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Martin Guerre and History, 2005.
This paper discusses a film and print version of the story of Martin Guerre.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 31.95
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In this article, a film and print version of the story of Martin Guerre are compared and contrasted. The writer contends that nearly all the themes in John Tosh's "The Pursuit of History" are contained in the 1982 French film and Natalie Davis' "The Return of Martin Guerre".
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"Nearly all the themes in John Tosh's 'The Pursuit of History' are reflected directly or obliquely in a comparison of "The Return of Martin Guerre" by Natalie Zemon Davis and the French film "Le Retour de Martin Guerre". Apart from the fact that the historian Davis collaborated on the film script in question which gave it a far higher level of historical authenticity than is usually the case with historical dramas, an examination of how print and film media present an historical event in different ... "
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"The Return of Martin Guerre", 2002.
Analysis of the documentary about Martin Guerre and his return to his wife and family after having abandoned them for many years.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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"The Return of Martin Guerre" documents a strange sixteenth-century court case that has fascinated people ever since. A peasant Martin Guerre abandoned his wife and family and disappeared. Years later a man claiming to be Martin Guerre returned and resumed Martin's life. Later he was accused of being an imposter. On the point of winning his trial the real Martin Guerre appeared. This review analyzes this volume's revelations regarding masculinity, gender and marriage in the sixteenth century.
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"The Return of Martin Guerre", 2005.
A discussion of the work "The Return of Martin Guerre" by Natalie Zemon Davis.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses this book in which a young man named Martin Guerre returns to his old home and his wife after a long absence, the result of an inheritance dispute in the convoluted legal times of the century. It discusses how the story turns when although everyone is happy, the supposedly returning Martin Guerre is revealed to be a man named Arnaud du Tihl. .
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"This individual impersonated the long departed well-to-do peasant named Martin Guerre, took over his identity, his wife and family, and his property. The true Martin left his wife Bertrande because of a squabble with his father-in-law. Thus, the original Guerre's motivation in leaving his wife and the area is clear. But what about that crucial actor's question regarding a 'character'-in this case, the historical, true-life characters-what are the other characters' motivations? In this case, Guerre's Bertrande may have apparently acquiesced to the impersonator's advances because of her fears of being an unprotected woman, alone in rough area. But Davis also suggests that the woman may have been more attracted to the impersonator than the 'real' man she married."
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"The Return of Martin Guerre", 2005.
An analysis of Natalie Zemon Davis' "The Return of Martin Guerre".
1,153 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines some of the sources Davis used to reconstruct the story of "Martin Guerre" and discusses why identity theft was such a serious crime in sixteenth-century France. It also considers the role of Protestantism in this story (particularly concerning the concept of marriage) and discusses whether justice was served when the real Martin Guerre returned.
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"The spread of Protestantism thus could have created an intellectual justification for both Bertrande and the reborn 'Guerre' to validate their union, in their own minds and also in societal terms, where secret and freely chosen marriages were growing more common, and more and more couples were entertaining the possibility of love matches than prearranged alliances. Of course, initially, the desire to gain property may be one reason as well that Bertrande's new husband wished to impersonate her old man Guerre. Bertrande de Rols, was relatively well off, and despite patriarchal norms regarding inheritance, in the French village where she resided, the law regarding female inheritance was fairly equitable in theory, although often contested."
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"The Wife of Martin Guerre", 2005.
A discussion on the cruelty of Martin in "The Wife of Martin Guerre" by Janet Lewis.
977 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines how, in Janet Lewis's "The Wife of Martin Guerre", the character of Martin possesses a cold and unforgiving nature and how his cruelty is evident in the pain he causes his wife, Bertrande, in both his absence and his presence.
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"Martin's presence is commonly regarded as a blessed time in Bertrand's tortured existence, with the vivid descriptions of there happiness together, "she kissed him on both cheeks feeling the warmth of the sun upon his flesh", overpowering the earlier descriptions of Martin's cruelty towards Bertrande, the displays of his cruel nature; "he cuffed Bertrande soundly upon the ears". The beautiful imagery used to describe the village of Artigues and the later happiness of Martin and Bertrande causes the reader to forget the coldness of Martin towards Bertrande earlier in the book, his first signs of affection towards his wife do not occur until she earnestly defends his rebellious acts against his father, then becoming his only confidant."
