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Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy, 2005.
This paper discusses the life of the serial killer, John Wayne Gacy, who killed 33 young men in the Midwest.
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that Gacy began his murders of young men in 1972; in December, 1978, police found 33 victims. In March 1980, Gacy was found guilty of all of the murders, and on May 10, 1994, Gacy was executed by lethal injection. The author points out that, throughout Gacy's life, he had been evaluated by psychiatrists and doctors who came up with the same conclusion: Gacy had antisocial personality disorder, was obsessive compulsive, had abused both alcohol and drugs, and had a sexual identity crisis possibly stemming from his abusive childhood, and possibly from a childhood injury to his brain. The paper states concern about the "very sloppy" police work related to this case, which began with a charge against Gacy of attempted rape of a young man in 1971.
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"Gacy would eventually marry and settle down in Waterloo, Iowa in 1966. Two years later in May of 1968, he was being held on charges of coercing a young employee into homosexual acts, which spanned a period of months. He was sentenced to ten years in prison, however he proved himself a model prisoner and was released after only 18 months. While in prison his wife divorced him. After being paroled he moved back to Chicago. He eventually would remarry in May of 1971 and moved into a house. He quickly started up his own construction business. It appeared as though Gacy only hired young boys to work for him. He started bringing boys to his home, and would sometimes spend hours with them in the garage. Gacy told his second wife in 1972 that he was bisexual; however she was convinced that he was homosexual, and subsequently divorced him."
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Serial Killers, 2000.
A cursory examination of serial killers. Explores the killings of John Wayne Gacy and Ted Bundy among others.
1,967 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This work is a short examination of the primary habits and characteristics of serial killers. Some of the serial killers profiled include famous names like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer and David Berkowitz (Son of Sam). Subjects explored concerning the killers include method, family background, and religious background.
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Murders are committed everyday in this world. Many people constantly walk in fear that some person lurking in the shadows will jump out with a weapon and kill them. Even though people fear all types of killers, perhaps the most feared types of killers are serial in nature. These people kill repeatedly and often torture their victims before their murderous outburst. Athough most serial killers share a few characteristics in common, they are all quite unique in one way or another.
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The Killer Clown, 2006.
An analysis of convicted murderer John Wayne Gacy's painting "Skull Clown".
778 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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John Wayne Gacy raped and murdered 33 young men and boys in a quiet suburb of Chicago between January, 1972, and December, 1978. This paper discusses how in prison he took up the hobby of oil painting with most of his subjects in paintings being clowns and Disney characters. It focuses on his painting "Skull Clown" and how it can be considered a well-composed and disturbing piece of prison art that conveys Gacy's self-concept and rouses anger in the viewer.
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"The composition of Gacy's "Skull Clown" is striking. Composition is the placement or arrangement of elements within artwork, and is generally used to communicate ideas or feelings within a viewer (Denys). The chosen subject of a clown indicates that this painting represents Gacy himself. Positioning the clown in the focal point of the work shows that the subject is the center of attention, and the use of a nearly all black background suggests that he is alone. Gacy's use of bright colors on the clown's hat and collar represent his desire to be happy. The overall composition of "Skull Clown" is good, but the painting is very unsettling. "
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Michael Wayne?s ?Death of an Overseer?, 2002.
This paper evaluated the interpretation proposed by historian Michael Wayne in his book ?Death of an Overseer?.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses historian Michael Wayne?s interpretation of the murder of a plantation overseer, Duncan Skinner, in his book ?Death of an Overseer?. The paper argues against the probability of the traditional version of events by using his own theory based on letters and newspaper articles of the period. The author believes that Wayne never answers the basic question: Why is this theory better than the old one?
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"Now, only when Wayne is explicitly (and at the end of his research) given information that McCallin, after being ostracized from the white community, lived as husband and wife with a black woman, does Wayne rethink that bias and conclude that perhaps McCallin did conduct a long-term affair as investigators of the time believed. But, even this reasoning seems a bit fuzzy. On one hand, the fact that McCallin essentially married a black after the murder had dramatically altered his position in the community and any plans he had to accumulate wealth were cut short may reflect the fact that he himself had been ostracized. Consequently, his actions with respect to other people that were similarly excluded from white Southern society (e.g. African Americans at that time) are very little indication of what his actions were prior to those events. On the other hand, it is unclear why Wayne places so much more value on a simple ?fact? that McCallin was married to a black woman than on the opinion of the investigators who personally knew him and spoke among themselves. Certainly the fact of this interracial marriage is interesting; however, ?marriage? recorded does not speak to devotion or commitment in an everyday, real sense. This is a seemingly small quibble to make about Wayne?s text, but this detail is relevant to critiquing Wayne?s general approach to factual reconstruction because Wayne relies on the notion that the three slaves who implicated McCallin were unreliable and notes in support of their unreliability, Dorcas? unwillingness to impugn McCallin."
