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Monkey and "The Journey to the West", 2002.
A discussion of the character and the spirit of Monkey in the Chinese story, "The Journey to the West".
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper looks at how the story of Monkey, or Sun Wukung, and his journey west has fascinated and delighted readers for hundreds of years. "The Journey to the West" was compiled and polished by Wu Cheng'en in the 16th century, but the legend existed long before that and is based on the true story of Xuan Zang (602-664), a Buddhist monk and his journey to India in search of sutras. In particular, it focuses on the character of Monkey, who is born from a rock, and eventually makes trouble for the Gods. It analyzes how the character and spirit of Monkey is extremely free and unrestrained, playful, and impetuous, and how the story of Monkey parallels the growth of man and the growth of a religion at the same time.
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"Monkey is a simple creature really (Hanabakate, 2003). The fact that he is seemingly unaffected by the little annoyances that the world offers up seems, however, too good to be true (Hanabakate, 2003). Later he goes on to say that he has no last name (Hanabakate, 2003). Lai (1994) points out: ?Monkey?s first answer makes him seem a nitwit: that monkey of a description of himself is his being himself. But when he further clarifies the situation with his second answer, he truly shows his "naturalness." He is, to use an American expression that the Taoists would applaud, "a natural." This child of nature is as nameless as nature itself?."
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"Journey to the West", 2002.
Analysis of the Chinese novel "Journey to the West" and what makes it classic literature.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The first, and perhaps most important, observation that can be made about the novel "The Journey to the West", attributed usually to Wu Cheng'en (c. 1500s), is that it is fun to read. Any discussion of the treatment of mythology in this novel must confront the fact of its irreverence for religion, be it Buddhism or Taoism. This essay will argue that it is this irreverence - personified in the very human character of Monkey (Monkey King/Great Sage) - that renders this comic novel a classic of Chinese literature. Monkey is a "human" character with human drives and flaws attempting to find a place for himself in a world of immortals and magic. The mythology of the comic novel is thus simply a "backdrop" for this theme of man struggling to find meaning in the world.
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The Monkey in "The Journey to the West", 2004.
Discusses the character and the spirit of the monkey character in the Chinese story, "The Journey to the West".
1,054 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper begins by briefly summarizing the 16th century legend about a Buddhist monk and his journey to India. The paper then goes on to analyze the character, spirit, and flaws of Monkey, the main character in the story.
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"The story of Monkey, his myth, parallels the growth of man and the growth of a religion at the same time (Hanabakate, 2003). Monkey is born from a rock and becomes par with the gods (Hanabakate, 2003). The beginning of his life is filled with one act of defiance after another as he fights his way to the top (Hanabakate, 2003)."
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"The Journey to the West", 2002.
Examines the importance of the first and last chapters in this novel.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper examines the first and the last chapters of "The Journey to the West". It examines their role in the plot, the use of poetry within them and their overall significance. Essentially, the two chapters portray the Monkey King as an egotistical being and follow his transformation to enlightenment.
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"The Journey Home: Some Words in Defense of the American West", 2002.
This pape ris a review of the book "The Journey Home: Some Words in Defense of the American West" by Edward Abbey.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper believes that by the manner of his research, his bias and facts, Abbey correctly demonstrates a problem with pollution in the American West.
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Marlow's Journey: A Journey of the Heart, 2005.
The journey motif in Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness".
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, $ 41.95
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This paper shows that the theme of a journey in the novel, "Heart of Darkness," by Joseph Conrad, implies not only the physical journey, but a symbolic one as well. During his journey down the Congo River, the character, Marlow, undergoes a physical journey that is filled with spiritual, cultural, moral, and political symbols.
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"Even though the Europeans look on with disdain, deep down inside, they feel connected and drawn to the dancing and the singing. Hidden inside there is a response to the call of the forest, and somewhere there is a meaning to it all. Even though they are two different peoples, Marlow's confession shows that they are one in spirit, and that if one would just heed the call of the land, it would not be as foreign, or half as frightening. There would be meaning and understanding, and then the Europeans too, could join in the celebration."
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"The Monkey and the Monk": An Allegory, 2008.
An examination of a major theme of social criticism in the abridged novel, "The Monkey and the Monk," based off of the Chinese classic, "The Journey to the West," by Anthony Yu.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 57.95
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The author of this paper examines a major theme in the novel, "The Monkey and the Monk": that of the extraordinarily complicated and multi-layered bureaucracy of Chinese imperial society; manifested in the novel in the form of the celestial bureaucracy of Heaven. The essay explores this aspect of the work, with a particular reference to the figure of Sun Wukong or Monkey King.
