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Ophelia Versus Desdemona, 2003.
This paper explores the parallels between the female characters from two of William Shakespeare's most famous works.
1,401 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 46.95
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This paper looks at how Shakespeare uses the characters of Desdemona from "Othello" and Ophelia from "Hamlet" to introduce two opposing, feminine perspectives that reveal a strong character and weak character respectively. Through these women, it shows how he promotes awareness of the multi-faceted nature of women, suggesting that they can be submissive to a male dominated society by neglecting their own judgment, but can also be rebellious by making their own decisions. It examines how both Desdemona and Ophelia?s opposing roles as women are brought to light as Desdemona?s rebelliousness is revealed through the relationship with her husband and Ophelia?s co-dependant nature is revealed through her relationship with her father.
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"When Desdemona leaves the house of her father, Brabantio, to wed the Moore, Othello, it is the first step in redefining her role as a woman. Desdemona, instead of asking her father?s permission, decides on her own to marry Othello. It seems as though Desdemona is breaking away from the strictness imposed by Brabantio. She denies her father any right in choosing or granting Othello allowance to marry her. Instead, she chooses the man who she wanted to marry and feels it unnecessary that her father intervene in their relationship. This act of independence by Desdemona tears away the gender barriers of the Venetian patriarchal society and poses a threat to male authority."
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Desdemona and Ophelia, 2007.
This paper compares the character of Desdemona from William Shakespeare's tragedy, "Othello" with that of Ophelia from one of his other great tragedies, "Hamlet".
3,164 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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The paper looks at the female figures Desdemona and Ophelia, who appear in two of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, "Othello" and "Hamlet". The paper focuses not only on the women, but also on the men who have the strongest influences on them; their fathers and their lovers. The paper shows how despite different personalities and dissimilar sets of circumstances, the young heroines of these unique tales share much in common. The paper portrays how they both find themselves caught up in intricate love triangles that test their alliances to their fathers and their lovers and that ultimately end in tragedy.
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Introduction
Desdemona, Othello, and Brabantio
Ophelia, Hamlet, and Polonius
Conclusion
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"Although we never see Desdemona and her father Brabantio alone together, we can determine, from things they say to other characters and from things they say to one another in public, that their relationship has not been based on open communication and trust. In fact, there is an indication, as early as the opening scene, that despite his apparent shock, Brabantio may have subconsciously expected his daughter's elopement, or at least is not completely surprised by it: upon first hearing the news from Iago and Roderigo, Branbatio responds that "This accident is not unlike my dream" (I, i, 141)."
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President Versus Parliament, Proportional versus Pluralistic, 2000.
A discussion on how to elect leaders.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the two most common debates on how governments should be elected. Eastern Europe has been and continues to go through major, turbulent changes on its way to democracy. It became clear very early on that ?simply? sitting down and thinking of a new way to govern was going to take a very long time. One of the earliest problems that needed to be solved, besides how to govern, was how to elect the new government. The two most common debates, then, were ?President vs. Parliament? and ?Proportional Representation vs. Majoritarian (or Pluralistic) Representation?. This piece explores the merits and pitfalls on each side of both coins.
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"Both supporters of a presidential system and supporters of a parliamentary system agree on several elements of the governing systems. First, the more centralized the system, the quicker things get accomplished. It takes a lot more time for a verbal argument to be presented and debated in an assembly than for one man?s synapses to fire in the decision making process. Behind the flagship democratic movement, Solidarity, was a single man, Lech Wal_sa, pushing decisions through. It is argued that this non-democratic form of decision making was necessary to achieve the desired result - that the end justified the means. Regardless, decisions were made quickly in response to the daily problems of mass strikes and city hall demonstrations. As for parliamentary systems, most scholars agree that strong, well-defined political parties are needed (Zielonka, 97). The world of parliamentary decision making is one of compromise and coalition. Without effective parties that reduce the number of shouting voices from hundreds to several, sessions of parliament can easily turn into personal ?slugfests?. Parties are just beginning to truly define themselves in Eastern Europe, emerging from the obsolete umbrellas that united them against a common enemy, and have not had the time to fully develop."
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Good versus Evil in the Bible, 2005.
An examination of the theme of good versus evil in the Bible, focusing on the battles of Horus versus Seth and God versus Lucifer.
1,466 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper follows the course of a legendary myth: "The Feud Between Horus and Seth". The writer examines this myth and finds the parallels to Christianity. It points out that even those who do not practice as Christians are well aware of the Bible's teaching of Lucifer, commonly known as the Devil, and God, a perfect example of good versus evil. The paper begins by reliving the myth of Horus and Seth, followed by the Biblical tale of the fall of Lucifer and the casting to Hell. It then looks at the aspects of these stories and explores commonalities that have transcended time and place to depict this constant struggle for one's very soul.
