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"Life in the Iron Mills" by Rebecca Harding Davis, 2001.
This paper discusses the story, "Life in the Iron Mills," from a social commentary perspective.
2,290 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 70.95
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The following paper discusses the story by Rebecca Harding Davis with an aim to show the beginning of a resurgence of interest in a woman whose first major work wrought radical changes in how fiction would be written and read in America.
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?Life in the Iron Mills? has been called ?one of the revolutionary documents in American literary history.? The same year it was published by Atlantic Monthly, then America?s leading national magazine, the country became embroiled in the Civil War.
"The narrator of this story is very familiar with, but at the same time very removed from the world she describes. She takes the reader on a tour of a factory town and an iron mill, where a young man named Hugh Wolfe shovels coal for the iron furnaces. Hugh is worshipped by his cousin, Deborah, who while visiting Hugh at the Mills steals the wallet of leading males citizen of the factory town when he comes through the mills for a tour and notices, along with the other men on the tour, the ?korl woman? figure sculpted by Hugh."
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Rebecca Harding Davis's "Life in the Iron Mills", 2002.
This paper discusses art and realism in Rebecca Harding Davis's "Life in the Iron Mills".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper compares the themes of realism and art in Rebecca Harding Davis's "Life in the Iron Mills" by arguing that Deb and Hugh are symbolic characters. The author believes that Davis's work breaks down the traditional boundaries between art and realism by suggesting that realism has supplanted the more traditional understanding of art as a way of seeing the world.
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"Life In The Iron Mills", 2002.
An analysis of Rebecca Harding Davis' 1861 novel.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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Analysis of Rebecca Harding Davis' 1861 novel. Her realistic portrayal of the horrific life of a factory worker. Author's purpose and views. The historical context. Her solution that spiritual awakening is the only way out of the misery faced by iron mill workers. How her solution holds up against modern research.
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"Introduction
Early American life was based in an industrious, mostly agrarian society where the cultural myth that the new United States of America was the place to go for opportunity was already firmly established. Although iron works were already at work by the 1700s, the first cotton mills in the U.S. did not come into being until after 1789, when Samuel Slater reached the U.S. with the plan for a water frame memorized (Tichi 17-19). By 1845, however, as the economies in places such as Ireland and Germany became depressed through political and social unrest, immigrants began coming to the U.S. to seek the opportunity that it was already famous for (Dinnerstein 12). Between 1845, when the labor organization the Industrial Congress of the United States was established (Tichi 28), and 1854, three million immigrants ..."
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Contradictions in the "Iron Mills", 2005.
A look at Rebecca Harding Davis's "Life in the Iron Mills" and its mixed messages about slavery and social change.
1,922 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper argues that even though author, Rebecca Harding Davis, prided herself on being an advocate for social change, her book, "Life in the Iron Mills," does little to point out a need for change for the working class. The paper looks at the novella as a contradictory work with an ambiguous message.
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"The story's similarities to pro-slavery novels appear again when Kirby and the other men "tour" the iron mill. Kirby acts like a plantation owner while he casually shows his friends around the mill - the workers stop shouting and singing when they notice Kirby's presence, as if they fear punishment from their master. Upon learning that "twelve hundred hands" work at the mills, Mitchell asks if Kirby controls the workers' votes. Kirby replies that he does not, but he adds, "[M]y father brought seven hundred votes to the polls for his candidate last November" (12). Kirby and Mitchell's conversation about controlling the workers' votes shows another man's ownership of human beings and his power to manipulate their rights. This symbolizes Kirby as a master, the iron mill as a plantation, and the workers as slaves."
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Life In The Iron Mills, 2000.
The following paper discusses the multi-faceted narration in "Life in the Iron Mills" focusing on various critical questions that arise through analysis.
2,390 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The following paper discusses the story of "Life in the Iron Mills" on three levels. The first level is the style of narration of the writer in the story. Second is the suitability of the writer, being a female, to write on such a topic and the third is the portrayal of poverty, and the interpretation of various actions as being the consequence of poverty.
