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War, Lawrence LeShan, and Rupert Brooke, 2004.
An examination of the concept of war as viewed by writers Lawrence LeShan and Rupert Brooke.
911 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The writers Lawrence LeShan and Rupert Brooke are examples of individuals who offered different, even contrasting, perspectives about the concept of war. For the purpose of this paper, an analysis is conducted wherein LeShan?s ?Why We Love War? and Rupert Brooke?s ?The Soldier? are compared. The comparative analysis includes a discussion of how the two authors created and expressed their own concepts of war and how these different concepts serve as an illustration of how the different realities of the writers contributed and influenced to the formulation of these ?war? concepts.
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"Rupert Brooke, on the other hand, presented a functionalist view of the war, by evoking feelings and ideologies of patriotism and nationalism. Where LeShan centers his discussion on the nature and concept of war throughout human history through the social science perspective, Brooke offers an individualist or humanistic view of the war. The writer, through his poem, ?The Soldier,? presents the psyche of an individual as he engaged in the war, the feelings and opinions of a person who is willing to die for his country. The poem illustrates how death becomes a means to an end, and this ?end? is, ideally, to bring forth peace and unity to the whole world."
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Dueling War Sonnets: Brooke and Sassoon, 2008.
An in-depth comparison of two WWI poems, Rupert Brooke's "The Soldier" and Siegfried Sassoon's "Dreamers."
2,172 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper analyzes and contrasts two sonnets written respectively by the British WWI poets Rupert Brooke and Siegfried Sassoon: "The Soldier" and "Dreamers". The writer discusses how both poets modified the traditional structure of the sonnet to accomplish their poetic ends. Brooke's poem is elegiac in tone, focusing on national identity and acquiescing in death as a doorway to eternity, while Sassoon's is a bitter and ironic protest against the injustice and inhumanities of war.
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"Sassoon writes in a voice of protest, not acquiescence, unlike Brooke, despite his use of the sonnet form. "Dreamers" begins with a striking image, the image of soldiers going off to war, presumably by train to the front lines, rather than in the middle of an internalized thought like Brooke's poem. Brooke's poem focuses on an individual soldier who will be remembered, Sassoon's the vast, nameless masses of men who will die and be forgotten. Some of Sassoon's dreamers are good, some are bad, all have different problems and jealous conflicts at home, but they are in the process of being blended into one in the form of a purposeless army whose cause they can little understand."
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"The Soldier", 2003.
A critical appreciation of Rupert Brooke's sonnet "The Soldier".
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines the poem "The Soldier" and looks at how it deals mainly with the thoughts and feelings of a man who loves his country dearly. "The Soldier" is a very short poem which consists of only two stanzas. The paper discusses how the poem seems to have been written towards the end of the war, when the poet wasn't sure if he was going to survive those last few days and how the lines are full of very patriotic words and descriptions of the English motherland. It also shows how it is a wartime poem which skilfully draws our attention to the morale of the soldiers during that particular period.
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This poem deals mainly with the thoughts and feelings of a man who loves his country dearly. War seems to be something much deeper in "The Soldier" than is usually though of. "The Soldier" is a very short poem which consists of only two stanzas. This poem seems to have been written towards the end of the war, when the poet wasn't sure if he was going to survive those last few days, and the lines are full of very patriotic words and descriptions of the English motherland. It is a wartime poem which skilfully draws our attention to the morale of the soldiers during that particular period.
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WWI Poetry, 1990.
This paper examines the poetry which was written as a result of and in response to World War I featuring Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and others: Impact of public view of war, nationalism, poems aesthetic and political value.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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"This study will examine the poetry which was written as a result of and in response to World War I. The study will consider the effects of the horrors of modern war on poets such as Wilfred Owen and Rupert Brooke, the impact of nationalism, the value of the considered poems both aesthetically and politically, and the mutual impact of the poems and society (i.e., what impact did these poems have on society, and what impact did society have on these poems).
What the first World War did was to alter the perception of what war is and what role men played in making war. The first World War brought an end, says Bergonzi, to the notion that war was a context for heroism, for fighting and dying valiantly and proudly for country and other high ideals.
Writing specifically of the British experience (the poets to ... "
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Soldiers in Vietnam, 2002.
Comparing Stephen Coonts' "Flight of the Intruder" and
Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore's "We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young" about soldiers' experiences in Vietnam.
1,838 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper compares the accounts in these books about soldiers' harrowing experiences in Vietnam. However the difference between the two writings are apparent as Coonts' account is fictional and Moore's is non-fiction. The writer shows how both have very similar experiences to share, but each is presented in a different manner.