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"There is no rebuke that religion has played at the forefront of the Earth's Religions over time. These Religions or belief systems have ranged in iconology and practice but common threads are clear and concise. Most notably is the idea of "Dualism". Merriam Webster defines Dualism as a "doctrine that the universe is under the dominion of two opposing principles one of which is good and the other evil." With this definition we can further elaborate of the meaning of the concept as an intricate balance, here of good vs. evil. This theme may be as widespread as civilizations needed to classify their residents and at the same time teach them the difference between good and evil. Egyptians used Mythology to educate their society on behavior and religion. Myths are based on rivalry or struggle of the Myths characters."
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Desdemona, the Ideal Woman, 2002.
Examines how the character of Desdemona in "Othello" depicts the male concept of the ideal feminine role of a woman.
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The character of Desdemona in William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" reflects an ideal woman in the eyes of men. Desdemona acts in a gentle manner at all times, even though with men she uses her sexual prowess and strong will to achieve her ambitions. The paper shows that Desdemona remains both virtuous and dutiful to her husband, Othello, while slanderous comments about her chaste result in her final death. Therefore, Desdemona's sincerity and faithfulness to Othello become ill spent. Although Desdemona acquires Othello as a husband by her own devices by enabling her femininity to get what she wants, Othello ironically ends up murdering her. The paper shows that Desdemona depicts the male concept of the ideal feminine role of a woman.
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"In the tragedy of Othello, Desdemona uses her sexual appeal to men in order to achieve her ambitions. At the beginning of the play, Desdemona manages to seduce Othello through her gentle and passive use of words which men find attractive. When Othello relates the story of their elopement, he comments on how Desdemona professed her love for him. "She wish'd she had not heard it, yet she wish'd / That heaven had made her such a man; she thank'd me, / And bade me, if I had a friend that lov'd her, / I should but teach him how to tell my story, / And that would woo her. / Upon this hint I spake." (I,iii,162-166). Obviously, this quote shows that Desdemona's main motive includes the acquisition of Othello as her husband which she achieves through her use of gentle words, passiveness, and apparent fascination in Othello's life which the male character of Othello finds as an attractive trait in the female character Desdemona."
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Hamlet and Ophelia, 2007.
An analysis of Hamlet's love for Ophelia in the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare.
764 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper discusses how Hamlet loves Ophelia in his own tortured and odd way. The paper illustrates how, as the play continues, it is clear Hamlet loses touch with reality and with it, his love for Ophelia. The paper describes how Ophelia cannot deal with his rejection and rather than go on with her life, she ends it, without fulfillment, without love and with no future. The paper demonstrates how both lovers cared for each other and might have had a life together, but they were both too tragically flawed to ever really become a couple or maintain their love.
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"Those surrounding Ophelia believe Hamlet loves her - even that he has gone mad with love for her. Her father, Polonius tells her Hamlet's rash behavior is based on his unrequited love for her. He says, "That [denial of love] hath made him mad" (II. i. 109). Thus, those surrounding Ophelia misinterpret Hamlet's actions, and Ophelia might have as well, although it does seem Hamlet loves her in his own tortured and odd way. He does leave her a note that seems to confirm his feelings for her. It reads, "O dear Ophelia, I am ill at these numbers; I have not art to reckon / my groans: but that I love thee best, O most best, believe it. Adieu" (II. ii. 120-121). Thus, he has confessed his love to her, and no matter how it deteriorates from this point on in the play, he has held love for her in his heart."
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Desdemona and Juliet, 2002.
Compares the female characters Desdemona and Juliet from plays by William Shakespeare and looks at the role perception plays in these texts.
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At the core, Desdemona's dedication to her husband, Othello, is as pure as that of Juliet to Romeo. Desdemona was not blessed with great intellect or passion. Hers was not a love like Juliet's which was forged in fire. (V.ii.323). In the process of destroying Othello, Iago's actions result in the deaths of Othello, Desdemona, Emilia (Iago's wife), Roderigo and the wounding of Cassio and of Iago himself. Perception indeed plays an enormous part in both plays, but perhaps no more so than in "Othello".
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Ophelia in "Hamlet", 2008.
An analysis of the speech and actions of Ophelia in Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
1,183 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper portrays how Ophelia, through her father's death, becomes shrewd, sharp-witted and motivated by her own ideals, rather than those of others. The paper shows how Ophelia could not have lost her sanity, since her thoughts were so well-organized and so cunningly hurtful. The paper concludes that if there ever were a tragedy in Hamlet, it would be the demise of Ophelia.
