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Ola Rotimi's "The Gods Are Not To Blame", 2002.
Summary and anlysis of the play "The Gods Are Not To Blame".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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Reviews a play by a contemporary Nigerian playwright, Ola Rotimi, that sets Sophocles' Oedipus Rex in a Yoruba village during a time of tribal conflict. Biographical information about the author, summary of the play, and analysis are included.
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Guilt, Blame and Death in 'Romeo and Juliet', 2004.
This paper discusses the issues of guilt and blame in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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In this essay, the writer discusses the issues of guilt and blame in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare's tragic romance. Further, the writer examines how Friar Laurence's actions helped cause the tragedy.
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"William Shakespeare's tragic romance 'Romeo and Juliet' tells the story of two young lovers who take their own lives and whose deaths are the final act in the feuding between the families of Montague and Capulet. Any number of individuals in this play could be considered responsible or blameworthy with regard to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Certainly the young couple must accept responsibility for their own deaths. The parents who fight for honor and power are responsible as ... "
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Is the West to Blame?, 2004.
An argumentative paper on whether the Western World is to blame for the events of September 11, 2001.
1,588 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the opinion of the Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, that the West must accept some responsibility for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. It bases its arguments on factors such as American wealth, foreign policy, and handling of intelligence before September 11. It also looks at how the attacks were meticulously planned by educated individuals who were able to assimilate themselves into American culture and how the targets were long-standing symbols of American power, global dominance, and economic superiority.
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"Before the turn of the twentieth century, American foreign policy held a predominantly isolationist stance; reluctant to get involved in foreign affairs until absolutely necessary or until proved to be in their best interests. Early presidencies cautioned against forming permanent alliances; their thought being that America should look out for their own and distance themselves from problems overseas. The twentieth century, however would bring on new challenges for the oval office. The end of the Cold War and the beginning of rapid globalization made it impossible for Americans to isolate themselves any longer. There would form a national consensus that America, as a conscientious state, should set an example and become a domineering presence in global affairs, particularly in the area of human rights. The world had changed, hence did their foreign policy."
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The NHL Lockout: Who Is to Blame?, 2005.
A look at the reasons behind the non-existent 2004 to 2005 hockey season.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines how the 2004 to 2005 hockey season never happened, due a stalemate between National Hockey League (NHL) team owners and players over the salaries of the players. Hockey fans were deprived of games to watch, and were naturally very upset. Strong feelings were generated. It looks at how the NHL team owners blamed this unfortunate situation on the greed of the players and argues that the owners have no one to blame but themselves. This situation was created by the greed of the owners, not the greed of the players.
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Misplaced Blame: Milton?s Creation of Adam?s Alibi, 2006.
A discussion on the theme of Eve as the victim in John Milton's "Paradise Lost".
725 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper is based on John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and focuses on the idea that the first woman, Eve, is to blame for mankind's loss of perfection. A number of arguments are made against this concept, and secondary sources are used to support this argument. It concludes that Adam never actually left Eve, but was, instead, standing right beside her during the very time that Satan was making the fatal offer.
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"Milton, of course, does not follow biblical translation in the least (see: heavenly spirits engaging in sex, etc.), and thus Paradise Lost cannot be held accountable or given credit for (depending on the reader and which honor he or she would like to bestow upon Milton) originality in implying Eve's guilt in the Fall. Rather, Milton creates a reason for Adam's absence during Eve's temptation, simply because "Adam's silent collusion at such a crux was incompatible with original righteousness" (McColley 181). The sword is double edged. The one side claims that Eve, though surpassing Adam in grace and beauty, is "weaker in mind and body," "lower in human perfection," and "beneath Adam cognitively" (Madsen 79)."
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The King is to Blame: Hamlet's Royal Mess, 1999.
Why the mess that Hamlet has cleaned up was made by Claudius and is a necessary if lamentable one.
1,286 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 43.95
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"T.S. Eliot?s argument that Hamlet ?dies fairly well pleased with himself? is quite a bit of an overstatement. Hamlet does not die pleased with himself, rather, he dies having made peace with himself. Additionally, the mess that has been made is not exactly Hamlet?s. If anything, he has cleaned up the mess made by Claudius. The mess made at the end of the play is a necessary if lamentable one. It is easier to clean up the corpses, though, than it is to cleanse a monarchy of total corruption, which Hamlet has done."
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Blame in "Othello", 2007.
