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"In the Skin of a Lion", 2008.
This paper examines Michael Ondaatje's "In the Skin of a Lion" that offers impressions of Toronto in the early 20th century.
2,167 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 67.95
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The paper examines Michael Ondaatje's hero, Patrick Lewis, in "In the Skin of a Lion". The paper relates that the novel is made up of several stories whose characters overlap, creating a fascinating account of the ordinary Toronto life. The paper looks at how Ondaatje describes Toronto in the 1920s and early 1930s through the eyes of working class people who worked very hard, yet were unable to afford basics that are taken for granted today.
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"When he is older, Patrick Lewis reflects on his life and notes that is no longer "a single story but part of a mural... a fitting together of accomplices." (1987:145) Alice Gull explained to him at one point, that it was time for Patrick to tell his own story, even though she nor her friend, Clara Dickens, the other important female character, did not reveal anything about their own pasts, leaving Patrick Lewis and the reader to guess, for the most part. (1987:244) The novel's title borrows a metaphor that has two meanings, in the human being having a source of power, or using the skin of a lion as a disguise, meaning all people can describe themselves in detail and give away very little, if at all. There is power in being anonymous, in a way, and there is also obvious stature if one does not explain about oneself, leaving others to wonder or guess. It is found in the epic story of Gilgamesh as Enkidu, the innocent man is dying and rages against the end. His friend, Gilgamesh, who is half god, will grieve by taking on the skin of a lion, and walking from place to place. The reader learns of Patrick Lewis, the son of a paid farm hand in Depot Creek, Ontario, who learns the trade of setting dynamite from his father. He reaches Toronto about 1923, aged 21, and supports himself as a construction labourer among many immigrants from Europe or elsewhere in Europe."
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"In the Skin of a Lion", 2005.
This paper analyzes Michael Ondaatje "In the Skin of a Lion" about the experiences of non-English speaking immigrants in Toronto.
3,115 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper explains that Michael Ondaatje "In the Skin of a Lion" reveals another world that co-exists within Toronto's literal history and its current perceived reality as the imaginary community traverse boundaries to another world where a new language exists. The author points out that this book makes use of the metaphor of light moving from darkness into light as the oral history is told and as a linkage between self and the worlds that emerge from the outside of the window. The paper concludes that, although the protagonist Patrick experiences difficulty in the mirror of the immigrant neighbors, he ends up being part of the picture instead of facing it as an individual, demonstrating that the movement between self and other, or old world and new world showing that the boundaries between worlds are liquid-like. Several quotations.
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"The movement from silence into language happens when Patrick starts to understand the foreign language and its world surrounding him; silence represents a world and language represents the other world. Although he is stuck in absence of known words and pictures without explanation in the beginning, after the first "breakthrough" he is able to fathom the foreignness. Patrick's first word is the Macedonian word for iguana. As soon as he learns the word, a group of Macedonians "then circled him trying to desperately to leap over the code of language between them.""
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"Great Expectations" and "In the Skin of a Lion", 2002.
Examines how these two novels can be viewed as love stories.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper discusses "Great Expectations" and "In the Skin of a Lion" as love stories. To do this, the novels have to be seen as personal history and the lack of it. The thesis is the final 2 sentences of paragraph one.
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Alienation in Novels, 2006.
A comparison between Alice Munro's 'Who DO YOU THINK You ARE', Michael Ondaatje's 'In the Skin of a Lion', and Mordecai Richler's 'Son of a Smaller Hero'.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This essay examines the theme of alienation in three novels: Alice Munro's 'Who DO YOU THINK You ARE', Michael Ondaatje's 'In the Skin of a Lion', and Mordecai Richler's 'Son of a Smaller Hero'. All three are also coming of age stories as the main characters are all deeply affected by their childhood. The paper further discusses how the characters in the books are alienated from the mainstream society for different reasons because of their past, their backgrounds, and places in society.
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Michael Ondaatje's Dream-World, 2002.
Examines the dream-like settings in author Michael Ondaatje?s "In the Skin of a Lion" and "The English Patient".
3,254 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper examines how the dream-like settings in Michael Ondaatje?s novels, ("In the Skin of a Lion" and "The English Patient"), represent the structure, organization and style of the novel. It looks at the message Ondaatje is trying to get across by using this style of writing. The paper also discusses the novels in the context of post-modern literature.