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John Wayne the Hero, 2001.
A look at why John Wayne's roles are remembered as being heroic.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The life and the work of John Wayne are examined in this paper. The author looks at some of the films on which John Wayne's reputation as a virile hero is based before turning to a more general consideration of the role that the mass media have in shaping our notions of the heroic.
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"This paper examines one person who as much as anyone became the emblem of a hero in the 20th century because of the image that he portrayed on the big screen: John Wayne or The Duke. To say that he was a hero because of the roles that he played is not to imply that he was not himself a good person. But we remember him today, and remember him as a heroic figure not because of his actions as an individual but because of the characters that he took on. It says something important about our culture that today, nearly a quarter of a century after Wayne?s death, we still remember his roles whereas few of us can probably name a single one of the paramedics, firefighters or private citizens killed in the attempt to save others during the attack on the World Trade Center. Even though most of us would acknowledge that these people are the true heroes ? for what, after all, could be more heroic than risking and losing one?s life to save the life of a stranger? ? and that actors merely represent heroes, it is the actors that we remember."
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Wayne Gretzky, 2002.
This paper explain aspects of Wayne Gretzky's life that relate to sport psychology.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper points out that , in light of Wayne Gretzky tremendous success, his motivation is a key question. The author identifies what motivated Gretzky to continue to compete even after he held virtually every record and had won a series of Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers.
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Strategic Planning at Wayne State University, 2002.
Examines the strategic planning process at Wayne State University (WSU) Detroit, MI in the early 1990s
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper outlines the bottom-up planning process the WSU attempted to develop and problems with the process that was instituted. It concludes with recommendations that might have facilitated the planning process.
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Louise Erdrich's Poem, "Dear John Wayne", 2004.
A look at the symbolic and thematic elements of Erdrich's poem about assimilation and immigration into a culture defined by racism.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper describes Erdrich's use of diction, image, tone, metaphor, irony, theme, and symbol in her poem, "Dear John Wayne", which describes the white culture's extortion of land and culture from a Native American perspective.
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"The poem begins with a description of group of young Native American men lying on the hood of a Pontiac car, watching the face of John Wayne as he defeats a group of Indians in a spaghetti western. Here, John Wayne, the American cowboy, himself symbolizes the white invasion of the west, and the white man's taking of Native culture and land. Wayne himself is the ultimate fighter against the Indians, the individualistic and rugged cowboy that symbolizes the white desire for land and power. The poem describes "hordes of mosquitoes", which represent the white invasion, and their relentless attacks and numbers that make them largely unstoppable."
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Serial Killers, 2001.
Characteristics, causes, psychological theories, role of fantasy, insanity issues. Focus on Ted Bundy. Also discusses Ed Kemper, John Wayne Gacy & others.
4,950 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 135.95
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"The serial killer has become a staple in books and films, a new form of bogey man that strikes fear into the public precisely because there seems to be no clear reason why he (or, in the rare instance, she) kills. The real reason for the fear is that there is usually no connection between the killer and his victim, and this means that anyone can become a victim at any time if they meet the serial killer at an inopportune moment. Capturing these elusive murderers is very difficult, and there are a number of well-known serial killers who remain at large to this day, such as the Zodiac in San Francisco or the Green River Killer in Washington State. A killer like Ted Bundy is even more difficult to capture as a rule because he traveled across the country, killing in different jurisdictions rather..."
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Serial Killers, 2004.
Examines three infamous serial killers to gain a deeper understanding into what influenced their psychotic minds.
1,771 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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Serial killers have long fascinated the general public, not only because their crimes are so heinous, but also because they embody the extremes to which psychological disorders can take a person. In the name of psychological insight, the lives of serial killers are dissected down to the most minute detail in the hope of understanding what factors contribute to making a 'monster'. This paper shows that what motivates the serial killer is an area of much research. Whether we are any further ahead in our understanding of the psychotic personality is debatable, however. The question of environment versus genetics is a matter of contention in the study of serial killers, as is the question of power versus pleasure in the motive. By looking at such serial killers as John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy, David Berkowitz, and Jeffrey Dahmer, this paper provides a clearer understanding of the many influences in developing the antisocial or psychotic personality.
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"The serial killer who seeks sexual pleasure may be of several different types. "Lust murders can be disorganized or organized, and the sexual orientation can be either heterosexual or homosexual. The primary difference is that an organized lust killer can usually escape police detection." (Connor, 2004). Ted Bundy fits the profile of an organized lust killer, who seemed quite personable, and was able to seduce at least twenty-two women to their deaths. A variety of deviant practices often accompany the lust murder. These may include pedophilia, bestiality, pyromania, necrophilia, torture and cannibalism, although the latter three are usually found in the disorganized serial killer. (Connor, 2004)."