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""Life in the Iron Mills" has long been recognized as a strangely bifurcated narrative: with its proto naturalist detail juxtaposed against didactic direct addresses to the reader, its tone shifts frequently from scrupulous objectivity to moral exhortation. While critics rightly celebrate Davis's transitional role between the sentimental and realist traditions, they frequently betray a discomfort with the "I-you" relationship established with the audience, either outright dismissing it as "overwritten" or justifying it as part of a complicated, "ironic" narrative structure. These addresses are not uniformly didactic but manifest an effort to link the broadest possible audience by interweaving gendered styles that complement the gendered narratives of Davis's two main characters"
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Human Rights, 2003.
A discussion of the restrictions of the basic human rights as depicted in "Life in the Iron Mills" by Rebecca Harding Davis and "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs.
1,864 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper looks at how the divine human right exists as a blessing instilled upon each and every human being. It focuses on how the characters of Hugh Wolfe, in "Life in the Iron Mills" by Rebecca Harding Davis, and Harriet Jacobs, in "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs, are both denied their basic human rights. It analyzes the circumstances in which each lived and their attempt to change their destiny by seizing the moment. It shows how they are both perfect examples of how general welfare, the blessings of liberty and posterity, and basic human rights are stolen from the meek and given to a blind, ruling society or class.
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"Another character that began with nothing and was restricted from her God given rights was Harriet Jacobs. Similarly to Hugh Wolfe, Harriet Jacobs a slave was restrained from her right to life, and as Wolfe seized his one and only opportunity for betterment by stealing money, Jacobs seizes her one and only opportunity to better her life. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiographical piece that offers a unique female prospective on the plight of slaves, especially female slaves during the Civil War. Being restricted her natural rights, Harriet Jacobs?s fights against a society that judges individual societal roles by the color of her skin. In the 1850?s, this determined the path in which her life would travel. A future, pre-destined even before her birth, morphed into a struggle for freedom and equality."
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Davis and Wilson, 2006.
A review and comparison of Rebecca Harding Davis' 'Life in the Iron Mills' and Augusta Evans Wilson's "St. Elmo".
2,759 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the two works "Life in the Iron Mills" by Rebecca Harding Davis, and "St. Elmo" by Augusta Evans Wilson. The paper also looks at the differences between male and female artists in nineteenth century America. According to the paper, these two works are written from very different perspectives and viewpoints, and yet, they share many commonalities.
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"Artists seem to suffer the world over. The term "starving artist" had to originate somewhere, and perhaps it originated in the nineteenth century steel mills such as the one Hugh works in. Hugh is an artist, but he does not have the time or money to truly hone his craft. Davis writes, "Out of the blocks of this korl, Wolfe, in his off-hours from the furnace, had a habit of chipping and moulding figures,--hideous, fantastic enough, but sometimes strangely beautiful" (Davis). The problem Hugh faces, besides money, is being taken seriously as an artist and a man. His co-workers do not understand his artistic side, and jeer at him and his creations. Thus, not only does he face crushing poverty and little time to devote to his artistic talents, he also faces derision from his co-workers, who do not take his art seriously. More than that, he faces disinterest from the people who could help him. They are too selfish and self-centered to aid someone who needs help. They "wash their hands" of those they feel they cannot help, and with no remorse."
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Literature: Women inside the Patriarchal Society, 2008.
Compares the depiction of the life of women inside the patriarchal society in Rebecca Harding Davis' 'Life in the Iron Mills" and William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily".
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that the female protagonists in Rebecca Harding Davis' 'Life in the Iron Mills" and Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" are very different. However, the two women are markedly the prisoners of the patriarchal society that has caught them in its net. The author points out that both women focus all their energy on their male companions, being almost obsessively preoccupied with them. The paper describes both stories.
