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"Life Is Beautiful", 2001.
Review of a portion of Roberto Begnini's Oscar-winning movie "Life Is Beautiful".
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper shows how the movie provides a contrast between the despair many faced in the concentration camps of World War II and his interpretation of the life of Guido and his son Joshua shows that even in a man's darkest hour, life continues and humor can erase the pain. This paper focuses on the emotions of the movie by examining a specific scene to be used as an example.
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"While watching Roberto Benigni?s Life is Beautiful, I discovered how such a talented writer, director and actor could bring happiness into one of the worst periods in modern history ? the Holocaust during World War II. Through the ability to laugh not only at himself but also at the establishment that oppressed his way of life, Guido (Benigni) was able to keep his son Joshua (Giorgio Cantarini) calm and give Joshua and his wife Dora (Nicoletta Braschi) hope when he himself had already resigned to his condemnation."
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The Meaning of Beautiful, 2006.
An exploration of how the word 'beautiful' can mean many different things to different people.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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People use the word beautiful for many different reasons such as a beautiful woman or a beautiful poem. It is important to take a look at different uses of the word to understand the full meaning of beautiful. Beauty is more than attraction. Beautiful is often used to describe people and objects, but inner beauty is important when it comes to friends and family members. This paper examines the different meanings that the word 'beautiful' can have. The paper explains that the term 'beautiful' can be applied to a number of different objects or ideas and that within each application different people interpret beautiful differently.
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"What does it mean when someone says a person or object is beautiful? The web describes beautiful as "delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration" (Definitions of Beautiful). People use the word beautiful for many different reasons such as a beautiful woman or a beautiful poem. It is important to take a look at different uses of the word to understand the full meaning of beautiful. Beautiful is often used to describe people and objects, but inner beauty is important when it comes to friends and family members. Beauty brings advantages that some people do not have. "In our society, beauty also gives us many advantages such as having a good social life, making friends, getting a job, and getting a promotion" (Eunsuk). Many people consider beauty important when it comes to hiring or advertising."
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"Bold and Beautiful", 2008.
An analysis of the genre and the narrative structure of soap operas, focusing on the "Bold and Beautiful", March 24, 2008, Episode #5274.
2,393 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses soap operas and focuses specifically on "Bold and Beautiful." It describes the generic features of the soap opera format and then looks at their narrative structure. Finally, the paper discusses the relationship between the narrative structure and the genre or soap operas. The paper presents examples from "Bold and Beautiful" from March 24, 2008, Episode #5274.
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Step #1: Generic Features of Soap Opera Format
March 24, 2008, Episode #5274
Step #2: Narrative Structure of the Soap Opera Format
Step #3 Relationship between Genre and Narrative
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"In John Fiske's essay ("The Codes of Television") he is talking about the CBS documentary with General Westmorland (Vietnam era general running the war for the U.S.) in which extreme close-ups are used for emphasis. Writing in the New York Times (and quoted by Fiske) Alex Jones explains "the extreme close-up can be especially damaging when an interview is carefully scripted and the cameraman is instructed to focus tightly on the person's face at the point when the toughest question is to be asked."
"The same genre of camera close up is used in soap narrative, albeit there is noting damaging about the result. In fact, it plays into the hands of the director and writers to have the camera zoom in tightly on Brooke's face as she is making her stand against Taylor. Immediately after Brooke makes her strongest protestation, the camera goes very tight on Taylor, whose head is nodding slightly but not in agreement; she nods because she understands where Brooke is coming from, and what she (Taylor) can expect to be confronted with for at least this episode, and likely one or more - or dozens - in the foreseeable future."
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The Death of a Beautiful Woman in Poe's "The Raven", 2006.
