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"Get Shorty" ( Barry Sonnenfeld ), 1995.
Examines this 1995 gangster film. Discusses its plot, characters, style, humor and suspense.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The film Get Shorty (1995) mixes elements from different genres to create a movie about movies and about moviemaking. The central metaphor is that making movies is like being a gangster, and the world of the gangster and the world of the movie producer are shown to be very close in style and tone. The two worlds are brought together in this film through the central character of Chili Palmer, the gangster who likes movies. The film draws on expectations the audience has about what happens in crime films while twisting many of those expectations to produce a different sort of experience.
The plot is complex and has several different elements, all of which are finally linked through Chili Palmer. Palmer is the character who is followed from beginning to end, and the two worlds of interest to him--loan-sharking and movies--come ..."
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Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez, 2007.
This paper analyzes Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez; writers who were passionate about nature and the environment.
3,661 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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The paper presents parallels between Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez. The paper discusses how Abbey became a fierce defender of nature and of life and how in his writing, he emphasized his personal belief that opinions without action are pleasant to talk about, but achieve very little in the final analysis. The paper examines how Lopez brings to light the beauty and complexity of nature as it relates to the human life. The paper shows how both writers have entertained, activated and motivated readers towards a better understanding of the world around them. The paper explains that while Abbey was more vocal and aggressive in his approach, both men have earned a valued place in the world of environmental activism in their own unique way.
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Introduction
The Life, Times and Writings of Edward Abbey
Barry Lopez in Life and Literature
Conclusion
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"Edward Abbey was a native Pennsylvanian, having been born in Indiana, PA on January 29, 1927, spending his infancy and early life, as he described it, "(living) at the end of a red dog dirt road"(Duryee). His early life, being the child of parents who were simple country dwellers in the Appalachian hills of Pennsylvania, developed in the young Abbey an intense interest in the irony of the simplicity and complexity of nature, which was much like his own personality. Because of his growing up in an atmosphere of people who embraced nature and the value of all forms of life, Abbey became a fierce defender of nature and of life; in fact, there was a pivotal event in his early life that reinforced these core beliefs and indeed shaped his future."
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"Big Trouble" by Dave Barry, 2002.
A review of the book "Big Trouble" by Dave Barry.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the book "Big Trouble" by Dave Barry. The writer of this paper discusses the book's themes and foundations while critiquing reviews of the book. The paper shows how Barry, using fiction, portrays a possible lifestyle that might occur if steps are not take to improve what society does about problems such as crime and values.
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"In the world of literature most authors are known for their fiction abilities or their non-fiction abilities. It is rare to see an author cross over between the styles and try and do both. Now and again, however there are exceptions and Dave Barry is one of them. Barry is most well known for his sassy smart mouthed columns that have entertained his readers for many years. Recently however, Barry tried his hand at fiction and the result was a wonderful piece of literature called Big Trouble."
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Barry Schwartz' New Humanism.
This paper discusses section by section, Barry Schwartz' "The New Humanism: Art in a Time of Change", which defends the humanist tradition as exemplified in selected works of art.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that, according to Barry Schwartz in "The New Humanism: Art in a Time of Change", art, which is distinguished not by style but by content, is called "humanistic" because it is concerned more with the plight of man in a technological, aggressive, interrelated society than with experiments in visual acuity or the search for novelty. The author points out that the strong, unifying thread throughout the text is the continual defense of humanist art as legitimate and necessary. The paper suggests that the one criticism of the book, is the "too pat" division of the works into the six categories, which give order to a jumble of works; however, they appear to be arbitrarily created and the works jammed into them a priori.
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"The last section of the book discusses the future of humanism in art, a future that is hampered, Schwartz believes, by society's (i.e., America's) value system which relegates humanist art to a countercultural position. (In Europe, he points out that this kind of art is treated seriously and receives a large degree of acceptance.) The international flavor of humanist art, Schwartz continues, further undermines its acceptance in America primarily because such acceptance "would endanger the privileged position of American art." Schwartz maintains that for a meaningful future for humanist art to exist, it must be available to the masses, as in the case of murals painted in public places and cartoons or drawings in magazines, posters, and comic books."
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Barry Glassner's Book on Adolescent Rebellion, 2006.
Overview and analysis of Barry Glassner's book "The Culture of Fear: Why Americans are Afraid of the Wrong Things".
1,347 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains the argument presented by Barry Glassner, author and professor of sociology, that the American media inflames and exaggerates instances of adolescent rebellion and juvenile delinquency so much so that society no longer recognizes that some rebellion and acting out is normal.
