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Mariama Ba's "Un Chant ?Ecarlate" ("Scarlet Song"), 2005.
This paper discusses the intertwining themes of roots, racism, sexism and morality in Mariama Ba's "Un Chant 'Ecarlate" ("Scarlet Song").
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 76.95
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This paper explains that Mariama Ba's "Un Chant 'Ecarlate" ("Scarlet Song") is about the failure of an interracial marriage between a young, poor man from Senegal and the daughter of a French diplomat, focusing on the difficulties of an interracial marriage, such as family opposition from both sides, the weaknesses of the husband and the culture shock of the wife. The author points out that Mariama Ba, born in 1929 in Senegal, was raised by her grandparents in a traditional Muslim household and, being a divorced mother of nine children, was no stranger to the trials and tribulations of marriage. The paper relates that this book makes no attempts at hiding the injustice of the Africans toward the white woman; like a Greek tragedy or a morality play, the lesson is for the people who hear and read the words of the author. Several long quotes.
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"The men in the novel are, surprisingly, more sympathetic then the women of the novel. Strangely enough, it is Ousmane''s father, the Koranic scholar, who is the family member most accepting of his white daughter in law, though this is of little comfort as he calls the marriage "a necessary evil," (pg 66). While this may not sound like a ringing endorsement, it is considerably better then being an active force in his daughter-in-law's downfall. Ali, a close friend of Ousmane and the husband of Rosalie reproaches Ousmane for his treatment of his white bride. "How can you, Ousmane, betray trust? I hardly know you in your new guise.......besides, what do you reproach your wife with? Her Colour? Her mentality? The same grievances that her father had against you? Ridiculous! You are the racist now." (pg 138)"
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"Scarlet Song", 2006.
A review of the book "Scarlet Song" by Mariama Ba.
1,462 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper explains that the book is set in post-colonial Senegal, and focuses on the life and struggles of Ousmane Gueye. It explains that it is important to understand that when a country is colonized, certain aspects of the native culture are either suppressed or lost and that it becomes difficult for a person growing up in that environment to have a strong sense of their cultural identity. The writer summarizes the story, showing how Ousmane is affected by the colonization of Senegal. The paper discusses Ousmane's marriage to a woman of a different race and the affair he later has with a woman of his own race. The writer states that "Scarlet Song" offers insight into the psychological, cultural and emotional aspects of post-colonial life. In conclusion, the writer posits that the story subtly denounces colonialism because of the inevitable confusion that can be a result of it, and that it can also be a catalyst to other pain and suffering.
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"The final event that drew Ousmane away from his wife came with the Ouleymatou's successful attempt to seduce him. Ouleymatou's goal was to win Ousmane over, and she accomplished that by meeting his every needs and disregarding her own. Ousmane's childhood obsession was rekindled; and with his own marriage failing, he found the physically attractive black woman a solution to his problems. At a dinner at Ouleymatou's house, Ousmane indulged himself in a "childish pleasure to be eating with his fingers again" (177); further, he reveled in the fact that no one had nagged him about washing his hands. Ousmane took a liking to his dominant role in his mistress's household where he can be "the lord and master" (148)."
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"The Scarlet Song", 2006.
A review of "The Scarlet Song" by Mariama Ba.
853 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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This paper takes a look at Mariama Ba's book, "The Scarlet Song". According to the paper, Ba employs adages and aphorisms to represent many characteristics of the novel. The paper also discusses the cultural differences between the two characters, Ousmane and Mireille.
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"One example of a Senegalese custom is the claim one has upon a friend or family member's wealth. Throughout Scarlet Song Ousmane remains a perfect example of the saying, "The mouth that chews is always grateful to the hand that provides"(Ba 96). Ousmane receives many demands upon his means throughout the novel. For example, Ouleymatou solicits Ousmane during a visit at his work for bus fare home. Ouleymatou's reasons that since Ousmane is her brother's hut brother she deserves a claim upon his 'sweat'. Ousmane furnishes Ouyelmatou three thousand francs for her bus fare home. Another instance of Ousmane's customary expenditure relates to the guests at his house. Every guest who visits the Gueye residence receives a financial gifts upon their departure. "
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"Scarlet Song" by Mariama Ba, 1999.
