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Short Stories as Character Studies., 2002.
A look at the three short stories by Chinua Achebe and Jorge Luis Borges and the role of their characters.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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In this paper, three short stories are analyzed for character development. Referring to a short story by Chinua Achebe and Jorge Luis Borges, the author of this essay discusses a thesis statement. This thesis statement asserts that short story development depends on the psychological of the main characters of the three stories selected for this analysis.
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Short-term Study Abroad Programs, 2004.
An overview and evaluation of short-term study abroad programs.
3,390 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper analyzes short-term study abroad programs based on the types of exposure students receive. Concise definition of short-term programs is given and advantages and disadvantages of programs are presented.
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"In recent years, short-term study abroad programs targeted at elementary and secondary school students have become increasingly popular. Although no statistics have been gathered on this specific population, Hudzik and Larsen have noted the trends of junior high and high school language teachers, social studies teachers, athletic coaches and band directors accompanying students to study abroad. Some of these programs for young students are also organized by youth exchange organizations such as..."
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Examining the Character of Lilia In "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine"., 2002.
This paper addresses Lilia's character in the short story "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" by Jhumpa Lahiri. This story illustrates an environment in which a young and inexperienced girl - the character of Lilia - is suddenly confronted with a host of inf
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper addresses Lilia's character in the short story "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" by Jhumpa Lahiri. This story illustrates an environment in which a young and inexperienced girl - the character of Lilia - is suddenly confronted with a host of information about the conditions of life beyond her sheltered suburban environment. Through examining the events of the story, it can be seen that Lilia's character is not truly changed in some fundamental way through her encounter with Mr. Pirzada.
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Othello Character Analysis, 1998.
This paper is an in- depth character analysis of all the characters in William Shakespeare's "Othello."
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines the characters in the play "Othello," and discusses many of the reasons for betrayal and deceit between the characters. Through the unraveling of the plot, issues such as infidelity, jealously, and loyalty are detailed by the author.
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"In Act IV-scene 3, Emilia and Desdemona are alone in Desdemona?s room engulfed in an intimate talk on infidelity. Desdemona tells Emilia that she doesn?t believe there is such a woman who would betray her husband. Emilia responds, ?Yes, a dozen; and as many to th? vantage as would store the world they played for. But I do think it is their husbands? faults if wives do fall.? This is no doubt the opinion of a woman who has been married to a man such as Iago. To Iago, love is only lust. Even hiswife sees this in his character. He treats her no better than any character in the play. She admits to Desdemona that she would betray her husband, undoubtedly due to her husband?s lack of loyalty. The true nature of their relationship can be seen in Act V-scene 2, here Emilia finally betrays her husband and tells Othello and the others of Iago?s scheme."
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Claudius' Traits as A Machiavellian Character in "Hamlet", 2000.
A look at the character of Claudius from "Hamlet" as a quintessential Machiavellian character.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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In this essay, the character of Claudius from Hamlet is shown as a quintessential Machiavellian character. Niccolo Machiavelli wrote the book entitled The Prince, and is known by some for making the guidelines on how to become the best prince through lies, corruption, evil, and murder. This essay examines how Claudius, the King of Denmark fulfills these guidelines. Claudius' Machavellian character is shown through the way he deceives others about his virtue, his development of schemes, and his belief that rules can easily be broken.
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" A Machiavellian character is not hard to come by, and ample exist around us today. A person of this characteristic will break rules, pretend to be virtuous, plan schemes, and do anything they must, in order to receive what they strive for. In Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, a perfect example of such a character is displayed in Claudius, the New King of Denmark. Claudius performs many deceptive, and horrifying acts, which make him the quintessential Machiavellian character. Developing schemes, pretending to be virtuous, and proving his belief, through his actions, that rules may be broken, are the deeds he executes, which prove his true character."
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The Lieutenant: A Character Analysis, 2002.
This essay examines the character of the lieutenant in Graham Greene's novel, "The Power and the Glory".
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, $ 50.95
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This paper is a character analysis of the anonymous lieutenant in Graham Greene?s ?The Power and the Glory.? It focuses primarily on his anti-religious views, the doubts and changes he goes through when the priest begins to speak and reason with him, and the roles that he plays throughout the novel.
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"In order for a character to be truly effective, it is necessary for the character to play an important role, undergo change, and above all, be interesting. In Graham Greene?s novel ?The Power and the Glory?, there are two characters that fit this typecast best, the priest and the lieutenant. Both of these characters? destinies are intertwined, and it impossible to talk about one without mentioning the other; however, of the two, there is the one who changes (the lieutenant), and the one who does the changing (the priest). Therefore, the character that most fully matches the definition of an effective character outlined above would be the lieutenant."
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An American National Character, 2005.
An historical look at what defines the American national character.
