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"Miss Julie", 2004.
A review of "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses how responsibility for one?s own death is a hard conclusion to come by, especially if that person had killed him/herself. It examines how, in "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg, the character Julie commits suicide and how there are a number of reasons for someone else to be the blamed for her death. It analyzes how, without any doubt, there are even more reasons for Julie?s mother and father to be blamed for her death, and it looks at the effect of her childhood and upbringing on her suicide.
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"The major and minor characters in the story play a roll that may have caused her some distress but not enough to be considered the people responsible for the Miss Julie?s death. Jean, the valet, was a laborer?s son who became a gentleman through educating himself. He is a person that has turned his back on the others in his class due to the fact to his drive to become something he is not. He has both the slave's character of brutality and the master's lack of squeamishness. This causes him to see blood without fainting and take disaster by the horns. Having these qualities are causing him to, perhaps, give Julie the impression of him not caring about things in her life or him being able to tell her what she wants to hear even if they are not the right thing to do."
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Blanche and Miss Julie, 2003.
A comparison of two characters of Tennessee Williams', Blanche and Strinberg's, Miss Julie.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper compares the two fictional characters of Blanche in Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar name Desire" and Julie in August Strindberg's drama, "Miss Julie." It considers both women as products of their society who gave in to their weaknesses.
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"Miss Julie" and "A Streetcar Named Desire", while written during two different times in history both relate the downward spiral of two women from degenerating aristocratic families both of whom were unable to interact with men in a healthy manner ..."
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Strindberg's "Miss Julie", 2002.
A look at theme and setting in Strindberg's "Miss Julie".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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A report on Strindberg's character drama "Miss Julie," describing the themes of female inferiority and the natural correctness of class distinctions, and explaining the setting (the kitchen of a large country house) in terms of these themes.
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?Miss Julie?, 2002.
A proposal for the theatrical production of August Strindberg's play "Miss Julie".
2,190 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper analyzes the Strindberg play, "Miss Julie" and describes how to present it in theatre production. The paper describes the character dialogue of the actors, the nineteenth century setting for the stage and props. It further illustrates the lighting effects, which allude to observing something that the characters want hidden from the audience.
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"In August Strindberg's Miss Julie, the use of setting helps advance the theme and conveys meaning to the audience not only through the visible setting but also in terms of off-stage space. For the current production of the play, the basic description in the text will be followed, though the set need not be as naturalistic as originally intended. What is important is that the set suggest a large kitchen in an aristocratic home at the end of the nineteenth century. The script says that the roof and side walls of the kitchen are hidden by drapes and borders, so they need be little more than suggestions of walls and ceiling. To the rear, on the right, is an arched exit porch, and through this can be seen a fountain and trees, which can also be suggested rather than naturalistic in design. The important kitchen props are a large stove, a kitchen table, some chairs, an ice-box, a sink, and some shelves. Prominent in the side wall is a large speaking tube, which becomes an important symbol of the master of the house and so which should be given special emphasis through size and position."
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Power Relations in "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg, 2008.
A summary and analysis of August Strindberg's short play "Miss Julie".
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This essay examines how August Strindberg's play, "Miss Julie", treats the issue of power, focusing on three elements: psychological domination and submission; the relative social status of the two principals; and the issue of gender-bending. The paper demonstrates how all of these elements relate to each other, with a common theme of changes in power balances.
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"An element of psychological domination and submission is introduced early in this play. Nowadays we might use terms such as dominatrix, or SM (sadomasochism), but these terms are not explicitly used in the play. However, it is quite clear that these kinds of psycho-sexual power games are in fact occurring, as the two principals vie with each other for power."
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The Writing Style of Julie Otsuka, 2008.
A review of the characterization and writing style of Julie Otsuka in her novel,"When the Emperor was Divine.''
