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Moral Integrity in "A White Heron" and "Barn Burning", 2008.
A comparative analysis of William Faulkner's "Barn Burning" and Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron".
2,690 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper compares two short stories, "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner and "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett, which both explore the challenges of young children who must rapidly mature and make tough decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. The paper maintains that the stories highlight the complexity of the issues faced by each child, issues that are exacerbated when one takes into account their tender age and uncorrupted views on society. The paper argues that, while both stories share the common thread of conflicting forces clouding the judgment of an innocent child, they differ substantially in terms of the magnitude of the dilemmas faced, as well as the focus of the dilemma. The paper concludes that, despite the different conflicts the protagonists face, the exercise, though difficult, makes them better prepared when launched into a new and unfamiliar world.
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"In contrast with Sarty's plight, Sylvy's conflict is much more subtle and internal, impacting fewer people in the bright picturesque rural landscape. While Sylvy deals with a similar conflict in that a young child must mature quickly and make a decision they may not be ready to make, her conflict is more about her and less about others as it is in "Barn Burning." The small number of characters in the text combined with Jewett's choice of not giving the sportsman a name places the focus primarily on Sylvy. While her grandmother influences her to lead the hunter to the white heron for the $10, Sylvia is not hit in the face by her blood in order to influence her decision. While Sylvy's blood is disappointed at not getting the $10, the decision is ultimately left to Sylvy. Her decision, which only has mild consequences relative to that of Sarty's, allows her to grow by learning the real strength of her moral character. In contrast, Sarty was forced to betray his family in order to do the right thing, which meant he had to face the world alone, a much more frightening prospect than realizing one has a strong moral character at the expense of losing a potential friend and $10. In short, Sarty was dealing with bigger issues, though the decision to do the right thing was similar. "
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Sarah Orne Jewett?s ?A White Heron?, 2004.
This paper discusses Sarah Orne Jewett?s short story, ?A White Heron?, which illustrates the conflict between human development and nature through the eyes of a nine-year old girl, Sylvia.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that the combination of environmentalist and spiritual qualities of ?The White Heron? fit neatly into the Romantic and Transcendentalist genres of American literature. The author points out that ?A White Heron?, a story written in the late 19th century before the invention of the internal combustion engine, nuclear power plants, or toxic chemicals polluted the environment, predated the modern environmentalist movement. The paper relates that ?A White Heron? also can be read as a coming-of-age story depicting the character development of its protagonist, Sylvia, who experiences budding sensations of womanhood during her encounters with the hunter.
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"Moreover, because the man offers her money in exchange for the heron, Sylvia is tempted with the trappings of the material world. Her inner conflict mirrors the overarching theme of the story that deals with the potentially antagonistic relationship between human civilization and the wilderness. Sylvia knows her grandmother is poor; they have little to offer the wanderer in terms of food and shelter so when he teases them with ten dollars, Sylvia and her grandmother naturally seem interested. However poor they are, however, they have sufficient means. Sylvia?s choice reflects a mature decision based on the integrity of her principles and it reflects the romantic ideal of material simplicity."
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"The White Heron", 2007.
This paper focuses on the moral philosophy of the character of Sylvia in Sarah Jewett's "The White Heron".
2,527 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The paper discusses Sarah Jewett's short story "The White Heron", where the main character consistently demonstrates that she has the inner strength that allows her independence from the world. The paper focuses on Sylvia's strength of character and powerful convictions. The paper discusses Plato's beliefs of morality and how Sylvia is the epitome of the virtuous human being that Plato found difficult to imagine.
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"In Sarah Jewett's short story The White Heron, the main character consistently demonstrates that she has the inner strength that allows her independence from the world. Although she has been controlled by her parents and her grandmother, their power over her exists only on the surface of her existence because the character is guided by a conscience that is more powerful than the will of others. This conscience allows the character to see the world in a different manner than those around her, as she places a higher value on life than on monetary gain. Therefore, while others strive to take any opportunity to find relief from poverty, the character has the strength to embrace it rather than toss aside what she values most."
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"A White Heron", 2007.
An analysis of Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron".
3,529 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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The paper discusses the dominant theme, in "A White Heron," of pastoral innocence coming into contact and into conflict with the loss of innocence in a modern, industrial world. The paper also examines how the tone, conflict and character development in this story follows along the lines of what is known as American literary realism. The paper lucidly portrays the nine-year old central character, Sylvia, as a symbol of what the world was like before industrialization. The paper is of the opinion that reading a story in which innocence perseveres is refreshing and enlightening and hopefully instructive on an intellectual and social level.
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"This child could be considered a metaphor for innocence in the genre of realism. She could well be thought of as a symbol of what the world was like before industrialization, before wars, greed, lust for power and control of nature, and before the invention of weapons that kill. Her heart "beat fast with pleasure" as she listened to the "thrushes"; many young girls' hearts would beat fast at the idea of going to a movie, or the mall, or a party with many friends at hand. But Sylvia is part of the world of trees, birds, and the solitude that is part of the natural world, away from the stress and impersonal relationships of thousands of people on busy sidewalks."
