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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 2004.
This paper is a biography and discussion of the man generally considered the world's greatest contemporary composer of musical theatre.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper offers a biography and a discussion of the person generally considered the world's greatest contemporary composer of musical theatre, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. This paper discusses his shows and also includes a brief section that has a personal response to Webber.
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"Andrew Lloyd Webber within musical theatre: Five of the most successful shows of all time are Jesus Christ, Superstar, Cats, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard. What is even more remarkable than the enormous success and quality of these theatre musicals is that all were composed by one individual, Andrew Lloyd Webber."
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, 2007.
This paper looks at Andrew Lloyd Webber as an original showman and provides a personal and professional biography.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer looks at Andrew Lloyd Webber's beginnings and discusses how he began his successful career in musicals. Love him or hate him, the writer points out that no critic can deny that he has composed some of the most memorable music of the latter half of the 20th century. The writer notes that his influence continues to be felt today. Further, the writer points out that Lloyd Webber continues to write, compose, and run the Really Useful Theater Company, and his songs and productions are still heard and seen around the world. The writer concludes that for Webber, star quality and staying power mean staying true to your initial vision and Webber's prime motivations have always been populism and the unabashed pursuit of profits.
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"For all of his extravagant visions for the theater, Andrew Lloyd Webber was born to humble beginnings on March 22, 1948. His parents lived in South Kensington, England. His father, William Southcombe Lloyd Webber, was a professor of music theory at Royal College of Music in England. His mother, Jean, was a singer and violinist. Unsurprisingly, with these beginnings, young Andrew showed an early love and aptitude for music. Andrew was an undoubted musical prodigy. At only three years old, he played violin and at six he composed his first songs."
"These were not simply the jottings of an amateur, however. At the tender age of nine he had his first piece of music published. But it was Andrew's aunt who first ignited the young boy's interest in stage musicals."
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"Cats" in the Theater, 2002.
Examines the use of the theater In Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical, "Cats".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical, "Cats", has consistently intrigued audiences. This essay examines the specifics of the brilliant use of the entire theater for the experience and concludes that this is the factor that contributed to the show's worldwide success.
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Sir Gawain the True Knight, 2005.
A discussion about why Sir Gawain from "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is considered a true knight.
841 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that Sir Gawain is considered to be an ideal knight because he is able to uphold many of the standards that are associated with chivalry and noblemen. Gawain was famous for fellowship, charity, friendship, courtesy, and cleanliness. The writer points out that Gawain also demonstrates his chivalry when he encounters the lord and the lady of the castle. Even in his moment of shame, Gawain exhibits humility and true remorse.
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"We know that Gawain represented the qualities of fellowship, charity, friendship, courtesy, and cleanliness (Gawain 248). These five virtues were "each linked in other" (658) and were of a "force that never failed" (658). One example of Gawain's nobility as a knight can be seen when he offers to fight the Green Knight's in Arthur's place. He believes that the king should not have to risk his life and decides his life can be risked. Here we see how Gawain lives up to the notion that he is "good in works, as gold unalloyed/devoid of all villainy, with virtues adorned in sight" (633-4). Here Gawain is not only described as a virtuous knight but he also behaves like one as well."
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Sir Gawain, 2002.
An analysis of the character of Sir Gawain from Pearl Poet's interpretation of ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.?
4,875 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 124.95
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This paper discusses how the character Sir Gawain appears in many versions of the Arthurian Legends and how the characteristics and attitudes of Sir Gawain seem to show a shift over time. It examines how the most widely accepted version of the character of Sir Gawain is the version that is attributed to the poet known as the Pearl Poet who paints a picture of Sir Gawain that is virtuous and kind and embodies all of the qualities that are favorable for a good knight. It supports the primary thesis that at the time when the Pearl Poet was writing his version of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", several versions of the story were already in existence and that the Pearl Poet takes this opportunity to examine what went wrong with Arthur's court. In doing this he blames a very young and inexperienced Arthurian Court and posits that for this reason it was doomed from the beginning.
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"As any author knows, it is nearly impossible to write about something or a subject of which one knows very little. For this reason, the content of the poem would suggest that the poet knows something about aristocratic life and that he took both Christianity and chivalry very seriously. However, as the exaggerated godliness of Sir Gawain suggests, he also is not immune to viewing its absurdities as well and is not afraid to poke fun at them. He was not afraid to express opinions in an open manner even if they went against Typical Medieval beliefs, such as the ideal of courtly love seen in Sir Gawain. The Pearl poet shows us a character that is quite different from the conventional ideal of courtly virtues."
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Sir Gawain, 2007.
This paper discusses the aspects of morality as demonstrated by Sir Gawain in the poetic narrative of 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'.
1,182 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer notes that chivalry refers to the moral code that was an intrinsic part of the world of Sir Gawain and King Arthur's court. The writer discusses that chivalric ethics and moral code also play an essential part in showing the difference between the higher values of a civilized Christian world as opposed to the " fallen" natural world. In the poetic narrative of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" one is presented with the efforts to maintain these higher moral values, as exemplified in the Chivalric code, through the test that Gawain has to undergo. This moral code is seen in the way that Sir Gawain responds to the various moral tests that he is exposed to. The writer concludes that the poem shows the importance of higher moral values and also the difficulty of maintaining perfect virtue in a fallen world.
