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Paul Barber's "Vampires, Burial, and Death", 2005.
Book report on Paul Barber's book about the history of vampires.
1,566 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper summarizes the history of vampires as presented in Barber's book "Vampires, Burial, and Death". The paper highlights the most important topics in the book, including what types of people typically became vampires, how vampire characteristics differed from culture to culture, and methods used for discerning vampires.
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"After reading the book "Vampires, Burial, and Death" by Paul Barber, it was shocking to learn about the first documented cases of vampires, and how they did not come remotely close to most of the vampire stories that one hears in modern times. It would appear that the modern world is living under a misconception of what a vampire is, or was considered to be. Vampires did not have long canine teeth that they used to puncture the neck of their victims. It did not take an actual bite from another vampire for a dead person to become one as well. An interesting quote from the novel is: ?from the point of view of our informants, the factors that bring revenants into existence fall into the following broad categories: (1) predisposition; (2) predestination; (3) events: things that are done to people, things that are done to people, things that they do, things that happen to them; and (4) nonevents: things that are left undone.? This is a fascinating statement that leads one to believe that no one is safe from becoming a vampire when they die. It would appear that almost any scenario in the world could fall into one of these categories, which would make it easy to place the blame for small mishaps and large ones on dead people who could not respond to deny these transgressions. The methods of making sure one does not become a vampire are almost as ludicrous as the reasons that one might become a vampire."
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Vampires: Fact or Fiction?, 2004.
A look at the historical facts behind the vampire myth.
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines how it is clear from novels and movies, such as ?Interview with the Vampire? and Bram Stoker?s "Dracula?, and long-surviving TV shows, such as ?The Musters? and ?The Addams family?, that there is a genuine folklore fascination with vampires. It analyzes how the vampire genre is a perfectly legitimate theme for horror stories, as legitimate as ghosts, werewolves, and other monsters. It also discusses the lack of empirical evidence as to the genuine existence of vampires, past or present. It shows how myths and folklore about vampires are part of the landscape of history and very easy to come by for researchers, but factual evidence is far more difficult to obtain.
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Vampire Folklore and the Burning of Corpses
Believers, Murderers and Some History of Vampires
Conclusion
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"This phenomenon of burning the corpse of a suspected (or ?known?) vampire is universally present throughout folklore literature, notably in the richly descriptive vampire book edited by Alan Dundes . There are myriad customs when it comes to the burning, however. In Romania, for example, as recently as 1914 (Dundes, 17), the vampire corpse was ?disinterred,? undressed and put in a bag; the clothes were put back into the coffin, sprinkled with holy water, and the coffin was returned to the grave. The body was taken to the forest, the heart was cut out, and the body cut up in pieces, and burned, piece by piece, with the heart being burnt last. Those present came near the fire when the heart burned, so the smoking from the burning vampire heart passed over them, to ?protect? them."
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Vampires of Literature, 2005.
This paper compares two vampires---the archetype Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and the flamboyant Lestat De Lioncourt from Anne Rice's "Vampire Chronicles".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that protagonist vampires in all traditions differ from other mythical supernatural beings in their resemblance to humans; Anne Rice's Lestat De Lioncourt possesses human qualities such as a spirit and a mind in different proportions than Bram Stoker's old Dracula. The author points out that the Count is not freed by immortality but imprisoned by it; therefore he has no companions but those unfortunates who find themselves like rodents in a mousetrap in the dingy abysses that he calls home; he would never take a nun as a lover as does Lestat De Lioncourt. The paper relates that the true fans of horror no longer want to be frightened by the mere fantasy of the fearsome as Count Dracula; they want to be scared to their very core by a protagonist vampire that resemble themselves such as Lestat De Lioncourt.
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"Lestat, also known as 'the brat prince,' is endowed with an unusual wealth of talents and is the most passionate of Anne Rice's vampires by far. However, he and the rest of Rice's vampires can all be killed in the same ways. A stake through the heart or a crucifix won't do a thing to these nearly indestructible beings. In fact, as Louie once said in "Interview with the Vampire," they are "actually quite fond of looking at crucifixes." Decapitation only delays resurrection, regardless of how the remains are scattered. The only two ways to kill Rice's vampires are by fire or by somehow placing them in the sun (which would cause them to ignite into flames, thus making this death a mere variation of the expiration by fire). "
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Vampires: Straying From the Path of Righteousness, 2002.
This paper looks at the historical vampire and evidence that disproved them.