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"This selection has no order in its construction. It continuously repeats the verb ?leapt?, which has no hidden meaning. With the images of color, and then pulling and stomping, it is difficult to discern what Ondaatje wants the reader to think about dyer?s work. This is also seen in The English Patient, when it says ?The day seems to have no order until these times, which are like a ledger for her, her body full of stories and situations.? Here, Hana has no order in her life until she is asleep. This image in itself is disorderly, because dreams themselves are so unorganized. It does not seem possible for her to find order through them. Yet that is precisely what dreams do; they present chaos and random images in a way that almost makes sense; and that is what Ondaatje does. He puts images together for the reader to somehow make sense of it for themselves."
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Michael Ondaatje, 2003.
The representation of love in novelist Michael Ondaatje?s "In the Skin of a Lion" and "The English Patient".
1,969 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses how love is portrayed in Canadian author, Michael Ondaatje?s "In the Skin of a Lion" by using another of his works, "The English Patient", to compare and contrast it with. By critically analyzing these two works, the paper finds that, although they appear quite different initially, the novels share many of the same processes, literary techniques, themes and syntax.
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"The English Patient?s taboo love comes in two forms. First, there is the adulterous relationship between the married Katherine and Almasy. Second, there is the unusual relationship between the white American nurse and the British bomb expert of Indian origin. In both cases, as well as in the relationships in In the Skin of a Lion, the taboos or socially unusual situations are overcome by passionate love and are rendered ? at least by the lovers themselves ? meaningless or, at best, side-issues."
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Alienation, 2002.
This paper discussesthe theme of alienation in Nino Ricci's "Lives of the Saints", Michael Ondaatje's "In The Skin of a Lion", and Pierre Berton's "The Great Railway".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper relates that the characters in each novel represent the human condition's ingredient of alienation and the need to find membership in a community.
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Skin Cancer And How it is Caused, 2006.
This paper talks about skin cancer, what exactly skin cancer is, how one gets the disease and how to prevent it.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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In this paper the author essentially talks about what skin cancer is, and how people can be exposed to getting it. He talks about the instances of skin cancer such as people who have a lighter skin tend to have an increased probability of being affected by the rays compared to dark skinned individuals. The paper discusses symptoms attached with skin cancer, like bumps around the head, neck or the shoulder area which might be the sign of a growing skin based tumor. In conclusion the author highlights that instances of skin cancer are growing daily and that more care when in the sun needs to be taken, to prevent the ultraviolet rays of the sun which are the main cause of skin cancer.
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"Within the field of medicine, there are a whole range of cancers and one of them is skin cancer. Skin cancer has been getting a lot of media attention in the past couple of years primarily due to the reason that it has been faced by many people, especially in the Western world. In fact, skin cancer, in a relatively short period of time has come to become an increasingly common condition. The most common reason due to the increase in the number of cases of skin cancer has been the increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation, against which there seems to be no strong way of prevention. Many people use a number of sun screens (a type of cream) to decrease the effects of this type of radiation from coming into their bodies but at times, this mechanism of protection simply might not be enough."
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Skin Cancer, 2007.
This paper discusses skin cancer prevention, treatment and risk factors.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper describes the three main types of skin cancer. These are basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. The paper presents strategies to identify skin cancer and describes what skin conditions are of concern and should be checked out. The paper discusses the four kinds of treatment; surgery, micrographic surgery, low-power laser and liquid nitrogen. The paper discusses ways of prevention and the importance of blocking UV rays even on cloudy days. The paper explains that melanoma is a very serious kind of cancer. The paper relates that melanoma needs to be detected early and treated early, because it can spread quickly into the rest of the body, leading to death. The paper lists the eight risk factors associated with melanoma.
Outline:
What Is Basal Cell Skin Cancer?
How Does Squamous Cell Compare With Basal Cell?
The Latest Information on Skin Cancer
Identifying Skin Cancer
Treating Skin Cancer
Preventing Skin Cancer
Rates of Skin Cancer in Americans
Melanoma and Cancer
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"According to the journal Nursing2006 (www.nursing2006.com), basal cell is "the most common type of skin cancer... [and] typically appears on skin that's had a lot of sun exposure over the years, such as face and neck" (Holcomb, 2006). Basal cell is "rarely fatal," according to Holcomb's article, but if not treated promptly, "it can eat away at surrounding skin and bone." It develops in the lowest layer of the skin, "and grows slowly," Holcomb continues. And at first, it appears as a "flat, shiny, yellowish or gray spot of skin," or a "waxy-looking bump with rolled, pearly edges," according to Holcomb, who is an RN and a PhD. It usually doesn't cause pain, and it may bleed occasionally, she writes."
