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Salesmen and Murderers: The Seal of Fate Upon Their Lives, 2002.
A comparison of the character of Willy Loman from Arthur Miller's "Death of the Salesman" to that of Sophocles' Oedipus.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the "Death of the Salesman" by Arthur Miller and in particular the main character Willy Loman and also the story of Oedipus written by Sophocles. Taking into view their paths on a different basis and forming a comparison between the two characters.
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?Murderers?, 2002.
A review of the book ? Murderers? by Leonard Michaels.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper reviews the book ? Murderers? by Leonard Michaels about five boys? obsession with watching the rabbi share intimate moments with his wife. It examines how it is a powerful story about one boy?s experience with escapism and how that escapism, through tragedy, results in his coming of age. It analyzes how by consciously selecting certain details seen through the eyes of a young boy, Michaels presents the exhilarating and devastating events of a single day in a refreshing way.
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"Michaels explores this sense of escapism even more as he allows the boys the watch the rabbi and his wife make love practically uninterrupted. He also paints a vivid image of how adolescent boys are obviously obsessed with sex and women. Phillip is able to recall rich details which reinforce this idea. For example, he says that the rabbi?s wife had ten wigs she wore in fifty styles. (Carver 340) He remembers the blonde wig she wore on that fateful day: ?Aryan yellow slipped through pins about her ears. An olive complexion mediated yellow hair and Arabic black eyes? (Carver 340). The rabbi?s wife is seen as a beautiful thing as ?she was what she was in the garment of her soft, essential self? (Carver 341). Phillips also clearly recalls the music coming from the rabbi?s apartment while the couple danced the rumba. Phillip even recalls the minute detail of the watch the rabbi?s wife is wearing, which she never removes."
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Psychological Profiling Of Serial Murderers, 1987.
Defines profiling methods & applications, successes & failures, emphasizing case of mass killer Ted Bundy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 39.95
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"This study will discuss in full the investigative aid of profiling serial murderers and other types of criminals. The study will describe what psychological profiling is, how it is carried out, and its potential and effectiveness. Included in the study will be the consideration of the question of whether such profiling could have brought about a more swift capture of mass killer Ted Bundy.
The case of Ted Bundy is particularly instructive in any
consideration of the effectiveness and potential of profiling mass killers and other serious criminals, because of the fact that Bundy did not fit in any way the categories generally associated wit the typical mass murderer.
That is, as Richard Larsen makes clear in his book, Bundy: The Deliberate Stranger, the use of profiling in the Bundy case, as (...)"
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"Oedipus Rex" and "Death of a Salesman", 2004.
An analysis of fate, insanity, and the tragic lives of Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles and Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Considered as fine works of literature that demonstrate the tragic lives of humanity amidst its flaws and weaknesses, the plays "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles and "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller aptly reflect, through their protagonist characters, their belief in fate and resulting tragic lives that marked their downfall to insanity and, later, towards death. This paper discusses these three significant concepts: fate, insanity, and tragedy, which are relevant to the main point in both of these plays.
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"Similarly, Willy Loman in Miller's famous contemporary play illustrates the modern American who depended heavily on fate-in American culture, it is synonymous with the concept of "American dream." Willy's beliefs that he and his sons, Biff and Happy, are destined to have a life of economic success, just because they have the 'proper social connections' and personality that will endear them to many people, and in fact, towards having a lucky and prosperous life. Willy's obsession to achieve the American dream by relying on pure charisma alone resulted also to his downfall: not only did he fail in his career as a salesman, but his sons also failed to realize their dreams in life, in the belief that their father's promise of an economically successful life will come true (Ardolino, 1998:2). Like Oedipus, Willy's belief in his fate as a successful salesman led to his indolence, which led to his family's increased fall towards poverty, causing him to commit suicide."
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Murder: Comparison of Two Micro-level Theories, 2005.
An examination of the personality and psychosis of murderers.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper discusses what is it that differentiates murderers from the rest of society. The paper examines how, since the late 18th century, externally-oriented theories of demonic possession have been replaced by primarily psychological and physiological micro-level explanations of why individuals murder. This paper compares the theory of psychopathy with the theory of low self-control. Historically, psychopathy is one of the oldest of the micro-level psychological theories, having emerged shortly after people began to look within the individual for the causes of crime.