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper analyzes the writing style of Julie Otsuka in her novel, "When the Emperor was Divine". The paper describes Otsuka's unique writing style as one that allows the reader to understand and feel what the characters in the novel are going through and to believe that they represent a real family and that the story being told is true. The paper further relates that Otsuka does this by telling the story in episodes, memories and dreams and by creating both two and three dimensional characters. The paper concludes that Otsuka's novel is very enjoyable to read.
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"As the novel continues the reader as well as the characters finds out that the characters are being sent away to internment camps due to the Pearl Harbor bombing. This of course affects all of the Japanese Americans but Otsuka narrows down the impact to a particular family, which is the woman, her son and her daughter. As well as the father, but he is never directly introduced in the novel or with the family when all this happens. All these characters are three dimensional characters in the novel, meaning the reader feels like they know so much about them to the point where we can put ourselves in their shoes. Of the girl it is said, "She was ten years old and she knew what she liked" (13). This is what is told about the girl, the daughter of the woman, which probably means that she must be a very secure and mature young girl. Then the boy is mentioned, "The first thing he put inside of his suitcase was his baseball glove" (18). This shows that this boy is typical American boy, into sports and simply just living a normal childhood life. As we read all the these things about these characters we begin to understand them and have some sort of connection with them, as in we might find to have something in common with them, or they remind us of ourselves when we were growing up. This is so extraordinary how the author just uses words to make her characters, yet the reader can interpret so many things out if it, to the point where we are connecting with them at a personal level."
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?What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, 2005.
This paper analyzes Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July", delivered on July 5th, 1852, one of the most provocative, powerful and persuasive speeches in American history.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July", challenged America, which had become a leading slave-nation and demanded the abolition of slavery because the foundation upon which America was built is freedom. The author points out that Douglass' argument was based heavily on American irony; by enslaving millions of their own countrymen, America's actions are analogous to the British oppression of Americans during its infancy. The paper relates that Douglass called the American people -- in the name of their fathers, the constitution and the Bible -- to renounce their "flagrantly inconsistent ways", abolish slavery and preserve liberty for all.
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"After reminding the audience of what their fathers fought for and against, Douglass speaks of the present condition of slavery. Many admit the evils of slavery yet fail to take action against it, while others live "off the fruits of your fathers." American citizens, according to Douglass, do not have this right to "wear out and waste the hard-earned fame" of their fathers. Instead, they must fight for justice. Douglass again emphasizes that America and its freedom do not belong to him, that it belongs to white Americans; "The rich inheritance of justice...is shared by you, not by me." Furthermore, Douglass brings light to the claim that slaves are not men. It is evident that slaves are men since there are laws against them which prove that slaves are in fact "moral, intellectual, and responsible beings." Therefore, it is conceded that slaves are men, and thus slaves deserve the same right of freedom, equality, liberty and justice as every white American."
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The Fourth of July is Yours, not Mine, 2002.
An analysis of Frederick Douglass' address to the Americans, commemorating the fourth of July.
886 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the speech made by Frederick Douglass regarding black Americans and the fourth of July. The writer examines the arguments presented by Douglass as to why black Americans should not celebrate the 4th of July.
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"When Douglass proclaimed that the Fourth of July is not a commemoration of independence for the slaves, but a commemoration of American slavery?s injustices and inequality, he supported this argument by saying that the American nation?s ?high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us.? He also questions his audience if ?the great principles of political freedom? embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?? Douglass poses these statements to his audience because the American nations are the ones who tolerated American slavery, a contrast to what the principles of their Constitution holds."
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'Born on the Fourth of July' by Ron Kovic, 2006.
An evaluation of the Vietnam War in 'Born on the Fourth of July' by Ron Kovic.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the problems of psychological torment through the American military and the inability of Ron Kovic to agree with the Vietnamese and Iraqi wars. In many ways the film by Oliver Stone cannot match the complex issues that surround Kovic's anger and resentment with the Vietnam War but explains many reasons why this war should not have been fought. Much like Iraq the theories for fighting these wars remains obscure and politically illogical.