This paper focuses on Desdemona's role in the tragic events that occur in Shakespeare's "Othello."
1,039 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper takes a close look at Desdemona's character in Shakespeare's "Othello," showing that she is partially responsible for the tragic events that occur in the play. The author challenges the accepted view that Othello lead to his own downfall. The paper describes Desdemona as a naive victim and cites this naivete as preventing her from standing up to Othello, and leading to the plays tragic outcome.
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"Desdemona's naivete is first seen when she defends Othello to her father. She describes her love for Othello saying, "I saw Othello's visage in his mind, / And to his honour and his valiant parts / Did I my soul and fortunes consecrate" (I,iii). This statement is made as part of a romantic speech where Desdemona describes the greatness of Othello. This shows a level of naivete because Desdemona is only able to see the goodness in Othello. A good comparison can be made by comparing the Duke of Venice's view of Othello. He too, shows that he has a lot of respect for Othello and refers to him as valiant. This respect is based on Othello as a soldier and he is considered brave and valiant. However, this respect does not extend to seeing Othello as a good husband. This is why the Duke of Venice is not easily convinced that Othello and Desdemona's relationship is acceptable. This shows that the Duke of Venice does respect Othello but also sees him realistically and does not consider him perfect. In contrast, Desdemona speaks of Othello as if he is perfect. She can only see the goodness in Othello and is not able to see his faults."
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The Columbine Massacre, 2007.
This paper explores who and/or what is to blame when young people commit violent acts.
1,249 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper discusses the April 20th, 1999 violence, when two young men went on a killing spree at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, killing twelve classmates and a teacher. The paper questions who and/or what is to blame for this out-of-control situation. The paper points to the influence of parents, the American attitude towards firearms, and the bullying that happens throughout schools in America. The paper relates that in this case, parenting is the most important cause, although the American desire to bear arms and the young people who enjoy humiliating and taunting others are also to blame.
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"On April 20th, 1999 two young men went on a killing spree at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, killing twelve classmates and a teacher. In response to this horrific act, President Clinton hosted a White House conference on youth violence. When young people commit violent acts, such as the Columbine massacre, there are many elements that can be responsible for their actions. We can be sure that these actions don't depend on just one specific reason, but a collection of events that shape the character of the young men or women who get involved in acts of violence such as the Columbine shootings."
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Societal Sexism, 2002.
Argues that the way women project their own image is just as much to blame for society's attitude towards them.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper argues that, even in everyday conversational life, women internalize stereotypes about female achievement. Rather than speak from positions of power, women often use their position as speakers to deflate their own sense of credibility, rather than to enhance it. The paper suggests that women cannot simply ?blame men? for the problems they encounter in society. The problem of inequities between the sexes is a social and cultural, as well as a political concern. Women internalize the stereotypes around them, which they are taught from birth by parents and society, and use these stereotypes against themselves. The paper argues that societal perceptions of female competency must alter. However, women must also, on an individual basis, attempt to make the necessary changes.
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"Why do women engage in such self-abasing behavior, even in humorous dialogue? Why are women so apt to internalize poor societal notions of female competency? Although the answer to this question is complex, what is clear is that this phenomenon begins quite early on in women?s lives. In 1990, a study conducted by the American Association of University Women entitled Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America became famous because of a book by journalist Peggy Orenstein, called Schoolgirls. (xxiii) Schoolgirls shows how young women, whose academic performance often exceeds their male counterparts well into high school, become affected by societal perceptions of female incompetence."
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Racism and Canadian Society, 2008.
This paper discusses the statement "In my opinion, it is too easy for people to blame their failures on things like racism."
1,287 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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In this essay, the writer argues that the statement, "In my opinion, it is too easy for people to blame their failures on things like racism", is incorrect and is one that is usually put forward by people who have never experienced racism. The writer maintains that the reality is that many failures are caused by important factors such as racism. This should be acknowledged, and then steps should be taken to address the racism in our society. The writer argues that pretending that racism is just an empty, self-serving excuse obscures the reality of the racism in our society. The writer concludes that when a black person says their failure is a result of racism, they are far more likely to be correct than incorrect.
