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Historical Inaccuracies of "Michael Collins", 2002.
An analysis of this film from an historical reference point of view.
5,800 words (approx. 23.2 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 139.95
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"Michael Collins" is an engaging film that looks at the early 20th century Irish patriot. This paper looks at the historical accuracy of the film by comparing and contrasting the events and people in the film with the actual events. It looks at the characters, the events, the political agenda and the implications made throughout the film.
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"One of the most dynamic figures in 20th century Ireland was Michael Collins. For centuries heroic leaders tried to free Ireland from Great Britain. Their rebellions plans were spectacular in idea and more spectacular in their failure. While previous revolutionaries were bold yet unrealistic, Collins was able to take on the British and drive them out of Ireland. He was a dynamic leader with a complex personality. While he helped orchestrate a guerilla campaign against the British authorities, Collins hated violence. Collins could be ruthless and compassionate at the same time. He was always ready with a quick joke. This made his personality even tougher to capture. Even with these complexities, Neill Jordan?s political goals force him to take too many liberties in depicting key people and events Collins?s life."
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Michael Collins and Terrorism, 2007.
This paper discusses the subject of terrorism focusing on Michael Collins.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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In this essay, the writer maintains that the legend and reality of the life of Michael Collins is matter of much debate and also a certain amount of mystery. The writer notes that the subject of Collins' motivations and character are dealt with in the film "Michael Collins" directed by Neil Jordan. The writer points out that there is a certain amount of ambiguity with which the film attempts to deal, in that Collins is the instigator of a brutal form of guerrilla warfare used as a reaction against the occupying British forces. The central aim of these actions was to oust the British from Ireland and to achieve an independent Irish Republic. There are two central aspects that this paper attempts to address in light of the view that the film puts forward about Collins. Firstly, the writer notes the view of Collins as an Irish patriot and secondly the writer assesses Collins' methods of retaliation against the British forces in Ireland.
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"The film itself leaves little doubt that the tactics that Collins employed against the British, while ethically questionable, were the only tactics that he felt were left to him in the face of the overwhelming force of British domination. At one point in the films he states that he hates the British not because of their nationality, colonial dominance or even their brutality, but because they have left him no choice but to employ harsh tactics that would increase violence and hatred. This reasoning is similar to the rationale behind many other guerilla or terrorist groups and tactics throughout the world. There is also suggestion in the film and the literature that the way that Collins used guerrilla tactics against the British was emulated by other leaders and groups such as Argentinean Marxist revolutionary, Che Guevara."
"This reason for the use of guerilla or terrorist tactics is often given as being inevitable, when a smaller force is faced by an intimidating and overwhelming or numerically superior oppressor that cannot be fought in a conventional manner."
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Historical Inaccuracies in "Braveheart", 2003.
A look at the inaccuracies and the distortions of William Wallace and King Edward I of England in the film, "Braveheart".
2,047 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines the movie, "Braveheart", which tells the story of the thirteenth-century Scottish hero, William Wallace, who led his countrymen in a quest to gain freedom from the oppressive rule of King Edward I of England. It looks at how the movie distorts its two central characters and contains many inaccuracies, although it heroically depicts William Wallace and the conflict between England and Scotland. It analyzes how, although the basic plot of the film is historically accurate, it overly simplifies the characters of Wallace and Edward. It also shows how the film?s representation of Wallace illustrates the attitudes and beliefs that the Scots have held for him throughout the years. Although William Wallace and King Edward were powerful and pivotal foes in the fight for Scottish Independence, Wallace's many faults are overlooked in the movie in order to depict him as a Hollywood hero. Additionally, Edward is villanized to the extreme, despite his legitimate actions as King.
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"Despite the oversimplification of his character in Braveheart, King Edward was actually a practical and effective ruler. Although Edward was a strict ruler, he became king at a time when feudalism was breaking down in Europe. A firm hand was needed to maintain stability in England as social structures changed. Additionally, his attempted occupation of Scotland would have also benefited England as a whole. Like many logical rulers of the time, Edward wanted to expand his United Kingdom. Increased land holdings were equated with increased royal superiority and national power. It was the aim of many rulers, not just Edward, to protect themselves and increase their power. Edward was given the opportunity, by the nobles of Scotland, to further this aim and acted accordingly."
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Michael Collins, 2007.
This paper discusses the guerilla tactics used by Michael Collins in Ireland.
713 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper shows how, like most controversial political figures, Collins was both admired and despised. The paper explains that loyal supporters of Collins saw him as a fighter for Irish freedom and independence, while the British and some in Ireland saw him as a violent radical. The paper discusses the film "Michael Collins" by Neil Jordan that illustrates Collin's tactics of guerrilla warfare and shows how violence inevitably has tragic consequences.
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"Like most controversial political figures, Michael Collins was both admired and despised. The adage that one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter definitely applies to Collins, for he was idolized across much of Ireland as a patriot, but was condemned by the British as a villain. Loyal supporters of Collins saw him as a fighter for Irish freedom and independence, while the British and some in Ireland saw him as a violent radical."
