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Ignorance is Bliss, 2004.
An examination of the concept of ignorance in Ray Bradbury's novel, "Fahrenheit 451".
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Bradbury explores the idea of ignorance and its possible consequences in his novel, "Fahrenheit 451". To emphasize the theme of ignorance versus knowledge, the writer points out how Bradbury fuses this notion with conformity. These two themes operate together to illustrate how society can be manipulated into becoming passive to the point of stupidity. It explains how Bradbury utilizes symbols of mirrors and fire to prompt Montag?s character into becoming something other than a mindless drone. With the imagery of his hands, Bradbury illustrates how Montag develops throughout the course of the novel. The writer concludes how, through symbolism and imagery, Bradbury illustrates how Montag?s fight against the system proves to be an enlightening experience that also speaks out against censorship.
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"Bradbury utilizes several symbols in the novel to emphasize how society has given in to conformity. One significant symbol used throughout the novel is the mirror. The mirror becomes a symbolic in that it is something to which people can look and study themselves. Rafeeq McGiveron states that they are metaphorical ?for only through the self-examination it makes possible can people recognize their own shortcomings? (McGiveron Mirror). Early in the novel, the mention of a mirror ?emphasizes the need for self-examination? (McGiveron Mirror). When Montag thinks that he might wink at himself in the mirror after attending a book burning McGiveron believes that the wink is Montag accepting himself in ?not reflective but reflexive? (McGiveron Mirror) way because ?his glance is superficial rather than searching? (McGiveron Mirror). This is significant to Montag?s development because it illustrates how he is a conformist at the beginning of the novel. He believes, just as all the others do that ?it was a pleasure to burn? (Bradbury 3). Montag does not actually see who he really is even when he looks in the mirror. McGiveron?s assertion that he is superficial is significant because that is how society is taught they should be. There is no deep thinking and there is no questioning why this should be."
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Ignorance is Bliss -"1984", 2007.
An examination of George Orwell's use of literary techniques throughout "1984" to advocate changes in social and political attitudes and traditions.
2,978 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 87.95
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This paper discusses how George Orwell uses different attitudes towards different topics including morals, love and sex, religion, God and propaganda, to express his feelings towards different things. It examines how in his novel, "1984", all of these things have one thing in common; they are regulated and controlled by the government. The paper also looks at how Orwell uses all these attitudes and traditions to show his disapproval of the totalitarian government.
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"In addition to acknowledgment of beliefs, Orwell uses certain literary techniques to express a similar idea of people possessing the power to recognize their true feelings regarding love and sex. Many instances throughout the novel insinuate Orwell's desire to change the way sex is viewed by society. One technique Orwell uses to express these ideas is satire. Orwell mocks the uptight attitude people seem to have towards sexual relations through Winston's wife, Katherine. Katherine seems to "wince and stiffen" at the slightest sexual innuendo made by Winston (67). Katherine views sex as having one purpose: for "making a baby" (67). Katherine believes it is her and Winston's "duty to the party" to engage in sexual activity only for the purpose of procreation and not because they have feelings of love for each other (67). "
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Voter Ignorance and the War in Iraq, 2008.
This paper explores how the public's ignorance was used to justify the war in Iraq and the fight against Al Qaeda.
3,091 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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The paper explores the general population's perception of the intervention in Iraq and deals with the phenomenon of voter ignorance in America. The paper looks at issues related to Islam and Al Qaeda from the point of view of ideology, mission and values and identifies the political context and the different approaches presented in the US at the time of going to war. The paper shows clearly how voter ignorance and political battles in the US allowed the Bush administration to garner wide support for the war in Iraq.
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"The war in Iraq is viewed as being one of the most controversial decisions of the US foreign policy of the last decade. There have been numerous discussions over the morality of the intervention on a sovereign territory, without the agreement of the United Nations and, in the end, without a plausible reason for attack. Nonetheless, by 2003, the US led coalition had entered Iraq under the argument of the existence of the weapons of mass destruction. Still, to this day, it is a rather questionable issue the actual existence of the weapons; therefore, there is no full legitimacy of the intervention in a sovereign country."
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Patriotism, Ignorance and September 11th, 2002.
