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Jack the Ripper and His Effect on London, 2002.
Looking at the crimes committed by Jack the Ripper and how this tormented the citizens of London in the 19th century.
2,510 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper goes into great detail describing the different murders committed by Jack the Ripper in the Whitechapel district of London between August and November of 1888. It discusses the cruel methods he used to kill his victims and how he used to taunt the police by leaving notes about the crime. It discusses how the fact that he was never caught by police, tormented the citizens of London for many years after the crimes stopped.
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"Few other criminals have ever gained the notoriety that Jack the Ripper had. Not only did he become famous as one of the most dangerous and elusive murderers that London had ever seen, but he affected the way the people of London lived their lives for quite some time. When Jack the Ripper had extended his reign to a period of time that became uncomfortable, the British crown and the Parliament stepped in to find Jack the Ripper and to stop his killings. Who he was and why he did the things he did were very important concerns for Parliament, as was the effect that his killings had on the women of London. Many people became distrustful of strangers, and the fear instilled in the hearts of the London townspeople remained there for a very long time. Unfortunately, Jack the Ripper was not someone who was easily captured, and although he to haunt to the police and left them notes, he was never captured. The case remains unsolved, and it has become fodder for many books and movies (Barbee, 2003)."
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Jack the Ripper, 2007.
This paper describes the mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper.
4,252 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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This paper explores the story of Jack the Ripper. This includes a summary about who Jack the Ripper may have been, and the motives behind his crimes. First, the writer presents a brief summary of Jack the Ripper's victims. Then, it examines research and evidence that exists as it relates to the murders. Also considered are the reasons why Jack-the-Ripper has never been identified.
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Where the Name Came From
The Women that were Killed
Motive and Evidence
Who was "Jack the Ripper?" The Suspects
Conclusion
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"There has long been a great deal of speculation about the motive behind these acts. The book The Complete History of Jack the Ripper asserts that the contemporaries of this killer had a difficult time understanding the motive behind such heinous crimes. Some have speculated that the killer was influenced by the occult (Sugden). The author asserts that other contemporaries believed that the murder was somehow influenced by the stresses of the modern age (Sugden). The author also explains that there was a belief that if the killer was caught he should be studied, so that officials could garner a greater understanding of what caused him to commit these murders (Sugden). The author explains "can we not, before handing him over to the executioner or the authorities and Broadmoor, make a really decent effort to discover his antecedents, and his parentage, to trace back every step f his career, every hereditary instinct, every acquired taste, every moral slip, every mental idiosyncrasy (Sugden).""
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Jack the Ripper, 2002.
A brief account of the story of Jack the Ripper.
1,204 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents a detailed psychological examination of the story of Jack the Ripper. The actions of Jack the Ripper would pale in comparison to some of the more modern serial killers but the tale of Jack the Ripper lives on as one of the most historical cases the world has experienced. The writer delves into why this is true as well as the psychological aspects of the case.
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"One of the most compelling issues in the case of Jack the ripper from 1888 is the fact that it has never been solved. The person who committed the murders of five prostitutes vanished as easily as he killed, without a trace. One of the reasons that the case became as famous as it did and still holds the fascination of so many legal experts is because it was one of the first modern cases of serial killing. There had been murders in the past, where domestic squabbles ended in violence or because the involved parties felt they had been wronged by the victim, but serial killers were not a common occurrence."
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Jack the Ripper, 2005.
An analysis of the investigation around the Jack the Ripper case.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper examines the criminal investigation of Jack the Ripper. It is necessary to examine the conduct of Scotland Yard as it pursued this case, for doing so will reveal the challenges the investigators faced and establish the reasons why they failed to identify and arrest him. The paper shows that the issues involved have been mired in controversy for more than a century, for there has been speculation that Scotland Yard discovered the identity of Jack the Ripper, concealed who he was, and didn't apprehend him because of political pressure from people in the government or the royal family.
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"In focusing on the criminal investigation of Jack the Ripper, it is necessary to examine the conduct of Scotland Yard as it pursued this case, for doing so will reveal the challenges the investigators faced."
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"The Diary of Jack the Ripper", 2001.
The following essay is an account of the court's case against James Maybrick, or as the world came to know him, Jack the Ripper.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses evidence and details of the court trial against James Maybrick. The author draws particular attention to the "The Diary of Jack the Ripper", a diary that reveals to the world the identity, motive and method of the infamous killer known as Jack the Ripper.
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?The crowded courtroom fell silent as the attorney for the defense approached the panel of jurors and prepared to deliver his closing argument. The hushed silence seemed to hang suspended in the heavy atmosphere of anticipation as he reached the front of the courtroom and turned to face the jurors. The tension in the air intensified as he paused momentarily to gather his thoughts before delivering the final climatic words that would mark both his final plea for a verdict of innocent and the end of a long and somewhat bizarre trial. The verdict of innocent for which he argued would not determine the fate of the defendant, for James Maybrick had gone to his grave over a century before the evidence identifying him as London's elusive East End killer known as Jack the Ripper came to light.?
