| Papers [1-15] of 95 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "HAUNTED HOUSE": |
|
|
"Beloved" and "The Haunting of Hill House", 2000.
A look at how Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" and Toni Morrison's "Beloved" share a distinctly feminine perspective on the nature of ghosts in the domestic sphere.
2,926 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 86.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"Although they were written nearly thirty years apart, and deal with completely different periods in American history and American culture, Shirley Jackson?s The Haunting of Hill House and Toni Morrison?s Beloved share a distinctly feminine perspective on the nature of ghosts in the domestic sphere. In both novels, while female protagonists are haunted by female ghosts, the root of the disturbance is definitely a masculine, patriarchal one. This patriarchal evil, expressed through feminine supernatural phenomena, places constraints of domesticity and servitude not just on the victims of the ghosts, but on the ghosts as well. Furthermore, the constraints go beyond mere domesticity, but destroy the identity and the sanity of the antagonized woman in the process."
| |
|
"The Fall of the House of Usher", 2007.
This paper explores gothic fiction and focuses on "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allen Poe.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper asserts that gothic refers to the encounter with the mysterious and the unknown. The paper explains that the unknown in gothic fiction refers to something that is beyond the normal and rational. The paper illustrates how "The Fall of the House of Usher" presents the conventional themes and motifs of the gothic romance genre. There is the haunted house, the depressing location, the horrors, madness and disease and development of a monstrous bizarre union in destruction and decay. However, the paper concludes that at the heart of the gothic genre, lay the movement towards an expression of the unknown and the mysterious, which lies beyond our comprehension.
Outline:
Introduction and Thesis Statement
The House of Usher and the Unknown
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The works of Edgar Allan Poe were not the first literature to be described as gothic. Poe has as his antecedents many other works that contain the gothic style and content. His work is often described as "A descent from such British milestones in literary Gothicism as Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto (1764), William Beckford's Vathek (1786), W. H. Ireland's The Abbess (1798), or Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819) is evident in Poe's writings." (Fisher 72)"
"The gothic in art and literature is defined and described in numerous ways and with a great degree of controversy and disagreement. There are many critics who suggest that there can be no one definitive view of this genre."
| |
|
Charles Dickens' "Bleak House", 2009.
Examines the image of the Ghost's Walk as a literary device in Charles Dickens' "Bleak House".
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 40.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that the Ghost's Walk, which is a symbol for Lady Dedlock's secret past, is one of the most haunting images in Charles Dickens' "Bleak House". Specifically, the paper relates the ways that Dickens uses this literary device to create an overall tension, to foreshadow connections between characters and to symbolize Lady Dedlock's guilty conscience. The Ghost's Walk is particularly significant to the book as a whole, the paper relates, because it brings the novel to its main climax.
From the Paper
"Esther's fascination with the Ghost's Walk is fitting, since she is personally a key to the fulfillment of its prophecy. How appropriate, even ironic, that just as Esther is wondering about the family curse, Lady Dedlock arrives to make her aware of her own part in it. This connection becomes blatant and fever-pitched when Esther later decides to explore the Ghost's Walk. "I was passing quickly on...when my echoing footsteps brought it suddenly into my mind that there was a dreadful truth in the legend of the Ghost's Walk; that it was I, who was to bring calamity upon the stately house.""
| |
|
"The Demon-Haunted World", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes "The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" written by author and astronomer Carl Sagan.
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines Carl Sagan's clear and lucid style of writing which lends itself well to understanding the diverse number of issues as detailed in ""The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark." This paper discusses the basic theme of Sagan's novel which is the defense of technology as a necessity to improve man's existence on this planet. The writer of this paper also touches on Sagan's provision of figures which communicate the number of people who remain in the dark about matters of science.
From the Paper
"Carl Sagan uses a clear and lucid style of writing which lends itself well to our understanding of the diverse number of issues he discusses. Perhaps the best way that Sagan creates such a clear understanding of his ideas in The Demon Haunted World is his art of using words effectively. From the beginning of the work his explanations are
handled with a sort of empathy so as not to demean the intelligence of true believers. Not once does he ever write anything to suggest that people who believe in the various pseudosciences are asinine. He simply shows the evidence in an unbiased, objective manner."
| |
|
"The Demon-Haunted World", 2004.
