Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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)"

Tags:Sandra, Cisneros, The, House, on, Mango, Street

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This paper presents an in-depth analysis of several symbols in Edgar Allen Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." First, the paper discusses the symbolism of the house to the relationship of Roderick and Madeleine Usher. The house is described in detail, which is later reflected in the siblings' relationship. In fact, the paper argues that the house itself becomes another character in the story.

From the Paper
"In Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," Poe opens the tale by describing the house as the narrator approaches on his way to visit Roderick. As Poe progresses in his tale about the brother and sister he uses the house to help illustrate what is happening in the lives of Roderick Usher and his sister Madeleine. In so doing the house becomes not only a symbol of the lives of Roderick and Madeleine but almost another character. This paper will discuss and illustrate how..."

Tags:Poe, House, House of Usher, Roderick, Madeleine, symbolism.

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In this sociological study, the writer analyzes the issues of race and class status of the poor within the United States. The writer maintains that there are certainly class issues in regards to the poor in America, as many white Americans must suffer under the marginalization of various production methods (farming) in rural areas, as opposed to the majority of wealth being generated in urban areas for whites. However, the writer discusses that the ratio of poor minorities in the American economy is by far much worse, since the percentage of minorities in poverty is greater than the percentage of poor whites. The writer examines how race and class are important factors in defining who is poor and who is not within the United States.

From the Paper
"This sociological study will analyze the issues of race and class status of the poor within the United States. By understanding the marginalization of race within the United States, there is a construct that denies a livable wage for those of "minority" status. However, there is a wider range of poor classes within the United States that are not poor because of racial constructs, but are isolated and/or racially separated from high wage production centers. In essence, this sociological study ..."

Tags:poor, class, status

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This paper describes how the architecture of the White House, during the period of Federal Style in architecture, was a major exemplar of the new American democracy. The paper provides a historical layout of different presidents and the iterations that the White House went through during those times. The case is made that the White House was indeed designed to exude power and represent a nation of leaders.

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"The bald eagle is a familiar symbol of America. While it is a majestic..."

Tags:white, house, architecture

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In this paper, the author examines the use of symbolism in "The Fall of the House of Usher" and the themes that run throughout the story. The paper takes a look at the the duality of the house which comes to represent family and home.

From the Paper
"The genre of Romanticism is essential to cultural and literary history; its popularity can be attributed to humanity's fascination with the dark and unknown and also its profound interest in the pain and downfall of others. Edgar Allan Poe was instrumental in establishing the foundation of Romanticism that is best known today; his works concern themselves primarily with the occult and the enigmas prevalent within the human psyche. His story "The Fall of the House of Usher" details the psychological and physical demise of the family Usher; Poe translates atmosphere and setting into the characters in the story, and also transfers human qualities into the actual house, which comes to function as a symbol of the Usher family. The title of the story also represents a duality; ultimately, the house is physically destroyed, as is the family. The house of Usher is clearly the personification of the Usher family; the house symbolizes the Usher family's decline into madness and the eventual demise of the family."

Tags:allan, edgar, fall, house, poe, usher, family, house, home, symbol, meaning, qualities

Abstract
This is a case study on homelessness. The case study takes place in Maryland and looks at non-urban homelessness throughout that area. Much of the research and information was gathered at a homeless shelter called Sarah's House. The writer states the purpose of the study is to help understand homeless characteristics in many different settings in hopes of providing assistance to those living in these areas.

Outline:
Introduction
Purpose Statement
Significance of Study
Review of the Literature
Extent and Recurrence of Homelessness
Methodology/Research Design
Interviews at Sarah's House
Conclusions and Recommendations

From the Paper
"This study was conducted to bring attention to the challenges of the non-urban homeless. Previous literature emphasizes urban homelessness more than suburban homelessness. This study shows that the topic of homelessness can be biased because when most people think of the homeless, they think of an urban or metropolis type of area. This study focused on suburban Anne Arundel County, Maryland and illustrates that homelessness is common in both suburban and urban areas.
"This study helps to understand if homeless characteristics found through the research fit into some of the categories mentioned in the literature. These characteristics include gender and socioeconomic status and how they relate to both suburban and urban homelessness. This research can assist in learning more about the homeless and determining if the research is comparable to situations within urban and suburban communities. The rationale for this study is to explore additional avenues on the issue of homelessness such as researching suburban homeless versus those in more urban areas. Learning certain characteristics about the homeless can assist in helping those who are in need. This project can insure new plans and programs to assist those living in poverty in more suburban areas."

Tags:Homelessness, social issues, social work, sarah's house

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The paper first focuses on the symbol of the house in Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street"and what it represents and means to Esperanza, the narrator in this novel about a Chicano family. The paper discusses the symbolic motif of the 'waiting woman' in this story and examines the symbols of the sky and clouds. Finally, the paper analyzes the multiple ways that food is used as a symbol and the way play is a symbol of Esperanza's dreams of escaping her difficult situation.

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"Perhaps the most important symbol in Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street is that of the house itself, and houses in general. Houses have a profound symbolic value in our culture, specifically American culture. "As safe as houses" is a common expression, as is "a man's home is his castle," and "the American Dream of home ownership." Houses are viewed as extensions of the self. However, in The House on Mango Street, the narrator Esperanza does not live in a house that she feels is truly her own, although her family has recently bought the crumbling, peeling structure."

Tags:house, food, play, aliens, class, gender, American, Dream, Latinos

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This paper claims that because of the constitutional structure of the legislative branch of the federal government, United States senators are generally considered to exercise more power and have more prestige than members of the House of Representatives. It explains that essentially, senators have more power and prestige because the constitution grants them six-year terms in office and limits representatives to brief, two-year terms. Furthermore, the smaller size of the Senate compared to the House of Representatives confers more power, influence and prestige upon senators, for there are only one hundred of them compared to more than four hundred representatives.

From the Paper
"Because of the Constitutional structure of the legislative branch of the federal government, United States senators are generally considered to exercise more power and have more prestige than members of the House of Representatives. Essentially, senators have more power and prestige because the Constitution grants them six-year terms in office and limits representatives to brief, two-year terms. Furthermore, the smaller size of the Senate compared to the House of Representatives confers more power, influence, and prestige upon senators, for there are only one-hundred of them compared to more than four-hundred representatives. (Manin 48) In addition to these factors, House and Senate legislative rules, committee procedures, and control of legislation are different."

Tags:senate, and, house

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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.

Tags:addams, hull, house

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This paper considers Charles Dickens' novel "Bleak House" in reference to other works. The paper highlights the major conflict in the novel, which involves a lawsuit. Many quotes are used to support the paper's comparisons and contrasts. The paper also analyzes various symbols that appear in "Bleak House." Finally, the paper evaluates women's roles in Victorian society, giving a general history of those roles and citing examples from the novel.

From the Paper
"In the representation of gender in relation to crime, men are usually those that are acitvely involved in society and the institutions of law, like Mr. Tulkinghorn or Detective Bucket or Krook, who is called " Lord Chancellor " because of his habit to collect a lot of useless things, thus making a mess out of his home, and whose death by " spontaneous combustion" is very significant because it is as if the evil purges itself. Many of the men in the novel are part of the "system " and thus play their part in the crimes."

Tags:Charles, Dickens, Bleak House, Victorian, literature, women