2,932 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper asks and attempts to answer the question of what defines the American national character. The paper first takes a look back at
the character of the Puritans to see how much of their resilience and courage has become part of America's national character. The paper then goes on to characterize three great men in American history, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Walt Whitman, to see if elements of their character have become part of America's national character as well. Finally, the paper concludes by naming the outstanding characteristics of these historical figures and suggesting that, combined, they define a national character Americans should strive for.
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"The Puritans (The American Puritans: Their Prose and Poetry). When analyzing the possibility of a ?national character,? one must first discuss the original immigrants who arrived on this continent, why they came, who they were, what they believed. They were Puritans, ?resolved to ?purify? the Church of England?; but were they also hoping to ?purify? the new continent in North American? Was the execution of the Archbishop of Canterbury and King Charles I in 1649 a true ?purification? ? or was it murder in the same blood-soaked clothing that the Puritans loathed and fought to end? Had they become the very thing they abhorred?"
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Character Struggle, 2002.
A review of Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych" and Jhumpa Lahiri's short stories, to understand how characters deal with struggles.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych" and Jhumpa Lahiri's short stories, explaining how in both pieces of fiction one becomes a witness to a character's struggle with herself/himself and what the outcome of that struggle reveals about that character.
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Child-Orphan Character in Children?s Literature, 2001.
Explains that the orphan character has a very powerful meaning in children?s literature. Looks at how they are often used to represent development of character and self-esteem in the young orphan throughout any given story.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines two examples of child orphans: Anne Shirley in Lucy Maud Montgomery?s novel, "Anne of Green Gables", and Mary Lennox in Frances Hodgson Burnett?s work, "The Secret Garden". It explains how, in these two children?s classics, the orphan child is used to demonstrate an ability to make the best of an unfortunate situation in life. With the help of other characters in their respective stories, these two young girls play vital roles in manifesting to readers that retaining a positive attitude, developing solid friendships, having a will to enjoy life and attaining strong self-confidence are essential to ensuring an enjoyable childhood.
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"Anne Shirley, a young girl mistakenly adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables, plays an influential role in demonstrating the importance of having a positive outlook on life. Despite being subject to an unfavourable past, Anne considers here new home in Green Gables as a chance to start over. Anne exemplifies her cheerful, positive nature before she even arrives at Green Gables when she is riding with Matthew Cuthbert. Anne, overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery, exclaims gleefully, ?this Island is the bloomiest place. I just love it already, and I?m so glad I?m going to live here?(Montgomery 21). Here, the author is trying to bring forth Anne?s ability to put the past behind her. At this point the reader knows full well that Anne is coming from an orphan asylum but she is still portrayed as being polite, and willing to act pleasantly. Another example of Anne?s positive outlook comes near the end of the novel after she is finished school and is convincing Marilla that she has full intent on staying at Green Gables and helping her out with her diminishing eyesight. Anne turns down an academic scholarship to take a job as a teacher in Avonlea. Anne views it as a chance to show Marilla her appreciation for her being there as a friend and as a mother figure during her years at Green Gables. Marilla questions her choice and Anne replies, ?I don?t know what lies around the bend, but I?m going to believe the best does?(Montgomery 324)."
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Character Education, 2007.
A proposal for a curriculum that focuses on character education for fourth grade children.
4,903 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 124.95
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This paper proposes to develop a fourth grade curriculum on character education in a large urban elementary school. The paper critically analyzes diverse, significant and pertinent texts and experiences that the writer has encountered within (and across) her course work and that reflect the most current research theory and practice on 4th grade character education. The writer proposes that, at present, insignificant attention is generally paid, in the fourth grade and at other levels of K-12 education, to issues of personal character and relationships with others.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Rationale for the Proposal
Purpose of the Project
Elements of the Project
How My Proposed Curriculum Addresses Diverse Needs of Colleagues (and Students)
Projected Outcomes
Identification of Participants
Projected Timeline for the Project
Critical Reflections on how this Proposed Curriculum Will Contribute to Systemic Change at the School and/or Community/ Society Level
References
Appendix I: Children's Literature Recommended for teaching Character Education, Grades 1-5
Appendix II: Potential Character Education Classroom Activities; Lesson Plans and other Information for Teachers and Administrators
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"As a result, school curricula began now, also, to examine, for the first time, relationships among people, independent of race, class, gender or handicap. It is high time in our elementary schools today, I believe, for such overdue curricular emphasis, especially since, according to both Delgado & Stefanic (2001), and Sleeter & Grant (1988), people tend to automatically create categories, based on past experiences that they then organize in their minds."
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Film Character, 2001.