A look at national patriotism and ignorance in the wake of September 11th with an emphasis on corporate training and development.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper investigates the current cultural demonstrations of patriotism and ignorance that have come about as a result of September 11th, and compares and contrasts the significance of these events to others found in America's history, as well as the independent impact of September 11th itself. A focus on corporate training and development is used to direct the later half of this paper.
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Short Stories of Human Ignorance, 2006.
A comparison between "The Yellow Wallpaper" by C. P. Gilman and "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by G. G. Marquez.
1,097 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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A discussion regarding the theme of uncivilized behavior due to human ignorance, in "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. According to the paper, in analyzing these short stories we are confronted with two unexplored possibilities in life, as interpreted by the authors and personified by their stories' protagonists.
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"As a woman struggling to free and define herself from society's oppressive nature against women, the female protagonist raises many issues which symbolically represents her oppression. Among these issues is the fact that she cannot work because of her condition: "...am absolutely forbidden to "work" until I am well again...Personally, I believe that congenial work, with excitement and change, would do me good." These lines of thought from the protagonist reflect the woman's disagreement on he husband's belief that she needs rest. As a housewife confined mostly at home, the woman yearned to develop herself, to function as an able individual not just in her home but in her society as well. Thus, work became a symbolic manifestation of the woman's yearning for freedom: freedom from the oppressive label of being a housewife, and freedom from being limited and dictated what she needs to do and not do."
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Finding Refuge in Ignorance, 2002.
This paper looks at Socrates' belief that one knows nothing and examines what virtue actually is.
2,840 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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A discussion of whether it is possible to arrive at the truth by purely asking questions and refuting poorly constructed arguments and how one defines and recognises virtue. The author examines the philosophies of Plato and Socrates in order to determine whether one in fact knows nothing and whether virtue or in fact anything, can be taught or learned.
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"Socrates was killed for the radical ways in which his questions undermined the defined reality of Grecian society. Plato certainly did not want to follow in his teacher?s footsteps in this particular fashion, and one can find within elements of his dialogues a hesitance to take his questions regarding the foundation of culture to their logical extents. For example, in Meno he temporarily defines virtue as wisdom in order to prove that it cannot be taught, and while he takes that definition away again, the fact that this line of questioning might eventually discredit virtue altogether is neatly sidestepped. Plato claims for Socrates ignorance only to the degree of innocence, but by pitting Socrates against flawed opponents, he does not push that radical ignorance to such a degree that it could threaten the supports of society."
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Voter Ignorance, 2001.
Discusses studies on uninformed voters; poorly informed and fully informed voting behaviors. Low voter turnout in U.S.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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"The political ignorance of the adult American is one of the best-documented features of contemporary politics (Bartels, 194). For example, a 1995 survey conducted for The Washington Post by Harvard University and the Kaiser Foundation found that nearly half of all adults could not answer basic questions about U.S. government, much less specifics about issues and officeholders or candidates (Chavez, 14A). In particular, the survey found that 40 percent of adults could not name the vice president, and almost half failed to identify the speaker of the House (Chavez, 14A).
Consequently, many political theorists argue that many voters neither know nor care enough about the democratic process to cast intelligent, informed votes (See Chavez, 14A). They argue that democracy entails more than a willing electorate. Those who vote have a ..."
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"Fitna": Intentional Ignorance of Islam, 2008.
An analysis of how the film "Fitna" presents a misleading representation of Islam.
1,883 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines how Geert Wilders' film, "Fitna" is a particularly good example of Western portrayal of Islam as backwards, violent and uncivilized and how the film portrays all Muslims as violent, intolerant, especially against Western nations and ideals. It looks at how the film utilizes graphic scenes of violence, such as clips of the September 11th attacks of the World Trade Center, to grab the viewer's attention and create a fear of Islam. It contends that the film is a biased and inaccurate portrayal of the majority of Muslims and that while certainly some Muslims are radical and possibly violent, the film "Fitna" makes a deliberate and intentional effort to perpetuate the misunderstandings and misrepresentations of Muslims in order to create an artificial fear and hatred of Islam.