2,960 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 32 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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An in-depth look at the history of the vampire giving examples of famous past figures claiming to be vampires. It looks at the symbols in the vampire culture and what they mean - blood, church, religion. The paper then tries to examine medical excuses for vampires - anemia, catalepsy etc.
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"Vampires have been around since the beginning of time. People have used them to explain things they thought were unexplainable. ?Vampires are mythical creatures who overcome death by sucking the blood from living humans (Vampires).? [See addendum A] In our modern society, when people see a picture of a vampire they are supposedly overcome with feelings of longing, whether consciously or unconsciously. Vampires, in our eyes, are elegant, debonair, gorgeous, sexual, and desirable. What vampires want mimics what people want: all of their hidden desires and secrets. They are outlets for a society where the line between good and evil is bold, where everything is black or white. Aspects found in vampires are the same aspects that are found in us. Vampires rise not in the morning but at night when the world turns out its lights and darkness descends on the people. Some people yearn for the carefree life that is the vampire. A vampire is law unto himself. And most importantly, what people believe to be evil becomes their vampire. But to people who lived long ago, vampires were minions of the Devil, evil incarnate, monsters capable of turning others from the path of righteousness and God to the Devil and darkness. The key aspect of the vampire is death. They can be killed and yet still are thought of as immortal. People will never truly understand all there is about the vampire world. The understanding of the historical vampire, the evidence that disproved them and the real vampires of the modern world are all part of the vampire phenomenon."
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Vampires, 2003.
A discussion on why the vampire has been such a popular and enduring cinematic monster by the comparative analysis of several key vampire films.
1,574 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how the immortality of a vampire is just one of a number of key features appearing consistently throughout example texts of this enduring sub-genre and how this eternal life seems to have translated itself into popular cinematic immortality, as the vampire has been the focus of film-makers creative endeavours almost since the introduction of cinema. It attempts to shed light on this phenomenon and unearth the secret behind the eternal life of these undead movie stars who have gripped the imagination of generations of audiences and look no nearer to loosening their hold today. It examines a number of texts and theories, offering a comparative analysis between both classical and post-classical versions, as well as identifying the variations within the periods themselves.
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"Throughout the history of vampire cinema hundreds of films have featured the ubiquitous blood-sucker although it is nigh-impossible to discover amongst them films which contain more than a handful of thematic or stylistic similarities. Nosferatu, for example, has a strikingly different visual style to even the 1931 Browning and Lugosi adaptation. Max Schrek?s Count Orlock is much more rodent-like in his appearance than the creepy but still dapper Dracula. The visual differences don?t end there. The expressionist influence in Nosferatu is unmistakable, with the now legendary shadow of the vampire ascending the stairs in Nosferatu a significant example of the lighting style employed."
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Character Sketch of Paul in Willa Cather's "Paul's Case", 2000.
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This paper presents an analysis of Paul's character in Willa Cather's "Paul's Case" by focusing on three of his attributes: 1) his tendency to be very self-oriented and separated from the others around him 2) his over-concern for all things that glitter and 3) his damaged psyche.
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"In Willa Cather?s story ?Paul?s Case?, the character Paul embodied the Calvinist household in which he was raised in. Paul is a very self-oriented and introverted boy whose every action is designed and calculated to prevent others from seeing the real him. Paul is also a person who is overly concerned with money, wealth, and glamour; all which he believes will take him to the top and get him off Cordelia Street, which he despises with a passion. Paul is also under all of his mental armor, is scared, scarred and mentally damaged by his father and by his teachers so much that he can no longer go on living."
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The Theme of Vampirism in Poe's Ligeias, 2001.
The similarities between both Ligeia and tuberculosis sufferers and vampires.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 46.95
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The paper starts by documenting vampiric traits and their appearance in literature, starting with Henrich August Ossenfelder?s "Der Vampir" in 1748 up to Bram Stoker's "Dracula" in 1897. It then cites various examples of how the character Ligeia could be seen as vampiric. The paper also looks in detail at the effects of tuberculosis and how it affects people both mentally and physically also the similarities between the image of a vampire and that of a tuberculosis sufferer.
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"This paper will focus on the theme of vampirism in Edgar Allan Poe?s short story "Ligeia." In order to make the paper more understandable and explain my research, I will begin by defining what characteristics constitute vampire-like qualities. Then, I will demonstrate how Ligeia meets those parameters.
"The first recognizable literary work dealing specifically with vampires came in 1748 from Germany. Henrich August Ossenfelder?s Der Vampire this was a brilliant poem that introduced vampires to modern literature. In 1819 though, nearly 50 years after Der Vampire was introduced, John Polidori, a prominent author, wrote the significant story, The Vampiree, which was the catalyst for vampire literature in Europe. Edgar Allan Poe wrote Ligeia in 1838.It was not until 1897 that Bram Stoker wrote the novel which defines the most widely accepted characteristics of the vampire."