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White Media, White Terror and Hate Speech, 2002.
Elaborates on how 'whiteness' in the media maintains inequality and racism through an authoritative practice of identifying hate-based crimes on the basis of identities.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 44.95
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It is no secret that the white-controlled media is largely responsible for the language that is used for constructing public ideas about racial identities. . This paper will argue that the media effectively perpetuates racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism and other acts of oppression through language practices and speech acts.
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White Attitudes and Racial Integration, 2002.
A look at some of the major historical events and social changes in twentieth-century South Africa with an emphasis on apartheid.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper investigates some of the major historical events and social changes in twentieth-century South Africa which have revealed the hardening of attitudes towards racial integration. It explores some of the things that might have triggered these events and the changes that occurred. These were linked with the fears and concerns of white leaders of the time. This paper concentrates on the development of apartheid, or separateness, which built on existing segregational policies, leading ultimately to the complete territorial, social and political segregation of blacks and whites.
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Military Integrity, 2006.
An examination of the adverse effects of poor integrity in the military.
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The soldier's code that states, to "treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same," is a vital ingredient of army value. This paper examines how integrity can be defined in a military sense and shows what happens when army personnel lack basic integrity.
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"The leadership doctrine of today incorporates this definition in subordinate-centered communication that leads to the achievement of individual and unit goals (army 5-2). For counseling to be effective, leaders must be honest and straightforward in feedback, and through respect, the best form of communication will be found (Army 5-6). Senior NCOs should develop the counseling skills of their subordinate leaders and can achieve this by sitting in on a counseling session or a reception and integration counseling, and then do an AAR with the junior NCO (Army 5-6)."
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A Man Of Integrity, 2002.
A personal account of the writer's father, as an example of a man of integrity.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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A paper on the topic of integrity. The writer's father was a man of integrity even when ill.
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Skin Integrity, 2004.
An analysis of maintaining skin integrity after discharge.
2,707 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper presents a teaching plan for a patient that is being discharged after dealing with problems regarding the maintenance of skin integrity. A plan of action with expected outcomes is developed for the patient and primary caregivers to follow after being discharged. The plans and expected outcomes are based upon the issues that have caused or may cause impaired skin integrity in the home environment. The paper also includes a hypothetical visit to the home a few weeks following the discharge date. The paper determines whether the patient and caregivers complied with the teaching instructions while adapting back into the home environment.
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Introduction
Patient Profile
Development of Problem List
Plan of Action
Identification of Outcomes
Method of Evaluation
Conclusion
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"Discharge for the care of a patient with the risk for impaired skin integrity is an important aspect. The skin functions by protecting the body from injury, regulating body temperature, noted sensation, metabolism, and provides a use for communication. However, when becoming an older adult the skin ages, losing thickness, elasticity, becomes drier, and has decreased circulation. All of which allow the skin to be at risk for impairment or damage. (Craven & Hirnle, 2003) Patient's at high risk for impaired skin integrity include but are not limited to the elderly, diabetics, poor nutrition, paralysis or impaired mobility. (Thompson, 2003) When planning discharge for the risk of skin impairment, factors that contributing to the risk and optimizing the patient's condition should be taken into consideration. "
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Enron and Restoring Corporate Integrity, 2002.
This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to Enron and the need to restore integrity within American business organizations.
1,731 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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The paper shows the relationship between corporations and the general public has always been somewhat of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, individuals purchase goods and services from corporations and invest in stock in hopes of reaping financial benefits as well as stimulating economic growth. By contrast, corporations employ individuals and must also please Wall Street analysts as well as meet their own financial expectations. The paper discusses how over the past two decades, numerous high-profile corporate scandals have occurred that have weakened the public?s trust in corporations, beginning with the savings and loan scandals of the 1980 involving Charles Keating, and the insider trading and leveraged buyout scandals of the late 1980s involving Drexel Burnham and Michael Milken. During the 1990s, it seemed as if corporations could do no wrong, minting tens of thousands of millionaires (employees, executives, investors) while reporting unprecedented profits. The paper explains however, that as the accounting scandals and ensuring bankruptcies of Enron, Global Crossing, WorldCom and numerous other high-profile corporations indicate, there was much deception and smoke and mirrors behind their seemingly invincible exterior.
Part II of the paper discusses the reasons for Enron?s downfall in light of the auditing business. In Part III, Enron?s law firms? role in the collapse is outlined. Part IV reviews Enron?s lack of 401(k) diversification. Part V outlines proposals for restoring corporate integrity. Lastly, this paper concludes with proposals for restoring integrity within the American business arena.
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"As Enron?s chief outside counsel, Vinson & Elkins billed Enron for $36 million last year, about 7% of the law firm?s revenue. (Mason). In addition to testifying before House lawmakers, Vinson & Elkins has been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which also is investigating Enron. (Mason). Lawmakers in both House and Senate committees have criticized as inadequate the firm?s review of allegations Watkins raised last year. (Mason). Vinson & Elkins was tapped by Derrick, former Enron general counsel, and former Chairman Ken Lay, to conduct a limited investigation of Watkins? allegations of questionable accounting and conflicts of interest in Enron financial practices. (Mason). Watkins maintained that because Vinson & Elkins had worked on some of the company?s problematic off-the-books partnerships, another firm should investigate the practice. (Mason)."
