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"Manchild in the Promised Land", 2007.
This paper examines the autobiographical "Manchild in the Promised Land" by African-American writer, Claude Brown.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how the novel "Manchild in the Promised Land" by the African-American writer Claude Brown, tells the story of Claude and his family after their move from the South to the Northern "Promised Land" of New York City. The paper depicts how the novel reflects American culture in the struggles of a young black man in a drug, alcohol and crime-infested urban environment. The paper demonstrates how Claude was the exception to most black youths like him who remained in Harlem and therefore would be destined to adult lives of crime. The paper portrays how the author managed to rise above his early poor circumstances and succeed in life, despite the inequality of opportunities for all in urban America.
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"The autobiographical story that Claude Brown tells within his Manchild in the Promised Land reflects realities of American culture in many key ways, e.g., in terms of the hopefulness that Americans typically bring, historically speaking, to new places and new beginnings (e.g., the Massachusetts Bay Colony; westward expansion; the northward migration of blacks after Abolition and the passage of the 13th Amendment). Claude's own family's migration takes place during a mid-20th century wave of migration of Southern blacks, from places like Georgia (where Claude's family comes from); Alabama, and Mississippi, to the big cities in search of better jobs; less racial prejudice, and a better way of life."
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Claude Brown's "Manchild in the Promised Land", 2005.
Summary and analysis of "Manchild in the Promised Land".
1,969 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper summarizes and analyzes various aspects of Claude Brown's autobiographical novel, "Manchild in the Promised Land". The paper explains the significance and meaning of the title, analyzes the main character of the book, and describes the structure, style, and tone of the book, as well as Brown's use of poetic devices.
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"Claude's family has moved from the South to New York City. They, like many Southern blacks then, hope for more opportunity. Claude's Harlem childhood, though, is filled with violence, arrests, guns, knives, drugs, and alcohol. He turns into a juvenile delinquent. Claude wants to better himself, but feels conflicted between being the "coolest cat" in Harlem (or reform school) and escaping Harlem. From11, Claude attends Wiltwyck and Warwick. He receives encouragement from Wiltwick's director Mr. Papanek, and imagines life outside Harlem. He keeps getting pulled back in, though, by Harlem's exciting lure. Finally, after seeing friends killed and other friends' lives ruined, Claude finds strength to leave Harlem."
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"I Never Promised You a Rose Garden", 2002.
The theme of schizophrenia in "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden."
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the teenage girl who battled with schizophrenia in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is a novel about a teenage girl's three-year battle with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a group of disorders marked by severely disturbed thinking, emotion, perception, and behavior.
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"The Promised Land", 2002.
A discussion of Mary Antin's exceptional experience in America through a review of her book "The Promised Land" on the Jewish experience in the United States.
1,525 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, $ 57.95
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This paper is a book review of Mary Antin's memoir "The Promised Land" which very much supports the claim that the Jewish experience in the United States was fundamentally different from the Jewish experience in Europe. Indeed, "The Promised Land" reveals the story of a Jewish woman who lived most of her life virtually free from the vicious ingredients of anti-Semitism. Not only was she not victimized by anti-Semitism, but she was able to rise to prominence through her success in writing. In many respects, Mary Antin's success as a writer, and freedom from the more pernicious aspects of anti-Semitism, epitomized the difference between the American Jewish experience and the Jewish experience in Europe. .
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Gish Jen?s ?Mona in the Promised Land?, 2005.
This paper discusses the assimilation of Mona in Gish Jen's "Mona in the Promised Land".
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that, in the novel "Mona in the Promised Land" by Gish Jen, Mona, a second-generation Asian-American, confronts the reality that she is both different and yet integrated into her society because being born in the U.S. made her feel she was part of American society, but her physical appearance and Chinese parents makes her different and should be treated as such. The author points out that Jen's focus on utilizing religion as Mona's 'medium', through which she sought to establish her identity as an Asian-American, deviates from the usual depiction of teenage second-generation Asian-Americans interacting with other members of the American society; however, this paper posits that religion is but one of the primary instruments through which Mona tried to create and develop her identity. The paper relates that Jen does not attempt to reconcile people's difference in the novel; instead, she provides readers with the realization that, just like Mona, difference must not become an issue for the culturally-diverse individual because in difference also lies a similarity among people.
