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"Jason and the Argonauts", 2001.
A comparative essay between the movie, "Jason and the Argonauts", and the actual myth.
1,145 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the movie, "Jason and the Argonauts", to the actual myth. The author provides a brief summary of the story and examines the similarities and differences of the characters in the movie and the myth.
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"The myth of Jason and the Argonauts is told differently in books and movies. I rented the movie, ?Jason and the Argonauts?, which was made in 2000. In this essay I will be comparing the movie version to the actual myth from mythology books. Many things in the book are left out of the movie and vice versa.
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"Argonauts of the Western Pacific" ( Bronislaw Malinowski ), 1993.
Critical review of study of Melanesia New Guinea natives' culture, exchange system and magic.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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"Bronislaw Malinowski, in Argonauts of the Western Pacific, provides "an account of native enterprise and adventure in the archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea." In his Preface, Sir James G. Frazer writes that Malinowski uses comprehensive and effective methodology, and the work itself supports Frazer's claim. Malinowski applies both "theoretical training and practical experience," living
as a native among the natives for many months together, watching them daily at work and at play, conversing with them in their own tongue, and deriving all his information from the surest sources---personal observation and statements made to him directly by the natives . . . without the intervention of an interpreter. . . . He has accumulated a mass of.."
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A Comparison of "Medea" and "Madame Bovary", 2006.
This paper analyzes the characters of Jason in "Medea" by Euripides and Charles in "Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The writer of this paper reviews and discusses the plots and main characters in both works of writing which center around the subject of adultery. This paper focuses on the differences and similarities between Jason and Charles, in which both deal with issues of fidelity, albeit in different manners. The writer contends and makes clear why a major related difference between both men is their level of self-involvement. This paper examines the manner in which Jason shows no loyalty to his wives while Charles, on the other hand, cares deeply for his wife and often seems more concerned with her welfare than his own. This paper analyzes the characteristics of both Jason and Charles, who are total opposites in every way, including what they want from life and their determination to get it.
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"The first obvious difference between Charles and Jason relates to their faithfulness. Jason is not at all faithful to Medea, cheating on her and marrying another woman. At the same time, he shows no real love towards either of his wives. In contrast, Charles is completely and blindly faithful to his wife. He provides her with unconditional love and will do anything for her. In their relationships with their wives then, Charles and Jason are opposites, with Charles the completely unfaithful husband and Jason the completely faithful. Jason and Charles are also opposites in what they want from life and their determination to get it. While Jason is driven and will do anything to get what he wants, Charles has no ambition at all."
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"The Stone Angel", 2002.
A look at the ideologies of Hagar and Jason in Patricia Marchak's "The Stone Angel".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper analyses Hagar and Jason Currie's ideological positions in "The Stone Angel". Using Patricia Marchak's work, the paper argues that Hagar and Jason both very much represent capitalist and individualist values. Jason is a firm believer in the puritan work ethic, holding that people must simply work hard and take individual responsibility for their own lives. Hagar also represents a strong individualistic ethic, for she refuses to depend on anyone but herself in her confrontation with old age and death.
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Culture and Gentrification, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between culture and economics and gentrification according to Jason Hackworth and Josephine Rekers' article, "Ethic Packaging and Gentrification".
1,141 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the arguments found in Jason Hackworth and Josephine Rekers' article, "Ethic Packaging and Gentrification". The paper explains the term gentrification and describes how culture and economics are closely related to the gentrification of ethnically defined urban neighborhoods. The paper then describes the four case neighborhoods used in the study - Little Italy, Corso Italia, Greektown and the Gerrard India Bazaar and discusses if the article's arguments are relevant to them. The paper includes six potential discussion questions and answers at the end.
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Summary of Relevant Arguments
Criticism and Identification of Gaps
Applications to the GTA
Six Potential Discussion Questions
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"The reader of this article who then visits the ethnic neighborhoods will discover that the statements made are verified. Greektown, for example is clearly commercially constructed, just as Italian culture in Little Italy is specifically produced for the sake of the market. However, the GTA is comprised of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York; in order to apply the theory or the findings of the article to the GTA, culture would have to be sufficiently prominent as to become a commodity. If there is not a culture that is unique for an area, then urban space will have to be reinvested on the basis of some other commodity."
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"American Dream", 2007.
A discussion on Jason DeParle's, "American Dream".
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses welfare in America through DeParle's work, "American Dream". It explains that the three female characters in the book demonstrate a variety of factors impacting the welfare system including the repercussions of slavery, difficulty finding and holding good jobs and social stressors. It offers quotes from the text to qualify points made.
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"DeParle explained how the history of slavery could affect so many people nearly 140 years after the institution had ended. At the beginning of the 20th century, 10% of all Blacks in the United States lived in Mississippi (DeParle, p. 26), a state that found ways to extend economic control over Blacks for many decades after the end of the Civil War. Jim Crow laws had kept Blacks from education, from voting, and for the most part, from getting ahead financially. Many were sharecroppers and dependent on the landowners to determine what their earnings for the year were (DeParle, p. 29)."