"In his film "Michael Collins" Director Neil Jordan (1996) portrays the violent final hours of the Easter Rising, during which British troops suppressed the rebellion and executed the Irish leaders by firing squad. Jordan's portrayal of the guerilla tactics of Michael Collins reveals why the British considered him a terrorist, for he targeted the British leadership in Ireland for assassination in order to create chaos and compel the British to grant the Irish independence."
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Michael Collins, 2006.
Reaction paper about Michael Collins and his influence on later revolutionaries.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This reaction paper is about Michael Collins, the leader of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, his tactics, model, and his influence on later revolutionaries/terrorists. It looks at Collins' model of political violence.
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"Terrorism Having viewed the film Michael Collins and examined a limited sample of scholarly literature on the life of the Irish radical activist himself the purpose of this report is to discuss who and what Michael Collins was ..."
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Michael Collins, 2002.
A biography of the Irish revolutionary leader, Michael Collins.
1,461 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper traces the life of Michael Collins, who, through his courageous involvement in the Irish revolution for independence, as well as his political activity, can be considered one of the greatest Irish heroes of all time. It examines how he was both a visionary and a realist, seeing not only that there was room for change in Ireland, but also that compromise can equal justice. It shows how he was well-respected by the people of Ireland, not only for his bravery and courage, but also for his ability to lead others with confidence and a clear sense of equality. He was a revolutionary leader who, through determination and will, led his country to independence from Britain.
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"He returned home to Ireland in December 1916. In 1917, he was elected to the Sinn Fein (Barrett, 1997). The Sinn Fein was, and still is, an establishment which attempts to form a new Ireland based on sustainable social and economic development; genuine democracy, participation, and equality and justice. Collins was elected Member of Parliament as a Sinn Fern candidate in the British General election held in 1918. The party formed a separate Government in Dublin known as Dail Eireann (Loftus, 2003). The British were quick to react and the new government was barred and forced to go underground (Bowden, 1973)."
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"Michael Collins": A Book and a Movie, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the book and film version of "Michael Collins".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at both the movie and book of "Michael Collins", a comparison and contrast of the two are addressed. As well the credibility of both are addressed.
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Michael Collins, 2002.
This is a historical film review of the movie made about the Irish revolutionary's life.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper is a historical film review that analyzes "Michael Collins" starring Liam Neeson and discusses the movie's historical accuracy. The author includes specific details of the Irish patriot?s life, his major role in politics, his military strength, and the attacks he carried out as a member of Sinn Fein.
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"The movie Michael Collins is the story of an Irish revolutionary and political leader. He was a leader within the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a leader in the Sinn Fein Movement and a member of its cabinet, a guerrilla leader, and eventually became the Commander in Chief of the Irish Free State Army. The film details the events of his political career, his love life, and ultimately, his death. Collins? goal of course was to take Ireland back from the British after 700 years to form an independent republic for the Irish people."
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Historical Fiction in Film: Spartacus, 2002.
A look at how this movie provides many historical untruths and inaccuracies.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This essay examines historical fiction as seen in the famous Hollywood movie Spartacus. The successes and failures of the film in accurately portraying Roman history and the struggle between Spartacus and the Roman Republic are analyzed. Through a look at real historical sources, we can see that for the most part the film is an entertaining but inaccurate retelling of this historical event and the story of Spartacus? life.
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"The famous and award-winning film Spartacus was produced by Universal Pictures in 1960 and based on a popular historical novel of the same name by Howard Fast At over one-hundred seventy five minutes, it is a lengthy bit compelling viewing experience. The main characters are played by legendary Hollywood stars Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, although a host of other renowned talents such as Charles Laughton and Tony Curtis also appear."
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"Braveheart": Historically Inaccurate, 2005.
The paper discusses historical inaccuracies in "Braveheart".
1,186 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The author argues that the popular Mel Gibson film, "Braveheart," is historically inaccurate. Through reference to specific scenes and incidents, the author discusses the extent to which the film confuses the history of William Wallace and his myth, obscures facts, and misrepresents traditional symbols.
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"Hollywood has offered the world many great historical epics that have survived over the years and are watched by generation after generation. These films include the "Ten Commanders," "Cleopatra," and more recently, "Troy," "Alexander," and "Braveheart." These films are magnificent epics that, from the audience's view point, bring the past alive. As Bruce Wallace observes about Mel Gibson's " Braveheart," the film "is on people's lips so much that it has become contemporary." It has brought the life of a man who has been dead for 800 years alive. However, from the viewpoint of historians, these films are not good because they distort history and invent facts just to attract audiences and profits. As Robert Brent Toplin writes in an article on the way that Hollywood films treat history, the films do not accurately present the past but are "innovative approaches to looking at the past" (1216). Historians argue that historical films are distorting the past and complain that Hollywood has "compromised, stretched, abused and fabricated" history(1210). This criticism, even though it sounds very hard, is correct. There is little respect for the facts in Hollywood's historical films and this claim is completely supportable through an analysis of Mel Gibson's historical epic " Braveheart." Now audiences are misled into assuming that this film is the life of Willliam Wallace, one of Scotland's most famous and important thirteenth century patriots. In no place, throughout the film there is not any hint at all that shows the events presented are not factual or that there may be any historical inaccuracies. The audience, instead,sits throughout the film believing that this is history. However, it is not. As emphasized by Graeme Morton, the life of willliam Wallace is based more on myths than on history and there are only a few known and supported facts about the life of this Scottish hero. "Braveheart" does not clarify the difference between myth and history, bases the film on a source which historians object to, disregards important symbols and in the final analysis, misleads audiences into believing that this is a historically factual film while it is not."
