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This paper discusses the novel "Strange Fruit" by Lilian Smith, published in 1947, showing how Smith builds her novel around the inability of both whites and blacks, to let go of age old prejudice and bigotry. Also analyzed are the ways is which Smith's themes and character depict not only southern racial difficulties, but also offer an optimistic vision of life as it might be, if humans could learn to live beyond limited color perceptions, and allow every individual to reach out for and embrace their own sense of acceptance, purpose and love in the world.

From the Paper
"It's Maxwell, Georgia, a town where, according to appearances, people know their place. The whites, pretending only good will toward inferiors, treat the blacks like sub-human beings. The blacks, while on the surface behaving like they are too dumb to notice, only show respect for the whites out of fear. A young white man, Tracy Deen, who always disappoints his self-sacrificing mother, returns home from World War I. It is obvious that he loves Nonnie Anderson and she loves him, but he is white and she is colored. The respected position of her family in the town, and the fact that she has a college education, count for nothing."

Tags:black, conflict, south, southern, vigilantes, white

Abstract
The author of this paper finds that the novel is built around a thesis that states there is an inability of both whites and blacks to let go of age old prejudice and bigotry. It then expands to include a vision of life as it might be if humans could learn to live beyond limited color perceptions and allow every individual to reach out for and embrace their own sense of acceptance, purpose and love in the world. Many quotes are used as evidence to support the thesis.

From the Paper
"It's Maxwell, Georgia and the whites treat the blacks like sub-human beings and the blacks only show respect for the whites out of fear. Tracy Deen, who always disappoints his self-sacrificing mother, returns home from World War I. It is obvious that he loves Nonnie Anderson and she loves him, but he is white and she is colored. Tracy, a product of the old south, is as much a victim of it's ways as is Nonnie. Because Nonnie is black he cannot for more than a brief second dream of living out his love. When after a moment of passion, Tracy uses the word "we" in regard to a future with Nonni,e he sees something happen to her face "as if he had lighted ten thousand candles with one small half-thought-out word" (38). He has uttered the unthinkable, the possibility of a real life together."

Tags:novel, racism, bigotry, prejudice, writer

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This paper discusses how Abel Meeropol, a Jewish schoolteacher from New York, saw an image of the lynching of two African - American men 1937 and was motivated by these terrible events to write a poem about the incident. The poem was adapted to song and sung by jazz luminary Billie Holiday and went on to become an iconic attack on racial injustice and prejudice in America. The paper attempts to present the history of the song as well as relevant aspects in the lives of Abel Meeropol and Billie Holiday. Insight is also be given on the history of racial lynching in America.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview: Abel Meeropol and "Strange Fruit"
The Song
Reaction to "Strange Fruit"
The Practice of Lynching
Billie Holiday
Conclusion

From the Paper
"However from a very different perspective the song was hailed as revolutionary in many senses. In the first instance it was revolutionary because this was the first time that such explicit lyrics had been used in relation to the subject of racial prejudice and injustice. It was also seen as being revolutionary in that it succeeded in effectively "...reversing the black singer's relationship with a white audience. " This view is based on the fact that usually the black singer was expected to entertain and "serve" the white audience with music and song that did not upset or create discomfort. However, in the case of Strange Fruit, the white audience was shocked and had to listen to an uncomfortable message about severe prejudice and injustice committed against Black people in America. In singing this song, Holiday "...found a means by which she could demand that the audience stop and listen to her, and she was able to force them to take on board something with which they were not comfortable." "

Tags:racial, lynching, blacks

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The paper relates that when most people go to the supermarket to look for their favorite fruits, they probably do not contemplate their purchases too deeply, in fact, most people are creatures of habit and often just buy the same types of produce they have eaten for years. Sometimes, however, new things can be learned by slowing down and taking the time to look at things in a new way. The paper relates that Granny Smith and Fuji apples are two of the most popular types of apple in the world, in fact, as one team of experts reports, along with a few other types of apples, Granny Smith and Fuji account for the vast majority of the world's production (Barrett, Somogyi and Hosahalli 461). The current discussion compares and contrasts Granny Smith and Fuji apples.

From the Paper
"When most people go to the supermarket to look for their favorite fruits, they probably do not contemplate their purchases too deeply. In fact, most people are creatures of habit and often just buy the same types of produce they have eaten for years. Sometimes, however, new things can be learned by slowing down and taking the time to look at things in a new way. Along these lines, Granny Smith and Fuji apples are two of the most popular types of apple in the world. In fact, as one team of experts reports, along with a few other types of apples, Granny Smith and Fuji account for..."