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"Jack the Ripper", 2007.
A discussion on how the psychoanalytic theory and social disorganization principles contributed to understanding "Jack the Ripper's" killing spree.
1,952 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the circumstances and identity of the killer dubbed "Jack the Ripper." The paper examines possible theoretical frameworks within which we can gain insight to the true motives and circumstances of the event. It specifically discusses the psychoanalytic theory and the social disorganization principles and how they contributed to understanding "Jack the Ripper's" killing spree.
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"The East End London killing spree of 1888 has become infamous in popular culture and history. An unknown serial killer, known to this day only as "Jack the Ripper" engaged in a series of grisly murders. His profile was that of a serial killer, with a specific victim--East End prostitutes. The historical events concerning Jack the Ripper and his murders have been overshadowed by the enormous public fascination with the case, particularly its unresolved status. To this day, no one knows who Jack the Ripper was, but the search for and debate over his identity has given rise to an entire branch of criminal justice research known as "Ripperology." The actual identity of the murderer will likely never be known. All that exists are facts about the victims and the crimes themselves, all else is conjecture. Using the known facts of the case and the little that is certain about the killer, motives can be easily extrapolated. Jack the Ripper's brutal and misogynistic killings were driven by behaviors that can be explained by psychological theories, particularly Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory; while the social disorganization theory explains how the social conditions of London's East End at the time provided an atmosphere where his motives could be carried out."
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Jack the Ripper, 2002.
An overview of the story and history behind the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the Jack the Ripper and the murders he committed over a century ago. Some of the media frenzy that occurred during the time in question is also discussed. The latest suspect to commit these crimes is examined with proof.
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The Mystery of Jack the Ripper, 2001.
Describes the mystery of Jack the Ripper and his victims.
1,666 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 54.95
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This paper is a step by step account of the murders committed by Jack the Ripper in the late 1800s. The author takes us through each one chronologically including a detailed look at the most cruel and ruthless murder, the fifth and final one.
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"Jack the Ripper terrorized the East End of London with his heinous acts of senseless violence in the Nineteenth century. The perpetrator who committed these malicious murders in which the victim?s body was viciously mutilated is under speculation. By analyzing each murder, acknowledging the characteristics of the murderer, and providing a scenario, which links Prince Eddy to the murders, it establishes that he is a likely suspect to be Jack the Ripper."
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"Jack the Ripper", 2003.
a comparison of the film "From Hell" with the documentary on Jack the Ripper.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper compares the film "From Hell" to documentary evidence of the infamous Jack the Ripper case. It cites differences in the film version of killing prostitutes to the real-life evidence. The author compares and contrasts the film and documentary evidence as to the anatomical knowledge of the killer.
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"What can be said about the presentation of the personalities of the prostitutes in "From Hell" is that the narrative constructs a species of friendship among them. They come together for example to help Ann Crook's baby in proto-feminist solidarity about ..."
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Jack London, 2006.
This paper discusses the life of Jack London and the theme of the cruelty of nature in two of his writings "To Build a Fire" and "White Fang".
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that American author Jack London, who wrote novels and short stories at around the turn of the twentieth century, influenced many of the great authors throughout the twentieth
century. The author points out that Jack London, who was self-educated even learning to read and write on his own, had many life experiences such as being a sailor, working under the hard conditions of mills and factories, spending time as a hobo and joining the Klondike gold rush, which influenced his story writing. The paper reports on the theme of the cruelty of nature in two of London's works "To Build a Fire" and "White Fang" in which man struggles against nature and learns that there are no polite social rules about it but rather it is a cruel world of dog eat dog.
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Introduction
Biography
Cruelty of Nature
Conclusion
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"London's time in the Klondike, however, was quite detrimental to his health. He went back to sailing after this but these experiences in the Klondike formed many of the impressions that were to be later found
in his stories. In his politics, London tended towards socialism. He made a lot of money from his stories and was well known during his lifetime, unlike many authors who have to die to become famous. London died in 1916 and left behind many famous short stories and novels, including famous short stories like "To Build a Fire" which he considered his best work, and novels like "White Fang" and "Call of the Wild" that are still being studied in schools to this day."
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'Martin Eden' by Jack London, 2006.
A review of the book 'Martin Eden' by Jack London.
1,352 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper takes a look at the life of Jack London, an extremely successful author who has been described as one of the best selling America writers in the world during the early 20th century. The paper discusses how London possessed an uncanny understanding of nature and the confrontation between nature and man. The paper then reviews London's book, 'Martin Eden'.