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""I perchance hereafter," Hamlet says, Horatio listening intently, "Shall think meet to put an antic disposition on" (1630). Hamlet continues to warn Horatio not to inform any person of his intended scheme. There are several ways that the director can play this, and the choices are crucial.
"Eventually, though, Hamlet's scheme does fall through. He ends up killing Polonius, failing to kill the King, and fleeing the country. Hamlet's now ex-lover, who also happens to be Polonius's daughter, is very distraught. But it must be made very clear that she retains an element of sanity. As Polonius himself said, "Though this be madness, there be method in't" (1640). Ophelia, through her father's death, Ophelia becomes shrewd, sharp-witted, and most importantly, she becomes motivated by her own ideals, rather than those of others."
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The Symbolism of Desdemona's Handkerchief, 2006.
Analyzes the significance and symbolism of Desdemona's handkerchief in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,621 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains how Shakespeare uses the handkerchief given to Desdemona by Othello to symbolize the way in which Iago manipulates Othello's perception of women and, consequently, his relationship with Desdemona. More specifically, the paper charts the demise and the approach of Desdemona's murder through the handkerchief's sequential movement from virgin to wife to whore.
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"Shakespeare infuses even the first appearance of the handkerchief with significance in that it emerges just as Othello begins to appreciate the sexual dimension of Desdemona. Iago has just proposed to Othello the possibility of Desdemona's infidelity when she offers it to Othello as a remedy for his headache, saying "it will be well" (Shakespeare 3.3. 286). Although Othello ultimately dismisses the idea, saying, "if she be false, heaven mocked itself!/ I'll not believe't" (3.3.277-8), Iago nonetheless lifts Desdemona's sexuality to a new level of consciousness. Furthermore, the manner in which Desdemona attempts to use the handkerchief defines it also as a symbol of her virtue. As new ideas stir in Othello's mind, Desdemona tries to press her handkerchief against his forehead. She figuratively smothers his thoughts of her infidelity with the symbol of her virtuousness. Shakespeare introduces the handkerchief through this precise encounter, because it marks the point at which Othello has just begun to contemplate Desdemona as a sexual being outside of their marriage."
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Desdemona, Bianca and Emilia, 2008.
An analysis of the female characters of Desdemona, Bianca and Emilia from William Shakespeare's "Othello".
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This paper discusses how, in William Shakespeare's "Othello", Desdemona, Bianca, and Emilia, the three main female individuals, are shown in different lights through the usage of both uplifting and demeaning descriptions. It looks at how Desdemona's humble and benevolent character is contrasted greatly against the harsh words used by Othello to describe her, how Emilia's outgoing and outspoken personality is revealed when speaking to both Desdemona and Iago and how Bianca's allegiance to Cassio differs significantly from her darker hypocritical side. It also analyzes how all three female characters reflect their personas through their actions, displaying their emotional outpourings, opinions on controversial issues, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
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"The main object of affection is Desdemona, the one woman who is known by all men as the wife of Othello. She is called by Othello "gentle" (I.I.28) as well as "gentle mistress" (I.3.205) by Brabantio. Cassio describes her as "a most exquisite lady" who is "most fresh and delicate creature" (2.3.20, 22-23). Desdemona displays her gentleness through her actions with her father and Othello. She attempts to be diplomatic and faithful to the people she most loves, especially when she is confronted by her father about Othello (I.3.208- 218). She is "bound" to her father "for life and education," showing how loyal and grateful she is towards to her father for raising her as a notable parent. Desdemona also believes that she should take the role that her mother once took by stating that she must upkeep the "duty" by "preferring you (Brabantio) before her father.""
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The Madness of Ophelia, 2005.
A discussion on the character of Ophelia, from Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
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The paper analyzes how the three factors of father, king and lover help to bring about Ophelia's madness through a sever Oedipal complex. The paper further analyzes how the externalized identity of Ophelia, a silent, obedient woman, eventually transforms her into a victim of the murders that ravage her family and love life. The paper discusses how, although she is wise and knowledgeable, she has no individual feminine identity that prevents her eventual suicide during the play. The paper concludes that madness is conjured through a lack of externalized feminine identity, which culminates in suicidal tragedy and madness of the mind.
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"In this drama study the madness of Ophelia will be the center of analysis in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. By understanding Ophelia's love for hamlet, as well as the close relationship she had with her father, the notion of madness is construed from external Freudian Oedipal sources. The lack of motherly affection and the abuse that men compound her within play not only isolates Ophelia, but also gives her little psychic strength to deal with her relationship problems. In essence, after her Father's death and her alienation from Hamlet, Ophelia displays madness by becoming and internalized person unable to cope with the excessive demands of a patriarchal culture. The familial issues that surround Polonius and Ophelia create Oedipal complex problems that revolve around an almost incestuous stranglehold on the woman."
