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"Twenty Years at Hull House", 2005.
A review of "Twenty Years at Hull House", the autobiography of Jane Addams.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper examines how written in 1910 as both an autobiography and an account of her founding of the famous Hull House in Chicago, Jane Addams' seminal text "Twenty Years at Hull House" has much in store for its reader. It examines Addams own account of her formative years, from the almost allegorical narrative of moral development and conversion, to the actual story of this home of social reform at the turn of the century.
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"Twenty Years at Hull-House", 2007.
An analysis of the political arguments of Jane Addams in her book "Twenty Years at Hull-House".
1,268 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the book "Twenty Years at Hull-House" by Jane Addams. Specifically, it discusses what her political argument is and how she goes about promoting it in the book. It looks at how Addams argues that it is the responsibility of the government to care and aid those in poverty and that regulating the workplace is one place to begin this aid. It also examines how Addams promotes the idea that everyone needs to respect each other and work together to solve society's toughest problems.
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"Part of her argument surrounds the inactivity of local and state governments to create decent living and working conditions for the nation's poor. She writes, "The policy of the public authorities of never taking an initiative, and always waiting to be urged to do their duty, is obviously fatal in a neighborhood where there is little initiative among the citizens" (83). The city has a moral obligation to create decent conditions for the city's poorest workers, but she notices that often they shirk their responsibility because the immigrant citizens do not know their rights or how to access them. She notes that many houses do not have sewers, there is little street lighting, the streets are dirty, and the schools are inadequate, among other things. "
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Three Women's Autobiographies, 2002.
An analysis of Jane Addams' "Twenty Years at Hull House," Madeleine's "Madeleine: An Autobiography" and Mabel Dodge Luhan's "Intimate Memories: The Autobiography of Mabel Dodge Luhan".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss three women's autobiographies and discover how they appealed to society in their unique approaches to gender relations. By discussing the differing lives of Jane Addams' "Twenty Years at Hull House," Madeleine's "Madeleine: An Autobiography," and Mabel Dodge Luhan's "Intimate Memories: The Autobiography of Mabel Dodge Luhan, we can see why these women reinvented themselves and transformed the way that people saw women within their times.
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House Republicans In 1994-1995, 1995.
Examines changes in leadership, organization and management of the House of Representatives under Newt Gingrich, compared to the previous, Democratic-run House. Discusses staffing, costs, seniority and procedures.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 23 sources, $ 111.95
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"CHANGES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
This research paper describes the changes which have occurred in the leadership, organization and management of the House of Representatives under the Republicans in 1994.1995, as compared with the way business was conducted under the Democrats previously, and discusses the effects of such changes on the legislative process. On January 3, 1995, the Republicans took control of both the Senate and the House for the first time in more than forty years. In deciding how to further their legislative agenda and political purposes, House Republicans under their new Speaker, Representative Newt Gingrich of Georgia faced a number of challenges and choices with respect to the way they would run the House. A number of changes have been made, some of which were designed to streamline operations, others came ..."
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"The House on Mango Street"--A Review, 2007.
A review of Sandra Cisneros' novel "The House on Mango Street ."
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper reviews Sandra Cisneros' novel, "The House on Mango Street", by focusing on the symbol of a house as presented in the book. According to the reviewer, a house is used as a symbol of comfort, freedom and self-expression instead of as a physical space. Quotes from the book are used to illustrate this thesis. The reviewer further examines the protagonist Esperanza and her views of a house. The author concludes that a house is a symbol of escape for Esperanza.
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"Not only is the house important, but the conditions that caused them to move around so often are also worth pondering. It is because the family couldn't afford a house of their own that they had to move in and out of various houses. That intensified the desire of the family to have a house of their house especially Esperanza whose desire is most pronounced. Esperanza, the protagonist of the novel, is a young child whose sense of self respect is often dented by the humiliating comments made by others. She grows up believing that her sense of self worth is closely connected with having a house of her own- a white house "with trees around it, a great big yard and grass growing without a fence" (p. 8)"
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Illinois House Bill 60, 2004.
An overview of the debate regarding how House Bill 60 grants Illinois's undocumented immigrants the right to pay in-state tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper looks at how, on May 18, 2003, Illinois became the fifth state in the country to offer in-state tuition rates to illegal residents. It examines the legal basis of this controversial law and looks at its possible economic, social, and political and economic effects on the state of Illinois. The first part of the paper is a history and overview of House Bill 60. The next part then details the law?s objectives and the number of students who stand to benefit in Illinois. It shows how, despite its objectives, this controversial law has generated spirited criticism, and it examines the various objections, which include debates regarding the legality of the law and the economic effects of this law on Illinois taxpayers.
Outline
History of House Bill 60
Overview and Objectives
Critics of the Measure
Benefits of House Bill 60
Beyond House Bill 60
Conclusion
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"Much of the opposition centers how these laws will limit opportunities for United States citizens and legal residents. For many low-income American families, state universities present the only option for higher education. Because many state universities are already limiting enrollment, groups like the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) contend that ?when public universities admit an illegal immigrant and provide subsidized tuition, some other student who is also deserving is denied an opportunity? (FAIR Issue Brief). These alien students, in effect, will gain an education at the expense of legal American residents or citizens."
