the steep site that the client owns. In addition, the simplicity of the construction method means that both material and labor costs are reduced dramatically, further limiting resource and energy depletion."
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Green Architecture in Japan, 2002.
An analysis of Japanese architecture as a reflection of societal values, with an emphasis on the symbiotic nature of green architecture.
4,450 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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This paper discusses the concept of green architecture which simply means building in a way that is in harmony to nature, as opposed to being superimposed on it. This research demonstrates through example how green architecture in Japan is a direct result of traditional elements found in Japanese religion and culture. The paper provides examples of different "green" architects and some of their works.
Table of Contents
Defining Green Architecture
An Overview of Japanese Philosophy
Building Material for Green Architecture
Environmental Psychology
Blending the Old with the New
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Man has been building structures since shortly after they began to emerge from caves and to explore areas outside his immediate vicinity. Many animals build structures, such as birds and beaver. Many of these structures are functional and serve only to offer protection from predators and the elements, and so it was with the first structures built by man. They were made from the limited building materials locally available and the emphasis was on functionality, little, if any thought was given to artistic form."
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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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The Colour Green, 2006.
A discussion regarding the perception and symbolism of the colour green.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This essay explores the cultural and social dimensions of the color green. The color green is often associated with sensations that could be described as soothing, healing, leisurely, and peaceful. This paper goes on to discuss how symbolically, green can also be a mixed metaphor of sorts in that, while someone can use it to say they are in the money, it can also be indicative of a lack of experience, rage, hate, or envy.
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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 Green Light in "The Great Gatsby", 2007.
An analysis of the meaning of the green light that Nick, the narrator, describes in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
1,612 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the symbolism of the green light in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." The paper discusses how Nick, the narrator, describes the green light in the novel, but never clearly states its meaning. The paper attempts to understand the meaning of the green light by focusing on what the green light means to Gatsby, what he learns about the green light and the commentary that Nick provides as narrator.
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"The final statement about the green light is made in the novel's closing line. At this point, Nick is remembering how Gatsby once reached for the green light. Nick states that Gatsby's dream must have seemed so close, but that it was already behind him. This makes a strong statement about Gatsby's dream being unattainable. It is not only saying that Gatsby did not achieve his dream, but that it was always impossible for him to reach. In effect, he failed before he even started. At this point, Nick understands Gatsby dream because Nick has just realized that his own dreams were also unattainable. Just like Gatsby, Nick came to West Egg seeking something from his life, and just like Gatsby, Nick is disappointed with what he has found. It is at this point that Nick realizes that every person has their own personal dreams and hopes that will turn out to be futile."
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