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"Clearly, this interaction of Monkey King with the Heavenly bureaucracy is depicted as a comic satire of the excessive claims of bureaucratic power. For readers of this story, it may be argued that an implied social criticism of the Chinese imperial bureaucracy would be inescapable. While the Jade Emperor would seem to be the Heavenly parallel to the Chinese Emperor, the fact that the power of even this eminent celestial being seems to be bound by records and accounts implies that the power of the earthly emperor is subject to such restrictions as well."
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Journey Through Iran, 2002.
Analyzes the book "Neither East nor West: One Woman's Journey through the Islamic Republic of Iran" by Christiane Bird.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a brief summary and an analytical view on the book "Neither East nor West: One Woman's Journey through the Islamic Republic of Iran" by Christiane Bird. She is the author of 'The Jazz and Blues Lover's Guide to the U.S.' and a co-author of 'Below the Line: Living Poor in America'. A graduate of Yale University and former travel writer for the Daily News.
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The "Wild West", 2002.
An insight into the facts and myths of the "Wild West" as seen in "The Way to the West" by Elliott West and "The American West: The Modern Vision" by Patricia Janis Broder.
1,677 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 54.95
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This paper gives an historical insight into the history of what has become known as the "Wild West" by the review of two books, "The Way to the West" by Elliott West and "The American West: The Modern Vision" by Patricia Janis Broder. It examines how both authors present us with an explanation of the incursions of the white settlers into what was then the West and the process through which the West became a place where people could live out their dreams. It examines the shift from traditional hunting and gathering strategies of the American Indians to the agrarian nature of the settlers and the economics of making a living in the West. Both books also look at the myths about the West that have grown out of the facts.
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"It has become fashionable in recent years to scoff at the myth of the West and to replace this myth with history. This is in large measure what West has set out to do. He is intent on telling a real story about a real place, and in particular in telling an environmental story about the fragility of the Plains, with their uncertain and limited rainfall. Looking at a part of the country that was once the West ? Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming ? West looks very carefully at the historical record of the place, at what lured families from the East, what made them stay or move on, what made them succeed or fail."
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Two Ethnographic Journeys, 2002.
This paper compares two ethnographic journeys: Patricia Preciado Martin's ?Songs My Mother Sang to Me: An Oral History of Mexican American Women? and Grenville and Neil Goodwin's ?The Apache Diaries: A Father-Son Journey?.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares two books, one about Mexican American women and the other about Apache men, in their treatments of race, gender, landscape, family and ethnography.
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West Germany and the Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia, 2001.
A description of West German attempts to open political and economic relations with Eastern Europe brought about by the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper deals with the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The author examines the historical relationship between West Germany and the former Soviet Union from the Cold War period. The paper discusses the opening of economic ties between West Germany and the rest of Western Europe.
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"The war in Vietnam greatly increased US government spending on weapons and other supplies, the demand for which American industry could not fully meet. To fill the rest of the orders, the US turned to the other Western industrialized countries, in many cases West Germany and Japan. This increased spending helped jumpstart the economies of these countries, moving both West Germany and Japan from debtor to creditor nations as they achieved large trade surpluses. As it grew more powerful economically, West Germany took a more independent path politically."
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Benjamin West, 2007.
An examination of the techniques employed by painter, Benjamin West, in "The Death of General Wolfe" and "Death on the Pale Horse".
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the background and works of painter, Benjamin West. It begins by describing his rise to the level of an internationally recognized painter and then discusses in detail, some of his works. The paper describes West's techniques in "The Death of General Wolfe" and "Death on the Pale Horse." It ends with the writer's personal reflections on West's artwork and the meaning they convey.
Table of Contents:
I. Benjamin West
Portrait of Benjamin West
II. The Death of General Wolfe
A Touch of Bright
III. Death on a Pale Horse
IV. Who Immortalized Whom?
Personal Reflections
V. Present Treasures
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"The Death of General Wolfe, an oil painted on canvas in 1770 by West, depicts James Wolfe's final moments during the 1759 Battle of Quebec, of the Neoclassical era. General Wolfe is reported to be portrayed West as a Christ-like figure in a triangular composition. ("The Death of General Wolfe") Benjamin West's prominence increased with his painting, The Death of General Wolfe, which portrayed the last moments of Wolfe, an English hero, on September 13, 1759. This visual symbol of the conquest of Canada during the triumph over the French at Quebec won West a massive amount of fame. In fact, James Northcote (1746-1831), who did not admire West, reportedly noted that anytime anyone spent five minutes with West, they would hear about his Wolfe."