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"Stephen Coonts' Flight of the Intruder and Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore's We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young are about an era of American history many Americans would like to forget, the Vietnam War. The two books vividly describe the horrors of war, the sense of camaraderie shared by soldiers in the field, and the devastating effect of the war on the social, mental, and physical health of the soldier. Both authors saw combat action in Vietnam and fill their descriptions with telling details and observations born of direct experience. Understandable because of the prevailing view of the Vietnam War as a public policy mistake, both works focus on errors in judgement made by decision-makers higher in the chain of command than the authors and the sense of meaninglessness and futility that resulted. Despite these similarities, Intruder and We Were Soldiers remain true to the traditional writing and composition techniques that distinguish fiction from nonfiction and therefore provide very different experiences for the reader. Specifically, through the use of differing points of view and main character, plot development, and theme expression, Coonts and Moore provide two very distinct literary takes on the soldier's experience in the Vietnam War."
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Soldiering in the Civil War, 2002.
A look at Bruce Catton's study "Soldiering in the Civil War" which analyzes the type of soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper reviews Catton's book which compares the characteristics of the soldiers who fought in the American Civil War to other soldiers. The main claim was that these soldiers were very young and unprofessional but highly motivated. The writer shows that the most striking difference between the Civil War soldier and those of the modern day was in their attitudes toward the army and discipline.
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"Known as one of America?s most ?popular?, yet scholarly, historians, Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was the editor of American Heritage magazine and the author of several widely read books on the subject of the Civil War. His works, including this particular essay, are based on the foundations of accurate research and the ability to analyze the Civil War as both a broad, historically important event, yet also displaying an understanding of the individual, human conflicts involved. Soldiering in the Civil War is a vivid example of Catton?s skill in presenting factual evidence and interesting anecdotes in a manner which allows the reader to gain an insight into the emotions, struggles and beliefs of all those who fought in the Civil War."
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Terry Brooks, 2002.
A look at writer Terry Brooks and his works.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a look at the author Terry Brooks. The writer provides Mr. Brooks' background as well as his current works. The writer of this paper discusses how Brooks makes the reader see what he is writing and understand its meaning and content.
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"Citizen Soldiers", 2006.
A review of the book "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper studies "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose, a book about the front-line soldiers fighting in World War II . The paper explains that the book tells the individual stories of real soldiers, through which Ambrose not only creates a historical account of the war, but also a powerful anti-war statement. The paper focuses on Ambrose's treatment of the soldiers vs. his critique of the military leadership, including Eisenhower.
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"Stephen Ambrose provides the reader with unique information of the American soldiers who fought in Europe from June 7, 1944 (D-Day) to May 7, 1945, when Germany surrendered. He provides the reader with a remarkable empathy for the men and women about whom he writes, particularly those in the front lines of the battle. I gather from reading the book a close feeling for what it must have been like to be a soldier during this time. He draws upon historical sources, interviews, and oral testimony. Together with this he weaves in strategic plans, tactics, and actual incidents, the successes and the failures, including massive intelligence failures, the cowardly, the heroic, and the accidental, into a coherent narrative."
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Peter Brook and the "Mahabharata", 2001.
An in-depth look at the Peter Brook production of the "Mahabharata".
3,117 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 90.95
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This paper is on the Peter Brook production of the "Mahabharata", the Indian epic. The author contends that the process of de-contextualization of characters, plot elements and pieces of narration out of the Mahabharata's original context and into a Western mode of performance, plot construction and interpretation exhibits the latent Orientalism of the Brook production, and represents the profound and perverse commodification of the India classic. The author further explains how it was Brook's perspective and alteration of this epic that reached a broader Western audience.
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"As a world defined by over 200 nations, and thousands of cultures, an incredibly rich history and set of traditions exists. The last century has marked a turning point in our planet's history. As never before, the distance and separation of cultures is becoming ever smaller, due to better transportation and communications infrastructures, and a desire to conduct business on a global scale. There is also an interesting and concerning adoption and synthesis of cultural practices and traditions. One could debate rather academically the merits of cultural encounter and interaction, and to say that perhaps with a synthesis of different cultural practices, a new culture is born. That may be, however the focus of this essay is to critically investigate and discuss the adoption or representation of other cultural traditions, without comprehending their meaning or significance. This is demonstrated through the Western commodification of cultures, the notion of Orientalism, and specifically focusing on the Brooks/ Carri?re production of the Mahabharata."
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War Through American Soldiers' Eyes, 2004.
This paper looks at the effect of atrocities on American soldiers in World War II.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 79.95
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In this article, using primary sources only, the writer describes the effect of atrocities on American soldiers in World War II. The writer explores the horrors of war witnessed by soldiers who liberated Nazi concentration camps in addition to their moral outrage at the genocide. The writer discusses the differences between WWII soldiers and those who served in Vietnam, toward reaction to the horrors of war.
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While the phrase war is hell has entered the language as a cliche, the statement gains its power from its truth. American soldiers like soldiers from all cultures and in all periods of history have recognized that war is almost invariably accompanied by evil acts that go far beyond the carnage that one would expect from violent conflict between armies. In this report the horrors of war will be explored through primary source documents provided ... "
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The Life of a Buffalo Soldier, 2002.
A paper which discusses the history of the Buffalo Soldiers - infantry men in the American army of African-American descent.
