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" The Seventh Seal"( Ingmar Bergman ), 1997.
Analyzes 1957 film's imagery, meaning, symbolism, themes and characters.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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" Ingmar Bergman's 1957 film The Seventh Seal is a work of stark and powerful imagery, with one strong image succeeding another to build a whole, not unlike watching a medieval tableau whose scenes are intended to teach a lesson. Underlying this film is a strong sense of the theatrical. In a sense, this is true of any great film, but in the case of The Seventh Seal concepts of drama and the theatrical are inherent in the structure of the work and in the way the director shapes the material, as if moving from one scene in a play to the next, and all the while doing so by drawing attention to the theatricality as a way of enhancing the meaning of the whole. The film is a philosophical work in which ideas are embodied in human actions, in symbolism, and in the dramatic elements of the film. In this sense, the filmmaker is developing his philosophical ideas out in.."
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D.W. Griffith, John Ford, Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock and Ingmar Bergman, 1999.
Examines these five directors' major films, contributions to cinema, innovations, styles and techniques.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 9 sources, $ 135.95
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"This paper is a discussion of the works of five of the greatest directors in international cinema. D. W. Griffith, John Ford, Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ingmar Bergman have each had enormous influence in their art because of their individual vision and striking approach to filmmaking.
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"This paper is a discussion of the works of five of the greatest directors in international cinema. D. W. Griffith, John Ford, Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ingmar Bergman have each had enormous influence in their art because of their individual vision and striking approach to filmmaking. Their visual concerns have been dramatically different, but the commitment of each has led them to create powerful, effective films that continue to affect the work of filmmakers in every genre and every nation today. All five have made significant contributions toward turning filmmaking into an art, while developing different aspects of cinema and varying genres, and all five can be considered great artists.
David Wark Griffith was born in Kentucky on January 22, 1875. He began his career as an actor in small touring ..."
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Existential Films, 2006.
A look at the existential themes in films by Ingmar Bergman, Francois Truffaut and Howard Hawks - "The Seventh Seal", "The Four Hundred Blows" and "Rio Bravo", respectively.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper analyzes the films of Bergman, Truffaut and Hawks as they focused on telling stories of an existentialistic nature. These films search for a deeper meaning behind life's questions. It explains that these films could not be more different in content and style but also hit a nerve: A rawness that penetrates the film-goers mind and makes them ponder not only the film's meaning but also their own meaning.
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"The post-Second World War climate was that of tremendous transition and change for its people. The world was full of tension and uncertainty. Much of how people were functioning had a direct relationship with the outcome of the war and new realities associated with war such as technologies like the nuclear bomb. By going to the movies, one could forget about the reality of what was happening. Movies created a place for people to escape the worries of their lives and forget about the everyday hardships. Many people went to the movies to regain something they had lost during the war. "
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A Film Analysis, 2003.
A comparison between Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries" and Agnes Varda's "Vagabong".
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses key elements of two films namely, Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries" and Agnes Varda's "Vagabong". It explores the journey of the main character of each film, one a journey inward and the other a flight from society.
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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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The Navy Seals, 2002.
Covers facts concerning the U.S. Navy SEALS and recent issues related to this group.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper will focus upon the uses of the Navy Seals historically and currently. There will also be mention of some of the controversies that have recently been associated with this very small, elite military organization. They include: the large number of impersonations of the Seals, the inclusion of women in the group and the accusations of highly inappropriate behavior during the Vietnam War.
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"Seventh Cross", 2005.
A discussion of the movie "Seventh Cross".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper analyzes the movie "Seventh Cross". The paper discusses the characters of Zillich and Wallau. The paper discusses their differing attitudes: Wallau was certain that the structure of the world held firm and would continue to hold firm regardless of what struggles might come; Zillich lived a self-fulfilling prophecy that the global structure was unreliable. The paper further discusses how the entire Nazi movement was, unlike communism, a revolt against Western civilization, reasoned discourse, and human rights.
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"Serve their Paradigmatic Function Zillich and Wallau are similar only in that both are doomed; they differ radically in attitude. In the last moments of his life, Wallau was certain "that the structure of the world held firm and would continue to hold firm regardless of what struggles might come" (Seghers 294). Zillich lived a self-fulfilling prophecy that the global structure was unreliable. At the same time, Zillich exemplifies the bureaucratic efficiency and brutality of the Third Reich. He represented the entire Nazi movement which, "unlike communism, was a revolt against Western civilization, reasoned discourse, and human rights"."
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Seventh Cross, 2005.
A review of "The Seventh Cross' by Anna Seghers.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the novel "The Seventh Cross" by Anna Seghers. This is an account of the Holocaust where Seghers presents two extremes: the inhumanity and depraved brutality versus the courage and compassion. The two main characters in the book also represent these extremes and the paper explains this in-depth.
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"In The Seventh Cross, Seghers presents the two extremes of the Holocaust: the inhumanity and depraved brutality even to the use of crucifixion of the Nazi regime, versus the courage and compassion of common German citizens which enable them to overcome the Gestapo. Wallau and Zillich also represent those two extremes in terms of ideology, attitudes, and moral outlook. The biographies, attitudes, and perspectives if those two men logically and inevitably lead to the outcome. The paradigmatic function of these characters is centered in..."
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The Twenty-Seventh President of the U.S., William Taft, 2000.