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"Whatever happened to juvenile delinquency and the age of rebellion for adolescence? One could hardly believe those phrases to be in existence during recent years. It seems that there is a disorder or some sort of psychological problem to explain any problems a juvenile might encounter against authority. No longer are there teenagers who can make mistakes and still be considered normal, or proper, by society. "
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Kathleen Barry and Female Sexual Slavery, 2002.
This paper discusses how Kathleen Barry in Female Sexual Slavery, helps us focus in on the issue of sexual violence against, and the domination of, women in society in general.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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It is vital to point out that societal structures and family arrangements create institutions which set the foundation for the sexual exploitation of women. This paper connects this topic to our society's definition of the role of the family. Barry demonstrates how prostitutes are sexual slaves and not just through sex. She argues that men who control society, set up institutions which allow the exploitation and objectification of women to occur, because it is in their interest to do so.
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Community and "The Central Midwest Barry Manilow Fan Club", 2005.
A review of Thomas O'Guinn's article "Touching Greatness: The Central Midwest Barry Manilow Fan Club".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The paper reviews Thomas O'Guinn's article "Touching Greatness: The Central Midwest Barry Manilow Fan Club". The paper analyzes his main theme, that this club, while on the surface appearing to lack credibility, provides its membership with an unexpected healthy and sustained community similar to that of a community church with all its social benefits.
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"In his article O'Guinn touches on the broad topic of celebrity as idol and describes the familiar and somewhat cliched industry as an "interesting field of consumer behavior. (157)" However, O'Guinn's goal here is to explore the less observed communities that fall within this area of study, the celebrity fan club as modern example of church and the ensuing devotion to a personality as a form of new religion. An example of this phenomenon, and one chosen for its transparency one imagines, is the Central Midwest Barry Manilow Fan Club (CMBMFC)."
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"The Trial of Valentine Shortis", 2005.
A review of Martin Friedland's book "The Case of Valentine Shortis" and a revisit to the trial from a juror's perspective.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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Martin Friedland, in his book "The Case of Valentine Shortis", describes the trial that led to a Quebec jury finding Shortis guilty of the murder of two men in the course of an attempted robbery. This paper revisits the trial from the perspective of a member of the jury and - based upon the author's point of view regarding the evidence - determines the question of guilt. This paper argues, on the basis of the evidence, that Shortis must be found guilty.
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Martin Friedland, in his book The Case of Valentine Shortis, describes the trial that led to a Quebec jury finding Shortis guilty of the murder of two men in the course of an attempted robbery. This paper will revisit the trial from the perspective of a member of the jury and - based upon the author's point of view regarding the evidence - determine the question of guilt. This paper will argue, on the basis of the evidence, that Shortis must be found guilty.
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"The Case of Valentine Shortis", 2005.
A review of Martin Friedland's "The Case of Valentine Shortis".
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how Martin Friedland's "The Case of Valentine Shortis" represents a particularly interesting work of legal history in that a seemingly unremarkable case of murder in turn of the century Canada becomes a focal point of legal and political forces to such a degree that the case itself serves as a microcosm of early Canadian social history.
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"Martin Friedland's The Case of Valentine Shortis represents a particularly interesting work of legal history in that a seemingly unremarkable case of murder in turn of the century Canada becomes a focal point of legal and political forces to such a degree that the case itself serves as a microcosm of early Canadian social history. Recognizing the complexity of Friedland's narrative, this review will evaluate the text in terms of its primary thematic sections: (1) Background and Pre-trial; (2) Trial; (3) Political and Social Context; and (4) Life Incarceration. "
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Psychoanalysis and Literature, 2005.
This paper discusses the importance of psychoanalysis for effective reading as Peter Barry suggests in referencing Edgar Allan Poe's detective story "The Purloined Letter" and William Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73".
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that, in Chapter 7 of "English in Practice", Peter Barry alludes to how much psychoanalysis is employed in literary analysis and especially the way detective work involves psychoanalysis, as exemplified in Edgar Allan Poe's detective story "The Purloined Letter". The author points out that psychoanalysis bridges the gap between fiction-reading and comprehension, which involves a kind of detective work, especially in the reading of detective fiction. The paper relates that Barry's allusion to "The Purloined Letter" in his interpretation of "Sonnet 73" shows that the connection between literary analysis and detective work is strong and important. The paper contends that Barry uses the prefect's methods of detection in "The Purloined Letter" in his analysis of "Sonnet 73" to say that the poem is about climate, nature and death.
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"The Prefect and his associate, the failed detectors, also appear as failed readers in their inability to "read" (analyze) the Minister D-- and his intellectual nature. Conversely, the Minister D-- appears as an astute reader and detector of the Queen's unusual behavior and literally an instant reader and interpreter of her lette. D-- also figures as a writer of the disguised letter. Dupin, the successful detective, is a successful reader of the disguised letter, and then figures as an equivalent author of a forgery or substitute signed by way of a literary allusion."
