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"The Importance of Being Ernest", 2001.
This paper looks at the social impact of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest" .
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper takes a look at the contribution and effect that Oscar Wilde made to British society. In "The Importance of Being Ernest" a satirical view is taken on the Victorian society and expectations for men. It describes how the character leads a double life in order to live up to these expectations. Social commitments, the role of the female and other typical Victorian issues are examined in this paper.
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"Before Oscar Wilde became famous for his writing, he was famous for his tongue. In the early years of his career, Wilde was best known as an articulate and witty social gadfly. He was the fashion-whore of polite British society. He insinuated himself calculatingly into the social life of ?the beautiful people.? H!is reputation was built around an elaborately outrageous fashion sense, a shocking wit and amusing repertoire of behaviors, and his blatant self-stylings as an art critic and aesthete. Through-out his social career, Wilde alternately flaunted and denied his homosexual tendencies. They were a part of his carefully groomed artistic image, an image from which he occasionally worked to distance himself. He did get married and father two sons, and when he was finally accused of sodomy, he fought the charges as libelous. Yet the reality of his sexual orientation, and its natural at-odds-with-society status, was never far from his work. Even his most hetero-centric works, such as the romantic satire The Importance of Being Ernest, are informed by the daily social strains of his barely closeted double life. The Importance of Being Ernest is, in fact, in many ways a prophetic, though optimistic, metaphor for Wilde?s life. He deals w!ith the hypocrisy and shallowness that ?modern? women and ?modern? social etiquette require from men. The story at once critiques the institution of marriage and the institution of ?polite society.? This play deals explicitly with the sacrifices and lies that must be committed in order to achieve acceptance in either marriage or society, and with the inevitable moment of truth when those lies are discovered."
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"The Importance of being Ernest", 2007.
An analysis of the farcical nature and multiplicity of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest."
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the comical and farcical nature of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest." The paper suggests that the interpretation of the play may itself often be as ambiguous as the play since there are many ways to look at it. It then goes on to describe many instances in the play when this multiplicity is evident. The paper concludes that not only the characters exist on many different levels, but the entire plot appears to be surrounded by plurality of meaning.
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"It is highly enthralling to see the various forms and images of Ernest and how each character attaches certain significance of the character. In give great importance to someone being Ernest yet they have no clear idea who or how the person really is. For Algernon Moncrieff, Ernest is no one else but his friend Jack Worthing: "You have always told me that [your name] was Ernest. I have introduced you to every one as Ernest. You answer to the name of Ernest. You look as if your name was Ernest. You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life. It is perfectly absurd your saying that you name isn't Ernest. It's on your cards" (Writings, 484). However for Jack Worthing, Ernest is an imaginary adventurous figure possibly, "a younger brother . . . who lives in the Albany, and gets into the most dreadful scrapes" (Writings, 485). For Gwendolen Fairfax, Ernest is a moralist, "a strong upright Nature. He is the very soul of truth and honour. Disloyalty would be as impossible to him as deception" (Writings, 517). And for Cecily Cardew, Ernest is her romantic partner: "And of course a man who is much talked about is always very attractive" (Writings, 513)."
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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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"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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Morality by Marlowe and Wilde, 2008.
A comparison of immorality and hypocrisy in the main characters of "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe and "The Importance of Being Ernest" by Oscar Wilde.
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This paper discusses the portrayal of morality in the plays, "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe (1995) and "The Importance of Being Ernest" by Oscar Wilde (1985). More specifically, the paper looks at the plots of the plays and then compares and contrasts immorality and hypocrisy in the main characters of these two works.
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"These plays address morality from the mores of their own times. Marlowe did not permit Faustus to be redeemed. Faustus' lack of moral insight was, perhaps, as great a factor in his condemnation as his lack of soul. His inability to change and mature, as evidenced by his petty tricks and lack of success despite his power, left Faustus with no recourse other than damnation. Jack, however, was able to change his life, learning the importance of being "earnest" in his dealings. It is through this insight and through his maturation as a moral human being that he is worthy of redemption, while Faustus is not."
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English Satirist Playwrights, 2005.
This paper analyzes plays by two English satirists: William Congreve's only play "The Way of the World" (1700) and Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of being Ernest" (1895).
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that literary critics believe that English social satire flourished because there is so much to satirize; from William Congreve to Oscar Wilde, the so-called "pillars of aristocracy" tend to be pilloried, to the enjoyment of audiences who always tended to think that the satire was about someone else. The author points out that Congreve's "The Way of the World" is a version of that eternal battle between men and women; scattered throughout the play are some witty aphorisms such as "friendship without freedom is as dull as love without enjoyment, or win without toasting." The paper relates that Wilde's "The Importance of being Ernest" is a witty and comic commentary on the fastidious earnestness of turn-of-the-century society whose snobbishness and prejudices deserve to be pricked .