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Wilkie Collins, 2003.
An analysis of characters in the works of author, Wilkie Collins.
1,571 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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Wilkie Collins was a significant literary figure during most of the second half of the 19th century. Two of his more successful novels were "The Woman in White" and "Moonstone". This essay is an analysis of characters in the novels. It examines how Collins uses his characters to bring a deeper meaning to his story. Collins' application and development of characters allows us to speculate how the world and its inhabitants coincide.
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"Plotting and the like are traits usually seen in a man in this type of novel. Marion is a protector of Laura, also an attribute assigned to a man Marion is the one to figure out that Fosco is the true villain of the novel. While Marion falls ill from fever after eavesdropping on Fosco and Glyde plotting, Laura is tricked into going to London."
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The ?Double? and Wilkie Collins, 2006.
Examines how author, Wilkie Collins, uses the literary device known as the 'double', in his work, "The Dead Hand".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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The "double" was a symbolic device commonly used in the nineteenth century. Famous examples include Victor Frankenstein and his monster and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This paper shows that Wilkie Collins used the "double" several times in his fiction. It shows, however, that in "The Dead Hand," Collins used the symbolism of the double in a different way than other nineteenth century authors.
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"Another way Collins' use of the double in this story contradicts typical nineteenth century use is that Holliday destroys his brother's life unintentionally. This approach is very different from other nineteenth century authors. For example, in Frankenstein, the monster deliberately kills Victor's wife in retaliation for Victor's refusal to create a mate for the monster. In "The Dead Hand." while the narrator and reader soon realize the bitter young man Holliday revived is his brother, Holliday himself does not realize it, nor does he realize the woman he loves was engaged to his brother."
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Different types of Religion in Wilkie Collins's "The Moonstone", 2001.
An essay exploring Wilkie Collins's detective masterpiece - describing the many varied faiths represented by the different characters.
1,768 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, $ 57.95
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This critical essay looks at Wilkie Collins?s The Moonstone-- a novel that presents some interesting observations of religion that mirror the Victorian society of his day. These were people searching for a moral truth to put their faith in. Collins creates larger-than-life characters who settle into a fantastic plot. The author includes many quotes from the novel itself.
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" Throughout Wilkie Collins? detective masterpiece, The Moonstone, one notices the many varied beliefs represented by the different characters. Hailed as one of the first true detective novels ever written that follows the modern conventions of mystery novels, Collins is careful to balance the gap between plot and character. His original and diverse characters each have their own form of religion, which shines through in their narrative style, which Collins artfully portrays. Firstly, from the Introduction straight through to the Epilogue Collins flavours The Moonstone with Hindu mythology, through the three Brahmin men who closely guard the stone. Next, the quaint narrator Gabriel Betteredge represents a middle-class settled Protestantism, who relies on his Robinson Crusoe as his prophetic bible. Mr. Jennings represents the scientific viewpoint, the physician who trusts all his faith to science and medicine. Lastly, the fervent ?rampant spinster? (259) Miss Clack shows the reader her very enthusiastic attachment to her Christian faith in saving others from going to Hell, through pestering them with continual pamphlets, in her amusing narration."
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'The Harper Collins World Reader - The Modern World', 2002.
A critical analysis of 'The Harper Collins World Reader - The Modern World'.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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A paper that answers specific textual questions from the stories within the 'The Harper Collins World Reader -- The Modern World' written by Mary Ann Caws and Christopher Rendergast in a concise and clear manner.
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Shel Silverstein and Billy Collins, 2005.
A biography of the lives of Shel Silverstein and Billy Collins, two modern day authors and their influence on American youth.
1,948 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the life and career of Shel Silverstein who was a famous children's author as well as a prolific songwriter, humorist, singer, playwright, adult cartoonist and poet. It discusses how his work has been embraced by millions of people of all ages since the early 1950s. It also looks at how the poet Billy Collins has earned the respect of many young people through his humorous, reader-friendly poetry and how he implemented the Poetry 180 Program, a poem a day for high school students of America.
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"After leaving the military, Chicago born Silverstein befriended Hugh Hefner and became a cartoonist for Playboy in 1956. Silverstein never planned on becoming a children's author as he states "I never planned to write or draw for kids. It was Tomi Ungerer, a friend of mine, who insisted... practically dragged me, kicking and screaming, into [editor] Ursula Nordstrom's office. And she convinced me that Tomi was right, I could do children's books." (poemhunter.com) His career as a children's author began with the 1963 of Uncle Shelby's Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back, but it was not until The Giving Tree that he first achieved widespread fame as a children's writer. "
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