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Irish Folklore, 2004.
An examination of how Irish folklore and myth are an integral part of Irish culture.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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Irish culture is centered upon the folklore and myths that have been a significant part of Irish traditions and history. When it comes to folklore and Gaelic culture, the Irish are proud of their history and often distinguish themselves from the rest of the European culture. This paper explores traditional Irish folklore and its significance on contemporary Irish culture customs and beliefs. It also outlines factors that have contributed to the development and reservation of the Irish folklore.
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"In order to understand how Irish folklore has shaped the cultural beliefs, traditions and customs of the Irish people, it is important to understand how Ireland is culturally unique from the rest of Europe and how it differs in geography, history and tradition. The Irish people are known as some of the best storytellers in the world and their folklore is considered to be the strongest reflection of the Irish culture. In Sean O?Sullivan?s work, The Folklore of Ireland, he describes Irish folklore as ?the oldest vernacular literature in Western Europe? (11). From O?Sullivan, we learn that the Irish are extremely protective of their folklore and the literature associated with it and that the written records of these tales date back to the 12th Century. O?Sullivan outlines three reasons why Irish folklore differs from that of other ethnic folklore in Europe. Firstly, the geographical placement of Ireland in relation to the rest of Europe allowed the Irish to draw on ideas from other countries while their isolation created an environment where their own stories and traditions could be preserved and kept as their own. "
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Irish Folklore, 2004.
An explanation of some of the more common practices seen in Irish culture.
8,610 words (approx. 34.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 181.95
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This paper looks at typical Irish folklore, focusing on the wake, an event held following the death of a loved one. The writer compares traditional Irish wakes to those of the more subdued type commonly held in America today. The paper includes some literary references to Irish culture, including famous characters and people often referred to in Irish folklore.
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The Wake in Ireland
The Traditional Irish Lament
The "Merry Wake"
Preludes to Death
The Moment of Dying
Samhain, Halloween, and the Translation of the Irish Wake into America
Heroes and Magic
Folklore Case Study
Washington Irving
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"In Irish folktales, the outlaw hero is more than a criminal. He is meant to provide a means for ordinary men and women to surmount political defeats vicariously through brief victories. As the keening at a wake carries the honor of the deceased, the hero carries forward the honor of the people. The stories appeal to exactly the same population that enjoys a good wake. Croker observed that the popularity of outlaw stories was a prominent feature of rural life, as were the wakes, and it was common ?to hear the adventures and escapes of highwaymen and outlaws recited by the lower orders with the greatest minuteness, and dwelt on with a surprising fondness.? (Croker, cited in Cashman, 2000, unpaged) Indeed, a chapbook about the lives and actions of notorious Irish highwaymen, real and imaginary, was used as a text in the ?hedge schools? run in the countryside."
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Folklore as Narrative Genre, 2008.
A discussion of folklore as a viable narrative genre of myths, legends and fables.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper takes a look at folklore, a body of tales of the common populace or 'folk'. It challenges the idea that modern society does not have a corpus folklore anymore, and that contemporary listeners have moved on from such superstitious ways of looking at the world. It argues that modern society still contains its own myths, legends, and fables, even though these tales may not always be called 'folklore.' The paper concludes that folklore remains part of our culture, and most cultures, because narrative is such an effective means of teaching lessons, and passing on commonly received wisdom and teachings.
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"Fables thus reaffirm common cultural lessons, as legends affirm common cultural vales and myths create a sense of a common national or group purpose. Although animal tales may have declined in popularity as teaching stories, there remain many fables that are told and retold to children and adults alike, over the dinner table. Quite literally, the fable that children are often told, that their parents had it 'so much harder' and that they had to walk 'miles through the snow to get to school' is never literally believed or taken seriously, like the myth of Columbus or even the Kentucky Fried Rat. But the tale is meant half-seriously, in hopes that children will appreciate the moral, that they should honor the sacrifices of their elders in deference to what their elders have suffered on their accord, so the next generation can enjoy a better life."
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Folklore in African-American Literature, 2005.
A look at folklore and its role in African-American literature.
1,191 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines how the presence and interpretation of folklore is critical to understanding African-American writing. It looks at how one can better understand the desires and inner thoughts of African-Americans during slavery and how conjure, heroism and tales of animalism are all reoccurring themes within African-American folklore.
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"The absence of interpretation and references to folklore are due to the idea that folklore is a lesser form of literature. The word "folk" itself implies a lesser academic standing to many in the literary world. African American writers and critics may feel torn between academic standards and cultural obligations. Since education is held at such a high standard, acknowledging a folk reference can be detrimental to the way in which a writer is viewed. In the analysis of post-emancipation African American literature, references to folklore are often overlooked or ignored. However, folklore plays a large and important role within African American literature. African American folklore gives insight into African American culture and represents basis and structure for a great deal of African American literature (Prahlad 566)."
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Folklore in Zora Neale Huston's novel "Mules and Men", 2000.
A look at the socio historical significance of folklore in Huston's novel "Mules and Men.
2,155 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 67.95
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This paper presents an overview of Black American folklore as it appears in Huston's novel, with emphasis on the religious aspects of the topic.
