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Women in "Double Indemnity" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", 2002.
This essay compares female characters in the films "Double Indemnity" directed by Billy Wilder and Frank Capra's "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", women who are at opposite moral extremes, yet are very similar tacticians.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The writer looks at Clarissa, from "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", who is a person who reacts to her environment. The paper suggests that she differs greatly from Phyllis of "Double Indemnity" who creates her environment. According to the paper, the women are similar in that they get what they want within these moral systems.
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"Clarissa is used to the type of activity that Smith is practically bowled over by when he comes to Washington. Like Phyllis, she is jaded by her experience, though Clarissa?s feelings seem more clear through the story?s exposition and also more morally just. Clarissa sees a purity in Smith and uses that purity to somewhat redeem herself for somewhat buying into the perceived uselessness of the political system. Phyllis uses Neff in the same way, but for her own gain. Clarissa is moved by Smith?s intentions and uses that emotion as a catalyst to do something right, not only for Smith, but also to help better a system that she has taken part in and been snowed over by."
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"Double Indemnity", 2002.
A look at James M. Cain novel, "Double Indemnity".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes the 1935 James M. Cain novel, "Double Indemnity" in terms of character motivations, writing style, plot devices, and moral themes.
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Film Noir and "Double Indemnity", 2004.
An examination of the manner in which the movie, "Double Indemnity", made in 1944, is a classic film noir.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains the movie genre of film noir that was popular in the post-WWII Hollywood. The paper defines this genre as a dark, suspenseful thriller with a plot line revolving around crime or mystery. It focuses on the 1944 movie, "Double Indemnity", and explains how this is a perfect example of film noir.
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"Certain German filmmakers are usually credited with pioneering a form of horror film with links to film noir, a prime example being Nosferatu (1922) in which oblique lighting and compositional tension rather than physical action was used to create a nightmare world of violence. Some years later, these same cinematic and literary techniques were inserted into the Hollywood gangster tradition by certain German directors and cinematographers who fled to the United States in order to avoid persecution and confinement by the Third Reich, circa 1938-1943."
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Billy Wilder?s Film, ?Double Indemnity?, 2004.
This paper discusses the film noir and the auteur in Billy Wilder?s film,
?Double Indemnity?.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, as the ?auteur? of ?Double Indemnity?, Wilder produced and directed one of the great Hollywood examples of film noir; it stands today as the quintessential example of the genre. The author points out that, as a cinematic genre dating back to the mid 1930s, film noir is generally defined as a dark, suspenseful thriller with a plot line revolving around crime or mystery. The paper states that the term ?auteur? is most often used as a reference to the director of a particular film whose impact on the end product cannot be denied, imbuing the film with his or her distinctive, recognizable style.
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"Another example of how film noir draws the audience into the story is through emotion and tension, especially those connected with Neff's fear of discovery and his personal feelings for Keyes (Edward G. Robinson), Neff?s employer, who soon starts his own investigation into the death of Phyllis's husband. One scene has Keyes calling Neff into his office to confront a witness who saw Neff on the train; a second scene has Keyes arriving at Neff's apartment when Phyllis is expected at any moment. These examples are pure film noir, for they illustrate how tension and conflict play major roles in advancing the storyline towards its final and at times expected conclusion."
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"Double Indemnity", 2004.
An analysis of this classic 1940s film about greed and its consequences.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 50.95
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The 1944 film, "Double Indemnity", starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson, is a film in which greed and desire take over the lives of the two main characters and ultimately lead to their destruction. This paper analyzes the story and characters of the film and examines the role that greed plays in the characters' downfall.
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"As things continue to fall apart, Walter realizes that Phyllis has been using him the entire time. He is determined to kill her before she can do the same to him. The two are now double-crossing each other and it is a matter of seeing which one of them can silence the other first. Phyllis? greed is stronger than Walter?s and while she plots against him using Nino as an accomplice, she does not count on Walter?s survival instinct kicking in, which, although stronger than his greed and desire, cannot prevent him, in the end, from being completely destroyed."
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"Blade Runner" ( Ridley Scott ) &" Double Indemnity", 1997.
Compares film noir style, characters, plot & setting of 1982 & 1944 works.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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"Blade Runner (1982) and Double Indemnity (1944) might at first glance seem to have little in common, the first being a science fiction film about a man who hunts down and kills androids and the other a film about an insurance investigator and a woman who team up to kill her husband for his insurance. Both films derive their power, their style, and their "look" from the same source, the film noir style of the 1940s that developed spontaneously in response to the paranoia and uncertainties of World War II. In the 1940s, the style was used primarily for urban crime dramas, and the style is marked by sharp angles in both the setting and the use of the camera, night scenes, darkness, wet city streets, and sudden violence. The plots center on moral dilemmas, a sense of paranoia that often proves to be justified, the woman as lure for the male, and the male as.."
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"Mr Smith Goes to Washington", 2006.
A discussion of the directoring skills of Frank Capra in his 1939 movie "Mr Smith Goes to Washington".