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"The House on Mango Street", 2004.
An analysis of the book, "The House on Mango Street", by Sandra Cisneros, which details Esperenza?s coming-of-age as she struggles to determine who she is and to determine what her future will be.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper suggests that the house in the novel symbolizes the place of women in society and symbolizes Esperenza?s struggles. The writer considers this in detail by describing how the house represents the place of women and how the house represents Esperenza?s identity struggle and the final realization about the reality of life for Esperenza and for all women.
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"The novel is mainly a story about Esperenza?s struggles but also extends to illustrate the struggles of all women. This is illustrated by the various other female characters who all have their own range of problems to deal with. The major struggles of these characters are all related to houses, where houses represent the place of women in society. This is especially related to the old-fashioned views where women are expected to be only housewives and mothers. This is especially important in this novel because of the ethnicity of this characters, where the ethnicity means that the expectations of women as being homemakers is stronger than usual. This is seen by Esperenza?s great-grandmother, who had similar qualities to Esperenza, but these were tamed when she was married."
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The House of Fraser, 2008.
An analysis of the concepts of work motivation, organizational culture and organizational structure as they relate to the House of Fraser British department store group.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the definition of what is meant by the concepts of work motivation, organizational culture and organizational structure. It analyzes each concept individually and then looks at the correlation between the three. It then presents a case study of the House of Fraser and looks at the indications whether or not the above concepts are relevant to the House of Fraser case.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Motivation
Organizational Culture
Organizational Structure
Correlation between Motivation, Culture and Structure
House of Fraser
Changes in Structure, Culture and Motivation
Effect of Changes on the Nottingborough Store
Conclusion
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"A conscious effort to change the work culture was made when it was made clear that 'the change would be an ongoing process'. The aim was to make the group more dynamic and ready to face changing business environment. This was a significant cultural change for employees who were used to be confined to their own work and not bother about the other group stores or intense competition in the business. Awareness about the need to be profitable and to build on strengths was conveyed to the managers. 'Policies to change staff attitudes and behavior' and initiative entitled 'Focus on the Future' (House of Fraser, p.3) highlights the emphasis to change the culture."
"The issue of motivation was addressed in two ways. Using 'motives' - that act as motivation for people who contribute better towards organizational goals. E.g. new grades and pay structures, incentives for increased turnover etc. and by using 'drives' - that act as motivation for people who are unwillingly to accept the reorganization and e.g. fear of getting lower grade which could impact salary, fear of being redundant and hence losing the job etc."
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"The Fall of the House of Usher", 2007.
This paper explores gothic fiction and focuses on "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allen Poe.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper asserts that gothic refers to the encounter with the mysterious and the unknown. The paper explains that the unknown in gothic fiction refers to something that is beyond the normal and rational. The paper illustrates how "The Fall of the House of Usher" presents the conventional themes and motifs of the gothic romance genre. There is the haunted house, the depressing location, the horrors, madness and disease and development of a monstrous bizarre union in destruction and decay. However, the paper concludes that at the heart of the gothic genre, lay the movement towards an expression of the unknown and the mysterious, which lies beyond our comprehension.
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Introduction and Thesis Statement
The House of Usher and the Unknown
Conclusion
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"The works of Edgar Allan Poe were not the first literature to be described as gothic. Poe has as his antecedents many other works that contain the gothic style and content. His work is often described as "A descent from such British milestones in literary Gothicism as Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto (1764), William Beckford's Vathek (1786), W. H. Ireland's The Abbess (1798), or Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819) is evident in Poe's writings." (Fisher 72)"
"The gothic in art and literature is defined and described in numerous ways and with a great degree of controversy and disagreement. There are many critics who suggest that there can be no one definitive view of this genre."
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The Tugendhat House, 2004.
An overview of the architectural features and style of Mies van der Rohe's Tugendhat House.
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines the various aspects of the Tugendhat House, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and compares them to Mies' other works. The house's architecture, layout, location and materials are analyzed and evaluated against the architect's style and not against the style of others. The paper offers pictures of the Tugendhat House to illustrate the architecture.
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"Ludwig Mies van der Rohe has created numerous buildings with his own unique and distinct styles; the Tugendhat House is one of these buildings. Grete and Fritz Tugendhat, descendents of wealthy Jewish industrialists in Brno, Germany (now, Brno, Czech Republic), commissioned the construction of the building in the late 1920s. Some of the structure?s themes may be found in works done by Le Corbusier, Schinkel, and Mies himself. Throughout the building, it is evident that great stress and preparation went into project, whether it be the location, the facade, the plan, or the material the Tugendhat House a revolutionary concept that rejects traditional arrangements of the interior and promotes simplicity throughout."
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"As For Me and My House": A discussion of relationships, 2002.