Analysis of the book "Scarlet Song" by Mariama Ba's focusing on the status of women in the Muslim religion.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at Mariama Ba's "Scarlet Song" from the perspective of attitudes towards women in the Muslim religion. It focuses on inter-religious marriages and bigamy using the characters Ousmane and Mareille as examples.
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"When reading Mariama Ba's "Scarlet Song", one particular scene has caught my eye. It was an argument between two friends, Ousmane and Ali. Ousmane was involved in a serious relationship with the woman of an opposite race. While he was in a relationship with Marielle, he cheated on her with another woman. In an argument between those two friends Ousmane tried to make sense by saying that it as O.K. for him to stay with both women. Ali tired to stop him from cheating on his wife and forget about the other woman. In my paper I will be supporting Ali and his argument on why should Ousmane dump Oleymatu and stay only with Marielle. "
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?The Scarlet Song?, 2003.
A discussion of how Ousmane?s characteristics define Senegalese culture in "The Scarlet Song" by Mariama Ba.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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The paper examines the novel, "The Scarlet Song", by Mariama Ba, with a focus on the main character, Ousmane Gueye. It looks at how, throughout the novel, Mariama Ba employs adages and aphorisms to characterize certain traits of the characters, including the novel?s central persona, Ousmane, and how these adages discriminate between Ousmane?s sundry and dynamic personalities. It also analyzes how Mariama Ba employs adages relating to ingrained and habitual actions in order to characterize Ousmane?s congenital personality traits and looks at how this defines Ousmane?s intrinsic nature as a cultural norm for the Senegalese.
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"Ousmane defines a cultural standard in Scarlet Song when he plays a host to the various guests who he entertains. Ousmane?s aphorism, ?In my country children don?t teach their parents how to behave?(Ba 85), defines a rudimentary rule one follows in entertaining guests. Ousmane tells Mireille that his culture forbids him from correcting his parents poor behavior such as Yaye Khady?s disgusting treatment of Mireille?s carpet or Yaye Khady?s use of toothpicks. Senegalese culture deters discourse to reprimand such behavior. However, this lenient and relaxed demeanor also applies to other guests in Senegal. Mireille often voices complaints relating to the ill-manners of Ousmane?s many guests. Ousmane?s friends invite themselves over for dinner and expect Mireille to constantly clean and cook for them. Many of the friends treat Mireille as property of Ousmane?s and complain about Mireille?s cooking."
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"Scarlet Song" and "Candide", 2005.
Compares and contrasts these two pieces of literature by Mariama Ba and Voltaire, respectively.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the two masterpieces, "Scarlet Song," written by Mariama Ba in 1981 and "Candide," written by Voltaire in 1759. The paper shows that both the literary pieces are true classics in that they uncover the brutalities, inequalities, inefficiency and injustices of the human society. However, the two authors have taken unique approaches to expressing their views of their surroundings, while employing distinct literary devices and qualities.
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I. Ba's Scarlet Song
II. Reinforcement of Scarlet Song's Theme through Characterization
III. Voltaire's Candide
IV. Reinforcement of Candide's Theme through Characterization
V. Conclusion
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"Both the novels highlight the hypocritical standards of the human society and the fallacious thinking that evidently thrives in the social circle of men. Moreover, the meek and illogical acceptance of human standards and social values and the die-hard belief in fate, while overlooking one's own shortcoming, is also a common thematic element in both the novels under consideration. The inequality and social injustices that exist at all levels of the society are also highlighted by both masterpieces Scarlet Song and Candide."
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"Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience", 2008.
An analysis of the combination of William Blake's poems, "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience."
1,741 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper focuses on William Blake's two poems, "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience." It aims to show how the two poems together form a seamless whole that aim to portray the world as seen by what Blake calls "the two contrasting states of the human soul." The paper analyzes the poems in the context of the mythology put forth in Blake's prophetic works. Illustrations of the poems are included with the paper.
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"As the poems of Songs of Innocence and of Experience show, Blake's account of the Fall at work within the human soul is more descriptive than it is moralistically sentimental. His much more nuanced view is of innocence as a state of unification and creative power but a lack of agency, and of the fall to experience as the inevitable and necessary process of individuation, bringing with it subjectivity and its more varied perceptions. Interestingly enough, in this conception of the Fall, Blake anticipated, as Abrams notes, the "fall" that is the malaise of modern culture, essentially "a mode of psychic disintegration and of resultant alienation from oneself, one's world, and one's fellow human beings" (39). In this respect at least, Blake was indeed prophetic."