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Authoritarian Society in "The Wife of Martin Guerre", 2005.
A discussion of how Janet Lewis's novel, "The Wife of Martin Guerre," illustrates the concept that in an authoritarian society there is no regard for the interests and needs of individuals.
1,204 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses how Lewis demonstrates effectively, in her novel, by means of several major characters, such as Monsieur Guerre, Martin Guerre, and Bertrande, how the restrictive nature of the patriarchal system impacts negatively on individuals. It also shows how the clearly defined roles assigned to both women and men led to great difficulties on a personal level, which then have consequences that affect the community as a whole.
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"The role of men in the authoritarian society of rural France was both a powerful and frustrating one. The character of Monsieur Guerre is used effectively by Lewis to demonstrate the negative effects of the restrictions placed upon the male individual by society. The position of cap d'hostal is an extremely important one in the structure of the society. His supremacy is so complete that any actions not first approved by him are considered illegal, he has a great power over all members of his household and can expect complete obedience from them at all times. However, with this power comes a great burden. He is responsible for the welfare of all those under him, and so he must always act in a manner that will benefit the mesnie as a whole. As a result of this he is allowed little emotional freedom and expression. We can see the effects that the role of cap d'hostal has on the individual in Monsieur Guerre. Although a natural authoritarian figure, Monsieur Guerre harshness is accentuated by the burden of his position. On two occasions we can see the extent to which Monsieur Guerre must go to consider the welfare of his household. The first of these is the bear hunt which a young Marin takes part in. as Martin has not asked permission to go on the hunt; Monsieur Guerre is required to punish him."
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"The Wife of Martin Guerre", 2005.
A discussion of the impact of the patriarchal social system on the major characters in Janet Lewis's "The Wife of Martin Guerre."
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Janet Lewis's novel, "The Wife of Martin Guerre," takes place in the isolated French village of Artigues. The writer discusses how the novel is set in 1539, a time in which the patriarchal system was still to be found operating in villages, such as Artigues. It looks at this system, which was designed to give collective security to a household through obedience, though it meant relinquishing individual independence. This system, though comfortable at times and secure, was inhibiting, and the restrictions and limitations for both the men and the women play an important role in developing the central characters in the novel, Bertrande and Martin, as well as influencing and controlling their actions and decisions.
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"The man Martin Guerre, firstborn son of the Guerre household is a good example of the ways in which the patriarchal system influence characters lives. From birth his role in life is defined for him. He is to unite the houses of de Rols and Guerre, work under his father, contributing to the prosperity of the household and eventually become the cap d'hostal. Unfortunately, although Martin is said to "be capable of all that is required of a man" he finds the restrictions of the patriarchal system more than he can stand to live with. From a young age we can see that his born power of women gives him a childish arrogance, demonstrated with the assault on his new wife at their wedding ceremony. His feeling of superiority, encouraged by the tradition of male dominance develops into a stern dislike for authority. Bertrande notes soon after the birth of Sanxi that Martin sometimes felt "impatience at this inferior position." Martin finds the authority of his father so stifling that he appears unable to resist following his own whims on two notable occasions. This first, the bear hunt, results in a severe physical punishment from his father, which though Martin accepts it unquestioningly, appears to have little effect on his independent streak. To continue to live under his fathers rule while continuing into manhood provokes Martin so forcefully that he appears unable to help himself when he defies his father once again, this time escaping punishment. The restrictions imposed upon him by society further influence him to remain absent from his family, as he apparently "found the experience of liberty sweet' and preferred power over his own actions to the company of his wife and child."
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"The Wife of Martin Guerre", 2005.
An examination of the representation of social structure, power and gender in the "Wife of Martin Guerre" by Janet Lewis.
1,302 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper focuses on the core ideas of the "Wife of Martin Guerre" by Janet Lewis set in 16th Century France. It includes an analysis of the themes of patriarchal feudal system, social structure, dominance of men and women, family tradition and family pride in the novel.