1,898 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper shows that, although the term ?Buffalo Soldier? is often proudly used in reference to any man of African American descent in the United States military, it originally denoted those who served in the cavalry and infantry, fighting in the Indian Wars. Over 180,000 Buffalo Soldier (mostly on the Unionist side) fought during the American Civil War and over 33,000 died. This paper shows the difficulties such as racism and hostilities faced by these Buffalo Soldiers. It describes the conditions under which these special units fought and their role in the peace-keeping attempts between the whites and the Native Americans.
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"As hostilities increased between the white settlers and the Indians, the Buffalo Soldiers became the force responsible for ensuring that peace was kept. As the hostile Indians were forced onto reservations which failed to support them, they resorted to war against not only the white settlers but also the Indian tribes who had allied themselves with the whites. The Buffalo Soldiers fought against them with great courage and, considering their equipment and experience, with considerable success. To their credit, they did not once participate in either massacres or atrocities. They fought, at one time or another, the Kickapoos, Lipans, Comanches, Utes, Kiowas, Apaches, Shoshones, Cheyennes, Bannocks, Sioux and Blackfeet, as well as Mexicans and Chiricahua renegades. Although many of them had no previous fighting experience, they prevailed against such great leaders as Chatto, Geronimo, Cochise, Juh, Satanta, Victorio, Nachez, Loco, Benito, Mangus and Nana."
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Buffalo Soldiers, 2004.
An overview of the regiments after the American Civil War known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper argues that the Buffalo Soldiers played a crucial, though often overlooked, role in the history of Westward expansion. It looks at how, by protecting settlers, the Buffalo Soldiers paved the way for the settlement of the West and the creation of the United States. It also examines how, by showing courage on the battlefield, the Buffalo Soldiers challenged prevailing misconceptions about black people and how, in doing so, they contributed to the establishment of multicultural societies in the West and, by extension, in the rest of the United States.
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"The Buffalo Soldiers initially came into being because during the late 19th century, the United States Military supported segregation. Black freemen thus could not serve along with the white soldiers. Thus, the Buffalo Soldiers were tasked with building forts which were often reserved only for white soldiers. In Forth Concho, the Buffalo Soldiers were housed in separate rooms. However, historians like Stanford L. Davis (1999) argue that the realities of military life would have forced these soldiers to come into contact with one another, during activities like meals, maneuvers or training. In this way, Davis argues that the presence of the Buffalo Soldiers in military establishments would have laid a foundation for challenging many white soldiers? prejudices against black people."
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Soldier in German Society, 2005.
This paper discusses the role of the soldier in German society and looks at the reality of war.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper is a discussion of the role of the German soldier who was heavily influenced by ideology and propaganda. The writer discusses that the reality of war both on the battlefield and on submarines revealed to young soldiers how falsely they had been misled. The writer shows that they therefore rejected what they had been led to believe and other soldiers did so later, as did the society.
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"Ideology and propaganda played major roles as motivation in the German soldier's life. "German soldiers went off to war in 1939 without the enthusiasm that characterized 1914. They invaded Russia knowing that sacrifice, despair and death awaited them...sustained by a broad spectrum of values" (Neiberg 552). The soldiers firmly believed in those values, a fundamental one being that they were defending the Fatherland. These soldiers arrived at very different conclusions regarding war and the meaning of the military in two ways. One was their new understanding as a result of the injuries and casualties witnessed in battle, while the second resulted from examination of past experiences."
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Bronzeville: Brooks' Two Visions, 2003.
A comparison of Gwendolyn Brooks' "Street in Bronzeville" and "Bronzeville Boys and Girls".
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper compares two of Gwendolyn Brooks' books of poetry: "Street in Bronzeville" and "Bronzeville Boys and Girls". It examines the way in which each poem depicts black life and the influence of Bronzeville on Brooks' writing.
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"With her stunning use of form and language, Gwendolyn Brooks is often considered one of the most innovative American poets of the twentieth century. More importantly Brooks stands out as a post-Harlem Renaissance writer who speaks honestly and passionately .."
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Black Soldiers in WWII, 2009.
A look at the racist treatment of African-American soldiers during World War II.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The paper shows how, during World War II, African-American soldiers fought two battles - one on the front lines of bloodshed and combat, and another on the front lines of racism and inequality at home. The paper describes the segregation in the army and focuses on the establishment and limitations imposed on the all black 99th Pursuit Squadron at the Tuskegee Army Air Field. The paper notes the bravery and skill of many black soldiers but relates that most were just put to work as menial laborers and not in combat duty.
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"During World War II, African American soldiers fought two battles - one on the front lines of bloodshed and combat, and another on the front lines of racism and inequality at home. It is ironic that, for America, the Great War was an attempt to defeat one of history's most execrable racists - Adolf Hitler - with one of the world's most racially unintegrated armies. However, with the combined pressures of African American leaders in the US pushing for military reform and the urgent need for loyal troops and pilots on the front, black soldiers did manage to win many battles in both of their "wars.""
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