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"This political study will evaluate the problematic issues of psychological and physical torment suffered by Ron Kovic during his experiences as a soldier in Vietnam. The basis of these experiences in Vietnam are brought forth in his self published book Born on the Fourth of July and the film adaptation of this book, directed by Oliver Stone. By comparing these two mediums of Kovic's vision of the war, the injustice and hardships of American soldiers helps to argue against their involvement in this war. In essence, the basis for the Iraq War and the Vietnam War are both similar in how Kovic argues the insanity and needless death involved in these historical American military campaigns."
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"The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro", 2002.
A discussion of Frederick Douglass' claim that America is built on false ideas.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper analyzes Frederick Douglass' famous anti-slavery speech on July 5, 1852 which claimed free blacks and slaves were not Americans because Constitutional benefits and protections granted to whites were not given to blacks. It examines his accusations that America had always had double standards and it had never been sincere and true in implementing liberty, equality and justice. The paper continues to back his claim with examples from David Walker's appeal against the apparent injustice of the white man and the writings of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a militant civil rights fighter.
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"We can clearly see that Douglass' aim was to uncover the injustice and hypocrisy of American liberty and equality, its empty slogans and hollow mockery. By doing this Douglass not only inciting his black fellow men to rebel against such unjust and oppressive system but also uncovering the naked truth to the authority and to the people who are celebrating the Independence Day. Douglass by referring to past is pointing out to the systematic development of slavery in the United States. "
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The Power Shift in Nadine Gordimer's Novel "July's People", 2000.
A look at how a shift in power in South Africa takes the master status away from the white family, and how this is paralleled on a national and personal scale.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, $ 75.95
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"The novel, July?s People, by Nadine Gordimer tells the story of a family in South Africa who is forced to seek refuge in the jungle village of their trusted African servant, July. At the time, in both the city of Johannesburg and throughout the entire nation, blacks were starting a revolt in response to the harsh treatment brought down on them by the whites who controlled all aspects of their lives. As the fighting began to increase and spread the Smales, a white liberal family, decide that they need to abandon their home, fearing the possibility of being caught in the violent, chaotic fighting that was beginning to emerge. Trying to leave the country by plane or boat brought the risk of being caught and/or killed by black guerillas. Seeing no other option, the parents, Bam and Maureen, have July transport their family, in their bakkie, to his village. During the duration of their stay there, in Johannesburg and throughout South Africa, a shift in power takes place. Control is gradually shifted from the whites to the blacks. Meanwhile, in the village, a shift in power eventually takes the master status away from the Smales, and gives it to July. These two shifts in power happen extemely similarly, one on a national level, the other on a much smaller scale. The shift in power in Johannesburg parallels the shift between the Smales and July, very closely. "
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The Liberian Civil War, 2002.
An analysis of the Liberian Civil War from July 1 to July 25, 2003.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper examines the Liberian Civil War from July 1 to July 25, 2003. The author notes that the civil war is being waged by government forces loyal to President Charles Taylor and rebel forces known as the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy, or LURD. He describes how the seemingly endless fighting has devastated the economy, destroyed all of Liberia's infrastructure, and taken a grievous toll on civilians, and concludes that American intervention has become increasingly likely, for it seems to be the only way to end the bloodshed.
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Comparing Ibsen and Strindberg, 2002.
A comparison of dramatic strategies of Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, focusing on off-stage events and utterances in the plays - looking at Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and "Hedda Gabler" and Strindberg's "Miss Julie".
2,748 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper shows how Ibsen and Strindberg both wrote plays taking place in one setting over a short period of time, often only a day or two in scope. The writer explains that to propel the plot there had to be action that took place off stage, outside the constructed set. Ibsen embedded offstage action into his texts more so than Strindberg did, but Strindberg succeeded elsewhere. Whereas both were successful in removing important action from the stage, Strindberg?s work was brought further into the realm of what will soon be defined as off the off stage than Ibsen?s, with the difference being Strindberg?s better use of a new form of player: the audience. The plays analyzed are Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and "Hedda Gabler" and Strindberg's "Miss Julie."