This paper discusses that Carl Sagan, in "The Demon-Haunted World," uses several forms of argument to present his case and evidence.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that Carl Sagan successfully establishes his claim that the modern world waits in the dark at its own peril by building his logos using familiar images juxtaposed to believable facts. The author points out that Sagan builds his logos using familiar images juxtaposed to believable facts; by using the topoi of opposites, Sagan effectively grounds his claim without alienating those at whom he is pointing his finger. The paper relates that Sagan educates his readers by telling them why science has value and, thus, establishes more credibility with his audience.
From the Paper
"Sagan begins "The Demon-Haunted World" (hereafter referred to as "Demon") in an encounter with the average Joe, a cab driver. He immediately creates his own ethical appeal to his audience though his patient attitude towards the driver?s obviously inadequate grasp of true scientific knowledge. The driver is a victim, Sagan points out. "Our cultural motifs, our educational system, our communications media had failed this man." The reader is now aware of the author's character, and his words may carry increased value. This will lend validity to future argument and proofs put forth by the author. The remainder of the introduction reinforces the precarious state ignorance that characterizes "95 percent of Americans.""
| |
|
Eleanor the Co-Dependent, 2001.
An inspection of Eleanor Vance (of Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House") and her co-dependent attributes that allow her to be drawn into the evil Hill House and its spirits.
922 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, $ 32.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper examines the personality of Eleanor Vance, the main character in Shirley Jackson?s "The Haunting of Hill House", from a psychological viewpoint. It proposes that the reason Eleanor is drawn to Hill House and the spirits within is because she has a co-dependent personality.
From the Paper
The paper examines the personality of Eleanor Vance, the main character in Shirley Jackson?s The Haunting of Hill House, from a psychological viewpoint. It proposes that the reason Eleanor is drawn to Hill House and the spirits within is because she has a co-dependent personality.
| |
|
Haunted Libraries, 2003.
An argumentative paper about why students no longer utilize library resources.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Argument essay explaining why students do not use the library, which tries to discredit the Internet and show the advantages of libraries. The writer argues that students are not taught about the library well enough; therefore, they are intimidated. They feel the Internet is just as good, even though sources are not as reliable. Uses personal experiences.
From the Paper
"The sixth grade is usually a great time for kids. They are finally the big shots of the elementary school. There is no longer anyone older to tell them what to do or where to sit in the cafeteria. They march around the playground and everyone knows who is in charge. Sixth grade was no different for me, and I really enjoyed most of it. On the other hand, there was one very, very horrible memory from sixth grade, library class. Once a week my class would have to go to the library for an hour and listen to our librarian, Ms. Case, ramble on about what was seemingly nothing. We would do some activities, learned to use the card catalog, and completed some book reports. We did this for about eight weeks and nobody enjoyed it. Ms. Case did not know too much about her library, which was pretty tiny. That was truly the extent of my library education. Of course, I did write tons of papers in high school, but I never formally learned anything about the library besides what I learned in sixth grade. Not to mention, those antique card catalogs we used when I was in sixth grade were a thing of the past. I only learned to use what I could teach myself in the library. To this day, as a sophomore in college, I am sometimes easily lost when I walk into one of the complex university libraries. To be honest, it is pretty intimidating. The library is not supposed to be an intimidating place. It is the best resource a student has to do his or her research. Students do not utilize the library or its resources to anywhere near the full potential. Most students are not properly educated about the tools the library has. Also, many libraries do not have sufficient funding to improve and stay up to date with society. Lastly, the internet negatively impacts library use. All of these factors have contributed to the decline of library use by students."
| |
|
Haunting the Audience, 2005.
This paper discusses and compares the theme of haunting present in Alejandro Amenabar's film 'The Others' and the book 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses Alejandro Amenabar's 'The Others', a film released in 2001 and Henry James' 'The Turn of the Screw', a novella published in 1908. The writer discusses that each are hauntingly beautiful pieces and exquisitely executed in its separate genre. The writer discusses that they both deal with the subject matter of haunting and they remain to haunt the viewer or reader for a long time afterwards.
