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A Literary Analysis of the Play Trouble in Mind (1236 words, 4 pages)

Trouble in Mind An Analysis of the Design Elements in Relation to the Theme Trouble in Mind is a play that takes place on Broadway in 1957, beginning as the cast of a new play gathers for its first rehearsal. The six-member cast includes four black and two white actors, ... Read More

An Analysis of The Arrival by Shaun Tan (1414 words, 5 pages)

Analysis of The Arrival Using brilliantly clear and mesmerizing images, Shaun Tan evokes globally prevalent conditions of multiple immigrants experiences through an unprecedented work of artistry. This brilliant book, containing only pictures, tells the story of a father who says farewell to his family and heads out into the great ... Read More

An Analysis of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech (1620 words, 5 pages)

Martin Luther King Jr. SpeechThe I Have a Dream speech is one of the most famous speeches ever given in the history of nation. As quoted by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. himself, also one of the greatest demonstrations of freedom in the history of our nation. It changed the ... Read More

A Review of the Works of the Artist Mark Rothko and the Impact of His Works (2243 words, 8 pages)

What if art could be more than merely decorative what if a painting could reflect society and, maybe even, change it? Black smoke stained the sky and scarlet blood darkened the earth, as global war, once again, ravaged 20th century society. The repercussions of the Second World War rippled across ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Feed by M.T. Anderson (1345 words, 4 pages)

It is commonplace in science fiction novels to portray a futuristic society riddled with bleak predictions about the apocalypse. In the spirit of the genre, M.T. Andersons Feed provides disquieting insight concerning the decline of modern society. Through this novel, Anderson uses satire to draws parallels between our society and ... Read More

Wife Became One With Her Husband in His Final Hours in Man and Wife Is One Flesh by Ann Deagon (1963 words, 6 pages)

Man and Wife is One Flesh AnalysisIn Ann Deagons poem Man and Wife is One Flesh, a wife explains her thoughts of life and its meanings, how she came to the epiphany through her husbands illness and eventual death, and how she finally became one with her husband in his ... Read More

The Positive and Negative Effects of the Exploitation of Utah Sand (2051 words, 6 pages)

Researched ProposalGrowing up in Utah, nothing influenced me more than my family, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), and the awe-inspiring landscapes that make up my home state. Most of the time, these influences seemed to take place simultaneously. I have some wonderful memories of that time ... Read More

A Biography of Archimedes, a Greek Mathematician (730 words, 1 pages)

Archimedes Archimedes is by far one of the most important Greek mathematicians and inventors of all time. He came up with a theory of buoyancy, made an accurate estimate for pi, and made great advancements in the field of geometry and warfare. He also invented the Archimedes screw, (which is ... Read More

Analyzing the Tragedy Unfolding in Oedipus the King by Sophocles (771 words, 1 pages)

Oedipus Essay Sophocles "Oedipus the King" is a tragic play which discusses the tragic discovery of Oedipus that he has killed his father and married his mother. The story of Oedipus was well known to the athenian's. Oedipus is the embodiement of the perfect Athenian. He is self-confident, intelligent, and ... Read More

The Lives of Michael Casey and Neil Van Den Bos in the Deep Black Forrest in the Eastern Woodlands (961 words, 1 pages)

Michael Casey and Neil Van Den Bos Forsaken Many years ago in the Deep Black forest in the Eastern Woodlands a great medicine man lived. The Magic Man went by the name of Magwa after his four fathers. He lived in a crudely made hut. The walls were filled with ... Read More

Oedipus The King and The Irony of Sight (1601 words, 2 pages)

Oedipus the King and the Irony of SightThroughout the play, Oedipus the King, Sophocles refers to site and blindness to relate attitudes and knowledge of the past. The irony of sight in this play can be marked by Oedipus inability to realize that which is evident to the reader. His ... Read More

The Cleverness Exhibited by Bilbo That Helped Him Through the Hobbit (612 words, 1 pages)

The Cleverness Exhibited by Bilbo Help's him Throughout The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien is a masterful writer, and envelops the reader in his fantasy world through his hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. Throughout the story, Bilbo exhibits a certain mixture of bravery and cleverness that many times saves his life, and the lives ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Greek Tragedy Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (433 words, 1 pages)

It was once said by Ralph Waldo Emmerson, Where there is no vision, a people perish. In Sophecles Greek tragedy, Oedipus Rex, the oracle advised Oedipus that he was tomurder his father and marry his mother. As a result, Oedipus tried to change his fate. Oedipus, Jocasta, and Tiresias all ... Read More

Appetite for Destruction in Oedipus the King by Sophocles (499 words, 1 pages)

Oedipus the King Appetite for DestructionOf all the tragedies that Greek playwright Sophocles created in his illustrious career, the one that stands out as his masterpiece, and quite possibly one of the greatest of all the Greek tragedies is Oedipus the King. The tragedy focuses on the life and downfall ... Read More

The Character of the King in Oedipus the King by Sophocles (1333 words, 2 pages)

At the start of the play, the city of Thebes is wasting away under a plague that leaves its fields and women barren. Oedipus, king of Thebes, has sent his brother-in-law, Creon, to ask the house of Apollo to ask the oracle how to put an end to the plague. ... Read More

An Introduction to the Hate Crime Epidemic in the United States (984 words, 2 pages)

Many people would argue that hate crime epidemic in the United States even exists. Some would consider it to be of epidemic proportions. Those that oppose crimes of hate also oppose other prejudices. Hate crime is criminal behavior that is motivated by racial, religious, ethnic, gender, sexual preference, or any ... Read More