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"Economic Issues Today", 2005.
This paper reviews "Economic Issues Today" by Robert B. Carson, Wade Thomas and Jason Hecht, which examines four issues from the viewpoint of three differing paradigms: Conservative, Liberal and Radical.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that the first two issues, in "Economic Issues Today" by Carson, Thomas and Hecht, are problems within the marketplace--American agriculture and consumer welfare; the format is similar in that it begins with an explanation of the problem, followed by a synopsis of the solution and then a complete breakdown of the solution by paradigm. The author points out that the third issue is dealing with externalities, asking the question of how society can save the environment: The conservatives argue for the "fair" method that incorporates a cost-benefit technique, the liberal argument is that the "free market" does not always "ensure society's well being" and the radical argument is that conventional market-directed and government-directed efforts are likely to be insufficient. The paper relates that the last issue is "Big Business" in which the definition of the problem relates to an explanation of the distinction between the competitive market structures of monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly.
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"The introduction clearly and concisely explains alternative economic philosophies, beginning with a clarification of what happens "when economists disagree." It cites the example of George Soros, and acknowledges the economic debates of the Conservative, Liberal and Radical advocates. It also reminds the reader that alternative economic policies can become heated. The introduction then offers a general explanation of the role of ideology before the book then branches into specific dissections of the Conservative Paradigm, the Liberal Paradigm, and the Radical Paradigm, and uses examples of specific followers of each."
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?Medea?, 2002.
An analysis of this Greek story of betrayal and revenge,written by the ancient Greek author, Euripides.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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"Medea" is the ancient Greek tale of jealousy and revenge involving a woman betrayed by her husband. This paper explains how, in the book by Euripides, the story begins just after Medea has been betrayed and then flashes back to the events that brought Medea and Jason to that point. Euripides does this to emphasize the important part of the novel and show that the journey to this point was not as important as Jason?s adulterous actions. The paper also touches on Pasolini?s "Medea" (1970), which, in contrast, begins when Jason is a boy and proceeds chronologically. The paper shows that, despite this contrast, the two versions are wholly similar, since one is based on the other; they show that some forms of revenge are impossible to understand.
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"Medea?s inner struggle with Jason led her to believe that the world was a corrupt place. After leaving Colchis, she never found acceptance by any other people and because of her past her children were not welcome either. Although Medea can still be sharp with her words, her abilities are not as strong as they were when she lived in Colchis. Like the fleece, which lost its value and aura when it was stolen from its homeland, Medea as well has lost her luster. Medea fought to get her children accepted by Creon and the people of Corinth, even if it meant she would not be able to be with them."
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Greek Stele, 2002.
A discussion on an inscribed stone slab (stele) which depicts several images and texts, found in the Boston Museum of Fine Art.
1,145 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses a Greek stele dating back to the Early Hellenistic Period (about 300?250 B.C.) which depicts various divinities, the ship of the Argonauts and diplomatic text. The paper explains the shape of the stele and discusses the meaning of the text against the background of Greek history, specifically the Peloponnesian Wars. The paper also explores the importance of the dieties depicted on the stele, in relation to the gods and legends of the time period.
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"In analyzing and interpreting the text, it is safe to assume that Timeas of Laconia is being given the authority to serve as proxy for the Boiotians. The word ?proxenos? is so close to the English word ?proxy,? meaning someone who has the authority to act on behalf of another, that is nearly impossible that this could be a misinterpretation. Furthermore, this authority will pass on, presumably indefinitely, to his heirs.
Ergoteles, who apparently was in power when this decree was issued, was archon. An archon was a chief magistrate in ancient Athens; that is, a local official exercising administrative and often judicial functions. Therefore, it was Ergoteles? responsibility to make sure that not only was this decree carried out, but also that it was enforced."
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Health Law, 2003.
Analysis of torts involved in a car accident and a medical malpractice case.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper provides an analysis of torts involved in an auto accident and medical malpractice case (Jason v. Angela). It looks at the issue of more than one defendant found liable to the plaintiff for committing a tort against him.
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"Jason has a cause of action against Angela who by speeding driving under the influence and running a red light undoubtedly violated local ordinances and is therefore liable under the law of the state where the accident ..."
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William Faulkner's 'The Sound and The Fury', 2002.
A paper examining William Faulkner's portrayal of racial issues in the American South during the reformation.
2,770 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The following paper discusses the way in which Faulkner's characters: Benjy, Quentin, Jason, and Dilsey, display the common views on racial issues of the time, as well as Faulkner's own views of the society he lives in. The writer examines how each character shows a different side of Southern life, and varying degrees of understanding towards the African- American cause.
