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Puente Hills Fault, 2003.
Discusses the Puente Hills fault near Los Angeles.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the Puente Hills fault, a blind-thrust that runs underneath metropolitan Los Angeles. It looks at the magnitude of a possible earthquake. The paper also looks at the Theory of Plate Tectonics. It is based on a Los Angeles Times article.
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"When people think about earthquakes in California the San Andreas Fault comes to mind because that fault threatens major Californian metropolitan centers where millions of people live and work and it is also the most famous local fault..."
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Plate Tectonics, Fault Lines and Fault Line Movement, 2006.
An analysis of how plate tectonics have and will affect the California coast.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper studies how plate tectonics and fault line movement are impacting the shape of the California coastline. The paper begins with a discussion of how plate tectonics have changed the earth's surface, including through earthquakes. Then the paper turns to one of the most famous major fault lines, the San Andreas fault. The paper examines its historical, current and future influence on California, such as the major earthquakes of the 1800s and 1900s. The paper concludes with a discussion of other fault lines, including active and inactive ones.
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"Plate tectonics is responsible for the building of mountain ranges, the separation of continents through creation of new crust when the seafloor spreads as new lithospheric material pushes out of rifts on the ocean floor, and for earthquakes and volcanic activity (including the creation of volcanic islands and mountain ranges). The regions where the action of plate tectonics is most discernible is where adjoining tectonic plates are most active: pressing into each other, sliding over or under each other, sliding past each other. This activity usually takes place at a geologic pace--that is, so slowly that it escapes the notice of short-lived creatures such as human beings. Humans are unlikely to see mountain ranges forming or continents drifting apart. When two great tectonic plates, such as the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, move relative to each other along the Pacific coast at an average rate of 2 inches a year, who would notice? But the these gigantic plates do not move only by drifting or creeping at such an imperceptible pace. As they mash into each other, portions of their adjoining edges get hung up or frozen in place for years at a time, even for centuries or thousands of years. The pressure on these junctures finally gives way as much larger movements which humans perceive (can hardly ignore!) as earthquakes."
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Tito Puente, 2002.
This paper discusses jazz musician, Tito Puente.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper reviews the life, music and influence of Jazz musician Tito Puente. The author includes references to Steven Loza's biography and analysis of Puente, "Tito Puente and the Making of Latin Music".
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"Hills Like White Elephants", 2001.
This paper briefly examines Ernest Hemingway's short story - "Hills Like White Elephants".
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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This paper briefly takes a look at the relationship between the main characters in Ernest Hemingway's book "Hills Like White Elephants". It shows the norms of society in the period that the book was written and how this effects this relationship.
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"Ernest Hemingway?s short story ?Hills Like White Elephants? is a story about a relationship between ?a man? and a ?girl.? The two main characters are referred to as such by the narrator throughout the story. This indicates the man?s experience in relation to the younger woman, named infrequently as ?Jig.? The man remains unnamed. Their namelessness indicates that their story could happen to anyone. Their namelessness also indicates and the opaque nature of their souls to one another. "
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"A Child in the Hills", 2002.
Presents the background and content of James Still's "A Child In The Hills".
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper explores the theme of loneliness and the concept of "home" in the poem, "A Child in the Hills", by James Still. The paper shows that much has changed since this poem was written, but the essence is still the same; many transplanted Appalachians share this sentiment. A city-dwelling man looks back on his childhood home with nostalgia; part of him is still there, the "child in the hills".
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"Literary elements comprise the brunt of this poem, transforming it from a broken observation of a childhood left behind to a true work of art. The setting is anonymous?neither time nor particular place is identified, and the language is just vague enough in certain places to be applicable at any given period in time. One can only assume that the land Still speaks of is rural, hilly farmland, but although Still was born and raised in Kentucky, this poem could have been written anywhere."
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"Hills Like White Elephants", 2002.
Examines the themes of Ernest Hemingway's story, "Hills Like White Elephants".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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Literature is the fundamental tool used to communicate thought and to force action by putting unique notions into words. Many authors have performed this challenging job through their remarkable skills. Ernest Hemingway is one of such writers who have produced several literary pieces of writing in order to spread knowledge as well as awareness. This analytical research paper examines the story "Hills like white elephants" composed by the author Ernest Hemingway and highlights the salient features and the underlying themes of this work.
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"Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway, 2008.
A review of the short story "Hills Like White Elephants" by American novelist Ernest Hemingway.