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Legal Categories of Murder, 2006.
This paper discusses legal definitions of categories of murdering humans such as homicide, suicide, manslaughter, murder, infanticide and feticide.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that murder, according to the U.S. Code Section 1122, involves the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. The author points out that justifiable homicide is an instance in which the accused is treated differently from other intentional killers because the circumstances present a good excuse and exculpation for the killing. The paper concludes that suicide, which is the act of killing one's self, is a major cause of death among Americans, especially young people ages 15-24.
Table of Contents:
Murder
Homicide
Negligent Homicide
Culpable Homicide
Justifiable Homicide
Department of Justice Statistics on Homicides
Homicide and Children
Homicide and Young People
Manslaughter
Voluntary Manslaughter
Involuntary Manslaughter
Infanticide
Female Infanticide
Feticide
Suicide
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"And even though the literacy rate in India has improved, the views on sex discrimination as regards prejudice against girls and women shows the country is not yet enlightened. "We have a great task in front of us changing the mindset of parents," Damle writes, away from "cultural myths and beliefs" that keep girls and women from full opportunities due to feticide and infanticide. Mothers often refuse to breast feed their daughters the writer continues, and this neglect affects the girl throughout her whole life."
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JonBenet Ramsey Murder Case, 2002.
This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. JonBenet Ramsey was a six-year-old girl from Boulder, Colorado, murdered on Christmas Day in 1996.
3,390 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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The paper outlines the major elements of the case, including the facts surrounding the murder and the evidence collected. The paper then evaluates the published statements of material witnesses. It also examines the arguments of a former Boulder Police investigator and his suspicions regarding the identity of the killer. Lastly, this paper concludes with preliminary summarizations and recommendations for further investigation.
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"A month later, Boulder County District Attorney Alex Hunter identified the Ramseys as ?the obvious focus of the investigation.? A year after JonBenet?s murder, police basically had two theories about the case: (1) that someone entered the Ramseys? house through unknown means, possibly sexually abused then brutally, yet silently, killed JonBenet, hid her body, took the time to write a long ransom note, then left unheard and unseen; or (2) that someone who was in the house that night committed the horrible crime."
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"Oedipus the King" and "Death of a Salesman", 2003.
A comparative analysis of the tragic heroes from Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" and Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines the tragic heroes from Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" and Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." It looks at the characteristics and fates of tragic the heroes and the effect of their quests.
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" The tragic heroes of Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Oedipus and Willy Loman respectively refuse to passively accept their fate. In his essay Tragedy and the Common Man, Miller argued ..."
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Murder in the U.S., 1990.
This paper discusses some sociological aspects of murder in the United States: Societal views toward victims and the accused, statistics, legal tactics, examples (New York "Preppie Murder," etc.) and justice.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 55.95
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"This research considers some sociological aspects of murder in the United States. Although other cases and sources are employed, this consideration is conducted primarily through an examination of the so-called "Preppie Murder," in which Jennifer Levin was the victim, and Robert Chambers was the murderer, and which occurred in New York City in August 1986.
Three factors provide the focus for this research. These factors are (1) societal views in the United States toward victims and accused persons in murder cases, (2) the use of these societal attitudes by defense and prosecuting counsels in the manipulation of juries, and (3) the degree to which justice is served by the American approach to murder."
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Fate and Tragedy, 2000.
This paper examines the theme of fate throughout the works of Sophocles, Aristotle and Euripides.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper tries to determine whether Greek tragedy supports or refutes the idea of fate through looking at the plays of Sophocles and Euripides, and the writings of Aristotle. The author examines how Aristotle is used to set up the question, and give an algorithm for finding the answer. By looking at Sophocles, it appears that fate is being fought, and by looking at Euripides, it looks like fate is upheld.
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"Throughout the course of time, many cultures have held the belief that events happen for a reason, and that peoples? lives are predestined. This concept is a controversial one, and there is no good way to prove that fate is actually a force that acts upon people. Some argue that life is what people make of it, others contend that it is impossible that life is completely random and something out there is controlling the outcome of all that humans do. When analyzing tragedy, it is difficult to determine whether or not fate plays a role."
