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Weaving and Architecture, 2002.
This paper discusses the influence of the art of weaving on architecture.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper reviews the idea that there is a dormant analogy between weaving and architecture. The paper shows how the materials used in the process of weaving are similar to the structures in the field of architecture. The author reveals the similarity of weaving patterns and the ornaments used in architecture.
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Weaving and Architecture, 2002.
A look at the relationship between the art forms of weaving and architecture.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the relationship between weaving and architecture. It takes a close look at the structural, symbolic, and cultural connections between the two art forms. It concludes that both forms are indeed woven together within the structure of our communities and our history.
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The Weaving Power of Athena and Penelope, 2004.
An analysis of Homer's "The Odyssey" with a focus on the female characters, Penelope and Athena.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses Homer's "The Odyssey". The paper explains that although Athena and Penelope are very different in terms of their general gender characteristics and hence their relative power, they are also very much alike in the way they actually influence events and manipulate the world around them. The paper examines how both inspire men to great deeds, for better or worse; both affect their environment through trickery and guile and both use their beauty to influence others.
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"Homer's tale of the Odyssey is populated by many female characters, ranging in nature from the silent and submissive to the ferociously lethal. If one were to pick out two women who are most influential in the shaping of the story, however, the choice would certainly linger on the strange dyad of Athena and Penelope. Athena serves as the direct initiator of much of the action, and it is her force of will that drives the return of Odysseus and the death of the suitors. Penelope, on the other hand, is the inspiration which motivates the principle actors -- for herself, she takes precious little action and is deeply passive, even paralyzed, yet her very existence is enough to spur Odysseus from the side of his goddess-lover and to inspire the blind devotion of her suitors. "
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Dream Weaving, 2007.
Reflects on the properties, value and representation of dreaming.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that, although they are not considered by most people to be an actual place, dreams create a very realistic atmosphere in which it is often difficult to believe that these places are not factual. The paper then discuses the spiritual system of shamanism and premonitions as two very distinct ways to associate dreaming with the concept of place. The writer concludes that the religious beliefs of shamanism and the author's indisputable experiences with premonitions sway him towards believing that the idea of being in a real place does exist in dreams; however, there is no proof to this condition.
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A shaman is trained to travel between our "world" and any other existing "worlds." The ways in which shaman train in order to do such, depend on the type of shamanism they abide by. The shaman may then mediate between two different worlds whether it is the relay of simple messages, or escorting souls from one world to another. These "jumps" from world to world that a shaman can make are made through a mental state of awareness. A mental state of awareness can be described as one dreaming, but at the same time, "waking up" in this dream and in a way, taking control of it. Shamans see this "control" of a dream as an art. This art is the very basis for all types of shamanism as every shaman must be able to control their dreams in order to achieve the goals of shamanism through their mental states of awareness. Neo-shamans such as David Lang use this mental state to find their true "place" in the world. Through dreams Lang must foresee a reality in physical existence and find this place. Though the goals of each shaman may be different, there is one goal they must all achieve which is to act as healers of a sort through spirituality. Of course, one would say that because these traveled places are traveled mentally and not physically, no such "place" exists. But if Lang and other neo-shamans are to foresee their true place, a place of physical existence
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How to Weave, 2001.
This paper looks at the art of weaving.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper describes the process involved in weaving a piece of fabric. The paper explains that weaving is simply the production of fabric by interlacing two sets of yarns so that they cross each other, normally at right angles, usually by using a hand- or power-operated loom.
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"This series of steps provides the instruction of how to weave a basic pattern. It is assumed before one begins the following steps that one already knows how to weave and that one already has a loom. It is also assumed that other requisite skills and abilities are in place. For example, most people will have to drive to a store to buy yarn, although some may take a bus and some may walk. It is assumed that such skills are possessed by the person and also that the person understands how to purchase commodities with money and how to communicate in the language of the country with shopkeepers and similar essential but for the strict purposes of this project ancillary skills."
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What A Tangled Web We Weave, 2003.
Studies the concentric circles of drama among the characters of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper delves deep into the circles of characters and the roles that they play within themselves and in relation to each other in William Shakespeare's comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream". The paper shows that the innermost circle includes the mechanicals (the clowns with Bottom as the focal point); the next circle consists of the lovers; another circle belongs to Theseus and Hippolyta and the final circle belongs to the fairies.
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"The clowns and Bottom make up the first circle. Bottom is virtually unaware of all of the events happening around him, and he unfortunately becomes the punch line of a cruel joke when Oberon, the fairy king, decides to play a joke on his wife, Titania, by making her develop a passionate infatuation with Bottom through the use of magic. The audience cannot help but feel sympathetic towards him because much of the humor derived from him rests upon his lack of awareness coupled with the sense of confidence with which he moves through the play. The clowns serve as a backdrop against which he operates."