1,024 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper examines the use of setting and narrative in Ernest Hemingway's short story "Hills Like White Elephants". The paper explains that because of the transitional quality of the background, the reader naturally becomes curious about the previous circumstances of the characters- what was their situation before, what brought the characters to this moment, and where are they going? The paper looks at how Hemingway uses the setting of a train station to suggest to the reader that the characters are in a place of transition. The writer explains that this is a vital clue for the reader, as it will determine his understanding of the plot as a whole. The writer also suggests that it is also this notion that supplants the plot with its real action- the realization and subsequent emotional transitions or choices of the characters involved- especially that of the woman. The writer believes that the setting also serves to remind the reader that this narrative is not just a conversation- but a conversation with a purpose- and that it will take the characters in specific directions.
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"Upon entering the bar, the girl asks the man "what should we drink?" and instead of responding with an answer about what they should drink he merely comments on the weather saying "It's pretty hot" to which the woman responds "let's drink beer". This is the first interchange available to the reader, and while it's very short and seemingly sparse, it is very telling. The woman is making an effort to connect with the man- to be together, rather than being two people who travel together. His comments inform the reader that they haven't been together for a while now because, while he is there physically, he's already gone.
The state of their relationship is further illustrated through the man's reluctance to make any decisions and the reader finds out later that this non action is symbolic. It becomes apparent that the woman has become pregnant and the man is shirking his manly responsibility."
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?Hills Like White Elephants? and ?The Necklace?, 2002.
An essay comparing the theme of 'crossroads' in "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway and "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, $ 34.95
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The paper discusses Ernest Hemingway?s ?Hills Like White Elephants? and the young woman Jig who stands, together with her lover, at a crossroads in her life, contemplating the effect an unwanted pregnancy would have on their relationship. In comparison, the paper explores the main characters of Guy de Maupassant?s short story ?The Necklace? who also find themselves at a crossroads, though for a different reason and with a contrasting outcome.
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"Both women are in charge of their own decisions, and both seem to have men in their lives that seemingly support what their decisions are; even they are not in agreement with them. ?The Necklace? shows how such a decision to put on airs can truly cause such a negative outcome and the life of Mme. Loisel?s life was ruined because of that one glorious night that she insisted upon. On the contrary, Jig takes control of her life in ?Hills Like White Elephants?, as well as her body, and decides that in spite of her lover?s insistence that things can be wonderful again, she will not have the abortion as planned, but will instead keep the child."
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"Linden Hills" vs. "The Sleeper Wakes", 2002.
A comparison between two literary works, "Linden Hills" by Gloria Naylor and "The Sleeper Wakes" by Jessie Redmon Fauset.
1,897 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper explores complicity in the novel, "Linden Hills" by Gloria Naylor and the short story, "The Sleeper Wakes" by Jessie Redmon Fauset. The paper examines complicity in issues of race, gender and class in these two contrasting works ? the former a tale of the descent into hell in an affluent suburb and the latter concerned with the redemption of an individual.
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"There are several female characters in Linden Hills but we will focus on Mrs Nedeed when looking at gender issues in the novel, since she is the one who brings about her husband?s demise. The latest Mrs Nedeed is imprisoned by her husband in the basement and finds hidden records of the women who have before her and how they met their ends. Initially, she finds the diary of the first Mrs Nedeed ? Luwana Packerville who was bought by Luther Nedeed. This charts Luwana?s isolation ? being first cut out of her son?s life and then out of running a household, while at the same time being unable to mix with the community in Linden Hills for reasons of status and race."
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"Hills Like White Elephants", 2002.
A literary analysis of the short story "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper analyzes the short story of Ernest Hemingway titled "Hills like White Elephants". The story revolves around two characters that appear to be husband and wife having some major problem. Both are totally pre-occupied with this operation that the woman has to go through. The story talks about abortion from male and female perspective without actually bringing forth the word 'abortion'.
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"Hills Like White Elephants", 2007.
An analysis of language and meaning in Earnest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants".
2,336 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses how in Hemingway's short story, "Hills Like White Elephants", the manner in which the characters utilize language may be examined to provide and understanding of the difference in which males and females employ speech to convey and manipulate meaning. The paper explains that the American in the story seeks to cloak his attempts to absolve himself of responsibility for his unborn child in an illusory rationality, motivated by his selfish and contradictory need to guarantee the eventuality of an abortion, while also disassociating himself from the decision itself. The paper then contrasts the American's behavior to that of the girl's behavior, who attempts to reestablish a relationship that has been irrevocably altered by utilizing forms of dialogue that belong to their past, while also adopting a passive role in the decision-making process.