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"Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience", 2003.
A discussion on how William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience" can be considered both complex and simple.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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Through the analysis of various poems such as "The Lamb" and "The Tyger" and "London", this paper contends that both the 'Songs of Innocence', and the 'Songs of Experience' are simple and complex. It looks at how they exist on a number of levels, having at once simple meaning, and complex analogy symbolism to further give expression to the poetry. The paper also examines how the conflicting simple and complex natures of the poetry gives rise to more thought on behalf of the reader.
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"The innocent child who speaks in 'The Lamb' does so freely, however, seemingly the child's innocence prevents it from grasping correctly the allusion it has made. Although obviously in Christianity God has a connection with all living things, the child makes the connection with the lamb, and then compares it with "He" who became a little child. This is a reference to 'The Lamb of God', or Jesus Christ. The aforementioned innocence of the child blinds it from understanding that 'The Lamb of God' was a sacrifice, and so in making such a comparison he is stating both the lamb and himself are akin to a sacrifice. This meaning, taken from the further, more complex reading, may make the question of the first line, "Little Lamb, who made thee?" more poignant, in the face of whether or not the Christian God is so benevolent."
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?Songs of Innocence? and ?Songs of Experience?, 2002.
Examines these collections of poetry by William Blake.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience" were written between 1788 and 1801 and contain a collection of nineteen individual poems and twenty seven poems, respectively. This paper looks at whether Blake's works could still be enjoyed and understood if the individual poems within the collections were read independently and not within the context of the collection. The paper uses evidence from the poems to show that ultimately, the poems should be read as part of the collection to be appreciated.
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"The individual poems do not describe the whole of the human experience because they approach life from the perspective of either innocence or experience. In order to appreciate Blake's comment on the human condition, they must be read in the context of the collection as a whole. "Songs of Experience" is a retort to the "Songs of Innocence." Together they capture the loss of security each of us experiences as we move from childhood into adulthood, and the longing for the innocence we leave behind. Blake's treatment of this state of being endures because it a universal expression of our common nostalgia."
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Motherhood, Womanhood, and Anywhere In-Between, 2003.
A look at "So Long a Letter" and "Scarlet Song" by Mariama Ba and "The Joys of Motherhood," by Buchi Emecheta to explore the victimization relating to African women's struggle for the identities of mother and woman in society.
2,942 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This persuasive paper presents a clear examination of womanhood and motherhood in terms of African women's struggle and a detailed observation, analysis, and definition of victimology as a basis for these struggles. The paper covers detailed comparisons of the main characters in three novels, "So Long a Letter" and "Scarlet Song" by Mariama Ba and "The Joys of Motherhood" by Buchi Emecheta. The paper explores the victimization of these characters by way of societal, traditional, patriarchal, and cultural means. Also, deeply rooted problems with colonization and polygamy are discussed as stepping-stones towards these characters' victimization.
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"Tradition acts as victimizer to Nnu Ego, in her childlessness. After her first child?s death, she is considered a failed woman and failed mother. She cannot escape tradition, nor can she escape her expectations. These two things bind her in such a way that she will never be a complete woman, nor have a joyous motherhood, because her constant failure to gain expectations that are presented by the tradition she imbibes. She only questions her tradition once in the novel, on page 187, where she asks, ?Who made the law that we should not hope in our daughters? Until we change all this, it is still a man?s world, which women will always help to build.? This statement encompasses Emecheta?s belief in the problems with womanhood and motherhood, and establishes a clear hope for change."
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The Book of Songs, 2005.
An in-depth analysis of the ancient Chinese "Book of Songs".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper discusses the ancient Chinese "Book of Songs," a book of poems each of which is set to music so it can be sung. The book consists of 305 poems categorized into folk songs, ceremonial songs, and sacrificial songs, based on their content and the style of the music. The paper examines the various styles of songs that make up the book and how these songs were used to celebrate many occasions.