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"My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery" (Lincoln 636). President Abraham Lincoln did free the slaves January first of 1863, creating chaos in the American South (Segal 244). Slavery, being abolished, had been replaced by confusion. African American wageworkers replaced slaves in most jobs, but did not share in the wealth of white men (Hale 94). The Jim Crow laws left black citizens living in segregation, in poverty, and with the constant threat of violence, despite the government's intention of creating a separate but equal society (Chafe 31). The white man still perceived himself as superior to other races, and asserted and reiterated their inferiority with every word and gesture (Chafe 1). William Faulkner was raised during the turbulent times of the early twentieth century, when the pre-existing social structure was banned, and none had been conceived to replace it (Morris 12). His characters in The Sound and the Fury exhibit his uncertainty with respect to the racial issues of the era. Benjy, a mentally handicapped man, does not perceive racial differences and is unable to act upon his "superiority". Quentin III is the typical southern gentleman - always aware of blacks, and perceiving himself as above them (Davis 71). Jason, the youngest son, has become burdened by his social position - he has been forced to lower himself to the level of a working class "slave" to support his family, despite the shame it brings him. Quentin IV seeks attention, love, and protection, but cannot accept it from the only person who offers it, Dilsey the African American housekeeper (Davis 70). Finally in part four of the novel Faulkner reveals his own views of the restoration in Mississippi. He views and tells Dilsey's story from a literate, white, southern male point of view, showing his inability to criticize Southern notions, and his sympathy and respect for all black people (Howe 61). Faulkner's fictional family, the Compsons, exemplify the different views of racial inequality that were common during the reconstruction, and the author's own uncertainty.
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Literary Comparison, 2003.
A discussion on abandonment, jealousy and love in literature.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the issues related to male-female relationships of Medea and Jason in Euripides' "Medea", Dido and Aeneas in Virgil's "The Aeneid," and Emilia and Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello." It explores how each play deals with the complexity of intimate human relationships. The author expands on the themes of abandonment and jealousy.
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"Any number of great writers and dramatists including Virgil Euripides and Shakespeare have addressed the theme of the abandoned woman and other matters related to the relationships between men and women. In this brief essay three relationships ..."
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Faulkner's Exploration of Themes of Death, 2002.
An exploration of the theme of death in the 'Sound and the Fury' on physical, spiritual and emotional levels.
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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A study of the meanings behind William Faulkner's 'Sound and the Fury'. In the novel, Faulkner examines death from many different perspectives within the Compson family. The characters of Quentin, Jason, and Caddy are afflicted with three main types of death: physical, spiritual and emotional. Faulkner also uses the characters of the Compson family to demonstrate that various forms of death often serve as coping mechanisms by which people try to deal with an oftentimes incomprehensible world.
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"In the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, Faulker examines death from many different perspectives within the Compson family. The characters of Quentin, Jason, and Caddy are afflicted with three main types of death: physical, spiritual, and emotional. Within the framework of death, Faulkner illustrates his pessimistic view of the fate of the Compsons, and quite possibly of mankind. By using the Compson children as examples, Faulkner explores death on a physical, spiritual, and emotional level throughout the novel."
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A Flood of Emotions, 2002.
The paper analyzes Medea's culpability for her crime of murdering her children through a stoic philosophical perspective.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 2 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper is a philosophical evaluation of the story of Medea. The paper argues that this was not a sudden act, and that Medea's emotional state had led her to act rashly in the past, although this time she went beyond all expectations. Her emotions of anger and love controlled her, and eventually led her to murder her children to avenge her husband Jason's actions.
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"Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, believe that emotions, both good and bad, should be suppressed in order to make reasonable and rational judgments. Those who use emotions as a basis for their actions are not following this philosophy on life, and therefore they would lead a corrupted life filled with misguided actions. A perfect example of how emotions can corrupt a person?s life is the tragedy of Medea. She killed her children to revenge her husband from leaving her family so he could regain his stature as royalty by marrying the daughter of King Kreon of Corinth. Medea?s act of revenge against her husband analyzed through a stoic?s perspective leads to the conclusion that she was culpable of her crime."
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Gentrification in Williamsburg, 2007.
A discussion of "Gentrification and the Nature of Work: Exploring the Links in Williamsburg, Brooklyn" by Winifred Curran.
1,171 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper defines gentrification as turning old, decaying neighborhoods inhabited by minorities into wealthy, exciting and sparkling new communities in which the original residents cannot afford to live. The paper discusses how new businesses that move in are affected by gentrification. The paper examines Winifred Curran's "Gentrification and the Nature of Work: Exploring the Links in Williamsburg, Brooklyn" where she shows how small-scale manufacturing and blue-collar work in Williamsburg has been displaced by gentrification. The paper also discusses Jason Patch's work on the embedded landscape of gentrification.
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"Very little has been written on the blue-collar workers that remain in the central city. The work they have done and their presence, despite the assumption that deindustrialization is complete by policymakers, make up a crucial element of the neighborhood, an element that would be removed if gentrification is allowed to continue, tearing out the heart of the lifeforce that makes Williamsburg what it is. Manufacturing is still a viable sector of the urban economy that is increasingly at risk of displacement, she argues, and because of that the conversion of industrial space to residential use is simply due to speculative real-estate pressure. Gentrification is encouraging industrial displacement in this transitional area of Brooklyn, which in turn is leading to the degradation of blue-collar work that remains there, and to the increasing informality of work."
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