1,751 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines the directoring history of Frank Capra, a classic movie director in the 1920s and 1930s. It looks at criticism of Capra's style, but also how his unique genre of 'feel-good' movies was widely accepted by the masses. The paper focuses on his movie "Mr Smith Goes to Washington".
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"Frank Capra has been dismissed as a movie director because his films are too feel-good. The plots which he favored were, to use his phrase as quoted in Daniel D. Fineman's article on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, "'Capra-corny'" (1130). This remark shows that Capra took pleasure in his image of being a director of sentimental films. His films, however, as more than mere sentimental sappiness. One reason for this is the superb acting he coaxed from the cast of his movies. But there is another reason, as well, as to why Capra's films avoid being mere maudlin: there is an element of social criticism in them. This is particularly true for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Although the storyline certainly is sentimental, and there is the predictable happy ending of the honest David triumphing over the corrupt Goliath, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is an indictment of the Goliath that was twentieth-century politics, complete with its political machines involved in graft."
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"Mr Smith Goes to Washington", 2006.
A review of the 1939 film, "Mr Smith Goes to Washington".
705 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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The paper reviews the film "Mr Smith Goes to Washington" (1939) and its educational value. The paper examines whether the depiction of congress in the film is an accurate one. The paper concludes that although the film was accurate in some ways (eg. passing a bill), it does not give an accurate portrayal of congress today.
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"The way the outsider is treated in the film is dramatically necessary but far too cynical for any institution pretending to even a degree of populism. The time frame for the film is compressed so that events seem to take place quite rapidly, but still the condescending treatment given to this one Senator would be highly unlikely from a body that needs every member. The political machine idea also gives more power to political parties than they actually have, though they have become staples in Congress as a way of organizing actions and maintaining order."
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"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", 2008.
An evaluation of the movie "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington".
736 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" is an outdated example of idealism versus political corruption. It examines how the film portrays political corruption, which, after the campaign reform laws were put in place, was no longer possible. It also looks at how the movie portrays a successful type of idealism that is definitely not possible now and may not have been possible when the movie was released in 1939.
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"The movie starts with the unexpected death of a U.S senator for an unnamed state. The governor of that state, Hubert Hopper has to pick a replacement which creates a dilemma. Hubert Hopper is controlled by Jim Taylor, a corrupt political boss who also controls Senator Paine, the other U.S Senator for the state. Senator Paine, Jim Taylor, and the deceased U.S Senator were planning to build a useless dam on land owned by Jim Taylor so that Taylor could collect graft. Jim Taylor wants the governor to appoint someone who works for him so there will be no danger of the graft scheme being found out. Unfortunately most of the public recognizes the candidate as a political stooge and want a different man with an honest record."
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The Double Jeopardy Clause, 2007.
An extensive discussion of the double jeopardy clause.
7,085 words (approx. 28.3 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 158.95
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This paper discusses the Fifth Amendment, double jeopardy clause and the double jeopardy rule in England. The papre relates that, recently, England scrapped the 800-year old law to allow retrial of those defendants that had been acquitted of serious felony offenses. This paper visits the case of Mr. William Dunlop for the crime of murder and discusses the outcome of the case in detail. Several cases are also explored pertaining to the double jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution. These cases help explain how the double jeopardy clause is affected by caselaw from the United States Supreme Court and how that influences the double jeopardy clause. The presentation before the courts of both sides of the issue presenting a pro/con or for/against are also discussed in detail.
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"The prosecution can appeal prior to trial commencing (see Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 [1975]) where the judge has ordered the dismissal of the indictment against the defendant. The prosecution may appeal a ruling after jeopardy has attached itself to the proceedings but prior to the termination of the proceedings, so long as the trial did not produce a basis of innocence for the accused (see United States v. Scott, supra, 687). The prosecution may not appeal an acquittal. Even if the judge or jury order the acquittal, double jeopardy attaches itself after the acquittal has been established."
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Double Jeopardy and Legislative Limitations, 2002.
An overview of the legal concept of Double Jeopardy which states that the same person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
2,444 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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The legal concept of ?Double Jeopardy? is a rather simple one to define and to understand; but .application of the Double Jeopardy standard is anything but easy or simple. The paper describes Double Jeopardy as a limitation in court proceedings that the same person cannot be tried for the same crime twice, regardless of the verdict or outcome of the first trial. But, as with all legal procedures and rules of order, there are exceptions to the rule. The paper shows that in cases where new evidence is found that can demonstrate a person?s innocence, a trial is considered warranted because the outcome could not adversely affect the person already convicted. If, however, the new evidence could prove an already determined innocent person guilty, then Double Jeopardy rules start being applicable. The paper concludes that Double Jeopardy actively prevents multiple prosecutions and overlapping punishments for the same crime.