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"Far from the product of an unintelligent, unorganized effort, Fitna is well constructed and thought out, which is why its message is so dangerous. The film's persuasiveness comes from a variety of factors, the most technical of which is the film's very construction. The film begins with the image of an Arabic man wearing a turban, which has a fuse protruding from the top. Immediately the film then moves to an image of the Qur'an and then split screen pictures of the translation of a passage from the Qur'an and planes flying into the World Trade Center. While these images alone can have very different meanings, showing them together artificially creates a meaning that the Qur'an is directly promoting terrorism and violence against civilian targets. "
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Innovatory Devices of Style in Katherine Mansfield's "Bliss", 2000.
An evaluation of the importance of innovatory devices of style observable in Katherine Mansfield’s "Bliss" as an example of Modernist literature.
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This essay explores and evaluates Katherine Mansfield?s literary style with reference to her short story Bliss. It discusses the ways in which Bliss demonstrates her desire to break with the past and experiment with new methods of writing. The paper evaluates the story as an example of Modernist literature and reviews Mansfield ?s importance in the Modernist movement. The paper also provides a detailed analysis of Mansfield?s original and distinctive delivery of the short story.
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"An important figure in the modernist movement, Katherine Mansfield was a highly experiential writer who sought to find new ways of representing the world. The beginning of the twentieth century was a time of terrific change due to technological advances, scientific theories and capitalism. The First World War compounded this disturbance and literally shattered the universal values which held society together. Society was left fragmented and disillusioned and the Modernists felt that the traditional mode of representing the world in literature, specifically realism, was outdated and no longer appropriate. Mansfield ?s short story Bliss, 1918, demonstrates the desire to break with the past and experiment with new methods of writing which would express this transformed society more aptly."
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Pure Bliss Day Spa: A Business Plan, 2008.
A business plan for the Pure Bliss Day Spa company.
2,976 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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The paper provides a competitive and SWOT analysis of the Pure Bliss Day Spa company and discusses the marketing and financial objectives, strategies and target population. The paper looks at the use of the marketing mix (pricing, distribution, advertising and promotion) to achieve the company's marketing and financial objectives. The paper also provides a financing and situational timetable and discusses the evaluation procedures to be used. The paper includes a graph and several tables, some as appendices to the paper.
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Executive Summary
Situational Analysis
Objectives
Strategies
Tactics
Financing and Situational Timetable
Evaluation Procedures
Appendices
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"Pure Bliss Day Spa is a full-range service day spa offering relaxing and pampering services in the most exotic environment to the target customers like travelers, business women, men, and youth through a variety of membership packages and programs. Since its located in downtown Orlando of Florida, the SPA attracts many visitors from the tourism sector, corporate sector and the working men and women. In order to successfully compete in the market, Pure Bliss planned to start up 35 therapy rooms, in a 7,000 square foot facility with contemporary equipment at a total cost of $180,000. Pure Bliss follows a penetration pricing strategy making their prices very low, starting from $35 which is far below the competitors that offer quality services and products, and high customer satisfaction for continuous value relationship. "
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"The Instinct for Bliss", 2004.
This paper analyzes ?The Instinct for Bliss? by Melissa Pritchard.
1,702 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 55.95
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The paper discusses the relationship between Frances Waythorn and her daughter, Athena as they head out for a retreat at a Navajo reservation. The imagery and occurences on the trip that define and strain their relationship are examined, along with cultural elements of their constant misunderstanding of one another. It was written for a women in literature class and has a feminine bias.
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"Frances Waythorn would have less trouble finding her bliss if reality would just stop butting in. As Frances tries to reorganize her life after divorce, the rebellion of her daughter drags her back into the truth of her situation. While Frances sees her daughter Athena?s attire and behavior as a result of her bad parenting, Athena?s reasoning for her actions and clothing are primarily to grab her mother?s attention. A sharp contrast to their familial uncommunicative relationship is life on the Navajo reservation. As Frances and Athena attempt to reconnect at a retreat while learning to dye fabric, their differences and quarrels are offset by the serene, organic lifestyle of the Navajo women. Through a series of physical and emotional battles and a contrived absence of men, Frances comes to term with her situation and accepts her daughter, not as the cause of her divorce, but as her child."
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Ignoring Society's Laws, 2006.