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An Abused Child's Story, 2007.
This paper analyzes "Wayne: An Abused Child's Story of Courage, Survival, and Hope" by Wayne Theodore.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper examines "Wayne: An Abused Child's Story of Courage, Survival, and Hope", which is a first-person account of a childhood ravaged by abuse and violence. The paper relates that the book is written in the form of a memoir and shows how it powerfully conveys the harsh and bitter reality of child abuse. The paper also relates the author's goals of discussing why child abuse happens, what it feels like to be subjected to it and what the short-term and long-term consequences are for the child.
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"In summarizing Theodore's main points and examining his purpose in writing this book, it is evident that he wants his readers to understand why child abuse happens, what it feels like to be subjected to it, what the short-term and long-term consequences are for the child, and how they can be overcome. His primary purpose was to share his own experiences with others, especially other victims of child abuse, in the hope that doing so will encourage them to heal themselves and begin new lives, while doing their part to elevate national awareness about this issue."
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?The Rhetorical Stance?, 2005.
An analysis of "The Rhetorical Stance" by Wayne C. Booth.
1,033 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper looks at "The Rhetorical Stance" by Wayne C. Booth and discusses the nature of each rhetorical stance that Booth argues to be inefficient in composing a convincing and interesting write-up. It also argues how Booth successfully formulates and eventually proposes the concept of rhetorical balance in his essay by introducing the pros and cons concerning teach rhetorical stances enumerated.
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"The first rhetorical stance is identified as the pedant's stance. Booth identifies this rhetorical stance as an appeal that a writer makes when s/he places too much emphasis on the information and arguments made about the subject, sacrificing, in the process, the emphasis put in establishing "the personal relationship of speaker and audience" (27). In his discussion of the this kind of rhetorical stance, Booth explains how, as a teacher, he instructed his students to write expositions without telling them "what their expositions were for" (28). Thus, what happens is that the student goes through the process of explicating on the subject matter, but never making any connection with the reader-that is, the reader does not feel that the information s/he is reading is written for a particular audience in mind."
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Ethical Ideas in Literature, 2008.
A comparison of ethical dilemmas in "A Language Older Than Words" by Derrick Jensen and "From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics," edited by Wayne G. Boulton, Thomas D. Kennedy and Allen Verhey.
4,211 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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This paper compares and contrasts ethical dilemmas in two books - "A Language Older Than Words," written by Derrick Jensen and "From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics," edited by Wayne G. Boulton, Thomas D. Kennedy and Allen Verhey. It describes the concepts discussed in each work and then finally provides a personal critique discussing why arguments are important.
Table of Contents:
A Language Older Than Words: A Review
From Christ To The World: A Review
Personal Critique: Why Arguments Are Important
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"Fletcher also talks about this under his category "antinomianism": this is the approach which one takes when entering the "decision-making situation armed with no principles or maxims whatsoever, to say nothing of rules." And to carry the analogy along a bit more, with reference to Fletcher's philosophy, did Bush take the antinomianism approach in 2002, 2003, when putting forth the dishonest notion that Saddam Hussein had nuclear weapons and for the safety of all Americans the U.S. military needed to crush him? Most interesting among his three features of Christian ethics is "situationism," which Fletcher places "between" legalism and antinomianism. This third maxim is used when the person is not making a decision based on a rock-solid Christian footing; i.e., the situation dictates whether it's a good idea to go ahead or not. According to "love's needs," Fletcher writes on page 208, the situationist follows "a moral law or violates it."
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'For the Love Of It: Amateuring and Its Rivals', 2006.
A look at the concept of amateurism, as explored at length by Wayne C. Booth in his book 'For the Love Of It: Amateuring and Its Rivals'.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper reviews the book 'For the Love Of It: Amateuring and Its Rivals' by Wayne C. Booth. According to this paper, Booth explores the concept of amateurism, the amateur that pursues the given task or discipline for the love of doing so and not for pecuniary rewards. This paper discusses how the amateur pursues any discipline or skill for its own sake.
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"Booth discusses the issue beginning with reference to music and how the disappearance of amateurism in the traditional sense has altered the kind of music that is even written. He cites Daniel Barenboim to the effect that chamber music has been disappearing in part because it was "linked to playing music in private homes -- not only by amateurs, but by professionals, too. Now people have less time, and a great interest in passive musical appreciation and listening" (Booth, 1999, p. 15). Booth discusses the issue in terms of his own experience, noting how he started playing the cello when he was 31 years old and then experiencing decades of disappointment and frustration as well as hours of happiness while playing. Being an amateur himself, he sought to know more about the idea of and practice of amateurism and traces the concept through different manifestations and different types of activity, finding in particular that the idea has long held sway in music and in sport more than in other disciplines."
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