A look at the career and life of William Taft, who became the twenty-seventh president of the United States.
2,320 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper documents the career of William Taft, who worked as a journalist, practiced in the court of law and eventually became President of the United States in 1909.
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"William Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Alphonso and Louisa Torrey Taft. Both parents were descendants of old and substantial New England families of British origin. His father had moved to Cincinnati in 1837 to practice law. His mother came to Ohio from Massachusetts years later and was Alphonso's second wife. Their first son died in infancy, but in 1857, William Howard Taft was born. In time there were six children, including William, his two brothers, his sister, and his two half brothers by his father's first marriage. Traditions revering education and public service ran strong in the family. Alphonso Taft himself served as a judge in Ohio, as attorney general and secretary of war in the administration of Ulysses S. Grant and as U.S. minister to Austria and to Russia. He set an example that his son William was to emulate and exceed. (Microsoft Encarta)"
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Seals in China, 1992.
A look at the derivation, use, materials, design, function and techniques of stamp seals.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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"Derivation and Use of Seals in China
This research reviews the derivation and use of seals in China. Included in this review are the historical development and use of seals, materials used in making seals, seal design, the function of seals, and techniques required in the application of seals.
The Historical Development of Seals
Until the decade of the 1920s, "it was archaeological heresy to suggest that China had borrowed anything from the west …" (Sutherland, 1965, p. 60). In 1923, however, a stamp seal was found in an archaeological dig in Elam in the mountains of northeast Sumer (Eisen, 1940). This seal dated to the fourth-millennium-BC. Prior to this find, stamp seals of this type had never been found outside of China. From 1928 through 1937..."
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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.
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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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The Sword of Authority and the Seal of Power, 2002.
This paper examines some of the virtues of giving officials free reign with their power as well as some of the drawbacks that can result from an abuse of that power, with reference to three Chinese plays from the Yuan Dynasty.
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This paper compares three plays: "Rain on the Hsiao-hsiang" by Yang Hsien-chih, "The Mo-Ho-Lo Doll" by Meng Han-ch'ing and "The Lute" by Kao Ming. It explores the advantages of allowing officials to freely exercise their power. The writer asserts that the most important way in which this freedom can benefit the citizens is the ability to make judicial decisions based on the specific situation.
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"The power of officials to overcome the corrupt officialdom of others is shown in The Mo-Ho-Lo Doll. Chang Ting is able to use his influence with the Prefect to overturn the unjust ruling of the 1st judge. He was able to uncover the truth that had been obscured by the poor job of investigation that the 1st judge had done to discover the killer of Li Te-Ch?ang. In the Prefect?s opening introduction he says: ?Now this area of Honan Fu is suffering under corrupt officialdom which has been snaring and harming citizens in every fashion. His Sage Presence appointed me Special Prefect here. I am to root out all evil and sustain justice; armed with the ?sword of authority and the seal of power??. By exercising this symbolic ?sword of authority and the seal of power?, the Prefect was able to correct the injustice done by the previous judge."
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Themes in Existentialism, 2002.
Reviews three famous Hollywood films and the existentialist themes that are played out in all of the films.
3,790 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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The first part of this paper examines Ingmar Bergman?s film ?The Seventh Seal? and how it addresses the theme of existentialism in its contemplation of whether God truly exists. The second part looks at Billy Wilder's film "Sunset Boulevard" and how it uses the theme of existentialism regarding choices and limits. Finally, this paper looks at Woody Allen's film "Shadows and Fog" and it' use of existentialism is an allegory for the search for meaning and it theme of existentialism in the search for the meaning of life.
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"Billy Wilder's 'film, ?Sunset Boulevard'? tells the story of a forgotten movie star, Norma Desmond, who lives in a huge mansion, reminiscing about the past and dreaming of a comeback. Norma is a dramatic character with theatrical expressions and illusions of grandeur. She is involved in a relationship with Joe Gillis, a writer who is half her age and allows himself to be kept by her. In addition, she has a strange relationship with her butler, Max, who was once a great silent film director and was married at one time to Norma, as well. "
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The Fourth Amendment, 1999.
"This paper is a discussion of the works of five of the greatest directors in international cinema.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 61 sources, $ 103.95
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"This paper is a discussion of the works of five of the greatest directors in international cinema. D. W. Griffith, John Ford, Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ingmar Bergman have each had enormous influence in their art because of their individual vision and striking approach to filmmaking.
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SUPREME COURT'S 4TH AMENDMENT JURISPRUDENCE
This essay traces the evolution of the jurisprudence of the American Supreme Court in its interpretations since 1960 of the Fourth Amendment. In balancing the rights of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement and other governmental agencies and the interests of public order, the Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren (1953-1969) tipped the scales in the 60s in favor of individual rights, by ruling that the prohibitions of the Fourth Amendment applied to the states and local governments under the exclusionary rule, emphasizing the importance of searches and seizures being conducted in accordance with search warrants issued by neutral judges or magistrates and restricting the legitimate scope of warrantless searches. Subsequent Courts under Chief Justices ..."
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"Notorious", 2002.
Examines the relationship between the main characters in the film, "Notorious", starring Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman.
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This paper examines the film "Notorious" in the context of the relationship between Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman. As spies and lovers, Bergman and Grant are constantly testing one another's trustworthiness and love. This paper concludes that a love that trusts cannot test the object of its affections.
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