From the Paper
"Both Alejandro Amenabar's 'The Others' and Henry James' 'The Turn of the Screw' are hauntingly beautiful pieces, each exquisitely executed in its separate genre - the former a film released in 2001, the latter a novella published in 1908. They are both haunting in both senses of the word - they deal with the subject matter of haunting, and they remain to haunt the viewer or reader for a long time after. Both do this subtly and cleverly, letting the horror build in the viewer's or the reader's mind, rather than simply throwing buckets of blood on the screen or page. "
| |
|
The Haunting of Ethnic Writers, 2009.
Looks at the theme of haunting and ghosts in the writings of ethnic authors Toni Morrison, Leslie Marmon Silko and M. Night Shymalan.
3,105 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper compares the themes of haunting and ghosts in African-American writer Toni Morrison's books "Beloved" and "Sula", native-American writer Leslie Marmon Silko's novel "Ceremony "and Indian screenwriter and film producer M. Night Shyamalan film "The Sixth Sense". The presence of the past, or a haunting, the paper points out, conveys the importance of the past and its inability to be completely forgotten. Next, the paper relates how these ethnic writers establish the theme of haunting and ghosts by using similar characters, who experience similar traumatic events and deal with them in similar ways. Furthermore, the paper concludes that these three ethnic writers employ friction between characters in order to suggest greater social truths.
From the Paper
"Similarly, in Crowe's attempt to deal with the traumatic shooting that changed, and actually ended, his life, the psychologist is torn from the person with whom he has the most important relationship in his life--his wife. Like Nel and Sula in the wake of trauma, the two are unable to continue living a normal existence. In this scenario, however, the rolls are actually reversed. Like Nel, Crowe's wife attempts to live the conventional existence after the shooting, tying to get back into a normal way of living without letting the incident loom over every moment in her life."
| |
|
"The Yellow Wall Paper", 2005.
This paper discusses the use of symbols in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wall Paper", a portrayal of the oppression of women in the nineteenth century and explores the style of her later writings.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that it is customary to find the symbol of the house as representing a secure place for a woman's transformation and her release of self-expression; however, in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wall Paper", the protagonist does not want to be in the house and declares it is "haunted". The author points out that the yellow wall-paper plays a double role because (1) it has the ability to trap her in with its intricate pattern, which leads her to no satisfying end; however, (2) it also sets her free. The paper relates that, when examining the larger body of Gilman's work, there is a shift away from the type of confused first-person narrator found in the very popular "The Yellow Wall-Paper" towards a confident all-knowing third-person narrator, not stories that explore the complex psychological development of a character but rather stories that feature stock characters who can be seen as a representative of a type or a class.
From the Paper
"Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wall-Paper," does more than just tell the story of a woman who suffers at the hands of 19th century quack medicine. Gilman created a protagonist with real emotions and a real psyche that can be examined and analyzed in the context of modern psychology. In fact, to understand the psychology of the unnamed protagonist is to be well on the way to understanding the story itself. "The Yellow Wall-Paper," written in first-person narrative, charts the psychological state of the protagonist as she slowly deteriorates into schizophrenia (a disintegration of the personality)."
| |
|
The Literary Works of Edgar Allen Poe, 2004.
An analysis of the themes of death and horror in the ?The Cask of Amontillado?, ?The Bells?, and ?The Haunted Palace? by Edgar Allen Poe.
2,268 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines how the themes of death and horror are explicitly expressed in Poe?s story, ?The Cask of Amontillado? and how, similarly, artistic expression of the same themes is illustrated in his poems, ?The Bells? and ?The Haunted Palace.? The author posits that, in these literary works, the themes of death and horror are contained, and what makes these works distinct from Poe?s other works is that it represents two symbols of ?truths? about human nature. It looks at how the theme of horror is illustrated by the protagonist?s or Voice?s (in the case of the poems) descent towards insanity, while the theme of death is best represented by the commitment of murder or simply a depiction of the individual?s effort to conceal or escape his insanity through death.