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" Reputation of family is extremely important in the social structure of The Wife of Martin Guerre. There is a dispute between families because of a simple comment made by a Grandfather many years ago. "One should not judge too harshly the pride of the grandfather who was insulted by so mild a jest...No one hesitated to follow his example of hating the offenders...the deed of one man immediately became the deed of his family." Family pride and obligation is deeply ingrained in the social structure. An insult to ones family is horrifically serious and there is a deep sense of clan loyalty. As Martin's son is born he is welcomed traditionally."
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"The Return of Martin Guerre", 2002.
This paper examines issues of marriage rights, abandonment, and religion in the context of 16th century France as illustrated by Natalie Zemon Davis?s book, "The Return of Martin Guerre".
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This paper investigates how women?s choices were severely limited in Catholic France of the 16th century, using as a source "The Return of Martin Guerre". Even though the main character had been abandoned by her husband for many years, according to law she could not seek a divorce. This examination shows how the growing influence of Protestantism and its more liberal views of marriage influenced the choices of the characters in the book, as well as those of everyone in Reformation Europe.
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"Marriages of the time, even among peasants, were often arranged more for economic reasons than for any idea of romantic love. There is no evidence presented in the book that Bertrande or Martin knew each other very well before getting married, much less that they were in love. The marriage was most likely arranged by their parents to maximize the economic resources of both families."
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"Life and Death Of Martin Luther King, Jr" ( James Haskins ) and "Martin Luther King, Jr" ( Adam Fairclough ), 1999.
Compares content, biases and sources of biographies of the civil rights leader.
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"The Civil Rights Movement in its contemporary form started in 1955 with an act of mild disobedience by a black woman on a bus in the Deep South. Black leaders developed several strategies over the next few years, strategies that would be successful in changing laws and in getting some of the long-standing discriminatory institutions of the South changed.
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"The Civil Rights Movement in its contemporary form started in 1955 with an act of mild disobedience by a black woman on a bus in the Deep South. Black leaders developed several strategies over the next few years, strategies that would be successful in changing laws and in getting some of the long-standing discriminatory institutions of the South changed. Between 1954 and 1965, the Civil Rights Movement developed into a major movement for social justice, societal change, and self-determination for millions of black Americans. The tactics undertaken by the movement have ranged from violent to nonviolent, with nonviolent predominating under the direction of Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers. The movement started first around the busing issue in Montgomery, Alabama, but it was also the culmination of decades of frustration nearly a century ..."
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European Social Reality in the 16th to 18th Century, 1995.
This books analyzes the portrayal of European social reality in the 16th to 18th Century, "Magdalena and Balthasar" by Steve Ozment, "The Return of Martin Guerre" by Natalie Zemon Davis and "Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance" by Alexandra Parma Cook and
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"The mode of life faced by people in early European history can be discerned in writings from and about that period. The couples featured in three books--Magdalena & Balthasar by Steve Ozment, The Return of Martin Guerre by Natalie Zemon Davis, and Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance by Alexandra Parma Cook and Noble David Cook--will serve as reflections of the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries, and the nature of the relationships between the members of each couple serve to point out the role of women in the period, the development of capitalism, the development of the modern sovereign state, and other cultural and economic issues of the Reformation and counter-Reformation periods.
The couples in these three books represent different aspects of the social scene of the time. The story of the legendary law ... "
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Martin Luther, 2001.
This paper offers a unique view on Martin Luther 's accomplishments .
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This paper examines the life of Martin Luther who was a catalyst of the Reformation of the Church and instrumental in the rise of Protestantism. The author explains how Martin Luther changed the ideas of the common man, gave him power of knowledge and self-righteousness and helped transform the peasant class. He examines the ideas that we are responsible for our own, self-will and individualism.
