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The Spatial Duality of Form, 2006.
An examination of the opposing views of sculpture expressed by Kurt Schwitters and Marcel Duchamp.
2,013 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains that Marcel Duchamp saw sculpture as a self-contained object that packages its own space and ideas, whereas Kurt Schwitters, in direct contrast to Duchamp's view, saw sculpture as the relationships of the parts to the whole actively which serve to create the space and idea. The paper then proposes that, in fact, sculpture has the ability to express Duchamp's and Schwitter's opposing ideas simultaneously, and to become a multidimensional spatial experience.
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"At the same time, Marcel Duchamp was introducing the ready-made object. His inverted urinal, among other objects, significantly impacted our thinking of sculpture as well. At the other end of the spectrum from Schwitters, Duchamp glorified, to the point of fetishizing , the objectness of sculpture. By opposite means, he too questioned the meaning of spatial experience."
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Duality Throughout Shakespeare's Elizabethan Plays, 2001.
Explores the theme of duality in Shakespeare's early comedies, histories, and tragedies.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 45.95
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This paper looks the theme of duality that is present in most of Shakespeare's early plays. The paper explains how, whether the play is a comedy, a tragedy or even a history, the theme worms its way into the plot of the play either as a dramatic device or a source of comic relief. To help illustrate the duality theme, the paper looks at plays such as "As You Like It", "A Midsummer?s Night Dream", "The Merchant of Venice", and "Romeo and Juliet".
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"There is a theme of duality that runs throughout Shakespeare?s repertoire. From his comedies to his tragedies to the histories, Shakespeare exposes the dual nature of human beings at every available opportunity. Whether the character is an attention-starved daughter or a prospective king, having them pretend to be something that they are not is one of Shakespeare?s most common plot devices. It is an easy way to manipulate other characters, create dramatic irony, or to set-up a comic situation. "
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The Sources of Duality in Stevenson?s "Jekyll and Hyde", 2002.
A paper which examines the influences in the life of Robert Louis Stevenson that led him to write a novel on duality, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a perfect example of a story whose inspiration derives from experiences and emotions within its author?s life. The paper shows how Robert Louis Stevenson, who published the now famous tale of duality in 1886, was, without a doubt, influenced by several factors that he had seen, felt and read throughout his life. The paper examines how the idea of duality, a major theme embodying the work, was witnessed and experienced by Stevenson throughout his entire existence. As a result, it is reflected in the pages of the author?s chilling tale of split identity. The paper shows how these influences formed the basis for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?s storyline, characters and, most importantly, major theme.
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"Stevenson?s years as a young man in Edinburgh are then directly laid out in Jekyll and Hyde. Remembering his own desires, which he then acted out, as a student, Stevenson created a doctor with similar desires, who takes his wants to extreme levels. Though he was able to balance a dual life, virtuous student by day and rabble-rouser by night, it is very likely that Stevenson at times flirted with disaster. Perhaps his less respectable actions, at some point in time, almost caught up with him and could have tarnished a bit of his name. With this scenario as a strong possibility, one can see where Stevenson?s idea of one in a similar (though more elaborate and obviously fictional) scenario could end badly. Though the author never had his name hurt by insidious rumors or events, his main character is destroyed by them. Stevenson played the game, and won. However, disaster was always a possibility, and with this previous knowledge, Stevenson?s Jekyll loses a parallel game."
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The Apollo-Dionysus Duality, 2005.
This paper discusses the origins of the Apollo-Dionysus duality that explores human nature.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the origins of the Apollo-Dionysus duality and discusses its use by the philospher Nietzsche and the psyhologist Jung. The paper explains that the Apollo-Dionysus duality offers a way to gain insight into human nature.
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"This paper discusses the origins of the Apollo-Dionysus duality and its elaboration by thinkers throughout history. First this paper discusses the meanings bestowed upon Apollo and Dionysus by Greek history and culture. Then the paper discusses Nietzsche's discussion of this dualityand examples of poetry which demonstrate this opposition. Finally the paper discusses the analytic psychologist Carl Jung's theories of the conscious and unconscious which implicitly use this duality to understand the psyche."
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Alfred Hitchcock: A Master of Duality, 2002.
An analysis of two Hitchcock films, "Vertigo" and "Psycho".
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This paper discusses the films, "Vertigo" and "Psycho" by Alfred Hitchcock portraying Hitchcock's penchant for duality. The writer explains how Hitchcock makes clear that the essence of suspense is the permanent struggle between the obvious and what could be. The paper illustrates the duality evident in "Vertigo" - the struggle between life and death; and that in "Psycho" - the evaluation of openness and mystery.