This paper considers Poe's assertion that the ultimate subject for a work of art is the death of a beautiful woman.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper analyzes the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe. Specifically it considers Poe's assertion that the ultimate subject for a work of art is the death of a beautiful woman. Poe's assertion that death begets art is seen in light of many of the world's greatest works of fiction and poetry. The author concludes that the death of a beautiful woman as a powerful good literary device was used effectively in "The Raven."
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"While the poem is heart wrenching, there is also something dark and sinister lingering below the surface. The black bird seems evil and devilish somehow, and the narrator concurs when he shrieks, "'Prophet!' said I, 'thing of evil!--prophet still, if bird or devil!'" (Poe). Why does a "thing of evil" bring memories to the narrator? What is the background of the pair of lovers? It is easy to see the narrator is lonely, but why is he so tormented? There is something missing in the equation here, and whatever it is seems sinister and foreboding. Poe uses this dark underbelly of life in many of his works, leaving the reader with a sense of fear and horror that linger. Lenore is a device to add depth and emotion to the poem, but as she dwells with "the angels" the reader must wonder just what happened to her, and what the narrator had to do with it. There is more than simply longing and grief in the poem, there is something darker that dwells in the very souls of so many of us. Poe saw the world darkly, and that is evident in this poem and many of his other works. Lenore is a sexual and sensual device, but she is certainly not the only device. The dark, haunting quality of the poem is another device that helps create outstanding and dramatic art."
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"A Beautiful Mind", 2005.
This paper offers a review of the movie "A Beautiful Mind".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 23.95
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In this article, the writer presents a summary and a review of the movie, "A Beautiful Mind". The writer explains that the movie concerns the Nobel Prize winning mathematician, John Nash, who suffered from schizophrenia. In this paper, the writer discusses Nash's delusions and his choices regarding treatment for his condition.
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"The movie 'A Beautiful Mind' is a biography of John Nash and describes his work as a mathematician and his private life. Nash shared the Nobel Prize with two other economists for his doctoral dissertation he wrote at Princeton University on game theory. Nash suffered from schizophrenia and the movie tells how he overcame the debilitating mental illness to attain a true sense of accomplishment. The first part of the film looks at Nash's life at Princeton with his roommate Charles, who became his best ... "
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Daniel Patrick Brown's "The Beautiful Beast", 2005.
A book review and critique of Daniel Patrick Brown's "The Beautiful Beast".
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper summarizes, reviews and critiques "The Beautiful Beast", Daniel Patrick Brown's book about the life and crimes of SS-Aufseherin, Irma Geese.
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"Daniel Patrick Brown's "The Beautiful Beast" is a work devoted to the life and crimes of a German woman, known as Irma Grese, who served as an SS-Aufseherin under the Nazi's in Hitler's Germany during the Holocaust. Aufseherin is roughly translated as a matron or overseer of the concentration camp prisoners - a role Grese served with honor and relish. Brown's book traces Grese's life though she only lived until..."
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"A Beautiful Mind", 2002.
Review and analysis of the novel "A Beautiful Mind" by Silvia Nasar.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper is on the novel "A Beautiful Mind" by Sylvia Nasar. It concentrates on the major idea of the book, quality of argument, quality of evidence and effort and ingenuity.
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"A Beautiful Mind", 2005.
This paper discusses the story of Nobel Prize winner John Nash and his struggle with paranoid schizophrenia as told in Ron Howard's film "A Beautiful Mind".
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that, in the film "A Beautiful Mind", despite suffering from severe paranoid schizophrenia, John Nash manages eventually to control effectively the symptoms of his schizophrenia without the use of medication. The author points out that he used his own a high level of communication competence to control this condition with the techniques of perception-checking and self-talk and was able to live a relatively normal life. The paper stresses that Nash never actually cures his schizophrenia; his symptoms continued and he still had delusions, but he learned to ignore the symptoms and identified his delusions as not being real via a perception-checking approach.