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"The dense symbol of the beaded curtain that separates the couple from the interior of the station is illustrative of the manner in which language is used in relation to the choice to be made. The curtain symbolizes the choice of whether or not to keep the baby, and each character's interaction with it is representative of their approach to the situation. The physical curtain separates them from the bar, a setting that contains their history before this moment, and is inscribed with language, the logo for a liqueur named "Anis del Toro", which the girl must ask the American to read and explain for her. She is reliant upon him to give verbal expression to the choice (he will be the first to mention the "operation"), and unable to directly challenge his speech, thus adopting a passive voice in response."
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'Hills Like White Elephants', 2006.
This paper examines the work "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway.
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that Ernest Hemingway is still considered to be one of the few authors that have shaped twentieth century fictional literature into what it is today. The writer notes that one of the more notable short stories that Ernest Hemingway wrote was 'Hills Like White Elephants', which talks about classic struggle within relationships. This story was an excellent example of how an author such as Ernest Hemingway could use tools such as symbolism, object point of view, and creative use of the setting and characters to paint this story in the way that he did. The writer discusses that Mr. Hemingway was able to create a story about these two very distinct characters that had the timeless dispute of making a relationship work. The writer concludes that Hemingway achieved this goal while staying unbiased with both characters and while not giving away any serious plot points that would allude to a final decision that would without a doubt make or break their relationship.
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"In this short story, Point of View is very important to understand since it leaves interpretation open to the reader. This story is what is considered in an objective point of view which is classically shown with having large amounts of dialogue in the story between the main characters. The important thing to understand about an objective point of view is that the author does not lead on any bias or interpretations of the characters and or theme of the story. Hemingway does not project his opinion of the characters or the story in anyways, but rather he lets the situation in the story unfold through the dialogue of the main characters. This leaves some mystery in the story as per the meaning of this operation. The reader is really left up to decide what this would entail for Jig and or if this is life threatening."
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Beverly Hills, 2003.
An anthropological study of Beverly Hills.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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The paper presents an anthropological study of Beverly Hills based on research and personal observations and perceptions. The paper discusses differences in fashion between natives and tourists and explores the upscale Rodeo Drive shops, and the city's culture in general.
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"Several years ago in many Beverly Hills retail stores you could purchase Beverly Hills Real Estate for in the form of a small glass jar filled with dirt allegedly from the rich earth of Beverly ..."
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?Hills Like White Elephants?, 2002.
A study of Ernest Hemingway's prose style in his story "Hills Like White Elephants".
1,269 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses the style of writing which Ernest Hemingway is famous for - the prose style. It discusses how this is a very purposeful and designed method of writing meant to achieve a certain intimacy between the reader and the story and a realistic depiction of the story in which themes are invoked rather than spelled-out. The paper examines how this style of writing relates to Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants". It illustrates how the themes of this story are invoked, symbolically and otherwise, and how things are left behind the narrative frame, to demonstrate the effectiveness of Hemingway?s narrative creed, that less is more, and that what is best in a story is left mostly hidden.
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"One of the main themes in this story is communication, or rather the lack of communication. The story skillfully and painfully depicts the difficulty of talking about abortion. First off, neither character ever specifies the nature of the "operation". Secondly, they are constantly dancing around the subject through such small-talk stuff like the girl?s comment that the hills ?look like white elephants?. Yet, Hemingway skillfully invokes the underlying tension through certain tonal shifts in each person's remarks, from sarcastic to earnest to resigned. For example, the man?s response that ?Just because you say I wouldn't have doesn't prove anything? invokes a sense of animosity towards the girl. Then Hemingway invokes a similar sentiment in the girl?s attitude, with her suddenly sarcastic remark ?'Everything tastes of liquorice. Especially all the things you've waited so long for, like absinthe.? Even though at this point in the story we don?t have any clues as to the nature of this tension between both characters, we know that absinthe is an anesthetic, and that the man wants her to do something she does not want to do, something she hasn?t ?waited so long for?."
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?Hills Like White Elephants", 2003.
Analysis of the female character in Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants".
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper highlights the beautiful complexities of Hemingway's female characters, who have long been overlooked; most of the attention has been directed towards his heroic male characters.
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"For the last 50 years countless literary critics and academics have devoted their entire lives to the dissection of Hemingway?s gusto-filled life and its axiomatic relationship to the novels and short stories that catapulted him to the pinnacle of his literary fame. In their attempt to understand one of the 20th centuries greatest prose stylist, misguided scholars have focused all their attention on Hemingway?s heroic male characters, overlooking the sensitivity to detail, the perception through a female?s eyes, and ultimately, the quiet mastery of his craftsmanship that allowed for the creation of a few of the most poignant and realistic female literary characters of the 20th century as is evident by Jig's character in "Hills Like White Elephants.""
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