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Joseph-Marie Jacquard, 2002.
Biography of a weaver.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper presents the biography of Joseph Marie Jacquard who is known for his famous weaving loom, which was invented in the early 19th century. This French inventor was far ahead of his time as he used the punched card system for making the weaving process easier and faster. This resulted in more production at lesser cost and with fewer workers and Jacquard loom revolutionized the weaving industry forever.
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E.L. Konigsburg's "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler", 2003.
The following paper reflects on the story of a great adventure had by Claudia and Jamie which is both meant to entertain us and meant to teach us some of the important lessons in life, as the author weaves a number of themes carefully through the book.
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This paper examines the themes of the meaning of money and the meaning of worth as well as the very definition of what the central characters are doing. The way in which the two children come to understand the difference comes about through their finding the money in the fountain.
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?Oscar Wilde asked, and then answered his own question: ?A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.? This book is all about the difference between money, on the one hand, and value. Claudia takes Jamie with her because of all the people she knows he has the most money. And they become fascinated with solving the mystery of the angel because they think it will lead them to great riches.?
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"Araby".
This paper discusses "Araby," one of the "Dubliners" short stories by James Joyce, which weaves imagery of death and darkness, sightlessness, and esotericism.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that, through symbolism, Joyce conveys central themes of symbolic blindness, escapism, and a lack of identity. The opening line of the tale describes North Richmond Street as "being blind," as if the street itself has the potential to see itself and its residents. The author points out that death and religion are closely linked in "Araby"; religion is portrayed as a form of escapism, as a link to another world. The paper relates that, in "Araby," which is filled with imagery related to sight and eyes, the narrator sees more with his inner eye, the eye of his dreams and imagination, than he does with his real eyes; thus, he is blind to the present moment and sees only what he wants to see until the end of the tale, when his narcissism finally dawns on him.
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"The dead priest and Mangan's sister both represent exoticism and esotericism. The priest is exotic because he is dead and because in his life he served as an intermediary between this world and the spiritual world. To the narrator, the priest must have been privy to wisdom and knowledge that the average person like him is not. Likewise, the narrator imagines that Mangan's sister is privy to esoteric wisdom. Her sexuality also represents this esoteric and mysterious wisdom. "Her dress swung as she moved her body and the soft rope of her hair tossed from side to side," (30). Convey the connection between sexuality and esoterism, Joyce uses the motif of blindness as well as the central theme of escape: "The blind was pulled down to within an inch of the sash so that I could not be seen." Here, Joyce also includes a double entendre, which is often used in conjunction with sexual innuendo."
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Nationalism and Cultural Imperialism: Historical Themes, 2000.
The following essay examines two related themes in the Modern Age that have dramatically weaved their way through history and into the present day, nationalism and its aggressive ethnocentric stepchild, cultural imperialism.
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This essay examines the two related themes that have significantly contributed to the development of social, political, and cultural changes across the planet. The writer examines several historical examples related to these themes, and then relates nationalism and cultural imperialism to current events. In addition this essay comments on nationalistic tendencies during the Protestant Reformation and creation of the dynastic states, surrounding the French Revolution and the Revolutions of 1848, within the Far East, and in other settings; and cite nationalism in current events.
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"Plenty of arguments surround the role of the Protestant Reformation in the rise of modern individualism, democracy, and industrialism, but most historians agree that the Reformation deeply influenced the formation of modern nationalism, especially through the Thirty Years War and the subsequent Treaty of Westphalia. By that time, several of the modern nation-states were solidified, particularly Spain, France, and England. Here we see nationalism originating in states that were based on religious and dynastic ties."
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Bamun Art And Culture, 2002.
Discusses the aesthetic sophistication of Bamun peoples of Fumban (historical capital of the Bamun Kingdom) in Cameroon.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 23.95
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Discusses aesthetic sophistication of Bamun peoples of Fumban (historical capital of Bamun Kingdom) in Cameroon. Social and culture complexity of the people. Linguistic diversity. History of the various ethnic groups. Religioius beliefs & influence of European Missions & Colonization. Artwork. Works of Bamun artisans (Carving, weaving, embroidery, metalworking, leatherworking, pottery).
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"This paper takes as its point of departure a figure standing 63 inches tall crafted of wood, textile, glass beads, cowrie shells and brass in the late 19th century by the Bamum peoples of Fumban in the Grassfields region of Cameroon (85-8-1, gift of Evelyn A.J. Hall and John Friede, on display at the National Museum of African Art). The complex symbolism and beautiful artisanship of this piece provide a sense of the social and cultural complexity of this people and the aesthetic sophistication of the group.