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Birth and family
Martin becomes a monk
Martin prepares for reformation of the church
Action is taken with his ninety-five theses
Martins trial in Worms
Martins influence and change of the peasant class (Black Forest)
Other great works authored by Martin
Luther supports the marriage of monks and nuns in the order
Martin marries a nun
Luther?s Children
Luther?s influence on the future, conclusion supporting above thesis
Bibliography
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"In the days of Martin?s theological studies as a monk, he studied the bible rigorously. One passage in the bible stood out in his mind: ?The just shall live by faith.? One of Luther?s first assignments as a monk was to join another monk in a trip to Rome. In Martin Luther?s mind Rome was a sacred place. Instead of a sacred place Luther saw a place of wickedness, greed, crime and corruption (Harper). Luther states: ?Where God builds a church, the Devil puts a chapel next door.? He also stated: ?The closer to Rome,the worse the Christians.? "
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Pharaoh Akhenaten and Martin Luther, 2003.
Compares the religious positions/doctrines/innovations of Pharaoh Akhenaten of the 18th Egyptian dynasty, with those of the Protestant reformer, Martin Luther.
2,597 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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The introductory paragraph offers a general background of the terms reformation and reformer. A list of several reformers and their reformations are also listed to give the reader a general background of the research paper as it relates to Martin Luther and Pharaoh Akhenaton. The second paragraph explores the position/doctrines/innovation of Pharaoh Akhenaton. Akhenaton is best known as one of the first rulers during his era to engage in monotheism, the act of acknowledging one God. The third paragraph explores the position/doctrines/innovations of one of the most prevalent reformers to ever live, Martin Luther. Numerous historians rightly regard Martin Luther as the founder of the sixteenth century Protestant Reformation. In the concluding body, the writer presents similarities and differences between Martin Luther and Pharaoh Akhenaton. Subsequently, it concludes the entire research paper with an illustrative conversation between Martin Luther and Pharaoh Akhenaton about their similarities.
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"There have been several reformers in history. Akhenaton, Pharaoh of the 18th Egyptian Dynasty began a reformation concerning his spiritual and religious beliefs. In the biblical period John the Baptist and Jesus led reformations to change the hearts of men. Most prevalent among reformers is Martin Luther; a persistent reformer who revolutionized the Christian church concerning its beliefs and rituals. Lastly, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the greatest reformers in American history, led a reformation to increase equality for all mankind. Rebellion against tradition and orthodox perspectives inspired these great reformers to bring about change."
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The Leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 2000.
A discussion of the different leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as the obstacles he faced.
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the different leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also included, is a discussion of the obstacles Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. faced while diagnosing civil rights issues and implementing leadership strategies in the 1960s. The researcher also examines leadership in modern organizations juxtaposed with the Dr. Martin Luther King's leadership.
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"Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio", 2002.
Examines how James Wright portrays life in Middle America through his poem, "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio".
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James Wright comments on life in an American steel town with his poem "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio." Using free verse, Wright is nonetheless able to imbue the poem with flowing cadence. The paper shows how the poet offers his readers a glimpse into a small segment of Americana, while at the same time delivering universal human truths. The paper shows how "Autumn Begins" is an observation of the crowd and activity at a high school football game. In the first stanza, the narrator muses about the various minority groups in Martins Ferry. The second stanza is devoted to the state of affairs of American family life and the state of mind of the wives at home. Finally, the third stanza depicts the young athletes, who play an aggressive sport that mimics their father's hard work. The paper shows that "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio" combines modern poetic devices and a somber tone to convey life in Middle America.
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"While the free verse style of the poem does not provide the reader with metric structure, it does correspond to the content of the poem. The narrator, who remains unidentified throughout the poem, speaks in a reflective tone. He or she wishes to remain an observer and does not reveal anything about him or herself. The focus of the poem is on the people and situations described by the narrator. While any judgments made about life in Martins Ferry, Ohio are subtle, the tone of the poem becomes dark and almost foreboding. Diction is the key to conveying such a tone; the poet chooses such words as ?starved,? ?dying,? ?suicidally,? and ?terribly.? Even at the beginning of the poem, images of gray-faced ?Negroes in the blast furnace,? and ?ruptured night watchmen? build an atmosphere of depression. While the narrator watches an innocent high school football match, he or she notices that the people in this town do not live lives of joy."
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