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"One of the essential aspects of the poem in terms of morality is that the tests that Gawain undergoes are essentially meant to show that the chivalric values that he represents are real and not merely an appearance of virtue and morality. In other words they are tested against the real world of nature. Furthermore the moral trials that he has to endure are intended to show the strengths, and weaknesses, of his values as opposed to the world of nature and desire. This can be seen in the way that Gawain has to face up to the threat of his own possible death. The bravery that he shows in facing the Green Knight proves the enduring value of his moral beliefs. On the other hand the fact that he fears death also shows that he fails in terms of moral perfection to a certain extent."
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The Women of Sir Lanval or Launfal, 2002.
An comparative analysis of the role of female characters in Marie de France's "Sir Lanval" to Thomas Chester's "Sir Launfal".
703 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines the relationship of Sir Lanval/Launfal with women from two different interpretations of the story of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. In "Sir Lanval", the female characters have no real substance, they seem to appear merely to help the plot along and increase the trials and triumphs of the protagonist. In "Sir Launfal", Chester gives these important female characters more depth by giving both the fairy princess and the queen names. Neither writer develops these important female characters to their fullest potential.
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Many Medieval English works contained tails of the legendary King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Marie de France?s Lanval is yet another medieval work set primarily in Camelot and contains the Knights of the Round Table -- As well as Thomas Chester?s Sir Launfal, which is influenced greatly by Marie de France?s work. Sir Launfal varies slightly from Lanval, but the plot is basically the same.
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Malory's Sir Tristram, King of Lyonesse, 2004.
This paper discusses the story of Sir Tristram, King of Lyonesse, as depicted in Sir Thomas Malory's ?Le Morte Darthur: The Book of King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table?.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that Sir Thomas Malory's tale of Sir Tristram, King of Lyonesse, is memorable and unique in its depth of detail, which includes descriptions of his life from his noble origins to his truly tragic death. The author points out that the most unique aspect of this story is likely his passionate, consuming, ill-fated love affair with Isoud. The paper compares Tristram's tale with the tales of other "Knights of the Round Table", such as Lancelot and Galahad.
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"Ultimately, the romances of both Sir Tristram and Isoud, and Lancelot and Guinevere are destined for tragedy. Lancelot and Guinevere suffer terribly for their love, and Tristram and Isoud also suffer. Sir Tristram, caught in his adulterous affair with Isoud, must leave his uncle's court in dishonor. He travels to King Howell's court in Brittany, where he fights bravely, and is offered the hand of the King's daughter in marriage (also named Isoud). Tristram pines terribly for his lover Isoud for the rest of his life, and eventually dies painfully and tragically in a heated battle. His lover Isoud commits suicide, and the two ill-fated lovers die without being reunited, as the formerly mighty kingdom of Lyonesse sinks into the sea, as a symbol of their lost love."
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Author V.C Andrews, 2005.
This paper discusses writing styles especially of author V.C Andrews.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that there are many different styles of writings which are developed from the author's appropriate word choice, varied rhythm, effective placement and choice of modifiers, appropriate transitions, effective and creative use of punctuation, variation of sentence length and a logical hierarchical placement of detail. The author examines the style of V.C Andrews by using a paragraph from her books "Flower's in the Attic", "Heaven" and "My Sweet Audrina". The paper relates that, while Andrews was alive, she only finished six books but her family hired a ghost writer by the name of Andrew Neiderman. However, the author feels that there is a difference between her writing style and that of her ghost.
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Definition of Style
V.C Andrews' "Flower's in the Attic"
V.C Andrews' "Heaven"
V.C Andrews' "My Sweet Audrina"
Ghost Writer Andrew Neiderman
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"Yes, I do believe his work is very good. He can still see feel the anguish of what they are going through. But I don't think his writings are as dramatic as Andrews. He doesn't use the every day language and modifiers as she does. I think in a way they do portray the same things. For example, all of the main characters want to be happy, instead it takes a long time for that to happen. And in the process, several of the other character's are destroyed, with no intent on the main character. Something always happens to the one who is terrifying the main character."
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Sir Gawain and Roland, 2003.
A comparative analysis of the characters of Sir Gawain and Roland in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "The Song of Roland".
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper compares and discusses two tales that deal with the consequences of the many types of human frailty: "The Song of Roland" and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." It also provides the background and historical context of each work.
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Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, 2006.
A discussion regarding Andrew Johnson, his impeachment and the effect that it had on the history of the United States.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper takes a look at the history of President Andrew Johnson and his rise in the political arena. This paper also discusses how he reconstructed the former Confederate states and how his impeachment effected the history of the United States of America.
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Reconstruction as Conducted by President Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson: The Making of a Martyr to the Republic?
Juggernaut Toward a Restored Union
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"It was also the era in which American understanding of the law changed, and that change was responsible, along with the actions of President Andrew Johnson, for helping the Union remain intact when continued strong forces for a separate North and South still held sway.