Tags:apples, granny smith, fuji apples

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The following paper will look briefly at the scholarly works of Dorothy E. Smith and Michel Foucault with an eye towards illuminating what can be taken from them by people designated as "deviant" by the powers-that-be. Specifically, Smith argues that the prevailing power structure is patriarchal (or has been in the past) and this phenomenon explains why women are often designated as "abnormal" by society; no attention is apparently given to the modes of oppression that make them emotionally erratic. For his part, Foucault seemingly disagrees with the notion of a society organized around certain ideologies; yet, even as he does this, he certainly believes in power and in the ability of power to be insidious and omnipresent. Leaving the confusing nature of what he is saying aside, the big difference is that he and Smith both cleave to the view that designating people as "abnormal" is a way of controlling them; the major difference is that Smith emphasizes patriarchy and Foucault does not. On a personal level, reading their material makes me suspicious of being designated anything by anybody.

From the Paper
What's Happening to Me? A Comparison of What Smith and Foucault Have to Say about Classifying People as Abnormal The following paper will look briefly at the scholarly works of Dorothy E. Smith and Michel Foucault with an eye towards illuminating what can be taken from them by people designated as "deviant" by the powers-that-be. Specifically, Smith argues that the prevailing power structure is patriarchal (or has been in the past) and this phenomenon explains why women are often designated as "abnormal" by society; no attention is apparently given to the modes of oppression that make them emotionally erratic. For his part, Foucault seemingly disagrees with the notion of a

Tags:foucault, classifying, smith

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The paper looks at the development of Mormonism over time and examines the decisions made by those in positions of responsibility who brought the Mormon faith into prominence. Finally, the paper presents a criticism of those decisions and the consequences that emerged from the choices that were made. The paper focuses on the major decisions made by the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, during the period from 1823 to 1844. The paper shows how Smith comes across as a leader and decision-maker whose decisions - and rationales for those decisions - were made out of self-interest and deceit; as a result, he actually set the movement he created backwards and created a taint that has marred it to this day.

From the Paper
"The following paper looks at the development of Mormonism over time; in essence, the advent of Mormonism was a fateful incident in the historical development of the Christian Faith. As much as possible, the ensuing several pages will examine the decisions made by those in positions of responsibility who brought the Mormon faith into prominence and the rationales which may have lain behind the decisions undertaken. Finally, the paper will present a criticism of those decisions and the consequences that emerged from the choices that were made. To get to the heart of things, this paper will look - albeit with broad strokes - at the major..."

Tags:joseph, smith, mormonism

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This document discusses the market and environmental position of two competitors in the tool industry. The two companies discussed are Smith & White and Makatume that are two large competitors in the industry. The writer discusses that Smith & White markets tools under one brand to both the professional and consumer segments of the market while Makatume offers only a professional brand of tools with a concentration on the cordless power tool segment. The writer maintains that each company has certain strategic weaknesses that can be partially addressed through leveraging several core strategies available to competitors in the global market.

Tags:smith, strategic

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This paper analyzes two sonnets, "Written in the Church-Yard at Middleton in Sussex " and "On Being Cautioned against Walking on an Headland Overlooking the Sea, Because It Was Frequented by a Lunatic" by the British Romantic writer, Charlotte Smith. The paper examines important themes of the Romantic Period as expressed in these sonnets, such as social reform, deep emotion, and nature. The reviewer also discusses Charlotte Smith's role as a Romantic writer and her use of the sonnet form.

From the Paper
"The first one of these poems that involves themes of freedom and constraint is "Written in the Church-Yard at Middleton in Sussex." The constraint in this poem, for the speaker, is life itself. The speaker is "doom'd" (ln. 13), oppressed "by life's long storm" (ln. 13) and "gaze[s] with envy" (ln. 14) on the "gloomy rest" (ln. 14) of the dead. Although a specific reason is never given for the speaker's melancholy, readers can see the correlation to general themes of writing that were emerging at the beginning of the Romantic Period."

Tags:sonnet, smith, lunatic, freedom, constraint

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This paper relates that the influence of the famous Scottish economist Adam Smith on American fiscal policy was significant. The author points out that his foundational economic theories provided important guidance for the Founding Fathers as they formulated economic policies for the new nation. The paper notes that the publication in 1776 of Smith's book "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" introduced the science of political economy to the world.

From the Paper
"The influence of the famous Scottish economist Adam Smith on American fiscal policy was significant, for his foundational economic theories provided important guidance for the Founding Fathers as they formulated economic policies for the new nation. The publication in 1776 of Smith's book, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, introduced the science of political economy to the world."

Tags:smith, and, mercantilism