Cameroon is often described as a "racial crossroads" because of its more than 200 different ethnic groups, although this linguistic wealth can in fact be simplified to some extent because almost all of the languages can be divided into three main linguistic groups: the Bantu-speaking people of the south, the ..."
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Film: ?Much Ado about Nothing?, 2005.
This paper analyzes the problems of transforming Shakespeare to film, especially character portrayal, as demonstrated in Kenneth Branagh's 1993 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing".
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper explains that Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Willam Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing" is an enchanting world filled with believable drama and mostly solid acting; moreover, Branagh was extremely successful in allowing contemporary audiences an aperture by which to understand Shakespeare by weaving the original text into the film in such a way that it becomes both intelligible and unobtrusive. The author points out that the sacrifices in Branagh's adaptation is the play's subtle theme of appearance versus reality; wherein, whether through his addition of new material for the screen or his partial omissions of Shakespeare's text, Branagh has eliminated all of the mystery and ambiguity that Shakespeare crafted into his characters. The paper analyzes the portrayal of the characters Benedick, Beatrice, Claudio and Branagh.
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"Branagh's Don Pedro, however, lacks this ambiguity. Another creative liberty with Shakespeare's text is the addition of Denzel Washington's ever-stylish and ever-fearless persona to Don Pedro. As the veteran American actor is cast for the role, he seems slightly out of place. His attitude is always cautious and carefree; the actor easily brings his effortless delivery and commanding persona to the role. This is not always a good thing, however: when Don Pedro offers his hand in marriage to Beatrice, Washington says his lines coolly and nonchalantly, and the delivery offers no possibility that Don Pedro might seek Beatrice for himself. Branagh also diffuses the mystery behind Pedro's wooing of Hero through his directorial choices. When Don Pedro and Claudio walk through the garden, they address each other as equals, wear the same clothing, and talk openly."
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"Bridge to Terabithia", 2005.
This paper discusses pre-pubescent coping with loss in Katherine Paterson's "Bridge to Terabithia".
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that Katherine Paterson's young adult fiction "Bridge to Terabithia" (1978) provides an outlet for students to explore the death of a friend before it happens in their own existences. The author points out that, by creating a realistic fictional world about two prepubescent children who are weaving a fantasy community of their own called Terabithia, Paterson creates identifiable characters that are confronting death too soon. The paper stresses that, by refusing to frame the girl's death as a morality tale or as something that occurs with a great deal of narrative foreshadowing, the book teaches that death is not a punishment but is a sadness, which occurs without blame.
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Introduction: The Use of 'Realism' and 'Realistic' Characters in a Young Adult Text about Death
Definition and Purpose of the Genre of Realism
Statement of Importance: How it Enhances the Text
Explanation of Literary Element and Author's Use
Appropriate Examples
Analysis and Conclusion
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"Ultimately, the children's everyday problems do not stop at the castle walls of Terabithia, and real life soon invades the imaginary kingdom even before Leslie's death. Leslie is mocked because her family does not have a television set at home. She becomes jealous of Jess' increasingly close relationship with his music teacher Miss Edmunds. She feels abandoned, as she did before when Leslie's family relocated against her wishes to Appalachia. At first, she missed her old, more urban environment and its greater cultural opportunities, before she met Jess. Now, these are opportunities that Jess accesses in a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City with one of his teachers."
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Vernacular in "Their Eyes Were Watching God", 2002.
A study of Black vernacular speech used by Janie in Zora Neal Hurston?s "Their Eyes Were Watching God".
1,158 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper takes a couple of passages out of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and examines the text. It shows how Hurston creates a voice marked by weaving Black vernacular and standard American English to create a steady, flowing narration. This use of free, indirect discourse is used throughout the narrative.
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"The New Historian critical approach to text investigates how power is distributed and draws on the works of American cultural anthropologist, Clifford Geertz. Anthropologists have used the works of Clifford Geertz to ? illuminate the integrative significance of cultural symbols with particular communities? ( Lears,1985,p.573) in the belief that certain subordinate groups participate in their own domination through the work of cultural symbolism. Not unlike Geertz, German-American anthropologist, Franz Boas emphasized the importance of environment in the evaluation of individual capabilities. Boas also accentuated the magnitude of linguistic analysis from internal linguistic structure and pointed out that language is a fundamental aspect of culture. (Rassman. 1999,personal communication). Author Zora Neal Hurston studied anthropology with Franz Boas at Barnard College when she was about 35 years old (Gates,1990, p. 212). Boas? influence on the importance of language as cultural collateral is evident in Hurston?s Their Eyes Were Watching God by virtue of her use of free indirect discourse and signifying."
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