Spaulding makes an essential point for understanding Reconstruction, and one that is particularly apt concerning the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Spaulding notes that "Although the modern legal profession has its roots in the same time period (legal formalism, education in law schools rather than apprenticeships, Socratic instruction, bar associations, large firm practice, and a distinct brand of constitutional conservatism all emerge in the 1870s), historians of the legal profession have largely ignored the relationship between professional organization and lawyers' experience of the Civil War and Reconstruction" (2005, p. 2001+)."
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"Cats", 2006.
Examines the history of the world's greatest musical, written by Andrew Lloyd Weber.
2,348 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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The paper discusses the musical "Cats", based on a series of poems by T.S. Elliot and later to become the most popular musical in world history. The paper examines the beginnings of the play at the New London Theater, until it was taken to Broadway in the United States. The paper examines why the play was so popular, as well as the many awards that it won.
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"To look at the pre-production problems, the rehearsals with cast changes, the unenthusiastic reviews by many critics, and the enormous expenses of mounting the show, what is it that really has made "Cats" successful. The simple answer is- it is an "audience pleaser". There is no heavy plot line to focus on. The stage and staging are so unusual, as to continue to amaze the audience and to capture their attention. Nobody comes out of a theatre "humming the scenery" as a cynic might remark. But the song, "Memory" heard over and over again on radio stations is the sort of hit that people will remember."
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Heroes: Harry Potter, Montag and Sir Gawain, 2002.
This paper discusses heroism as presented in three novels: J.K. Rowling?s ?Harry Potter Series?, ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? (anonymous) translation by Burton Raffel and Ray Bradbury?s ?Fahrenheit 451?.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper presents J.K. Rowling?s Harry Potter as a hero who doesn?t feel he is heroic in any way but just a good friend to those around him. The paper explains that Sir Gawain in ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? consider his own actions as just being those of a dutiful knight when he challenges an immensely large green knight. The author finds Guy Montag, in Bradbury?s ?Fahrenheit 451?, an unlikely hero, who is a hero because he has seen the error of his ways (and the error of society?s ways) and has accepted that he must do something about it before it is too late.
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"Throughout the books, and the films there are references to inequality, and what could be considered as racism; namely between the Gryffindor House and Slytherin House. Within Slytherin House, Malfoy shows little regard for those that are ?Mudbloods? or as Ron put it, ?a really foul name for someone who was Muggle-born ? you know, non-magic parents? (Secrets, pg 89). Another reference would be the secret word to get into Slytherin House which is ?pureblood?. In The Prisoner of Azkaban, it is revealed that Hagrid is half-giant, and there is a lot of disregard for giants. Nevertheless, Harry Potter shines as a hero because he doesn?t let any of this change his opinion regarding those that are good, and those that are bad. He doesn?t let these things change his opinions about his friends, and in most instances he takes a stand against these injustices, even when they are committed against ghosts."
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'Joseph Andrews' and the Importance of Lady Booby, 2006.
A review of the book 'Joseph Andrews'.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the history of the story of Joseph Andrews, which is important to the text as a whole as it provides a focus on the context of one episode of the story with greater detail. 'Joseph Andrews' was written by Fielding as a response to the Samuel Richardson novel 'Pamela'. Within the Richardson novel, the character of Pamela was a housemaid that had endured advancements of her master that were unwarranted. The character insisted on being treated with respect because of her virtue and ultimately was capable of achieving that end. The paper further discusses how when Fielding composed 'Joseph Andrews' he created the title character that was the brother of Pamela, and that was forced to withstand many of the same issues within his life that his "sister" had experienced. The advances of women in Andrews' case are created by Fielding with a comic sense that reappears again in the storyline.
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?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?, 2004.
This paper discusses, in detail, ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?.
4,030 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 109.95
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This paper explains that ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? is a richly symbolic poem in which language evokes the details of the real world, while the spiritual underpinnings are always there for contemplation. The author relates that the main character in ?Sir Gawain and the Green Knight? is a knight in the court of the legendary King Arthur, and the villain in the piece is not a standard villain at all, but another knight with great powers who exists to test the qualities of Sir Gawain. The paper reveals that the political and social concerns of the 14th century are evident in the work, which directly emphasizes the valued Christian virtues of the knight and the aristocracy of the time, suggesting a concern that these truths were being challenged or were not valued as highly as they should have been.
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Introduction
Sir Gawain
The Christian Knight
Christian Symbolism
Courtly Love
Conclusion
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"Courtesy is one of a knight's five virtues and it is Gawain's courtesy and his reputation, which cause his problems with the lady. In simple moral terms, one can simply say "no" to temptation. The lack of traditional morality that the lady displays and her flattering ways could simply be ignored if Gawain were simply a man of God. However, the lady questions his courtesy. Courtesy is a knight's worldly duty. Courtesy is an important chivalric virtue, and Gawain has to meet this challenge. The lady expects him to live up to his reputation as a romantic knight and to succumb to her charms. Gawain's "pattern of defense" has three phases. At first he feigns misunderstanding, then he claims to be unworthy, and finally he reminds the lady of her position."
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