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""Life in the Iron Mills" is the somber story of the grey, empty life of a worker in the iron mills, Hugh Wolfe. In the midst of his brutish life, he has an artistic vision: he is able to model figurines out of the waste materials left at the mill. His aspirations are thwarted nevertheless, and he dies in utter misery. His fate obviously symbolizes the terrible destiny of the working-class people, who had no perspectives outside a barren, instinctual life. The secondary character of this story, Deborah, who is Hugh's cousin, is however an even more interesting figure which perfect the realistic picture drawn by Davis."
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Fire at Malden Mills, 2002.
This paper seeks to provide information about the ethical dilemma posed by the 1995 destruction by fire of part of the complex at Malden Mills.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper begins by providing background information on Malden Mills and the products that the mill produces. It then discusses the ethical dilemma that the company faced as a result of the fire and what decisions were made concerning employees at the mill. It also looks at the alternatives that the company could have chosen and explains whether the choices made by the company were ethical or unethical. Finally, the writer shares his/her personal thoughts about the decisions made by the leadership of Malden Mills.
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"Malden Mills, located in northern Massachusetts, was founded in 1906 by Henry Feuerstein and the current CEO of the company is Aaron Feuerstein. The company is privately held and wholly owned by the company. The mill produces Polartec and Polarfleece brands exclusively and grosses nearly $400 million in sales each year and employs 3000 people. (?Malden Mills?) The company filed for bankruptcy in 1981 as a result of the sluggish economy but after much research the CEO decided to produce a new brand of fabric, Polarfleece and Polartec. The Polartec and Polarfleece brands are used to create clothing for companies such as LL Bean and Patagonia. (Ryan) The production of these brands proved to be a success and the company came out of the bankruptcy stronger than before. Malden Mill also produces upholstery fabrics. (?A Study in Leadership?)"
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Puppy Mills, 2004.
An overview and discussion of the cruel conditions that exist in puppy mills.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper on puppy mills focuses on the pros and cons of puppy mills. It emphasizes the deplorable conditions dogs are being exposed to in these mills. The paper also highlights the possible methods of controlling the increase of puppy mills and ensuring animal rights.
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"In order to understand the entire issue behind puppy mills, it is very "important to know the history behind it. After World War II, the agricultural industry suffered greatly. Farmers did not only suffer on the basis of finance but also on the basis of destroyed crops. ?The US Department of Agriculture encouraged the raising of puppies as a crop. Retail pet outlets grew in numbers as the supply of puppies increased, and puppy production was on its way? (Norma Woolf, Just What Is A Puppy Mill?). Even though puppy mills started to function, the farmers however had no idea about how to raise dogs."
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Puppy Mills, 2004.
An informative report on puppy mills.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper researches the facts about what is happening to the dogs at puppy mills. The paper examines the conditions of puppy mills and how the dogs that are kept at these facilities are treated. The paper provides a definition of what a puppy mill is. The paper tries to answer some of the most difficult questions about puppy mills.
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"After going over the conditions that most of these puppy mills are in, the next logical question on anyone?s mind would be what kind of effect is this having on the dogs that are forced to live in these conditions. There are laws to protect these dogs from cruelty but the question is, are they being followed? The website www.stoppuppymills.org shows all of the laws required per each individual state for the United States. ?Because puppies from puppy mills are more likely to have health problems due to poor care, many consumers are faced with significant veterinary bills or even the death of their puppy soon after purchase?(Stop Puppy Mills). In an attempt to hold breeding facilities and sellers responsible, several states have passed consumer protection laws that specifically address puppies."
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Wright C. Mills's "The Power Elite", 2005.
Book report on Mills's book and his theory of the power elite.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines Mills's book, "The Power Elite", which is about the nature and function of the elite and how the economy, politics and military merge to dominate state affairs and, to a certain extent, even the personal affairs of people. The paper outlines the book's thesis as well as the criticisms and analysis of the power elite Mills offers in the book.