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"To understand the sociohistorical significance of folklore in Zora Neale Hurston?s novel, Mules and Men, one must first examine the nature and function of folklore itself. Folklore is simply the lore of the folk or people of the culture it depicts; it is a narrative, fictional record documenting human experience specific to the culture it represents."
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Resistance and Revolution in Caribbean Folklore, 2005.
A discussion of the issues of resistance and revolution in Caribbean folklore.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This Caribbean history paper looks at shared experiences such as colonialism, slavery, Diaspora and creolization and shows how they resulted in similar expressions in the revolutionary hero and the trickster.
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"The Caribbean region is a truly diverse region with a patchwork of different political, social, economic and cultural elements. However, many of these countries have shared similar experiences that have resulted in the creation of similar folk stories. In Can't Stand Up for Falling Down: Haiti, Its Revolutions, and Twentieth-Century Negritudes Martin Munro refers to these shared experiences as "fragments". According to Munro, in a well-known formulation, Antonio Beniitez- Rojo describes the colonial plantation system as the big bang of the Caribbean universe, whose slow explosion throughout modern history threw out billions and billions of cultural fragments."
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Folklore Characters, 2005.
This paper discusses folkloric aspects of characters in Caribbean novels.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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The paper focuses on folkloric aspects of characters in Caribbean novels. The paper discusses features of folkloric narrative and the impact on characters in six novels. The paper also explains how the folkloric elements inform character and narrative development.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of cultural and folkloric elements on the characters in six contemporary novels. After a brief review of distinctive features of folklore narrative, the research will set forth the patterns of characterization in the texts under discussion and the means by which folkloric themes inform character and narrative development in them."
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Confucianism and Korea Folklore, 2002.
A discussion of the of the representation of traditional religious beliefs in Zong's "Folk Tales" from Korea.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay will explore how traditional religious beliefs are reflected in the works found in Zong's Folk Tales from Korea by showing how the tales reflect the beliefs and values of Confucianism in the portrayal of family relationships and social obligations.
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Tricksters in Myth & Folklore, 1999.
Compares two Trickster characters, the spider-man of Ghana (Kweku Ananse) & a part-man/part-god Greek figure (Prometheus).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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"For those people (whether they are themselves religious or not) who have grown up immersed in the Judeo-Christian tradition, the image of the archetypal divine figure ? whether god or angel or saint ? is an entity of pure goodness. Moreover, within the Judeo-Christian tradition, divine beings are most certainly both honest and trustworthy; indeed one of the ways that humans and divine entities may be distinguished from each other is precisely along this axis.
But this distinction between humans as inconstant and fallible and gods and their minions as trustworthy, always good and perfectly honest is a certainly not a universal aspect of human pantheons. In fact, it may exist in a minority of human cultures, for many of the world?s religions contain a figure who straddles these descriptive categories. This being, who is in the class.."
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Chinese Film and Folklore Mythology, 2002.
Examines what is specifically 'Chinese' about Chinese-American film directors, John Woo and Ang Lee.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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In this paper, the films of Chinese-American directors John Woo and Ang Lee are considered in relation to Chinese and Americanized film genres. Here, Woo's "Face/Off" (1997) and Lee's "Sense and Sensibility" (1995) are examined for elements of Chinese culture and influence. This paper suggests that each director represent a different aspect of Chinese film, but that Woo's attention to the genre of action films compares most particularly with the martial arts genre made famous in Chinese film industries.
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Leprechauns, 1995.
Examines their origins in Irish folklore, animism, background (language, Celtic culture, religion), character traits, meaning of name, disenfranchisement and examples.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, $ 119.95
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"The leprechaun of Irish folklore is familiar to all who have ever sat among a green-wearing crowd on St. Patrick's Day. According to this modern-day popular telling of fairy tale, the leprechaun came into being something like this:
In the beginning, before there was humankind in the form even of Adam and Eve, God had created the angels to worship Himself. That all did not do so is well known: The Archangel Lucifer thought himself an equal to Himself and fomented a rebellion amongst the angel legions, arch and otherwise. It was touch and go for a while - not because God was ever in doubt of losing, mind you, but because the Almighty Father wanted to see who among his heavenly creations had faith in Himself - and humility in themselves (jealousy, you see, being the root of Lucifer's failings). The Archangels Michael and Gabriel were, of ..."
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W.B. Yeats and the Irish Renaissance, 2004.
Discussion of W.B. Yeats's participation in the Irish Renaissance theater movement.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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W.B. Yeats was instrumental in the Irish Renaissance theater and literary movement, but critics claim that much of the movement has more to do with fairies and folklore than the hard reality of Irish history. This paper discusses these issues and concludes that, whether the works from the Irish Renaissance were idealized versions of Ireland's history written by leprechaun fanciers, or whether the literary movement's authors were attempting to bend history to suit their political tastes, the fact remains that the Irish Renaissance did help to reshape the Irish people's view of their past and how they saw themselves in the present.