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"Chinese literature has a long history that begins with Shi Jing, or the Book of Songs. The original title of the work was Shi (Poems) and later Shi Sanbai (Three Hundred Poems). Each of the poems was set to music so it could be sung. The book finally consisted of 305 poems categorized into folk songs, ceremonial songs, and sacrificial songs, based on their content and the style of the music. Folk songs were popular among the people and made up the best part of the book. Ceremonial songs and sacrificial songs were sung primarily on sacrificial or ceremonial occasions as a means of eulogizing the merits and virtues of the Son of Heaven and of his forefathers (Churchill paras. 1-2). Shi Jing is one of the seminal works of Chinese Civilization, serving this role along with the Book of Changes (Yi Jing), the Book of History (Shu Jing),.."
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CD: "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", 2005.
This paper reviews the compact disk "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way" on which Louis Armstrong presents Disney songs in his jazz style.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that, on "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", Louis Armstrong re-interprets the music of very familiar songs associated with Disney by adding a jazz flair to each song resulting in a more enjoyable sound than in their original format. The author points out that the new style actually makes the songs a much mellower flavor, which flows along nicely instead of being choppy in places as in the original Disney style. The paper analyzes the songs "Chim Chim Cher-ee", "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo", "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and "When You Wish upon a Star", all of which definitely have that New Orleans flavor with trumpets, trombones and various brass instruments playing Disney tunes.
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"Another aspect that struck me was my attitude towards the kind of songs being performed. I had always thought of these tunes as children's songs, just funny, cartoon type lyrics and music. The way, in which these tunes were performed by Louis Armstrong, I could actually see some of them making it onto the charts. Even though they are suppose to be fun songs, the new format somehow gave them a little more seriousness. "
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Bob Marley's Songs, 2005.
An examination of how reggae music in general and Bob Marley's songs in particular, are expressions of protest.
2,325 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 2346 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses two of Marley's songs: "Redemption Song" and "Get Up, Stand Up" and examines the protest behind the songs. Additionally, the paper focuses on why Marley chose to present his protests against the political system, racism and social inequality through his music and how Marley's unique style characterizes his works. Finally, the paper discusses how Marley's songs altered the conventional ideas of reggae style and the religious movement known as Rastafari and discusses how Marley's music was able to inspire a nation and her people.
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"Throughout history, expressions of protest have come from a variety of sources and through a vast plethora of mediums. From paintings to poetry, protest works have helped to shape many causes, and have in many cases even influenced the outcome of the cause for the protest. This type of influence and the ability to affect masses of people simultaneously is perhaps best shown in the world of music."
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Classic Rock Song Analysis, 1999.
A sociological analysis of the song "Money", by Roger Waters (1981) and "Feel Like a Number" by Bob Seger (1978).
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The writer looks at the song ?Money?, and raises the following points - Roger Waters? references to our social hierarchy, how his ideas relate to Thorstein Veblen's 'Theory of the Leisure Class', and class discrimination. This song brings to light concerns about our current economy. Bob Seger's song, "Feel Like A Number," also deals with the social hierarchy from the perspective of the workers that make up the majority of our society. This song has been related to Merton?s Strain Theory for sociological purposes.
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The song "Money" seems to deal with people and their desire to possess more money. The song also implies that money is not such a wonderful thing to attain beyond a certain amount based on the fact that it gives the person too much power, or rather the belief that he has power. It seems to be broaching the idea of capitalism with skepticism. The message seems to be claiming that those with money and power let it get to their heads and do very little to help change the situations for those less fortunate. In a sense, Waters is disagreeing with the functionalist view that our society will work itself out. He words it as though he feels that it is dysfunctional in our society to allow the wealthy to hold their earnings with an iron grip.
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Work in Songs, 2006.
An analysis of song lyrics to determine the underlying message in each.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the lyrics and music of eighteen songs to see what they say about work, about workers, and about the effects of work on the worker.The paper reviews songs like "Old Man River," showing how this song has a plaintive power in keeping with its role in Showboat as the song of a black workman linked to the river and seeing himself as humbled by comparison. The Jim Croce version uses slightly different lyrics, but the underlying sense of the humble worker acing the eternal river remains.
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"The music creates a certain sense of melancholy at the same time. The song says much about the worker in a natural setting and how he or she relates to the enormity of the job. 16 Tons This song has a low-down, almost conspiratorial sound, in part from Ford's deep voice. The song evokes the work of the miner and says much about how the individual is overwhelmed and even exploited by the company for which he works, a company that keeps him in hock by selling goods to him from its own store. The song suggests the plight of the worker, who expends all the energy and reaps few of the rewards."
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