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"Dealing first with the off stage world of Ibsen we can see many examples of the action he writes for the express purpose of invisibility to the audience. In ?A Doll?s House? the audience is given a very good chance to hear events offstage. The main stage area comprising of one room with four doors leading to other parts of the house. Throughout the play the characters move within this space, but constantly refer to actions taking place outside of it as well. Beginning in the opening scene, the audience is allowed only a glimpse of the outside world in the porter bringing the Christmas tree in for the maid (Ibsen, 3). This is one of the few visuals the audience has of the off stage world; most of our comprehension of the off stage happens as a result of utterances. ?Is that my little lark twittering out there?? (Ibsen, 4) Helmer calls from his room early in the first Act. This simple line, with the stage direction, immediately defines the space we see. As he is calling from his room, we immediately identify the space on the stage as belonging to Nora. This is further strengthened throughout the play as we see Nora take charge of this main stage space. When her life is interrupted, so is this space. Krogstad?s entrance through a door left ajar upsets her, removing control from her hands to his. Her first instinct is to take control where she can by taking her children to the room on the left and shutting the door after them (Ibsen, 26). Nora?s space, her life, is thus defined by the space around her off stage; her boundaries of power remain clear. She has power only as it relates to people invading her space: for one example she is able to bolt the door to Torvald?s room on her side of the door, giving a degree of privacy to her affairs (Ibsen, 55). Her space thus defined the actions offstage suddenly take on a greater importance: these are actions that Ibsen has defined as outside of Nora?s world."
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Tragedy Can Often Make Someone Look Good, 2002.
A detailed examination of how tragedy can glorify an individual, through the discussion of August Strindberg's "Miss Julie" and Ibsen's "Ghosts" as examples to illustrate this point.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines the contention that characters of literary works often are put through physical and emotional torment in order to strengthen their character and emerge as heroes. In "Ghosts" the writer shows that the character of Mrs Alving is the hero after she suffers greatly from her husband's death and unfaithfulness and her son's illness. Despite all this she rises above her troubles. In the play "Miss Julie" the heroes are the rich daughter and a house servant and their love for each other which cannot be. This paper compares the way in which each of these literary works uses tragedy to strengthen their characters.
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"Authors of literary works often use their writing to convey the character worth and strength of their protagonists. They may put them through grief and tragedy but in the end they come out on top and even in spite of the horrors they have suffered they look very moralistic and glorified. Two classic works, August Strindberg?s Miss Julie and Henrick Ibsen?s Ghosts are illustrative of this ability to glorify an individual through the use of tragedy."
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"The Inward Garden", 2005.
This paper reviews "The Inward Garden: Creating a Place of Beauty and Meaning" by Julie Moir Messervy, which explores the possibilities of creating garden spaces that work on us in an intimate fashion.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper explains Julie Moir Messervy in her book "The Inward Garden: Creating a Place of Beauty and Meaning" defines archetypal landscapes or spaces, which are universally evocative and meaningful, the landscape of "within-ness" or "immersion". The author points out that these gardens may include features such as water, a very large sweep of grass, a very dense growth of bamboo in a thicket or a cave. The paper suggests a very important element in the construction of gardens is the use of walls or sections of fencing to separate different areas of the landscape, to create the background for demonstration of garden art or to hide unsightly views.
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"They also have a sense of isolation which may prompt guests to spend some time there and think about the unexpected turns of life that they have faced. When one has changed the house in winter, then they normally wait for spring to arrive so that they start on designing the landscapes for the new yards that they have. Yet, this is not an easy task, and landscaping the complete yard, with a lot of nooks and crannies may be a big task. This can be simplified with the use of temporary annuals till one has decided on the correct combination of perennials or shrubs. These can be of warm colors like red and orange and they will provide a bright background to draw attention to the area. If the area is too large, then cool colors like blue or green should be used to make the area appear smaller and more distant."
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