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"Perhaps the highlight of the play is what is now called "the bartering scene" between Mirabell and his beloved, Mrs.. Millament. It may well be the first real "pre-nuptial" agreement except it is the bride doing all the demanding. "Though I am upon the very verge of matrimony," she tells her soon-to-be husband, "I expect you should solicit me as much as if I were wavering at the gate of a monastery, with one foot over the threshold....Oh, I hate a lover that can dare to think he draw's a moment's air, independent of the bounty of his mistress. There is not so impudent a thing in nature, as the saucy look of an assured man, confident of success.." Not only does this seem to make her the first "liberated woman", but also seems to turn the noble Mirabell into a henpecked husband, surely something no male-dominated society has seen before."
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Ernest Hemingway, 2006.
This paper discusses the depression and creativity of Ernest Hemingway, considered by many as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.
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This paper explains that similar to Ernest Hemingway, who suffered from life-long depression, many American writers, such as William Faulkner and F. Scott Fitzgerald, appear to have suffered from some type of mental disorder such as alcoholism, schizophrenia or depression. The author points out that it is quite obvious that Ernest Hemingway utilized his depression as a kind of support mechanism to compose his short stories and novels; however, the question remains as to exactly how depression either led or inspired Hemingway to become such a great American novelist. The paper relates that the literary conflict within "The Old Man and the Sea", as seen in the character of Santiago is, actually Hemingway himself, an old man with great internal struggles based on his need to satisfy his inflated ego, which is in a battle with his depression.
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"One important element of depression is that some people become very neurotic, meaning that they over-react to certain situations which in reality are not that particularly disruptive to ordinary persons. Under certain circumstances, a person suffering from depression may experience vivid hallucinations and delusions that are not real, much like living in a dream state where things and ideas are not tangible nor logically explainable. Those that suffer from major depression often have recurring episodes throughout their lives, yet they may also return to a relatively normal state at any given time."
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The Enduring Popularity of Ernest Shackleton, 2008.
An examination of why interest in Ernest Shackleton increased dramatically in about 1995, focusing on the 2001 film "The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition."
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This paper discusses the enduring popularity of Ernest Shackleton who was involved in a legendary Antarctic expedition. It particularly focuses on why interest in Ernest Shackleton increased dramatically in about 1995 and lasted until 2003. It discusses the expedition and looks at the film "The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition," that The Burke Museum of Natural History at the University of Washington showed in 2001.
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"With the release of the new information, there followed a wide range of materials dealing with Shackleton. These included two biographies suitable for elementary students (Marcovitz; reviewed by Ching; Calvert, reviewed by McLoughlin), and two others suitable for middle school students (Plimpton, reviewed by Cohen; reviewed by Jones; Johnson, reviewed by Engberg, and reviewed by Gawron). At the same time, there has been a remarkable general revival of interest in all things from these expeditions. Captain Scott's snow goggles were recently sold at auction for more than L20,000, and a biscuit recovered from that expedition went for a remarkable L4,000 (Smith 50)."
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Ernest J. Gaines' "A Lesson before Dying", 2006.
This paper discusses relationships in Ernest J. Gaines' novel "A Lesson before Dying".
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This paper explains that, in Ernest J. Gaines' novel "A Lesson before Dying", race is the obvious issue in the story with which the author and the main character Grant Wiggins struggle; however, equally important to the novel is the issue of gender. The author points out that the relationship between Grant Wiggins and the women in his life -- Tante Lou, Miss Emma and Vivian -- can be examined in terms of how men and women understand each other and what the expectations were for black men in the South. The paper concludes that, in the end, Grant learns, through the amazing example of Jefferson's actions, that it is possible to be a man even under the most miserable conditions imaginable.
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"Even though Grant's relationship with Tante Lou and Miss Emma is at times hostile, he still respects them as elderly women in his society. In chapter twelve upon returning from visiting Jefferson in jail and having a bad experience, Grant does not want to tell Miss Emma what has happened. He tries to protect her by thinking of a good lie to tell her so her feelings won't be hurt. He is also respectful of his aunt's feelings throughout the novel because he lives in her house and she raised him."
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Ernest Hemingway, 2002.
A review of the life and work of the author Ernest Hemingway.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the life and the writings of Ernest Hemingway by focusing on three of his works, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro", "The Short Happy Life of Kilimanjaro" and "A Farewell to Arms". It discusses how each story argues that a man may only find his true worth when confronted by danger, usually in the form of the dangers of the natural world. It provides a brief overview of his life and shows how as both novelist and short-story writer, Hemingway?s style is characterized by crispness, laconic dialogue and emotional understatement and how both his writings and his personal life exerted a profound influence on American writers of his time.
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"Hemingway?s writing style was no doubt influenced by an early job as a reporter for the Kansas City Star. He left this job within a few months to serve as a volunteer ambulance driver in Italy during World War I. He later transferred to the Italian infantry and was severely wounded. After the war he was a correspondent for the Toronto Star and then settled in Paris. While there, he was encouraged in creative work by the American expatriate writers Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein. After 1927 Hemingway spent long periods of time in Key West, Florida, and in Spain and Africa. These adventures, his career as a journalist and his work in war zones all influenced his philosophy and writing style (Clifford, 1999, p. 22)."