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"There are two aspects that fascinate about this novel. The first is that through the main character we encounter London's own internal struggle as an artist and writer living in the bourgeoisie society of the time. There is throughout the novel a thread of tension between the need for acceptance and the desire to be recognized as an individual without the restraints of convention and norms. This psychological dilemma is also a reflection of sociological aspects in the view that it provides of the class division and struggle in the early twentieth century. Some of the most important and poignant parts of the book is where Martin Eden sees through the hypocrisy of the norms and conventions of the world when he is lauded for the very works that were initially rejected by the publishers. He becomes aware of the falsity and emptiness of social acclaim and success."
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Jack London, 2004.
An analysis of the influence of personal experience on the writing of American author, Jack London.
1,481 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines how personal tragedy can often be an inspiration, how writing can serve as a reflection of events as well as therapy in many circumstances, and how one writer who displays such an example in his writing is Jack London. It attempts to show that, while London?s writing is often overlooked, it should rather be considered a staple in the canon of American literature for its clarity and significant messages regarding man and his place in the world. It explores how London?s personal experiences influenced his writing and, therefore, explains why his stories are important in modern literature.
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"London?s youth may have impacted him in a negative way that he was never completely able to overcome, but he did not allow this to stop him from writing. Rothberg describes London as an alcoholic who ?destroyed his own talent? (Rothberg 1). He wanted desperately to be a success in business and failed much like Mark Twain. He makes a ?brilliant beginning and then cannot develop from there? (1). London witnessed a pattern of failure experienced by his parents, who were always trying get-rich-quick schemes that forced them to move all over the San Francisco Bay area. Rothberg asserts that this pattern of ?failure and flight? (2) scarred London permanently. In addition, London was illegitimate and this knowledge ?weighed heavily? on him and, according to Rothberg, ?was one of the most important factors in shaping his personality? (3). London died of a self-administered overdose of morphine, which was used to treat the pain of nephritis, caused by alcoholism."
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Jack London, 2004.
This paper explores author Jack London?s literary style, using the short story, ?To Build a Fire?, as one of the best examples of his work.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that Jack London?s works have received praise for their vivid descriptions of nature, and of the Klondike Territory in particular, and his works generally deal with the theme of the individual in opposition to an amoral, natural world. The author points out that an interesting perception of the inner logic that functions within London?s work is the analogy to modern sports; the elements within the ethos of modern sports form a foundational perspective for understanding the works. The paper reveals that one of the most important aspects of London?s work is the ?discontinuity? that is revealed between man and nature and between civilization and instinct, which is particularly true with regard to the work, ?To Build a Fire?, where civilization and society are brought into extreme contrast with nature.
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"Howard makes an important point to aid our understanding of naturalism in that naturalism contains within it some essential assumptions; one of the most important being that of ?reality? as an external referential environment that is unquestioned. This runs counter to post-modern theoretical stance, which sees reality as relative and determined by the individual?s perception. The critical literature also emphasizes an exploration of London?s work from a socio-cultural and more time bound point of view."
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Jack London, 2006.
A look at the theme of human vs. nature in the works of Jack London.
2,163 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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Jack London was a creative American novelist and short story author whose works deal romantically with the overwhelming power of nature and the struggle for survival. This paper examines how his literature falls into the category of naturalism, since typical naturalist fiction places the human, a creature living by survival instincts, against a cruel world. It also discusses how through his literature such as "The Call of the Wild", London perpetuated the vision that for man to survive he must fight his environment.
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"Fascinated with the Arctic region, London developed what has been called his code of the North. To survive, one must be as harsh as external conditions, and one achieves such toughness by imposing an austere discipline on oneself. Deeds are far more significant than words. One must shun pride and arrogance and must be unselfish and tolerant. When the individual reaches this level of personal advancement, he or she can be elevated into a mythical space beyond civilization and the material world. For instance, Buck, after surviving human brutality, numerous fights with other animals, and the harsh exigencies of nature, heads off into this primordial paradise at the end of the novel, a prime illustration of how Naturalism sometimes resembles Romanticism."
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Jack London, 2002.
This paper gives a biography of the life of acclaimed American writer Jack London.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper traces the life of Jack London, looking at the books he wrote and where he found the inspiration for his writing about the natural world and animals. The paper also brings to light the interests in his life, such as sailing and the outdoors.
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"London became very wealthy at this point in his life, but spent the money almost as quickly as he received it. Spending thirty thousand dollars on a ship name the Snarck, and eighty thousand dollars on a mansion called the Wolf House. On the night of completion an unknown arsonist burned it down, sadly enough the house was not insured. He also lent many people money, which he never got back. Meanwhile, he had an appendectomy done and was warned about kidney problems. In 1907, London and his wife went on a voyage around the world on the Snarck. While sailing around the world he started writing Martin Eden. The Journey abruptly ended in Australia and London had very little money. To survive he bought plots for stories from Sinclair Lewis, a young struggling writer. Jack London was the most famous author in America but didn?t have enough money to support him and his family. Soon after, he began drinking heavily and cheating on his wife, therefore, he couldn?t hide his depression any longer. London took morphine to ease his pain and at the age of forty he was questioning his own sanity (www.online-literature.com)."
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