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Messages from James and Paul, 2006.
This paper examines the different messages from James and Paul and Paul's ideas of resurrection.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how the relatively short chapter of James, when compared to the longer writings of Paul to the Romans, appears to illustrate many dividing messages from the early church. The more prolific author, Paul, conveys a much more political agenda, speaking decisively regarding Jews, Gentiles and the Law, while James instead focuses on the importance of actions in faith, writing for "all God's people scattered over the whole world." The paper explains that as these two authors are writing for different audiences, they write with particular purposes. The paper discusses how the letter of James looks closely at specific practices of the Christian beliefs, illustrating how faith is meant to properly be put into action.
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Vampirism in Movies, 2004.
A look at how vampires are portrayed in two movies, ?Bram Stoker?s Dracula?, and Anne Rice?s Gothic, ?Interview with the Vampire?.
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This paper analyzes these two movies and explains that both these movies show us the good and bad sides of a vampire. It explains how they show us a different picture from both sides. Louis is the guilty vampire who seeks a life of redemption, while Dracula is the soulless vampire who is eventually staked to save humanity.
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"Vampires have always been fascinating fictional characters. We were introduced to vampires in Bram stoker?s novel ?Dracula?. It was the first book to portray a nocturnal being who feeds on the blood of human beings in order to exist. This was the world?s first experience with a vampire. It was also turned into a feature film. That movie set the trend for horror movies in Hollywood. A lot of movies have been made which showed vampires in different avatars. Vampires are one of the most recognizable people from horror movies. Movies such as ?Dracula? and ?Interview with the vampire? have plots which revolve around vampires. TV wasn?t left behind with its portrayal of vampires in the critically acclaimed ?Buffy the vampire slayer?. However vampires have been portrayed as different creatures on the big screen as well as small screen. There are a number of differences between the vampires in the feature film adaptation of Bram Stoker?s ?Dracula? and Anne Rice?s Gothic ?Interview with the vampire?."
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The Female Vampire as Sexual Deviants, 2003.
An analysis of films from the 1970's that portray female vampires as sexually deviant and evil.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines how classically male vampires in horror films are portrayed in a sympathetic light as tortured men who are suffering from a compulsion rather than having homicidal tendencies. It looks at how the female vampires of the 1970?s, however, are depicted in a completely different manner. They are young, beautiful, and unrepentant; their goal is not only to satisfy their cravings, but also to corrupt and consume the souls of their victims. It analyzes how filmmakers of this era depict these strong, sensual women as sexual deviants through a review of such films as "The Vampire Lovers" (1970), "Lust for a Vampire" (1971), and "A Filha de Dracula" (1972).
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"By the 1970?s, monsters in horror films changed a great deal, especially in the case of female monsters. The stereotypical masculine lesbian expected by audiences was replaced by the heterosexual male fantasy of the hyper-feminine woman (Cook 45). In female vampire films, young, nubile women strut about, often without their clothes, purely for the benefit of the heterosexual male audience. They are portrayed as carefree and unrepentant; the curse that burdens the male vampire is conspicuously absent from these films. ?Hedonism above compulsion? (Silver 112) is accentuated as the primary source of motivation for their deviant behavior. The female vampire?s victims, similar to those of the male vampire, are young and na?ve, yet there is a romantic aspect that is not present in male vampire films. The female vampire derives as much pleasure from the seduction of her victim as she does from drawing blood."
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Lestat, the True Vampire, 2001.
This paper examines some legendary folklore dealing with vampires.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper uses the character of Lestat, in Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire," to illustrate some of the common stereotypes associated with the mythical vampire. The author talks about vampires and how these stereotypes came into being. Using Lestat's character and several examples from the story, the author illustrates these stereotypes of a traditional vampire which include immortality, egotism, seduction and the destroyer of society.
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"Egotism, an exaggerated love for one?s self, makes a person seek things that are in his or her best interest. Egotists, therefore, will go to all measures in an attempt to achieve their desires, including controlling and manipulating others; this is yet another common trait of the traditional vampire. Lestat?s actions and treatment of other vampires demonstrate his egotistical manner. He turns Louis into a vampire so that he can gain control of Point du Lac, Louis? plantation, and have Louis ultimately serve as his slave. When Louis tells Lestat that he is not his slave, Lestat states, ?that?s how vampires increase...through slavery. How else?? (Rice 84). Lestat spends Louis? money on material possessions in order to lead a more luxurious life; using Louis to satisfy his own interests clearly shows Lestat?s egotistical demeanor. Once Louis begins to show signs of rebellion, however, Lestat goes to even greater extremes to prevent Louis? departure."