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The Hero Figure in the Writings of Ernest Hemingway, 2002.
This paper examines the heroes of Ernest Hemingway's stories.
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This paper addresses the question of the gender of the heroes in Ernest Hemingway's writings. It points out that women in his stories are most often portrayed as inferior characters. However, an analysis of one of his short stories, "Hills Like White Elephants", highlights a female character with strength equal to male characters often found to be the hero in his other stories.
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"Ernest Hemingway has the unfortunate reputation of being a misogynist. The women in his stories are often described as too weak or too dysfunctional to be sympathetic characters. However, some of his heroines are just as noble and compelling as his heroes. In "A Farewell to Arms", for instance, Catherine is the code hero who teaches Hemingway hero Frederic courage and stoicism in the face of adversity. Hemingway?s short story ?Hills Like White Elephants? also highlights a surprisingly strong female character who in many ways resembles a code hero."
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Ernest Hemingway: His Life and Works, 2002.
Examines how American writer, Ernest Hemingway, used his life experiences as material for his novels.
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Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), one of the most popular and influential American novelists of the twentieth century, enjoyed nearly as much fame as a hard-living, adventurous personality as he did as a major artist. The paper shows that his life and his art were intertwined in many ways, and biography plays an important role in understanding his work. The paper shows that a great deal can be learned about Hemingway's art by studying the ways in which his life was transformed in his fiction--the process that made his fiction works of art rather than autobiography. The paper discusses several of Hemingway's books, including "The Sun Also Rises" and "A Farewell to Arms".
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"If the autobiographical element in the Nick Adams stories is fairly direct--and the character can be considered Hemingway's alter-ego without any difficulty--the story in the novel was even more directly taken from life. Yet Jake Barnes, the protagonist, is far more problematical as a stand-in for the author. In some ways the character's disgust with the 'lostness' of the other lost generation characters in the book and his pleasure in the art of the bullfighter reflected the real Hemingway. They were also the first fictional steps in the author's lifelong project of "orchestrat[ing] his own persona, a persona which continues to dominate both popular and critical evaluations" of the novels and stories (Clifford 172). Thus readings of the novel sometimes concentrate too heavily on this emerging public Hemingway."
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Ernest Hemingway, 2006.
A description of the life and literary achievements of Ernest Hemingway.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the life of Ernest Hemingway. It focuses on his biography and his literary achievements and how they have influenced people (and students) since his stories were first published in 1925. The paper also discusses criticism of Hemingway, but concludes that despite his personal flaws and criticism, he comes across as an accomplished writer.
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Introduction
Brief Biography
Literary Achievements
American Literature and Culture
Criticism
Conclusion
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"In his life he saw two World Wars. He also fought in the World War II. After World War II he adopted Cuba as his abode in 1945 but the regime of Fidel Castro was not tolerant of him and other intelligentsia. Idaho in the United States became his next and final resting-place. His last days of life were very tumultuous as he suffered from mental and health problems. In July 1961, Hemingway shot himself and moved to the next world."
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'For Whom the Bell Tolls' by Ernest Hemingway, 2001.
A thematic analysis of Ernest Hemingway 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' including: loyalty, bravery, and gender roles.
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This paper is an analysis of themes prevalent in Ernest Hemingway's novel, "For Whom the Bell Tolls". Themes included are loyalty, bravery, and gender roles. This novel , traces the life of protagonist, Robert Jordan for three days during the Spanish Civil War. Bravery is characterized by one?s response when faced with death. Courage, trust, and sacrifice outline loyalty. As it is commonplace to focus attention on detailing language when reading Hemingway, one need read closely to conjure the gender-role issues underlying this novel.
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"Ernest Hemingway served the North American Newspaper Alliance covering the Spanish Civil War from 1937-38. Upon his return to the United States on his way to a 1953 Pulitzer Prize and a 1954 Noble Prize for literature, he traces the life of protagonist, Robert Jordan for three days during the Spanish Civil War in his writing of ' For Whom the Bell Tolls'. Through Jordan's interaction with other supplementary characters and the use of language, Hemingway addresses the importance of bravery (facing the fear of death/dying), loyalty (trust of others/self), and gender (roles/stereotypes). Bravery and loyalty are complementary and often intertwined characteristics as well as themes. The comprehension and acquisition of these thematic issues and traits is essential before one's sudden, last fatalistic day."
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Ernest Hemingway, 2003.
An analysis of Ernest Hemingway's modernist legacy.
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This paper examines Ernest Hemingway's role and influence on the modernist era of literature. It looks at the historical and cultural context of his work, his fictional universe and its relation to his heroic real life experiences and his suicide. It uses several novels as examples.
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"This research examines the role and influence of Ernest Hemingway on the modernist era of literature. The research will set Hemingway's works in historical and cultural context and then discuss how the environment in which Hemingway produced his literature ..."
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