This paper discusses the novel, "As For Me and My House" by Sinclair Ross.
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The author's ability to craft a magical piece is demonstrated through out the book. The misleading representations of the narrator's gender reveal many important aspects of the relationship between Mrs. Bentley and Philip. One may interpret As For Me and My House as Philip being the 'house' of Mrs. Bentley. This fact is not necessarily a negative but shows how the perspective and control within the relationship dynamic.
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"Swamp Angel" & "Twenty-Six", 2008.
This paper compares and contrasts the books "Swamp Angel by Ethel Wilson and "Twenty-Six" by Leon Mckay Jr.
1,021 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Ethel Wilson's "Swamp Angel" and Leon McKay Jr.'s "Twenty-Six" are two dramatic novels written by Canadian authors and set within Canadian borders. The writer maintains that despite these superficial similarities they are, however, very similar books in their themes of compassion, familial relationships, time, drama, pain, and the necessity of moving forward. The writer concludes that the endings of "Swamp Angel" and "Twenty-Six" represent the importance of compassion in redemption. Life is difficult, the authors seem to acknowledge; but it rolls on, regardless of us. The writer maintains that the only means through which we can improve our lives and obtain meaning is through acceptance of change and the embracing of the human beings who are important to us - our family.
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"Both novels deal closely with the theme of compassion towards those around us, as part of being human. The novels Swamp Angel and Twenty-Six also deal with the concept of responsibility, particularly in a familial sense. Wilson's book serves to remind the reader what it is to be human. That is, we must not only be ourselves, but are responsible for the consequences of our actions and how they effect others - especially family members. This concept of responsibility is tied in with the idea of time. Wilson's character Maggie demonstrates that though time is ours, it does not permit us the joy and irresponsibility of floating along of our own accord, acting of our own whim without regard to others. Instead, life and relationships are temporal. And, in the temporal flow of relationships, changes abound. When Mrs. Severance gives up the Swamp Angel, she recognizes that time and change are necessary ideals to uphold."
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Feminism in "A Doll's House", 2003.
This paper explores the significance of the connections between Henrik Ibsen's play, "A Doll's House" and the rise of feminism.
735 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains how the behavior of Nora, the main character in "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen, is connected to the title in the sense that she is like a doll living in a doll's house. This lifestyle was common during the Victorian Era, the time period in which the play was written, and gave fuel to the fire of rising feminism. The paper shows that the play's most significant feature is the real-life change that it sparked in the lifestyles of women in the late nineteenth century.
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"A Doll?s House, written by Henrik Ibsen, is a play that shocked audiences upon its release. The author wrote it to say something about commonplace marriages that took place during the late nineteenth century. The title, A Doll?s House refers to the disempowered position of the wife in referring to her as a doll. This play helped to begin the feminist movement, where women began to stand up for themselves and question the legitimacy of the societal conditioning. What makes this play connected to feminism lies in its title, the fact that it was written during the Victorian Era, and the way it began the destruction of the gender roles that are still apparent today."
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"Hamlet" and "The Glass House", 2004.
Draws parallels between the film, "The Glass House", and Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at the parallels in character, plot, and theme that can be drawn between the suspense film, "The Glass House", and Shakespeare's famous play, "Hamlet". The paper points out the parallels that can be seen in terms of the privileged status of the characters of both stories, the discovery of the truth by the main characters, and their feelings of revenge. The paper then goes on to discuss whether the parallels to Hamlet that are seen in "The Glass House" enhance or detract from the film.
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"Although Shakespeare?s play does have a prominent part in the film itself and in the parallels of the plot, the film?s connection to the play itself is fairly loose. Not everybody in the film dies, for example. Things turn out well when Ruby and her brother end up as charges of the uncle, whereas in ?Hamlet? the uncle is the villain. Furthermore, both of Ruby?s parents are murdered, whereas Hamlet?s father alone is murdered at the beginning of the play. And of course the most important point of tension is the absence of anything ghostly in the film. Ruby does not see her parents? ghosts, but is left to discover the guilt of her guardians by herself. The violence of the revenge however matches the end of Hamlet, where a sword fight culminates in the death of both villain and hero."
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'A Doll's House' and "Sonny's Blues' Compared, 2006.
A look at the similarities and differences in the main characters in Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" and James Baldwin's story "Sonny's Blues".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares the main characters in Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" and James Baldwin's story "Sonny's Blues", noting that the world inhabited by the characters in Ibsen's "The Doll's House" and that of the characters in James Baldwin's "Sonny Blues" are very different and widely separated in time and place.
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"The world inhabited by the characters in Ibsen's A Doll's House and that of the characters in James Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues" are very different, widely separated in time and place. In each case, however, the main character, Nora in "A Doll's House" and Sonny in "Sonny's Blues," face a society that is changing and have some trouble dealing with the nature of this change and specifically with the changes they themselves are making. Nora makes a change more from necessity than desire, given her realization of the falseness of the world her husband has built for the family and desirous of asserting herself in a world where the old truths are shown to be hollow."
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