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"The same strong communication competence is seen in Nash's external communications. In one way, it can seem that Nash has low communication competence. For example, he does not have good relationships with his classmates, his workmates, or his students. However, there are various signs that this is related more to a lack of social skills than an inability to communicate. This is seen towards the end of the film where Nash is seen tutoring and teaching students. In these interactions, it is seen that Nash is an effective communicator. At the same time, Nash can seem impatient and also seems to behave in unexpected ways. Again though, this is related to Nash's inability to understand social expectations and act based on these expectations."
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"A Beautiful Mind", 2002.
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the film "A Beautiful Mind" directed by Ron Howard.
987 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses John Nash's (a 1950's economist and political analyst and Nobel Prize winner in 1994) personal adaptation to his life. The paper addresses Nash's personal shortcomings and failures. It also questions how his personal solutions to his problems explain both his genius and mental illness. It describes his role as a scientist and moral philosopher and explains how Nash's extraordinary life surmounted odds that many would find insurmountable.
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"John Nash's mind could be nothing other than "beautiful" for him to survive and thrive in his tortured interior environment, while continuing his scientific and academic duties. It is clear from the beginning of the film Nash is not your "normal" student ? his mind simply works differently. He sees things completely in his own way, from going to class, to problems written on the windows of his room, and it is not just imaginary things. He has the ability to see complex equations and patterns in his mind, and they fascinate him. Here then is an early clue as to how he later adapts to his physical problems. He does not attack problems the same way the other students do; he becomes obsessed by them until he figures them out. Once he gets an idea in his head (and here is another clue to his success), he must follow it through until he has solved it, and this was a continuing pattern throughout his life. It is this obsession which helped him solve the mathematical problems and disprove the basic ideas of Adam Smith, and it is with equal tenacity that he solves the problems of his day-to-day existence and creates a new and meaningful life around them."
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Schizophrenia: ?A Beautiful Mind?, 2004.
Examines this disorder within the context of the movie, "A Beautiful Mind".
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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The movie, "A Beautiful Mind", tells the story of Nobel Prize winner John Nash?s struggle with schizophrenia. It follows his journey from the point where he is not even aware he has schizophrenia to the point where Nash and his wife find a way to manage his condition. The paper shows that the movie provides a lot of information and insight into the psychological condition of schizophrenia, including information on the symptoms, the treatment and cures, the life for the individual, and for the individual?s family. The paper also explains that the movie is effective at demonstrating various concepts related to schizophrenia and provides a fascinating insight into the disease of schizophrenia.
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"This leads to the other important point made from the film, which is that an individual can suffer from schizophrenia and still operate effectively. Nash?s life is seen as he returns to the college to teach and continues completing his mathematics work, while still seeing the delusions. This life is clearly far from normal. But for Nash, it also seems the best option. At the end of the movie, it is shown that he has gained the respect of his co-workers. This suggests that with patience and understanding from others, individuals with schizophrenia can live effective lives, while managing their schizophrenia."
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Ron Howard?s Film, "A Beautiful Mind", 2004.
Summary and review of Ron Howard's 2001 film, "A Beautiful Mind", based on Sylvia Nassar?s book of the same name.
1,208 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper summarizes the main points of the film, "A Beautiful Mind", and discusses the questions it raises about the treatment modalities available for schizophrenics. The paper also looks at how the film illustrates the hallucinations experienced by the main character in the film, John Nash, and how Nash's emotional and social symptoms are portrayed in the film.
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"Ron Howard?s 2001 film A Beautiful Mind caused as much controversy over its treatment of mental illness as it did over its winning the Academy Award for best picture. Based on Sylvia Nassar?s book of the same name, A Beautiful Mind chronicles the life of a Nobel Prize-winning mathematician who suffered from schizophrenia, one of the most little-understood mental diseases. While the film may not have deserved the overwhelming cinematic accolades it received, it is nevertheless a touching and sensitive, as well as poignantly realistic portrayal of mental illness. A well-respected Princeton-educated mathematician at the head of his field, John Nash (played by Russell Crowe) is no ordinary man to begin with. His theories arise in his ?beautiful mind? like a musician?s composition would, and like many brilliant individuals, Nash would have been eccentric with or without the accompaniment of schizophrenic delusions and paranoia. However, when he begins to exhibit symptoms of his illness, Nash evolves into an even more complex character, one who is at odds with his family and the outside world. His wife Alicia (played by Jennifer Connelly) sticks with her husband throughout the ordeal but the illness takes a noticeable toll on their relationship."