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"The most pivotal moments of Mona's life as an Asian-American were reflected in her school years as an adolescent. As a teenager, Mona reveled at her being Chinese-American, and used this difference to catch the attention of other people. Jen provides a detailed description of the social environment where Mona's life takes place: during the year 1968, the civil rights movement was at its height of popularity and acceptance, wherein the women, youth, and various race sectors in the society fight for equal rights in the society. Mona, who lives in a neighborhood that was dominated by the Jewish community, felt awareness that she lives in a society where differences were inevitable and had to be accepted. As Jen narrates, "...lots of Jews could take them or leave them same as the Christians...Mona shouldn't generalize. So let her not generalize, except to say pretty soon she's been to so many bar and bas mtzvahs..." "
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?I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?, 2002.
This paper analyzes the character Deborah in ?I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper applies the theories of Freud, Skinner, Maslow, Kelly and Horney to the experiences of Deborah in ?I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?.
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"The Promised Land", 2007.
A discussion on Nicholas Lemann's book, "The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How it Changed America".
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper examines the thesis about migration and its effects in Nicholas Lemann's book "The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How it Changed America". It looks at how Lemann shores up his thesis, through the use of intertwined personal stories. It also evaluates the strength of Lemann's positions, especially those related to the ghetto's continuity and how the federal government could institute policies geared towards ending the problems associated with a permanent, ghetto-based black underclass. Additionally, the paper evaluates the implications of Lemann's findings in light of critical race theory and the sociology of minority group relations. Finally, the paper argues that, 15 years after its initial publication, Lemann's book and propositions remain relevant.
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"The regrouping of this culture in the inner city therefore meant that many of the old problems were resurrected, and often intensified. As Uless Carter's later experiences show, black unemployment continued to be a problem in urban areas as well. The black migrant's dream of the promised land of economic opportunity therefore collided with the ugly reality of Chicago's south side. By the 1960s, the problem of joblessness had loomed large. Residents had to contend with slum housing conditions that had skyrocketing crime rates. Ruby Lee Haynes shows how black families struggled with dysfunction and welfare dependency. The racial crisis that loomed in the south had moved northward, and policymakers in Washington did not know how to handle or avert the crisis."
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"I Never Promised You a Rose Garden", 2002.
A review of Joanne Greenberg's book, "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines Joanne Greenberg's book, "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden". The author discusses her impression of the book, her thoughts about the main character and her symptoms, treatment and support system and evaluates how concepts and treatment of mental illness has changed.
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"Naked in the Promised Land", 2007.
A review of the book "Naked in the Promised Land," written by Lillian Faderman.
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Naked in the Promised Land," written by Lillian Faderman. Specifically, it discusses the author's relationship to men, heterosexual and homosexual. It then describes the influence of various men in her life. The paper shows how Faderman describes these relationships throughout her book.
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"In conclusion, this memoir shows that women can rise to greatness from great adversity. Feminist Wittig writes, "We were at the same time accused of wanting to be men" (Wittig 555), but Faderman makes it quite clear she never wanted to be a man. She knew she was a beautiful woman, and she used that to her advantage. However, she always knew what was inside her, and that was feelings for other women. Wittig continues, "To refuse to be a woman, however, does not mean that one has to become a man" (Wittig 556). Faderman's life is a great example of that statement. She is in a committed loving relationship, has a son, and a fine career. She has not become a man, rather, she has become herself, and that is an important journey for anyone in life."
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"I Never Promised You a Rose Garden", 2008.
A review of "I Never Promsed You a Rose Garden" by Joanne Greenberg.
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Joanne Greenberg's narrative "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" details the internal and external struggles that surround schizophrenia through the main character in the story, Deborah Blau, a teenager who experiences a psychotic break. The author of the paper states that Greenberg explores the multifaceted etiology of the disease, showing not necessarily that schizophrenia is caused by childhood trauma but that childhood trauma can exacerbate a pre-existing condition or innate tendency. Furthermore, the paper's writer contends that Greenberg shows that schizophrenia does not occur in a vacuum but rather it develops as part of the matrix of a person's life and affects family members intensely.
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"Blau flees to Yr often throughout the course of the narrative. Her therapist, Dr. Fried, tries to bring Deborah back to reality. Dr. Fried is a gentle, kind, understanding therapist who eventually breaks through to the troubled teen. However, Deborah does not break with Yr easily. She clings to her alternative world because it seems a far safer and more comfortable place than the harsh reality she knows. Deborah also forms much of her adolescent identity while on the psych ward and comes to accept the fact that she is abnormal, even "crazy." Deborah learns from her fellow inmates on the ward and reacts to their vicissitudes as if they were her own. Basically she internalizes and analyzes everything in a warped way. The author presents the psychosis of schizophrenia not from a clinical perspective but from a subjective one."