Analysis of PTSD in lead character Birdy in Director Alan Parker's 1984 film "Birdy." Relates character's symptoms to Vietnam experiences, predisposing factors. Discusses treatment & patient avoidance techniques.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 119.95
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"Post-traumatic stress disorder is a set of typical symptoms which develop after a person sees, is involved in, or hears of an extremely traumatic stressor. The person reacts to the event with fear and helplessness, recurrently reliving the event, and tries to avoid being reminded of it. The stressor can occur in war, natural disasters, torture, and serious accidents or events. The traumatic event is relived in dreams and in flash-backs during normal daily life. It may be accompanied by other symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction. This paper will look at post-traumatic stress syndrome in the lead character, Birdy, in the film of the same name.
The film Birdy revolves around the lives of two childhood friends, Birdy and Al. Birdy is an introverted character, with few social skills, and a deep interest in birds, which becomes an .."
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Character Education and Diversity, 2006.
A review of character education and diversity, an ongoing debate in today's schools and workplace.
1,634 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper takes a look at the increasing debate regarding character education and diversity. The paper attempts to define the word 'character' by supplying definitions from various related sources. The paper then goes on to discuss how building character in the nation's next generation of leaders, is an obsession of politicians, who have used tax dollars to fund character education in the schools. The paper concludes by saying that character and diversity education in the school or workforce is an evolving art, not an exact science.
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"In one nursing home, when "complaints arising simply from miscommunication among races or situations that resulted because of cultural misunderstanding," became frequent, the human resources department decided to take proactive steps to integrate diversity training and character building exercises into the workplace environment. They deemed this especially critical, given that the healthcare field is becoming increasingly populated by younger African-American, Hispanic, and Cambodian persons, who are now working side-by-side older, Caucasion employees that have been employed in the field all of their lives. (Hoban, 2005, p.1) "
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The Character of the Fool in "King Lear", 2002.
A look at the contribution the character of the Fool makes in Shakespeare's play in terms of his influence over plot and other characters.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper looks briefly at the background of a fool/court jester in history and gives a brief history of King Lear. It looks closely at the Fool's character and his interactions with the other characters of the play, especially his relationship with Lear. The paper discusses the fool's function of comic relief, his function as the teller of Truth, and as Lear's conscience and reason.
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"The Fool in King Lear is often a misunderstood presence. In the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, shortened versions of the play omitted the character altogether. In Elizabethan times, the role of a fool, or court jester, was to professionally entertain others, specifically the king. Many of the fool's quips and riddles were made at the expense of the king, and this is depicted in King Lear. In Act 1, Scene 4 Goneril refers to the Fool as "?all-licensed fool?"(1.4.191), highlighting the fact that because fools hold a special license they are allowed to say things to their superiors that anybody else would be punished for. When the Fool tells Lear what he thinks of him, Lear threatens him with the whip if he goes too far: The Fool in King Lear is often a misunderstood presence. In the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, shortened versions of the play omitted the character altogether. In Elizabethan times, the role of a fool, or court jester, was to professionally entertain others, specifically the king. Many of the fool's quips and riddles were made at the expense of the king, and this is depicted in King Lear. In Act 1, Scene 4 Goneril refers to the Fool as "?all-licensed fool?"(1.4.191), highlighting the fact that because fools hold a special license they are allowed to say things to their superiors that anybody else would be punished for. When the Fool tells Lear what he thinks of him, Lear threatens him with the whip if he goes too far."
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Character Values in Literature, 2004.
A comparative literary review of four short stories focusing on the values displayed by the main characters.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper looks at four short stories, each of which shows the natural flaws evident in most people and, specifically, in the typical American personality. The four stories used are: "Lady with the Pet Dog" by Joyce Carol Oates; "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner; "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway; and "The Horse Dealer?s Daughter" by D.H. Lawrence. The paper looks at each story individually and explores how the author portrays the American psyche and the main character's imperfections.
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"Finally, Joyce Carol Oates? story, The Lady with the Pet Dog, takes place in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The story centers on the affair between the main character, Anna and a man known as ?the stranger.? Oates describes Anna as a disillusioned woman, suffering from a bad marriage, and the loss of faith in her husband and her parents. The fact is, Anna considers her marriage to be successful financially, but unfulfilling in any other way. Her husband is a successful plant worker, so successful that he has no energy or interest for his wife at home. Further, she has no real interest in him."
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The Vital Relationship Between Character and Plot, 2002.
Shows the strong relationship between character and plot in "The Girls in Summer Dresses" (Irwin Shaw) and "The Story of an Hour" (Kate Chopin).
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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In the two, classic short stories, Irwin Shaw's "The Girls in Their Summer Dresses," and Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour," the relationship between character and plot is very strong. In this context, this essay will argue that plot flows out of character in the sense that the depiction of a particular characters' desires, struggles and,conflicts determines not just the plot or what happens in the stories, but also the theme or central meaning of the stories.
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