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"As a result of this failure, many consequences flow. For one thing, the little girl is never cast as the heroine, and all the audiences who see the school plays over the years have their racist assumptions that heroines/princesses etc. are always white reinforced. Thus, the systemic racism is bolstered, reinforced and perpetuated to a new generation. The effect on the girl herself is that she is repeatedly sent the message that she is not good enough to be the princess/heroine - no matter what she does. The girl is likely to internalize a very deep level of unworthiness, and a resultant crippling lack of self-esteem. Contrast this with the raised self-esteem that will be fostered in the white girls who were picked for the roles. After that, all of these girls go on to university. Which girls are more likely to do well at university, and then go on to successful, well-paid careers? And taking this even further, which of these girls are likely to raise children who have every possible advantage in life, and who will do well when they grow up?"
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Hunger Theories, 2002.
Compares and contrasts "victim-blaming and "charitable" approaches to hunger with structural explanations of inequality, poverty, and hunger.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses how the mass media distracts us from the problems of inequality, poverty and hunger. In this way, there is "victim-blaming" process occurring because the victims themselves are held to be responsible for their own victimization, when in fact it is the structural models of the society that have caused these injustices. The system creates an ideology which it disseminates through the mass media. That ideology entertains its audience in such a way as to make the suffering of victims invisible. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Stress in the Workplace: Article Analysis, 2002.
An analysis of the article: "New Technology Not To Blame As Stress Figures Soar" by David Moore.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss the factors that create stress in the workplace and an article that reveals the nature of stress in the workplace having little to do with technology in these aspects. The article gives statistics that reveal the true nature of stress and do not blame technology for the problems that arise in the workplace in this instance. The article will tell us why stress is created.
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Teen Violence Discussed, 2002.
This paper compares and contrasts two articles that try to explain the underlying causes of teen violence: "Missing the Mark" by Jackson Katz and Sur Jhally and "Stop Blaming Kids and TV" by Mike Males.
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This paper discusses how Katz and Jhally argue that teen violence is a male-centric occurrence caused by socialization that promotes violent masculinity. Males provide a gender-neutral view of teen violence that he believes is caused by parents who engage in domestic violence. It shows how both articles deal with the subject of teenage violence and avoid placing blame on teens for their troubled behavior. Instead, these articles present the idea of imitation as a cause of teen violence, but they differ on who the kids are imitating.
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"Males presents his theory of teen violence in a gender-neutral presentation. He focuses on violence in general and omits cases of shootings and mass murder carried out by male teams such as the infamous Columbine High School event. Males points to differences in occurrences of violence between different races and classes as proof that images in mass media aren?t as important as family circumstances to contributing to the violence. According to Males, ?In practical terms, media-violence theories are not about kids, but about race and class. If TV accounts for any meaningful fraction of murder levels amid poorer, nonwhite youth, why doesn?t it have the same effect on white kids?? Unlike Males, Katz and Jhally, believe that trying to view teen violence in a gender-neutral fashion will blind us from understanding and resolving the youth violence problem. They point to school shootings such as Columbine, murder, assault and rape as being predominately a male phenomenon. They also argue that girls are growing up in the same environment as males, but are not responding to their situation in the same violent ways as males are."
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Canadian NWMP Relations with Native Peoples, 2008.
An analysis of the history of the relationship between the Canadian North West Mounted Police (NWMP) and the native people of Canada and who is to blame for the degradation of their culture.
2,322 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the relationship between the Canadian North West Mounted Police (NWMP) and the native people of Canada. It briefly describes the history of the white Canadian's contact with the native people and how the NWMP became involved with them. The paper compares their attitudes towards the Inuit and the Indians and the conflicting opinions of how to deal with the Inuit. Finally, the paper looks at who is to blame for the degradation of the culture of the native peoples of the frontier.
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"The North West Mounted Police were dispatch to the frontier as the law enforcement representative of the Canadian government. They protected the native population from further exploitation from the white settlers, and although contemptuous at times, they were not responsible for the demise of the native culture. Similar the introduction of modern culture to the Inuit by the Mounted Police was not the root cause of the demise of their culture. The encounter of modern society was inevitable, and the generous attitude of the Mounted Police avoided the exploitation that was all too often a part of the integration of native cultures into modern society."
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Research and Debate on Smoking and the Tobacco Industry, 2000.
A paper defending the tobacco industry in the war against smoking, arguing that the distributors should not be blamed.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 70.95
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This report and debate was written as an English project. It focuses on why, as consumers, we place the blame for cigarette smoking solely on the distributors. This paper is meant as a defense for the Tobacco Industry. If you feel it would be helpful to learn more statistical information on smoking as well as a comparison between the arguments, it is provided in this report. Links are also provided so that you may find additional information directly from the organizations.
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