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"Blair-Ewart's argument is twofold. First, he sees the interpreters of Irish mythology and ancient chronicles as having only a superficial, subjective knowledge of Irish history that has no deep understanding of the causes or context of historically significant events. Blair-Ewart argues the Irish Renaissance authors interpreted events out of context with little or no historical evidence. This can be seen in Yeats' gleaning of folktales from peasants and publishing them as genuine Irish mythologies with little substantiation. Second, Blair-Ewart contends that the people behind the Irish Renaissance were attempting to use the past to help solve the problems of the present."
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Irish Cultures, 2005.
A look at early Irish art and literature and how it helps define early Irish culture.
2,566 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper examines early Irish art and literature in an effort to gain insight into early Irish heritage and culture. The paper discusses Le Tene art, Celtic art, the emergence of craft centers or workshops, influences on Le Tene art and Le Tene art's influence on other cultures as well as early Christian artifacts, the importance and significance of the Ulster cycle in Irish literature, and how the story "The Tain Bo Cuailgne" represents the rough, common life of the early Irish.
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"When attempting to explore early Irish cultures, we can discover much when we observe art and literature in conjunction with historical information. Historical facts only present a portion of the picture, while artifacts and literature fill in the gaps. Art from the Le Tene culture offers incredible insight into early Irish heritage because literacy was not widespread. Symbols and images depicted on pieces discovered at this time represent rituals and beliefs. While most of the population could not write, the literature from the Ulster era helps support what we can learn from artifacts. In addition, when we combine what we see and read from the arts of early Irish cultures, we discover a remarkable connection to historical accounts of these people."
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The Irish Political Structure, 2001.
This paper presents an overview of Irish political structure, taking into consideration the historical factors that have produced the Irish state as it is currently structured and looking at what the future might bring to Ireland.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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The following paper discusses the complex story of the political history of Ireland. The writer examines the complexities in this particular tale that arise primarily from the intricacies of colonization, and the particular kind of colonization inflicted on the Irish by the English. In addition the way in which the volatile religious climate of the land affected Irish history is also be explored.
Introduction
Making of the Modern Irish State
Implications for Comparative Politics,State, Society, and Economy
Governance and Policy-making
The Executive
Other Organizations of the State
Representation and Participation
The Legislature
Political Parties
Political Culture
Conclusion
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"Humans have inhabited Ireland for millennia, but an examination of the current political structure in Ireland does not have to go back quite so far. Where exactly to begin, however, remains a good question, for every historical event can be seen to have a precedent in what came before. But one of the most obvious places to begin is with the Irish Revolution.
Growing tension and resentment in Ireland over British rule at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries and the question of Irish independence set in motion a chain of events that came to be known as the Irish Revolution. Conflicts between nationalists, who wanted a completely independent Irish republic, and unionists, who wished to remain under British control, led to the establishment of armed paramilitary groups in both areas of the island."
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"Irish Dude Ranch Vacations".
This paper is a business plan for "Irish Dude Ranch Vacations," which introduces would-be riders to horses and to Ireland.
2,745 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that Irish Dude Ranch Vacations intends to unite the traditions of Western riding in the United States with the centuries-old expertise in equestrian sports of the Republic of Ireland to create a unique 'adventure vacation' for Americans, then for Canadians, then Australians, and then the rest of the globe. The initial marketing efforts to European nationals will be much more modest. The author points out that the Irish component will be arranged by contract, and all Irish personnel will be Irish nationals managed by the Irish Riding Centre, which is the first of several intended locations for the vacation packages. The paper states that very little investment is required on either side of the Atlantic, and yet it can tap into a very large and arguably underserved market because, in particular, Western riding, as opposed to European-style riding, is an active sport that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, regardless of physical condition. Chart. Illustrations
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Vision and Mission Statements
Company Overview
Company History and Format
Basic Activities of the Business
Operating Hours
The Primary Service
Objectives
Current Status
Company Principals
Outsourcing or In-House?
Organizational Chart
Relationship Management Plan
Relationship Management Goals and Objectives
Who is Responsible for Managing Relationships within the Organization?
Who will Maintain Supply Relationships Outside of the Organization?
Reasons for this Choice
Political, Economic and Union Alliances
Diversity Management Plan
Importance of a Diversity Plan
Objectives and Goals of the Plan
Minority Groups to be Courted
Program Monitor
How are the Employees Trained?
Marketing Plan
Advertising Media
Our Service vs. the Competition
Email Marketing
Marketing Slide (Advertisement)
Products/Services Plan
Location Photos
Financial Plan
Operating Plan
Conclusion
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"The vision of Irish Dude Ranch Vacations is to make a memorable, exciting, but safe active vacation experience possible for large segments of the population currently underserved in that area; those with less than optimal physical conditions and those who are quite young and quite old. The mission of the company is to introduce would-be riders of all sorts to horses and to Ireland, both of which are extremely spiritual and completely humanizing. The intention of this company is to make a good living for all concerned-including the horses in terms of excellent upkeep and training, and no overuse-and to do it by maintaining reasonable prices that make it affordable for great segments of the global population who might otherwise not get a chance to ride a horse or see an exotic and beautiful country."
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