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"Mills goes back and forth in time to explain how this power culture was created and how it has remained intact since the independence. The author maintains that apart from the usual crowd i.e. the politicians and the entertainment professionals we have the corporate heroes who form an integral part of the power elite group. These are those obscenely rich people who made their fortunes during the industrial age and have managed to grow in wealth and power over the century. In the chapter ?The Very Rich?, Mills argues that these very rich people have now been able to attain the support of the mass media that projects them in positive light even though they were once called the ?robber barons?. In the past, they at least had the academic community against them but with the passage of time, it seems everyone including the scholars are in awe of their power and affluence."
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C. Wright Mills' "The Sociological Imagination", 2005.
This paper discusses the theme of C. Wright Mills' "The Sociological Imagination"
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This paper examines the work of the sociologist C. Wright Mills. The author points out that Mills felt compelled to criticize many of the social sciences developments he observed in the 1950s because he saw many of these developments as threats to the ability of the social sciences to benefit humanity. The paper relates that, in his opinion, social scientists of this era were hindering the emergence of true freedom in society by adhering to conformist theories and encouraging a robot-like acceptance of established authority.
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"As the theme of his book "The Sociological Imagination" demonstrates, the prominent and controversial sociologist C. Wright Mills felt compelled to criticize many of the social sciences developments he observed in the nineteen-fifties, for he saw many of these developments as threats to the ability of the social sciences to benefit humanity. In his opinion, social scientists of this era were hindering the emergence of true freedom in society by adhering to conformist theories and encouraging a robot-like acceptance of established authority. For Mills, the sociological imagination he wanted people to develop would fulfill the vast potential he saw in sociology."
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Mills vs. Dahl, 2003.
A comparison of the political theories of C. Wright Mills and Robert Dahl.
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines how the viewpoints of C. Wright Mills and Robert A. Dahl present opposing theories of who holds political power in the United States. It looks at how both analyses of the American political culture present mostly feasible theories and offer insight into who actually makes policy decisions, and both arguments contain flaws of reasoning or ignore important political factors. It also attempts to show how C. Wright Mills?s "The Power Elite" makes a more convincing case than Robert Dahl?s "Who Governs? Democracy and Power in an American City".
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"In Who Governs, Robert Dahl presents an argument intended to demonstrate that the United States is indeed a representative democracy in which the public exercises important influence on policy-making decisions. The first main point Dahl makes is actually a refutation of the idea that an elite group of people exist within society who retain a firm hold on political authority. He states that while there used to be a group within American society that occupied the upper echelons of social, academic, economic, religious, and public life, the advent of the industrial revolution and the success of entrepreneurs led to a political system of non-cumulative or dispersed inequalities. Dahl is expressing that in the modern societal order, self-made men, or ?ex-plebes? as he calls them, can and do gain vast economic resources that allow them to cross former boundaries of education and gain public office."
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Susan Friend Harding's "The Book of Jerry Falwell", 2005.
This paper reviews Susan Friend Harding's "The Book of Jerry Falwell: Fundamentalist Language and Politics".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper states that "The Book of Jerry Falwell: Fundamentalist Language and Politics" by Susan Friend Harding is a book that could possibly change your life or, at least, open up new windows of understanding. The author points out that the book is not just another documentary account of the rise of Fundamentalism and the influence the Moral Majority has had on modern America politics. The paper stresses that Harding tells the story with the insight that only someone who truly understands her subject matter can muster.
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""The Book of Jerry Falwell: Fundamentalist Language and Politics" by Susan Friend Harding is a book that could possibly change your life. Certainly, it will open up new windows of understanding in your mind. This is not just another documentary account of the rise of Fundamentalism and the influence the Moral Majority has had on modern America politics. Like Jonah, Harding has been into the belly of the beast. She tells her story with the insight that only someone who truly understands her subject matter can muster."
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