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Kubrick?s Heroes, 1996.
A review of ?Barry Lyndon? a film by Stanley Kubrick, emphasizing the direct conflict between the main character and the constraints of social organization.
1,704 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the works of the director, Stanley Kubrick, in general, and the film, ?Barry Lyndon? in particular. Background into Kubrick's films and audiences is highlighted, and comparisons are made to other films directed by Kubrick. The paper outlines the struggles that the main character, Barry Lyndon, faces on a daily basis. The writer illustrates how such struggles not only transform Kubrick?s heroes into products of the era in which they live but also the times and conditions in which the film was made.
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"In order to understand the meaning behind one of Kubrick?s films, one must first meet the director. He has a reputation of being meticulous in his use of detail and some critics view him as a unique artist who appeals to the audience?s intellect. They say his films ?have a way--at least with some people of working on in the mind of passing through all the stages from imitation to exhilaration (Hoffsess 152). According to The Film Encyclopedia, however, Kubrick is a fussy, pretentious, unfeeling, and self indulgent film-maker who detaches himself from the characters in his movies (767). It has been argued that his detachment is a direct result of his skepticism about the rationale in mankind."
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"The Sanctuary of School", 2004.
This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the essay, "The Sanctuary of School", by Lynda Barry.
814 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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A discussion of how school can be a sanctuary for some, while it is a prison for others. It shows how Barry writes of her youth in this poignant essay, and she clearly illustrates how education affects us all in different ways. It explains that education was her salvation, while for others, it is simply something they cannot wait to see end. Barry's "salvation" is another's torment, and her essay is not only a treatise on our many differences, but our reactions to everyday occurrences in our lives and how we cope with them.
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"Lynda Barry looks back at her 7-year old self in this essay, and shows just how education can be a unique experience for each of us. For some, school is something they "put up with" until they can leave the schoolyard and really "live." For Barry however, school was her salvation, and even the place she ran to when she was frightened and alone. Barry and her brother lived in an unhappy and abusive household, and so, Barry looked at school as her safety net, where she could escape the realities of her life, and enter a world where everything seemed perfect and good. She writes, "In an overcrowded and unhappy home, it?s incredibly easy for any child to slip away. The high levels of frustration, depression, and anger in my house made my brother and me invisible. We were children with the sound turned off" (Barry 100). How horrible it must be to live as a child "with the sound turned off" ? it is no wonder Barry retreated to the perfection of the classroom during her unhappy childhood. For many of her classmates, school was a prison to be endured until the final bell rang, but for Barry, it was the only bright spot in her life."
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"Sacred Hunger", 2002.
A look at Barry Unsworth's novel, "Sacred Hunger".
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This paper examines and analyzes internal and external threats in Barry Unsworth's Booker Prize-winning novel, "Sacred Hunger", in which the survivors of a ship-board revolt try to create a humane community in which people can live with each other in mutual respect.
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'Encouraging the Heart', 2007.
This paper discusses the management of the Your Health Foods and Products company while examining the beliefs of James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner in the book "Encouraging the Heart".
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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In this article, the writer examines the Your Health Foods and Products company and looks at the management style of manager Laura Johnson. While looking at this company, the writer explores the opinions and principles of James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner, as demonstrated in their book "Encouraging the Heart". The writer notes that the two management principles that are most clearly part of Ms. Johnson's success strategy include setting clear standards and expecting excellence. Further, the writer points out that another quality that makes Ms. Johnson such an excellent leader is the fact that she absolutely believes in her values, her company, her products and her employees.
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"According to James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner, it is vitally important to have a set of commonly-held, cherished standards throughout the company. Standards are built upon values and principles. An interesting element of values that Kouzes & Posner address in their work is the fact that company standards, values and principles also work closely together with personal standards, values and principles. According to the authors, it is therefore essential that each employee's personal values be as close to the company's set of principles as possible. In order to effectively lead such a team, the manager should set an example by matching her own set of values and principles to those of the company. The concept of unity is important: employees and managers alike should unite to passionately adhere to the set of standards for the company."
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Kubrick and Moliere Compared, 2002.
Compares Stanley Kubrick's movie "Barry Lyndon" by with the play by Moliere "The Would-Be Gentleman".
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This paper will compare and contrast the movie "Barry Lyndon" with the play "The Would-Be Gentleman" and will give a history analysis between the two in this scope. By understanding the two different themes of history here, we can see how they resemble each other yet have historical differences in the approaches they use in this period of history.
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