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Integrity within American Business Organizations, 2002.
A look at how to restore confidence in the integrity of American business organizations.
3,050 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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Using Enron's collapse as a background, this paper endeavors to arrive at the restoration of integrity within American business organizations. It scrutinizes the reasons for Enron's downfall in the light of the auditing business, looks at their law firm's role in the collapse and Enron's lack of 401(k) diversification. The paper concludes with proposals for restoring integrity within the American business arena.
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"The fallout from Enron?s collapse will influence our business systems and economy for years, maybe even decades. More importantly, the collapse will shape the American business community?s psyche in ways we have only begun to imagine. Before its collapse, Enron?s value rivaled Maylasia?s GDP: when an entity that large implodes, there are bound to be side effects and repercussions through almost every facet of the economy. The hardest hit sectors, of course, will be institutional investing and accounting and auditing practices: a thorough examination of how company 401(k) retirement funds are managed will be necessary to determine why so many aging working Americans suddenly lost almost every penny of their 401(k)s ? their hope and their family?s hope for their retirement years, just around the corner ? when Enron collapsed. Accounting companies who combine their services with consulting services ? not just Arthur Anderson: every accounting firm does it at least to a certain extent, Anderson just happened to get caught ? will need to be checked and after years of congressional grumbling, this time it may actually happen."
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Academic Integrity, 2007.
This paper discusses the importance of upholding and strengthening integrity in education.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses the increasing number of plagiarisms, cheatings and misrepresentations done not only by students but by faculty members themselves. The paper notes how technological changes have only made plagiarism and cheating easier. The paper believes in the importance of teaching students and academic staff academic integrity and recommends adapting Donald McCabe and Gary Pavela's "Ten Principles of Academic Integrity."
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"The world we now live in is a fast paced, constantly changing and globalize world. We are inundated with fast food, fast lane, quick service, instant opportunity and sometime "making the quick buck." In the days of our forebears, life was simple: you grow up, go to school, get a job, find a partner, have a family, build a house and grow old gracefully. Then your kids go through the same rigors. Values and ethics then were crystal clear and there was an easy differentiation of black and white. Then was a time when a man's word was good enough and a handshake was an unbreakable bond built on honor, trust and integrity."
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Amateur Sports Integrity Act, 2004.
A discussion of the history of the Amateur Sports Integrity Act.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the history of the Amateur Sports Integrity Act. The paper chronicles the act's introduction in the Senate, the debate over it, and its ultimate failure to be passed into law.
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"Senator McCain sponsored a bill called the Amateur Sports Integrity Act. This bill received approval from the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in May of ... to be scheduled for a hearing and a vote in the United States Senate. The bill was re-introduced in the House..."
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Whiteness, Institutional Racism and White Privilege, 2005.
A discussion into institutional racism in Canada, compared to the U.S./U.K, that maintains white privilege
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the dynamics of systemic or institutional racism that maintain white privilege. The paper presents a critical view of US/UK bedrock of theory, when discussing Canadian phenomenon. The paper presents fieldwork which reveals that most homeless persons in a Toronto facility were 'white' and when speaking with a white mentally ill vagrant man, it was realized that his 'privilege' did not mean any institution was responsible for him.
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"'Whiteness', Institutional Racism, and 'White Privilege'. Course materials indicating institutional racism pertain most often to British or American examples, and employing a jargon of 'privilege' that is interesting to examine in relation to contemporary Canada. One is to assume that the situations of these quite strongly racist societies are pertinent to Canada, in which racism certainly exists, but in a condition not to be compared with what is encountered in the others. Should we be examining institutional racism and white privilege in Australia, for instance, or other communal distinctions in India, or in Israel? An interesting approach is taken in John Hartigan's discussion of the American case, in reference to 'rednecks', 'hillbillies' and 'white trash', as marked racial subjects. (2003: 95-111) "
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"Integrity and Dramatic Life" by Anselm Berrigan, 2001.
The following paper is a critical analysis of the poems in Anselm Berrigan's "Integrity & Dramatic Life".
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The following essay critically analyzes Anselm Berrigan's poems: "In the paintings of Will ", "My Poem", "Poem minus thing", "Ghost Town" and "A short history of autumn". This essay suggests that if we look at life's journeys from Berrigan's view and their path along the way, we may have a clearer understanding of where Anselm Berrigan is going with his poetry.
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"The poems in Anselm Berrigan's "Integrity & Dramatic Life", express many aspects of individuality, isolation, cycles of life, mental anguish and frustration of society. Some of the poems tend to resemble rambling but in a sense relate to aspects of the subject as it is seen in the mind of ones inner thoughts. The "Ghost Town," for example shows ones outlook on the cycle of life and the process of labor. Anselm expresses a view of the cycle of labor in a practical sense but also uses outward ramifications to show some of his imaginary personality. "
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