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"In Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden", 2006.
An analysis of two groups of characters in Kathleen Cambor's novel, "In Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden".
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This paper is a report on two groups of characters in the novel "In Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden" by Kathleen Cambor. The novel is a fictional account of the Johnstown Flood, in which Cambor creates groups of characters who gravitate around the region of the South Fork dam in the Allegheny Mountains near Pittsburgh.
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""In Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden" offers a fictional account of the Johnstown Flood, and in so doing she creates groups of characters who gravitate around the region of the South Fork dam in the Allegheny Mountains near Pittsburgh. One set of characters consists of people who have well-known names such as Henry Clay Frick, Andrew Mellon, and Andrew Carnegie, all members of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club. Another set of fictional characters represent the more anonymous members of the public in South Fork, among them Dr. Strayer, his daughter Julia, the librarian Grace, and others. Both sets face the same peril once the flood comes, and prior to that both are shown facing various personal issues and problems showing that life does not run smoothly for rich or poor. Among the rich and well-known, Andrew Mellon holds a prominent place..."
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Life is Beautiful: A Holocaust Comedy?, 2001.
An analysis of the acceptability of the comedic theme in the movie "Life is Beautiful", which deals with the Holocaust.
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper argues that the comedic element found in "Life is Beautiful" is appropriate to the subject of the Holocaust. The opposing viewpoints of Gerald Peary, a critic for the Boston Phoenix, and the late literary scholar Terence De Pres are also presented.
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"Shortly after WWII, jokes associated with the Holocaust were found circulating in Israel. For example, ?Do you know why Hitler killed himself? He got his gas bill? (Mamet, 142-3). Jokes like this one are often considered inappropriate because they mock a very tragic event and furthermore offend many Jewish people. Such people find jokes about the Holocaust disturbing to hear and yet others find them humorous. Therefore, this form of questionable humor poses the question, do comedy and the Holocaust mix? When dealing with an issue as serious as the Holocaust, it is debatable whether or not an element of humor is appropriate."
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A Beautiful Mind, 2002.
An analysis of the movie "A Beautiful Mind".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the movie A Beautiful Mind while it compares the movie with the true-life happenings of a Nobel Prize winner John Forbes Nash, who had suffered from schizophrenia. Both the story and the movie played a successful part in portraying the disease as having no association with brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
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Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful", 2007.
An analysis of hegemony theory and Marxist theory as discussed by John Storey in "Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction" and related to Christina Aguilera's song, "Beautiful."
919 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses hegemony theory and how it relates to popular culture. It particularly focuses on Christina Aguilera's song, "Beautiful" and how hegemony theory and Marxist theory relate to it. The paper discusses the views on hegemony theory and Marxist theory expressed by John Storey in his work, "Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction."
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"Both Hegemony Theory and Marxist Theory serve as useful lenses through which to view the video because each emphasizes aspects of Beautiful that are central to its importance in greater popular culture. Viewer responses to the video on sites such as YouTube provide telling evidence as to the viability of these two perspectives. In the tradition of Hegemony Theory, many viewers interpreted Beautiful as an affirming challenge to dominant culture, writing comments such as "this video taught me that it's ok to be different and had a big change on my life." Other users, in the tradition of Marxist pessimism, interpreted the video as yet another traditional reaffirmation of social ideals. As one user eloquently put it, "Yeah Christina's trying to change her image and I don't know about that. But damn she's still hot.""
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