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"For many, the name Alfred Hitchcock conjures hazy and disconnected memories of Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in Rio, Tippi Hedren being chased by killer birds, or Jimmy Stewart in a wheelchair; but for others?those that are somewhat more experienced with the work of Hitchcock?the utterance of his moniker means much more. Indeed, many consider Hitchcock to be not only one of the most prolific and entertaining filmmakers, but also one of the most profound. A recurring?and certainly intriguing?motif that holds together his body of work is his incessant interest and portrayal of duality: the conflicting, yet in some ways similar, nature of life. That is to say, Hitchcock (and no other, on as prestigious a level) was able to brilliantly compare, reduce, and then reevaluate polar opposites that every human encounters. Love or hate, man or woman, privacy or voyeurism, and dishonesty or fidelity were just some of the many themes he unraveled in the stories and aesthetics of his films. Two such films?with particular interest as each illustrates by movement, mise-en-scen, and narrative strategy, Hitchcock?s penchant for duality?are Vertigo, in which he juxtaposes the archetypal struggle between life and death, and Psycho, where he dabbles in the much more complex evaluation of openness and mystery."
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Packer's Duality as Applied to Stolberg's Dewey., 2002.
A review of Packer's theory on criminal justice using the literature of Stolberg in her piece "Thomas Dewey".
946 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper explores Packer's theory that there are two separate models apparent in the criminal justice system-- due process and crime control. The writer analyzes the concepts by looking at Stolberg's biography of Dewey, a character who in this paper's view, epitomizes the duality of Packer's theory. The writer believes that Packer's ideas are not dated, and the emphasis on achieving a balance between his two models -- Crime Control and Due Process -- should be the goal of the criminal process.
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"Stolberg never directly mentions the philosophical construct of Packer?s Two Models theories, which is unusual because she is writing about a man who epitomizes the concept precisely. In fact, seldom has the American legal system had a prosecutor who so readily typified both the due process and crime control models. The fact that Dewey could be comfortable functioning with what could be a crippling duality is suggested by the ease with which he would easily change political alliances. Solidly Republican when that suited his needs, liberally democratic when called for."
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Duality of Man, 2002.
An analysis of the Stanley Kubrick film "Full Metal Jacket".
1,454 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 48.95
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The paper describes the two extremes of mankind seen in the film, ?Full Metal Jacket,? in which Matthew Modine plays Private Joker, a soldier confused by the duality of man. It discusses how Joker is paired up with Private Gomer Pile in the film to show the contrast of success and failure. The paper shows how, throughout the movie, Kubrick plays with the idea of pairs to let us know that some things only appear as two opposites when they are in fact similar in many ways. It describes how Joker?s confusion is a key theme in the movie, the contradiction of love and hate in wartime.
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"Kubrick uses a confusion between good and evil to portray the notion of two sides of mankind. During a line up at boot camp the drill instructor asks Private Joker, ?Private Joker, do you believe in the virgin Mary?? Joker answers no, and is smacked across the face. The drill sergeant proceeds to ask him the same question over again, and Joker again answers no, and explains that he is an atheist. Joker tells the sergeant that if he reverses his retort then he will be subject to more extensive abuse. The sergeant admires Joker?s loyalty and grants him a promotion."
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The Duality of Human Nature in James' "The Turn of the Screw", 2000.
A look at how, in James' novel, children's beauty is a symbol of the spiritual perfection of which man is capable and how demons are both agents of damnation and representatives of what the children may become in the future if they do not follow the path
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"Although Henry James?s The Turn of the Screw has been popular since its publication as a classic ghost story, it also teaches a lesson about the true nature of mankind. It is the blend of desirable and undesirable qualities that characterizes humanity. To be capable of salvation, man must also be capable of damnation, but he has the ability to choose his own path. This critical essay delves deep into the literary and religious symbolism that manifests as the children fall victim to the corruption of evil. James leaves open to interpretation whether or not the children are ever freed from their internal evil, but the angel?fiend antithesis throughout the novel demonstrates the dual possibilities of all humanity. In a symbolic sense, the characters in The Turn of the Screw are representative of a larger group. The ghosts are in fact a manifestation of all that is evil and corrupt, and the children represent all of humanity. Even the names themselves have a representative quality: Miles?the soldier, the archetypal male, and Flora?the flower, the essential female (Kimbrough 218). The real subject of the novel is the dual nature of man, who may in fact be inherently "good," but he is susceptible to the temptations that lead into the realm of evil. The children's beauty is a symbol of the spiritual perfection of which man is capable. The demons are both agents of damnation and representatives of what the children may become in the future if they do not follow the path to salvation. Thus, the elemental conflict is the struggle between good and evil to possess the human soul. "
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Cavell on the Spatial McLuhan, 2002.