A critical analysis of Plato and Sophocles.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the philosophical argument that, citizens ought to be free to ignore society's laws whenever their conscience dictates, has always appealed to non-conformists, but if such conduct became widely accepted, society would degenerate into anarchy. This contentious issue has been debated by philosophers and political theorists for more than two-thousand years, and a general consensus has emerged that this argument is only valid in terms of civil disobedience, where those who ignore or disobey certain laws are willing to submit themselves to arrest and punishment in order to emphasize the injustice of those laws. The paper then discusses how in ancient Greece, Plato and Sophocles addressed this issue in works such as Crito and Antigone.
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Connubial Bliss in the Shakespearean Comedy, 2001.
This paper is about marriage and relationships in the Shakespearean comedy.
5,970 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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This paper compares and contrasts Shakespeare's portrayal of connubial bliss in his comedies "Much Ado About Nothing," "Measure for Measure," and "Twelfth Night." The institution of marriage during Shakespeare's time is examined in detail, including how one decided when one should marry, and to whom, and contrasted to today's notion of marriage. Some of the topics examined include finances, a person's reputation, family involvement, love and honor.
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"However, despite the fact that in early modern England, ?Most people got married, and most people had children,? (McDonald 265), Beatrice and Benedick seem hell-bent against marriage. It is therefore probable that, while it wouldn?t strike modern audiences as particularly odd, Elizabethan theatergoers found both Beatrice and Benedick?s adamancy against marriage a source of humor and eccentricity in social behavior. When Claudio makes light of his intention to marry Hero, Benedick?s immediate reaction is, ?Is?t come to this? In faith, hath not the world one man but he will wear his cap with suspicion? Shall I never see a bachelor of threescore again? Go to, I? faith, and thou wilt needs thrust thy neck into a yoke, wear print of it, and sigh away Sundays,? (Sundays were the day a man was expected to be with his wife), (Shakespeare, MAAN, I, i, 197-202). Likewise, the Prince, Don Pedro, says of Beatrice, ?She cannot endure to hear tell of a husband,? (Shakespeare, MAAN, II, i, 347-8)."
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Oedipus: Blind But Not Blissful., 2002.
An examination of the theme of sight in "Oedipus Rex"
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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An essay that argues that Oedipus did "see" after he was blind but he gained nothing but bitterness from his knowledge.
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Lucifer and Adam: Their Common Sin in "Paradise Lost", 2001.
The parallels between the devil and the man, and the inherent evil that caused their respective falls in the novel "Paradise Lost".
2,349 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 72.95
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This paper draws a close parallel between the two male protagonists, Adam, and Lucifer in Milton?s literary epic "Paradise Lost". While much time is often devoted to the discovery of Lucifer as a tragic hero figure, this essay describes the fundamental similarities in the sins of both Lucifer and Adam. Both characters are subject to an ?outcast? status because both have chosen to defy God and both have attempted to become more god-like. Lucifer, obviously, sinned when he attempted to overthrow the Almighty, and Adam sinned in his unwillingness to spend eternity in ignorant bliss.
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"John Milton?s Paradise Lost is an epic poem that recreates the story of Genesis, and explains man through his relationship with God. By demonstrating the nature of the beings that created man, as well as the nature of those who would seek to destroy human kind, Milton has created a treatise on the relationship between man and the Almighty, the fallacies and frailties of our race, and man?s destiny on earth as a species created by a higher power. On the surface, Paradise Lost is a narrative that tells the story of Satan?s fall from God?s grace, and the subsequent fall of man from the Garden of Eden. It chronicles Adam and Eve?s seduction at the hands of the devil, their decision to eat of the forbidden fruit, and their exile from paradise as a result of their indiscretion. Essentially, the work tells the story of the two falls from divine favor and relates the second fall ? that of man from the garden ? to the first. This parallel loss of paradise between Lucifer and Adam expose one of the basic tenets of the poem, that both Satan and Adam/Eve are guilty of the same crime - vanity, and it is also suggestive of Milton?s opinions regarding the frailties of mankind. In essence this juxtaposition illustrates Milton?s belief that men are closer to devils than to gods, no matter how enlightened we become."
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