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Mac versus PC, 2007.
A comparison of the success of advertising campaigns for Apple Inc. versus Microsoft.
3,962 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper compares Steve Jobs and his company, Apple Inc. with Bill Gates and his company, Microsoft. It provides an overview of Steve Jobs and his company and then analyzes of the company's current "Mac versus PC" campaign. It discusses Microsoft versus Apple's advertisements for products and services and analyzes why Apple's strategy is so successful.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Company Overview
Evolution of the Apple Product
Current Marketing Initiatives at Apple
Rationale
Conclusion
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"Today, Apple designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers and related software and peripherals, as well as a wide range of personal computing and communicating solutions. From the company's humble beginnings in the garage of one of its founders, Apple has taken on all comers and has emerged a winner in the highly competitive personal computer market because it has not been afraid of innovation and providing many consumers with what they really want: a computer that makes their lives easier and more fun. Because the newest incarnations of the Mac are able to run the Windows office suites, it is reasonable to assume that many former PC loyalists will be thinking twice about their next computer choice."
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Cesarean versus Planned Delivery at Term, 2008.
This paper discusses the article "Maternal Mortality and Severe Morbidity Associated with Low-risk Planned Cesarean Delivery versus Planned Vaginal Delivery at Term" by Liu, Shiliang, Liston, Robert M., Joseph, K.S., Heaman, Maureen, Sauve, Reg,
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In this article the writer reviews the scholarly article, "Maternal Mortality and Severe Morbidity Associated with Low-risk Planned Cesarean Delivery versus Planned Vaginal Delivery at Term", about the relative dangers of cesarean section versus vaginal delivery for women. The paper looks at the purpose of the study and summarizes the results. The writer then describes its strengths and weaknesses and outlines how such findings should be utilized in the future. In addition, two key questions that should guide future investigation are enumerated.
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Purpose of the study
Results of the study
Strengths of the study
Weaknesses of the study
How to use these findings in practice
Two questions for future research
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"The strengths of the study lie in the fact that few studies this writer has reviewed have been more comprehensive. To wit, the planned cesarean group comprised 46,766 women; for the planned vaginal delivery group, the figure was 2,292,420. Every bit as importantly, the study is longitudinal in nature. Specifically, the study encompasses a 14-year period - a length of time seemingly sufficient to ensure that curious aberrations or anomalies in particular years did not cause fundamental distortions in the findings of the study. Additionally, to ensure the validity of the data findings, the researchers employed adjusted odds ratio and confidence intervals; as well, the authors used multivariate analysis to control for "confounding variables" such as age, year of delivery, and elderly primigravidity - among other factors."
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Ophelia, 2007.
A character analysis of Ophelia from William Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
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This paper discusses how the character of Ophelia in Shakespeare's famous play, "Hamlet", is defined by the men in her life and when the men in her life disappear so does her character. She is used and abused by the men she relies on and trusts. The paper looks at how Ophelia is one of the most dynamic characters in the play and how, throughout the play, the audience views her transformation from an innocent childlike girl to a crazy confused woman.
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"Ophelia's best friend in the play is her brother Laertes. In act one scene three Laertes and Ophelia joke with each other and it is apparent that they are fond of each other. "'Tis in my memory lock'd, and you yourself shall keep the key of it." (I.iii.90) This line shows that Ophelia respects her brother's opinions and admires and loves him. Laertes then leaves his sister; this makes him the first man to disappear in her life. After her brother leaves her the audience never sees Ophelia joke or kid around with male figures in the play. "
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"Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)", 2008.
An analysis of how Ann-Marie MacDonald undermines gender stereotypes in her play, "Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)."
1,269 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses Ann-Marie MacDonald's play, "Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)" and shows how MacDonald uses gender bending and variations on sexuality to challenge and ultimately undermine gender stereotype. In particular, the paper focuses on the character of Constance and how she rises to her full human potential in this play, and in so doing, undermines the gender stereotypes which often function to deny a fully rounded personality to people.
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"In conclusion, what MacDonald seems to be saying in this play is that the choice made by Constance is open to all of us - and without alchemy. All that is needed is for us to probe into the powerful depths of our sub-conscious, and in this way choose powerful personal attributes that will enable us to rise to our full human potential. The crucial point is that women may choose supposedly male attributes such as courage, because the gender binary that says most personal attributes are gendered is culturally constituted and illusory. We can have it all, regardless of gender. Thus, MacDonald's play powerfully undermines gender stereotypes."
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