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An Integrative Approach to Serial Murder, 2000.
Extensive investigation into the nature of serial murder.
11,220 words (approx. 44.9 pages), 25 sources, $ 220.95
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This paper talks about just a few of the characteristics, motives, and different phases of serial murder/homicide. The paper also emphasizes the role of fantasy in serial murder. Included in the paper is a psychological analysis of serial murderers, and an analysis and history of the serial murders committed by Ted Bundy.
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Blanche Taylor Moore Murder Case, 2002.
A look at the 1990 murder trial of Blanche Taylor Moore.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes the 1990 murder trial of Blanche Taylor Moore in North Carolina for the poison murders or attempted murders of several people, including her father, first husband, first husband's mother, boyfriend, and second husband.
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Fate in "Job" and "Oedipus Rex", 2005.
An analysis of the themes of fate and destiny as represented in the "Book of Job" and Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex".
1,244 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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Classical literature is filled with stories of capricious deities playing with human lives as if they were only pawns and the Greek tradition of tragedy is based upon celebrating this very aspect of the nature of the pantheon of Greek gods. This paper examines how Sophocles finds a perfect example of this celebration of fate, in the tragedy "Oedipus Rex". In comparison, it looks at how the story of Job uses the dramatic tension of a "wager" between God and Satan on the sincerity of Job's devotion to God. It shows that where Oedipus' life is bound up by fated situations and their fated outcomes, Job's story is one of choice in the midst of supernaturally imposed difficulties. While both strive to teach resignation to the will of God, they each espouse quite different attitudes in resignation.
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"In Oedipus Rex, Sophocles presents a view of life fixed by fate. This fate, predetermined by the gods, is the sole factor in deciding human destiny. Tiresias expresses his understanding of the unchangeable fate of Oedipus, laid out by the gods, as he argues with the King about revealing the truth of all the Theban troubles. When Oedipus, frustrated by the lack of cooperation, insults Tiresias, he responds "I pity you, flinging at me the very insults / each man here will fling at you so soon."(p 628) An interesting and important aspect of this Greek notion of fate is the utter helplessness of the human players. No matter the choice made by the people involved in this tragedy, the gods have determined it and it is going to come to pass."
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Seal Hunting, 2006.
Presents three main arguments against seal hunting.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper present an argument against seal hunting, relying on three main points: seal hunting is inhumane, government regulation is lacking, and there isn't much information surrounding the issue. The author of this paper argues that the practice of seal hunting should be discontinued until policy can be better enforced and there is more provable data regarding pain to seals, economic costs of seal hunting, etc.
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"As I hinted in my introduction, there is much information surrounding the debate over seal hunting. On almost any point, for or against, there is a competing claim with competing evidence. In acknowledging this, I do not intend to cede that the evidence offered in this section is chosen at random or for convenience. I simply recognize that scientific fact is lacking from the debate. Admitting this, I would argue the following points: 1. Some in the fishing industry have argued that the number of cods is decreasing due to seals hunting cods."
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Arthur Miller?s "Death of a Salesman".
This paper discusses the character Willy Loman from Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" as an Aristotelian tragic hero.
1,490 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that Willy Loman from Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" is a salesman whose flawed thinking makes him associate success with a powerful personality instead of hard work, arousing pity and fear in the readers similar to Aristotle's tragic hero. The author points out that a prerequisite for being categorized a tragic hero includes a fall from grace; Willy Loman, a sensible, normal, loving father, who turned into a delusional character who couldn't separate reality from illusions, fits into this category. The paper relates that Willy commits suicide and becomes truly a tragic hero.
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"The difference between Aristotle's bad man and a tragic hero is that while the former tries to harm people through his wrong action and is fully aware of his sins, the latter is completely ignorant of his actions being unproductive or them having a bad impact of his life. Secondly a tragic hero doesn't intend to harm anyone through his actions which the intentions of a wicked man are just the opposite. In short while the wicked man's actions are directed against another person, a tragic hero's actions are aimed at himself and eventually result in self-destruction."
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