From the Paper
"His mastery of the horror and mystery genre allowed Poe to create literary works that have, interestingly, symbolically represented the fears of humanity?tales and poems of horror that depict death, nightmares, and ultimately, the descent towards insanity, an outright escape from the realities of the world. Indeed, the correlation between death and horror is embedded in almost every tale and poem Poe creates for his audience. Ultimately, horror is presented as a precursor to death, a progression from the self-realization about the truth of the nature of one?s self towards seeking refuge in death in order to escape this ?truth.?"
| |
|
Ethnic Literature and Film an America, 2009.
A comparison of the theme of being haunted by a cultural past in M. Night Shyamalan's "The Sixth Sense," Leslie Marmon Silko's "Ceremony" and Esmeralda Santiago's "America's Dream."
2,965 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the importance of ethnic literature and film in the United States. The paper compares three works, M. Night Shyamalan's "The Sixth Sense," Leslie Marmon Silko's "Ceremony" and Esmeralda Santiago's "America's Dream." It shows how these three works all powerfully reflect variations on the theme of the characters being haunted by their cultural past.
From the Paper
"While ethnic fiction has been a part of the American literary tradition since the United States' colonial days, contemporary ethnic fiction has established a unique and relevant position in the cannon of American literature. Although ethnic literature is praised and enjoyed because of its uniqueness and originality, similar themes exist among ethnic novels and films. By studying these themes, students of literature and film can not only learn about a culture, but they can also find a more important overarching theme--the themes that tie all people together. While the United States' melting pot culture has encouraged all from African-Americans to Hispanics to Asians to contribute to the cannon of literature, ethnic authors are beginning to realize the importance their work has on the library and the classroom across the nation. As students find common threads in ethnic literature and films like the three discussed above, they will begin to compare and contrast the literature and film with other major literature and film publications, thus promoting an ultimate blending of cultures. While much has been done to promote ethnic literature and film in the contemporary era, it is only by the writers and filmmakers' own experience and creativity, like that expressed by Shyamalan, Silko, and Santiago, that a true understanding of ethnic life, ethnic literature, and ethnic themes can be attained."
| |
|
Caught Between the Monster and the Angel, 2006.
An analysis of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette's novel "La Vagabond" in relation to Virginia Woolf's essay "Professions for Women".
2,182 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses Colette's novel "La Vagabond" and Woolf's essay "Professions for Women" and in particular the angel-monster duality that haunted women during Colette and Woolf's time and continues to follow women of today where the woman is the angel of the house. It looks at how Virginia Woolf advocates the "killing of the Angel in the house" ie. the Victorian [mis]conception of women and how in comparison, Colette sadly fails in her attempt to do the Woolfian act of killing the Angel. In addition, the paper examines how Colette's "La Vagabond" also falls prey to the monster mentality.
From the Paper
"In 1900, centuries after literature entered the lives of humans and became an important part of it, men continued to dominate the scene. Even after the publication of "Mary Wollstonecraft's Vindication of the Rights of Women (1792) and John Stuart Mill's The Subjection of Women (1869)" (From Wollstonecraft to Mills), not much change was seen nor felt. Women still continued to be subordinates of men, his inferior counterpart. The expansion of the feminist cause into a full blown movement during the 19th century initially presented how "women were treated unfairly under the law," but it wasn't until "the early years of the 20th century, especially in the final years of the First World War and the first years after the war" (History of Feminism), that women were granted some, not even all, rights enjoyed by men. "
|
| Term Paper # 89905 |
temporarily unavailable
|
|
|
|
Confronting the Inner Self, 2001.
A study of Robert Frost?s ?Desert Places? and Emily Dickinson?s ?One Need Not Be A Chamber To Be Haunted??.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explores the meaning of both poems separately. Only then is it possible to compare each poem?s similarities and contrast their differences. Given the fact that the subject matter is seemingly identical, studying each poet?s different approach to examining this ?inner self? evokes a compelling discussion.
From the Paper
"?Desert Places? by Robert Frost and ?One Need Not Be A Chamber To Be Haunted? by Emily Dickinson portray inner darkness from different perspectives. While Frost describes an acquiescent internal descent into vacancy, Dickinson depicts the plight of escaping the enigmatical unconscious self. Although these poems have contrary standpoints, both coalesce on internal dissent and self-seclusion. The similarities and differences between the two angles originate from their mood, theme and imagery."
|
|
|