An Introduction to the Violent Acts in the Workplace (1621 words, 3 pages)

In todays fast paced, stress riddled work environment it is no surprise that the workplace can become a foreground for violence. Employers must be extra careful when hiring and firing employees and stay aware with what is happening in the work environment that surrounds them. Extra precautions must be taken ... Read More

A Debate as to Whether Drug Testing in Business Companies Should Be Legal (1359 words, 4 pages)

In the 1970s drug screening was used by the United States Military to try and control the rampant drug abuse of US soldiers while they were in Vietnam. During the Bush administration, drug testing became common Federal Government employees, as the government sought to further publicly demonize all drugs (excluding ... Read More

The Problem of Prejudice in Society (826 words, 2 pages)

PrejudiceWhen a person hears the word prejudice, he or she might think it only refers to the racial prejudice often found between those with light skin and those with dark skin. Prejudice, however, runs much deeper than a person's color. Prejudice is found between gender, religion, cultural, geographical background, and ... Read More

A Discussion as to Whether Capital Punishment Is Justified or Not (968 words, 3 pages)

Running Head Capital PunishmentCapital PunishmentIs Capital Punishment Justified?Ed G. WeathersbeeEmbry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityCapital Punishment2AbstractCapital Punishment is the extreme penalty for crime. Such methods as drowning, stoning, hanging, and beheading have been used to carry out execution of criminals for a great variety of offenses. Modern executions are usually done by ... Read More

A Comparison of Role of Truth in Hamlet and Oedipus by William Shakespeare (586 words, 1 pages)

In the play Hamlet Prince of Denmark, a young prince is in search of the truth behind his fathers murder. At first, Hamlet sees the ghost of his deceased father and it tells him he was murdered by the now current king, Hamlets Uncle Claudius. Hamlet has to think about ... Read More

A Biography of Paul Verleine (346 words, 2 pages)

Autobiography of Paul Verleine Paul Verleine, was born in 1844, in Metz, at 2, Rue Haute Pierre, opposite the trainingschool for officers in the engineers and artillery. Until later, he knew how to spell. He went to a small school in Rueauz. Verleine had a very hard and strict childhood. ... Read More

A Comparison of Locke’s and Descartes’ Philosophy (1605 words, 2 pages)

The new view of the world comes from new developments in the sciences. The new views and developments contradicted some of the most fundamental ideas that were held in the world at the time. The philosophers associated with this new view of the world are Copernicus, Kepler, Bacon, Galileo, Descartes, ... Read More

A Review of Socrates First Accuser in Regards to the Athenian Law (1247 words, 5 pages)

Socrates First Accusers and Athenian Law Of all confrontations in political philosophy, the biggest is the conflict between philosophy and politics. The problem remains making philosophy friendly to politics. The questioning of authoritative opinions is not easily accomplished nor is that realm of philosophy the pursuit of wisdom. Socrates was ... Read More

An Analysis of the Conflict Between Philosophy and Politics in the Apology of Socrates (1135 words, 2 pages)

Of all confrontations in political philosophy, the biggest is the conflict between philosophy and politics. The problem remains making philosophy friendly to politics. The questioning of authoritative opinions is not easily accomplished nor is that realm of philosophy - the pursuit of wisdom. Socrates was the instigator of the conflict. ... Read More

The Irony and Tragedy of Oedipus the King by Sophocles (1067 words, 2 pages)

Oedipus Essay Oedipus Essay (Fate) Sophocles Oedipus the King is a tragic play which discusses the tragic discovery of Oedipus that he has killed his father and married his mother. The story of Oedipus was well known to the athenians. Oedipus is the embodiement of the perfect Athenian. He is ... Read More

A Biography of Oedipus (247 words, 1 pages)

Oedipys's date of birth is unknown. He was born to Polybus and Merope, but Jocasta is his real mother. Oedipus was born in Thebes, but he spent most of his adult life in Corinth. Due to some mistakes that Oedipus makes prior to the start of the play, trouble seems ... Read More

Character Analysis of Humbert Humbert and Lolita in a Film by Vladimir Nabokov (1237 words, 2 pages)

Lolita Lolita Analysis httpwww.teknosurf3.comcgi-binads.pl?cosheJ79391advertNonSSI httpwww.teknosurf3.comcgi-binads.pl?cosheJ79391advertNonSSIThe TeknoSurf AdWave httpwww.teknosurf3.comcgi-binrefer.cgi?coshe My analysis of Lolita In 1958, Vladimir Nabokov created two of the unrelenting characters in the history of literature Humbert Humbert and Lolita Haze. His narrator's voice and main character, Humbert Humbert, explains the complex story of a man and his obsession. ... Read More

The Riddle of the Sphinx in Oedipus the King by Sophocles (1066 words, 2 pages)

Oedipus FateSophocles "Oedipus the King" is a tragic play which discusses the tragic discovery of Oedipus that he has killed his father and married his mother. The story of Oedipus was well known to the athenian's. Oedipus is the embodiement of the perfect Athenian. He is self-confident, intelligent, and strong ... Read More

The Relevance of the Riddle of the Sphinx in Oedipus Rex (1240 words, 5 pages)

Oedipus gained the rule of Thebes by answeringthe riddle of The Sphinx. Sophocles used the riddle of The Sphinx as ametaphor for the 3 phases of Oedipus' life and to further characterized him asa tragic hero. The Sphinx posed the following riddle to all who came toobtain the rule over ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013