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Substitute Skin, 2006.
This paper discusses the engineering of substitute skin.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper explains the demand for substitute skin is because (1) the loss of significant amounts of this layer can result in functional morbidity or death and (2) the many burn injuries and dermatological disorders such as chronic skin ulcers and nevi excision, which require substitute skin. The author points out that, to design a skin substitute, it is necessary to replace both the dermal and epidermal layers because the dermal layer cannot spontaneously regenerate in humans and the epidermal layer is needed as protection for underlying dermis. The paper relates that the three main types of temporary skin substitutes, which are used for coverage of wounds that do not completely eliminate the dermis or for areas where skin is being removed as a donor site, are allograft, synthetic, and bio-synthetic; whereas, the two main types of permanent skin replacements are bio-synthetic and biologic, but many of the newer types of artificial skin being developed are a combination of both categories.
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"The basic design criteria specified by Yannas and Burke have become standards used to fabricate new skin alternatives. These criteria utilize two separate stages of design. The initial stage involves keeping bacteria out of the body and retaining water within the body [9]. Once these goals have been met, a second long-term stage involves improvement of cosmetic appearance and tissue scarring, minimizing contracture of the skin, and anchoring to the underlying tissue [9]. In addition, it is assumed that the skin is non-toxic. Researchers have added several more goals to the design criteria since the original publication by Yannas and Burke. These goals are to make the artificial skin easy to store and use and to produce it inexpensively [7] as well as reducing heat loss and pain in the area and providing a hypoxic area wherein wound healing would occur faster."
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The Lion Dance, 2005.
This paper describes the Chinese Lion Dance.
2,080 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that the Lion Dancing is a unique art form from China traditionally thought to bring happiness, good luck, prosperity and longevity. The author points out that the Lion Dance is performed during celebrations such as the Chinese New Year and the August Moon Festival and at grand openings of restaurants, martial arts school and other businesses. The paper relates that it might have originated during the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD) when, according to legend, the emperor dreamt he was attacked by demons but was saved by a mysterious creature, a lion.
Table of Contents:
Lion Dancing and Revolution
Elements of Lion Dancing
Lion Dancing Routines
Choi Chiang "Get the Green"
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"Lion dancing has long been associated with kung fu, an association that dates back to the Ching dynasty, when revolutionary martial artists used the dance as a secret means of communication. Under the guise of celebration, revolutionary martial artists traveled from village to village performing the lion dance. As part of the routine the dancing lion woould eat lettuce which often contained money and information hidden within its leaves. In revolutionary days, the dancer holding the lion's head would cry out choi ching ("get the Ching") to signal that he was a fellow revolutionary and could receive secret messages. Of course, any Ching informers present would know the dancer's intention upon hearing the battlecry. Since ching was very close in sound to chiang (meaning green, as in lettuce and money), the lion dancer's password became choi chiang or "get the green.""
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Skin Flap Failure and Leeches, 2006.
An in-depth discussion regarding skin flap failure and the question of whether leeches can save them.
8,618 words (approx. 34.5 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 181.95
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The aim of this paper is to determine if the age-old medicinal use of leeches can be used to assist in saving skin flap failure. The paper reviews and discusses the medicinal practice of bloodletting, a practice that has been used since the Stone Age. The objective of this paper is to perform a critical, qualitative review of literature on quantitative research regarding skin flap procedures, the use of leeches in the medical field, and specifically the use of leeches used in conjunction with skin flap procedures. In this way, the paper hopes to prove that leeches can indeed be a valuable tool in saving skin flap failure.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Preliminary Literature Review
Medicinal Leeches Overview
Skin Flap Overview
Medicinal Leeches Used in Skin Flap Procedures
Methodology
Method
Results
Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
Figures and Tables
Figure 1: Depiction of leeching, by Willem van den Bossche in, Historia Medica (Bruxellae, 1639).