"As West did not adhere to stringent prescriptions in color choices, some observers are taken aback that "The Death of General Wolfe" includes bright colors. The vivid hues' deep character, nevertheless, reconcile with this painting's tragic theme, while the "painterly sky" echoes the turbulence and tragedy occurring on the battlefield. Religious connections are embellished as the flag, with the arms of the men on the left stretched out, making a cross, reflecting "La Pieta,' a painting presenting the Christ being struck down. ("The Death of General Wolfe")"
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The Journey Motif in "Heart of Darkness", 2005.
An exploration of the function of the journey motif in Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness".
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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Since the birth of literature, the journey motif has been a point of interest for readers and writers alike. This paper examines how the journey motif in Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" reveals a life time of understanding as well as a reflection of the great journeys of historical literature. It also explores how one can also gain a deeper understanding of this motif through the failing journey of Kurtz by understanding the metaphors lurking behind Marlow's physical journey.
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"The physical journey that Marlow partakes in reflects many aspects of the psychological journey that he endures. In some respects, Marlow begins his journey as a child, looking at an incomplete map. These blank spots represent the new and mysterious corners of the world as well as the blank spots present in Marlow's sense of self and identity. Only when he uncovers the darkness in Africa for himself is he "mapped out" in a sense. This is further reinforced by his tainted "yellow complexion" (Conrad,892). His physical discoloration reflects his trials in the Congo as well as his new found tainted view of the world."
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Social Change and "Ode to the West Wind", 2008.
A discussion of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ode to the West Wind" and how it reflects his views on social change.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the concept of change and revolution in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ode to the West Wind". The paper points out that Shelley's poetry and theories embody many of the characteristics that typify the Romantic period, such as the rejection of social norms and conventions, as well as themes of dejection, loss and alienation. The paper asserts that the poem is a lamentation of the loss brought on to nature through the west wind during the winter months. However, at the same time, the speaker seeks refuge in the anticipated regeneration of nature which occurs in the spring through the same force of the west wind. The paper concludes that, through this similar process, Shelley exults in the idea that his poem will have a similar influence on society and future generations as the west wind has on nature.
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"The second section of this poem, which includes stanzas four and five, reveals that Shelley is able to seek delight in the fact that his writings could potentially have similar consequences to society as the West Wind has on nature. In the fourth stanza, Shelley expresses his desire for nature as he prays to a greater force by saying "Oh lift me as a wave, a leaf, a cloud" (53). This plea by Shelley exemplifies the power that he believes nature possesses, as he now feels inferior to the power inherited in nature and begs for nature's mercy. Moreover, Shelley comes to the realization that the only way in which he can ultimately acquire the power of the wind is through the process of death, as with death, come rebirth in the naturalistic realm. This is evident as Shelley proclaims "I fall upon the thorns of life! I bled!" (54). Shelley then shows his understanding of the inevitability of his death as he state "A heavy weight of hours has chained and bowed/ One too like thee--tameless, and swift, and proud" (55-56). Not only does Shelley understand this inevitability, but he reveals that he may be undeserving of the inevitable death as he has been "chained" to the confinement of humanity, in which Shelley himself will not regenerate even though he is an individual of pride. He also appears to be attempting to plea with the wind, as he parallels himself to the personification that he gave to the wind such as wild and tameless."
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Nathanel West, 2001.
This paper looks at the life and works of the author, Nathanel West.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper is an in-depth examination of American novelist, Nathanel West. The author gives us a brief biography of Mr. West, who was part of the first generation of American authors who split their time evenly between New York and Hollywood. According to the author, "The Day of the Locust," Mr. West's most famous novel is a reflection of his view of the American family at the time. The author uses examples from the novel to show the parallels between these characters and West's own life in Hollywood.
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"Hackett already has a sense that the world he lives in is spiritually dead, but he cannot help dreaming that he may rise above it. Bit-part actress Faye Greener?s entire life is constructed around Hollywood fantasy without any sense of irony. This is true even of the parts of her life that are not lived upon the screen. ?One evening they talked about what she did with herself when she wasn?t working as an extra. She told him that she often spent the whole day making up stories?she would go over them in her mind, as though they were a pack of cards?While she admitted that her method was too mechanical for the best results and that it was better to slip into a dream naturally, she said that any dream was better than no dream?? (104) This provides a metaphor for the entire manufactured film industry. Hollywood, West suggests, fashions unnatural and mechanical dreams people consume because they have no other identities."
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