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"The key issue in our modern application of Double Jeopardy is whether or not it was intended to just limit the actions of the executive and judicial branches, or whether it was meant to include actions of the legislative branch. The Court's seeming unwillingness to decide if the Clause protects against legislative incursions upon Double Jeopardy values accounts for most of the confusion in Double Jeopardy jurisprudence. By this, it is meant that the Double Jeopardy Clause either does or does not limit Legislative ability to create new and additional punishments for the same crime. For example, does Double Jeopardy prevent Congress from making a law that allows for a person to be given additional punishments for every person secondarily affected by a murder (while current practice is to punish the crime itself, this hypothetical law would allow for the same crime?s punishment to be based upon the number of people in the family and community directly affected by the crime and to add additional years of punishment)."
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"Double Consciousness", 2003.
A review of W.E.B Dubois literary piece "Double Consciousness".
1,457 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines W.E.B Dubois literary piece "Double Consciousness" about the conflict focusing around the life of colored people and their struggle to live life bound by the intense realms of racial injustice in a prejudicial American society. It looks at how Dubois shows how blacks had to live their life on a day to day basis, thinking of themselves with a ?double consciousness.? In one consciousness, colored people looked at themselves with an allegiance and pride of their African culture and its traditions and in the other were coerced to look at themselves in the way that the dominant culture perceived them to be. It shows how Dubois uses such techniques like mighty phrases of repetition, symbolic structures and unique narrative tone in order to convey his concept of ?double consciousness? into the mind of the reader.
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"Furthermore, Dubois utilizes more elements of structural devices that enrich his essay. In the third paragraph of Dubois? literary piece, his tone is quite unique in relaying a message to the reader. In this last paragraph, Dubois places no periods until nearly the end of the paragraph. Indeed, the author does this for it provides the structure of the essay with a unique rhythm that overwhelms the reader with a series of ideas and vital conceptions. The narrative technique here raises the tone of the literary piece while formulating tension and surprise, which coerces the reader to keep reading to see how this immense tension will resolve."
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Double Jeopardy, 2004.
A look at the rule of double jeopardy in the legal system and whether this is an unnecessary loophole.
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper argues that, despite ambiguities, the provision of double jeopardy provides important protections against tyranny, harassment, and malicious prosecution. Furthermore, there are already adequate exceptions to the double jeopardy rule to ensure against criminals being able to take advantage of such ?technicalities.? Given these arguments, this paper maintains that the double jeopardy rule must continue to be upheld.
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"The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution specifies a Double Jeopardy Clause. This clause expressly states that no person shall "be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb" (Constitution, Amendment V). This principle was enshrined expressly to protect individual citizens from excesses of the state or representatives of the government. The Fifth Amendment?s provision regarding double jeopardy thus functions to protect individuals from harassment or tyranny by those in authority."
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Double Jeopardy, 2004.
An overview of the philosophy, origin, history, development, and scope of the double jeopardy clause.
2,377 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper examines how the double jeopardy clause is part of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and categorically prohibits re-trial for the same offense. It looks at how the rule is aimed at restricting the powers of the government, protect the individuals from uncertainty about their fate, and encourage ?finality? in the criminal justice system. It provides an overview of the double jeopardy clause and also includes an analysis of the clause aimed at deciphering its exact meaning and intent, differing interpretations of the rule by U.S. courts, and the pros and cons of the rule.
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The Underlying Philosophy
Origins and History
Development and Scope
Contradictory Rulings
Pros and Cons of the Double Jeopardy Clause
What Should be Done?
Conclusion
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"The double jeopardy rule is said to have its origins in the controversy between the King of England, Henry II and Thomas Becket in the 12th century AD over the issue that clerics convicted in a religious court may not be punished again in the King?s court. The maxim of ?no man ought to be punished twice for the same offence? was in turn based on St Jerome?s commentary in AD 391 on the prophet Nahum: ?For God judges not twice for the same offence.? Over the following centuries, legal theorists such as Englishmen Edward Coke and William Blackstone recognized the importance the ?double jeopardy? principle. Specific prohibition of multiple trials for the same offense, however, was not enshrined in British law. Only in very special circumstances could a defendant plead prior conviction or acquittal to defeat the prosecution."
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The ?Double? and Wilkie Collins, 2006.
Examines how author, Wilkie Collins, uses the literary device known as the 'double', in his work, "The Dead Hand".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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The "double" was a symbolic device commonly used in the nineteenth century. Famous examples include Victor Frankenstein and his monster and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This paper shows that Wilkie Collins used the "double" several times in his fiction. It shows, however, that in "The Dead Hand," Collins used the symbolism of the double in a different way than other nineteenth century authors.
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"Another way Collins' use of the double in this story contradicts typical nineteenth century use is that Holliday destroys his brother's life unintentionally. This approach is very different from other nineteenth century authors. For example, in Frankenstein, the monster deliberately kills Victor's wife in retaliation for Victor's refusal to create a mate for the monster. In "The Dead Hand." while the narrator and reader soon realize the bitter young man Holliday revived is his brother, Holliday himself does not realize it, nor does he realize the woman he loves was engaged to his brother."
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