Analyzes Richard Cavell's essay ?McLuhan and Spatial Communication? about early communication theorist, Marshall McLuhan.
2,436 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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Richard Cavell tackles one of the all-time greats of communication theory in his article on ?McLuhan and Spatial Communication.? The paper explains that Marshall McLuhan was one of the great prophets (some would say charlatans) of early communication theory. For a long time he was one of one of the only celebrities of the field and toured wildly to give his opinions on the subject. They were certainly opinions worth hearing, for he had some remarkably new and insightful things to say about media, communication, and the way in which technology affects human development. The paper shows, however, that within the scope of his own lifetime, he went from spokesman to outcast and academia widely turned against him. Before his death his saw the school he had founded shut down and his work widely discredited. Since the rise of the Internet, however, the development of other, new forms of entertainment and media, McLuhanism has enjoyed something of an academic comeback. It is with this background in mind that the paper approaches Cavell?s work on McLuhan, for much of his essay deals with presenting an explanation for McLuhan?s disenfranchisement from and eventual re-adoption by the academic community. According to Cavell?s central thesis, McLuhan?s anomalous position and his lasting durability within the field of communications theory both spring from his ?elaboration of a spatial model of communication... based on the notion of acoustic space... situated within the spatial bias of postmodernist thought.?
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"Cavell?s failure to bring up the way in which McLuhan?s theories on space have been substantiated through current technological advances is an important one. Cavell explains in great length the way that McLuhan?s theories draw from the history of technological development to explain the development of various forms of consciousness and space. Yet in explaining McLuhan?s continued relevance, he somehow fails to take the logical step and relate McLuhan?s dynamic space to what is today commonly called ?cyberspace.? Many theorists of the digital revolution look to McLuhan as one of the greatest prophets and thinkers of the Internet Revolution, having discussed its many complications and impacts years before it even existed. Paul Levinson explains that it is the Internet, not TV, that best fulfills the role of the media in creating the acoustic space described by McLuhan."
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Spatial Disorientation in Aviation, 2005.
An analysis of the psychological and medical aspects of spatial disorientation in aviation.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at how the medical approach to understanding vestibular systems is an important aspect of spatial disorientation in modern flight. The lack of navigational instruments for some fliers portends a variety of problems that can create psychological, neurological and biological problems when seeking the horizon line in flight. By examining these various factors in relation to the medical aspects of spatial disorientation, it shows how the issue of neurological function becomes a central issue in understanding how various illusions can arise in the mind of the pilot.
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"The premise of this medical study will be to analyze the various problems with spatial disorientation that occurs due to aeronautical applications in flight. The problem of vestibular system function when pilots cannot use flight instruments occurs through a complex set of inner ear functions. By examining how spatial disorientation produces a biological reaction to space relationships, one can realize the psychological affect this has on pilots. By examining both a medical and psychological reaction to spatial disorientation, a dualistic approach to this problem can be utilized to show interrelationships between the body and mind. The human body has certain functions that allow a human being to understand his or her relationship between space and objective points with the horizon line. "
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Gender Differences In Spatial Abilities, 2002.
This study tested 12 rats' spatial ability in the Morris water maze to check for gender difference.
2,847 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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The paper is presented in the form of an experiment which was designed to test the spatial ability of six male and six female rats using the Morris water maze, in order to see if a gender difference was present. The paper describes the experiment - it shows that surrounding the submerged platform were four geometric cues and each rat ran three training and six testing trials on the first day, then six testing trials on the second day. Results showed that there was no significant difference in gender spatial ability. The paper attributed this finding to the fact that many variables were not controlled.
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"Since its creation by Richard G. M. Morris, the Morris water maze (MWM) has helped researchers understand the spatial ability of rats. Many scientific experiments done using animals are aimed to predict the outcome of human beings when presented with the same situation. The studies done using the MWM were meant to reflect on the spatial ability of humans as well as of other species. These studies wanted to answer the basic question of ?how does an organism reach its goal object if they cannot see it?? Rats were used in these experiments for many practical reasons. Rats are easy to handle and care for. Rats have a shorter lifespan than humans, for example, do. They will reach ?adolescence? after six months while humans typically reach adolescence after twelve years. The following literature tests different groups of rats placed in different situations, the difference between male and female rats? spatial ability, the difference between male and female rats with age as an important factor, and the difference between male and female rats after a brain impairment."