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Pope John Paul II, 2005.
This paper reviews and examines the life of Pope John Paul II, as portrayed in Tad Szulc's "Pope John Paul II, The Biography."
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explores the life and many achievements of the head of the Catholic church, Pope John Paul II. Author Tad Szulc argues in his book "Pope John Paul II, The Biography" that despite a seemingly difficult life and an even more unlikely rise to power, Pope John Paul II played a large role in the collapse of European communism. This paper also details many interesting revelations and historical facts of Pope John Paul II's life.
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"Pope John Paul II has never deviated form the rigid principle he set forth with the start of his papacy. He will not stand for any public dissent within the church on matters of Catholic morality, ethics, faith and interpretation. He subsequently banned all controversial theological debates, citing the old Roman adage, causa finita est, meaning, when Rome speaks the matter is closed. Although his appointment seemed a harsh reality, John Paul none the less took up an almost opposite stance when it came to the poor and oppressed, becoming a powerful advocate for third world nations."
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Paul and Trevor, 2002.
A comparison of the characters Paul (from the short story "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather) and Trevor ("The Destructors"by Graham Greene).
1,081 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper looks at two short stories - "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather and "The Destructors" by Graham Greene - and examines the contrasts and similarities between two of the main characters, Trevor and Paul.
The paper shows how both characters are rebels, although the way they rebel differs. It discusses how Trevor's is a physical rebellion, brought on by peer pressure and a need to destroy. Paul, on the other hand, rebels from the inside by way of outlandish clothes and mannerisms - as if to separate himself from the constricted society he finds himself in.
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"Another difference is that Paul lives in fantasies, but Trevor does not. Paul sees the people of Cordelia street as unworthy of what he imagines himself to be and behaves sarcastically towards them, especially his teachers. He wears unbecoming clothes and loses attention to show that he does not belong there. But his rebellion exacts a much higher price in his mind, because he has no power to alter society without forfeiting something of magnitude ? his liberty or his life. Trevor?s ambition is only for the day and does not involve his entire existence."
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Paul, 2002.
A discussion of the apocalyptic views of the Apostle Paul.
1,379 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper looks at how the major difference between the Apostle Paul and the other apostles is that Paul had not known Jesus while he was on earth as the Son of God. It examines how Paul?s conversion occurred only after the Ascension and how this fact plays a prominent role in his teachings about Jesus and about the apocalypse. It discusses this aspect of Paul?s Christianity together with specific aspects of the apocalypse that Paul deals with in his writings. The three ages of the apocalypse as seen by Paul are also examined.
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The End of the World (1 Cor. 15)
The Resurrection (1 Cor 15 continued)
The Restoration of the World (Romans 8)
The Coming of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4)
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"First, the end of the world as depicted by Paul in his first epistle to the Corinthians (Chapter 15:20-28) is considered. This is a celebration of God, who will come and reign over everything and everyone. Secondly, and closely related to this is Paul?s view of the resurrection (1Cor15:20-28), during which the earth and human beings are made new to conform to the spiritual realm. Thirdly Paul?s description of the restoration of the world in Romans 8:18-25 is considered. Here the premise is the hope that every Christian lives in that the suffering experienced in the world will end in glory. Finally, the way in which Paul deals with the coming of Christ in his first epistle to the Thessalonians (Chapter 4:13-18) is considered. Here Paul continues the theme of hope in terms of being reunited with those who have passed away."
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Matthew's Letter to Paul, 2002.
This paper is a letter of response from Matthew to Paul, written as if Matthew had discovered Paul's letters to the Galatians.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This essay is in the form of a letter from the Apostle Matthew to Paul. The letter cogently outlines Matthew's points of disagreement with Paul on issues of doctrine, practice and adherence to the laws according to the Old Testament.
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"Dear Paul,
"I have come upon your letter written to the people of Galatia and I am appalled that you take the laws of the Torah so lightly. You claim that you received a revelation from Jesus Christ and are; therefore, an apostle of Jesus. How then could you have misunderstood the reason for his existence here on earth? You have stated, "A man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ" and that "by observing the law no one will be justified." You are preaching this to Gentile Christians, telling them they are not required to obey the Law of Moses. You do this because you believe Jesus came to abolish the Jewish laws, while the opposite is true."
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