Figure 2: Medicinal Leech Passive Bleeding vs. Mechanical Device
Figure 3: LDF data for the control, outlet and leech groups over the course of Cottler et al.'s research.
Figure 4: Leech treatment
Figure 5: Average Surviving Area of Flaps
Figure 6: Mind Map
Table 1: Identification of Themes for Research Regarding the Use of Leeches in Skin Flap Survival
Table 2a: Summary Grid
Table 2b: Summary Grid
Table 2b: Summary Grid
Table 2c: Summary Grid
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"The research included the qualitative review of relevant literature. Identification of relevant literature was conducted through the use of electronic and hand searches, for published articles or reports concerning the use of leeches and skin flap procedures. In addition, the author also reviewed table of contents of scholarly medical journals. Scholarly journals as well as Internet sites run by medical organizations or offering articles written by medical professionals were searched. The author used a list of Boolean conditional keyword phrases to perform the literature search. These search terms allowed the author to quickly and easily identify the literature that was most likely to be relevant to the topic at hand. The first portion of the literature review identified all literature regarding these topics, while the second portion focused on research studies that employed quantitative methods in their results. Bibliographies from these identified literature pieces were then hand searched for additional references to appropriate pieces of literature."
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Skin Cancer, 2005.
An overview of the diagnosis, types and treatment and prevention of skin cancer.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the topic of skin cancer. It looks at how skin cancer is a growing problem in society because so many people misunderstand it and how, since it is the most common form of cancer, so much more needs to be done to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer to help control the disease and its spread.
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"In 1993, it was estimated that 700,000 new cases of skin cancer would be diagnosed (Sherry 81), and every year the numbers get larger, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a worldwide group working to treat and prevent the disease. In addition, "About 41,600 Americans were diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1998, and 7,300 died from the disease" (Goff 28). These numbers have increased dramatically since 1930, and it seems as more Americans have fun in the sun, they will pay later when skin cancer attacks. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Each one has slightly different characteristics, but they are all dangerous, especially if left untreated."
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Richard the Lion-Hearted, 2005.
A brief paper examining the feats and accomplishments of King Richard the Lion-Hearted.
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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Richard I of England (1157-1199), whose inspiring courage in battle earned him the titled "Coeur de Lion" or "the Lion-hearted," took control of the Third Crusade and became one of the greatest military leaders of medieval Europe. This paper talks about his early life, his military feats, key facts, and his death.
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"With Acre under his control, Richard marched towards the Holy City to free it from the Muslim sultan who had captured it in 1187, Saladin. During the course of this march, Richard demonstrated his abilities as a logistician and strategist for military. He marched his troops along the coast, allowing his fleet of ships to parallel them and provide supplies whenever they were necessary. He did not allow his troops to chase the small Muslim groups who bothered them. The king knew that their plan was for his troops to fall into a Muslim ambush. Having ignored the Muslim till September 7, Richard decided to turn his entire army of around fifty thousand against Arsuf. He had an astounding victory here, as he killed seven thousand while only losing seven hundred."
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"The Lion King", 2006.
This paper discusses the much acclaimed "The Lion King", which originated from an original script as an animated Disney film followed by a Broadway play based on the movie.
2,235 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper explains that the story of "The Lion King" is a serious drama with comic moments containing "real issues" of guilt, despair, alienation, and the need to take responsibility, which is similar to "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, both of which are based on archetypal myth. The author points out that, whereas the animated film was tremendously popular and profitable, "The Lion King" stage play forever changed children's theater, stretching the boundaries of children's theater so that children's plays are now often very rich in content and in stage-craft and a little scary in places. The paper concludes that the success of "The Lion King" is that it not only entertains children but also leaves them with a moral template of loyalty, social responsibility and spirituality, which are pro-social values precious to society.
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"Myths contain archetypal characters who speak to human beings at a deep level of consciousness. Simba and Hamlet are archetypes of the mythical child in exile. An archetype is an image that appears over and over in literature and myths and so is familiar to us all. The stories of Jesus, Moses, Buddha and Perseus (as well as Simba and Hamlet) all are about the mythical child in exile. Myths may not be literally true, but they contain essential truths, which resonate in the hearts of human beings. Myths always involve the "world of mystery and imagination, of feeling, participation and transformation...in the creation of order and of a secure reality out of darkness of the unknown.""
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