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Modality-Specific Encoding of Spatial Information, 2006.
A review of the article "Viewing a Map versus Reading as Description of a Map: Modality-Specific Encoding of Spatial Information" by Michael Tlauka, Hannah Keage and C. Richard Clark.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper reviews the article "Viewing a Map versus Reading as Description of a Map: Modality-Specific Encoding of Spatial Information" written by Tlauka, Keage and Clark. According to the paper, the article reports results of a study that was conducted in order to determine if neural activity within the human brain, that had accompanied processing of previously-learned information, about positions and locations of various places on a map, was measurably influenced by the particular modality in which spatial parameters of the maps themselves had been learned originally.
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"In the learning phase, the study participants either looked at a map, or read a written description of a map. Next, study participants' comparative abilities to use the spatial knowledge they had learned earlier, either visuospatially [sic] or verbally, was measured, by having each of the participants then perform a spatial orientation task, during which EEG activity was measured. According to the authors, brain activity relative to processing spatial information was inferred from amplitude, latency, and topography of several spatiotemporal parts of the ERP. The authors found that overall performance was unaffected by previous map-learning modality (visuospatial [sic] or verbal), but that the neural activity underlying processing of stimuli was in fact influenced by previous map-learning modality (e.g., visuospatial [sic] or verbal). Based on this result, the authors concluded that conflicting results derived from the behavioral and Neurophysiological measures suggest that adopting particular orientations in imagined space can involve different patterns of brain activation."
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The Spatial Music of Henry Brant, 2005.
A description and analysis of Henry Brant's spatial music.
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper addresses the style and aesthetics of Henry Brant's spatial music, with particular attention given to his Pulitzer Prize-winning piece, "Ice Field".
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"Henry Brant, America's pioneer explorer and practitioner of acoustic spatial music, was born in Montreal in 1913 of American parents and began to compose at the age of eight. After studying traditional composition for a number of years Brant desired to a write a kind of music that would reflect his own inner experience of life; a life he observed to be full of complexities. Brant's works are concerned with the multiplicities of everyday reality, which in the 20th century and beyond, is characterized by clashes of colliding unrelated events all competing for attention (Grove, 2005). In an October 4, 2002 interview with New Music Box, a Web Magazine from the American Music Center, Henry Brant describes his notion of music existing in space as well as time: It has never seemed to me that life is a simple matter, and I have always felt that music can reflect everyday existence, with its many complicated events both internal and external. A mundane episode in everyday life is not a one-dimensional event. People pass one another unaware of each other's needs and fears. For me, spatial amalgams of highly contrasted musical events, freely associated yet controlled, present opportunities for representing in the concert hall, musical equivalents of the incessant bombardment of social and environmental catastrophes which bedevil daily existence (Oteri, 12). For Brant, single-style music has never evoked the "new stresses, layered insanities, and multi-directional assaults" of contemporary life on the spirit (Grove, 2005). In ordinary life there are numerous things happening both known and unknown at any given time. Why should music cut itself off from the experience of the most ordinary kind of life? These are the types of questions Brant has been asking himself the last 50 or so years."
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Classical Music and Spatial Tasks, 2005.
A methodological critique of an experiment analyzing the relationship between classical music exposure and an improvement in spatial tasks.
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This essay critiques an experiment testing the use of classical music to improve the test scores of a number of spatial tasks. The paper describes the methodology of the experiment and discusses the findings, particularly that exposure to complexly-structured classical music leads to an improvement in abstract reasoning ability.
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"In the experiment studying music and spatial task performance, the purpose was to "demonstrate the correlation between music cognition and cognitions pertaining to abstract operations such as mathematical or spatial reasoning." The experimenter's findings were that: exposure to complexly-structured classical music leads to an improvement in abstract reasoning ability. According to the statistics, this hypothesis seems correct, but there are a number of aspects of the study which are in need of improvement. One weak area of the study is length of time the music was played for. In the study, the students listened to ten minutes of classical music, ten minutes of a relaxation tape, and ten minutes of silence, prior to performing standard IQ spatial reasoning tasks."
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Spatial Order in Poems and Plays, 2002.
Discusses the tone, diction, point of view, and the theme of spatial order seen in a poem by Wallace Stevens and in a play by Shakespeare.
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This paper discusses the theme of spatial order in Wallace Stevens' poem "Anecdote of the Jar" and in lines 87-115 in Act I Scene 3 of William Shakespeare's play "Troilus and Cressida." Tone, diction, and point of view are examined as well.
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