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Joanne Greenberg?s "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", 2002.
A discussion of the novel depicting the pain and suffering of schizophrenia.
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This paper discusses Joanne Greenberg's semi-autobiographical novel which tackles issues surrounding mental illness. The author's intentions in writing the novel are outlined, including the importance of the patient's relationship to the therapist, the relationship with family and the humanization of mental illness.
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"Deborah Blau, the protagonist in I Never Promised You A Rose Garden, creates a world called Yr as one of the symptoms of her disease. Yr is a tranquil haven from the real world until Deborah undergoes treatment for her illness. While she tackles her issues in the hospital under the kind and skilled guidance of her therapist Dr. Clara Fried, Deborah is forced to confront the painful emotions that have haunted her throughout her life. These issues and her family background are offered by Greenberg not as an excuse or cause for Deborah?s illness, but to provide context and garner empathy. Throughout the novel, the points of view of Deborah?s parents and her sister are examined, also to provide a greater understanding of schizophrenia as it affects not only the patient but also all who care for her. The novel ends on an uplifting but realistic note: Deborah has begun to trust the healing process even as she recognizes that the process will be no ?rose garden.?"
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Technology: Bush's Promised Future, 2002.
Questions the effect that George Bush will have on America's technology industry, using a case study to illustrate the main points.
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What effect will President Bush's administration have on the technology industry? Through research, this paper uncovers the history and future of technology and the issues that relate to a market and research firm called Dataquest.
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The Promised Land by Nicholas Lemann, 1999.
Reviews work on effects of black migration to northern cities, ghetto problems and suggested solutions.
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"In The Promised Land Nicholas Lemann investigates the effects that the great black migration to the northern cities had on American Society. Lemann's purpose in the book is to identify the roots of current problems in urban ghettos, determine why earlier attempts to solve the problems failed, and suggest alternative approaches to America's largest social problem. He believes that any new policies need to be based on a strong grasp of historic social causes, knowledge of past policies' failures and successes, and an understanding of the experiences of the people who took part in the migration and whose lives were part of the development of both the black ghetto and the black middle class after World War II. Lemann's analysis of social policy and the nature of the problem of the black ghettos leads him to the conclusion that the federal government is the only institution..."
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Alienation from Society, 2002.
A discussion of the alienation and frustration children in Harlem faced through a study of Claude Brown in his autobiography "Manchild in the Promised Land".
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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An analysis of Brown's writings and conclusions following an in-depth study on the life and emotions of children growing up in Harlem and as compared to other urban slums. This paper shows that Brown's book is a semi- autobiography but not about drugs and crime. Rather it is about the frustrations the youth of Harlem face as they grow up in an environment that makes them fend for themselves.
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"The infamous area of Harlem is still remembered as being one where poverty reigned supreme, the controlling powers were the drug Mafia and the people at large were uneducated. With all that in common one more thing controlled the lives of the residents---race. They were all African Americans marginalized in this ghetto of hell. Claude Brown in his autobiography "Manchild in the Promised Land," (1965) gave voice to the inner frustration and sense of despair that the youth of Harlem felt. He wrote what he went through and made the world realize that the brutality that he, as one young man, in a region of hundreds, faced, was the legacy of countless others who were born and died without being seen or heard. Their life was invisible to all others outside Harlem and the pain they felt was thus largely unrecognized."
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A Time of Promise, 2001.
An examination of Daniel Feller's "The Jacksonian Promise". A look at the arguments proposed by the writer.
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Paper evaluating the promises seen in the historical account of Daniel Feller's "The Jacksonian Promise". The author examines to what extent the idea of promise and hope was achieved in the period of the 1800's arguing that Indians, slaves, women and the working class were denied these ideals.
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"In The Jacksonian Promise, Daniel Feller supports an argument that despite poverty among Americans, the word ?promise? can be associated with this period because generally Americans agreed that their nation was providentially destined for greatness, and optimism, not gloom. Feller explains that Americans of the 1810s and 1820s were enraptured by the "spirit of improvement"; a ?promise,? symbolized by hope in the steamboat, the American system of manufacturing, and the magnificent network of canals. These new innovations along with the American?s establishment of a democratic republic and sustenance of it in the War of 1812, gave Americans the idea that the sky was the limit. Although there was a sincere ?promise? in the life of the gentry of America, Indians, slaves, women, and the working class citizenry were denied every bit of promise that was a thought in their minds."
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