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A Review of Freedom in As You Like It, a Play by William Shakespeare (1064 words, 3 pages)

To what extent do you agree with the view that, in the Forest of Arden, characters find freedom in spite of enforced banishment?Within As you Like it, we can see that through enforced banishment, many of our protagonists are able to find freedom within the play and therefore are able ... Read More

A Review of The Social Network, a Movie by David Fincher (380 words, 1 pages)

The Social NetworkAccording to Mark Zuckerberg, the movie The Social Network is an extremely inaccurate representation of the creation of the infamous social networking site Facebook. He claims that the actual process of building the website was much less glamourous than the movie made it seem, and most of it ... Read More

A Review of Before the Flood, a Documentary by Fisher Stevens (1581 words, 5 pages)

One of the more prominent environmental documentaries of the lastdecade, "Before the Flood" introduces many realities facing theconversation of climate change and ecological preservation. LeonardoDiCaprio uses his platform to analyze the true nature of climate change,not only as a future issue that needs to be addressed but as a presentreality ... Read More

A Short Review of Boyz N the Hood, a Film by John Singleton (676 words, 2 pages)

One of the most socially relevant stories in today's society is thatof "Boyz N the Hood" by John Singleton. Despite the fact that the film wasmade fifteen years ago, many of the themes that are depicted are stillrelevant in modern society given the nature of current sociological issuesand the relevance ... Read More

A Review of the Different Types of Victimization Categories (573 words, 2 pages)

In 1964, Sellin and Wolfgang created a classification of victimology that focused more on the situation a victim is placed in, rather than a persons relationship to other individuals that could have caused them to become a victim. This lead to five different victimization categories. So, what exactly are these ... Read More

A Review of Marxism in London, a Poem by William Blake (1670 words, 5 pages)

To what extent is Marxist criticism helpful in opening up potential meanings in 'London' by William Blake?By applying a Marxist critique to William Blakes poem London, the reader is able to gain insight into the human condition, corruption of societys institutions and subjugation of the lower class. In attempting to ... Read More

A Review of Casablanca, a Film by Michael Curtiz (1596 words, 5 pages)

Casablanca, a 1942 romantic drama directed by Michael Curtiz, isregarded as one of the most formative and instrumental pieces of Americancinema. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid, the filmfollows an American expatriate during the World War II era who must choosebetween the love that he has for a ... Read More

A Review of Bicentennial Man, a Movie by Chris Columbus (1559 words, 5 pages)

"Bicentennial Man," directed by Chris Columbus, addresses manythematic elements such as the meaning and origins of humanity by placingthe focus of the story on a life-sized android man whose purpose is toserve humans. In this world, the owner of the robot, Sir Richard Martin,realized that there was something about the ... Read More

A Short Review of the Patriot Act Signed by George W. Bush (318 words, 2 pages)

The Patriot Act was signed into law on October 26, 2001, by the United States President, at the time, George W. Bush. This was in response to the devastating tragedy of September 11th increasing national security and amending existing laws. According to Lesson 1, The intention behind passing The Patriot ... Read More

A Review of Nosferatu, a Film by F. W. Murnau (1588 words, 5 pages)

The purpose of this essay is to examine the 1922 classic horror filmNosferatu A Symphony of Horror based upon its depiction of particularlyprevalent themes that have been discussed in class, such as gender rolesand the concept of sexuality. Over the course of the history of moderncinema, such constructs as gender ... Read More

A Review of Confucianism as Interpreted by T. R. Reid (394 words, 2 pages)

The teachings of Confucius have resonated throughout Eastern Asia forcenturies and cultivated within these countries, most notably Japan, asense of ethical reciprocity and a comprehension of the moral implicationsof one's actions, as reflected throughout the society in which one lives.(Scalise, 1999) This is the principle focus of the story Confucius ... Read More

A Review of The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and The Hollow Men, Two Works by T. S. Eliot (1071 words, 2 pages)

T.S. Eliots poetry effectively paints a portrait of ontological uncertainty with jarring relevance such that it resonates with contemporary audiences by compelling us to question our own existence. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock (1915) illuminates the alienation of individuals as a catalyst for physical and emotional paralysis, revealing ... Read More

A Psychoanalytic Review of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, a Book by Robert Louis Stevenson (1665 words, 5 pages)

The Double The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a kind of a horroric gothic story. We have the insane scientist, the mysterious monster, crime, disappearance and everything we need. One of the most interesting aspect of it is the appearance of the double in the personality. ... Read More

A Review of a Place to Stand, a Book by Jimmy Santiago Baca (1172 words, 2 pages)

Birth of a Poet A writers work is influenced by life experiences and his or her interpretation of the world. In Jimmy Santiago Bacas A Place to Stand, he gives an autobiographical account of his childhood and eventual incarceration in prison. Baca makes the journey from illiterate youth using violence ... Read More

A Review of Remembering Babylon, a Book by David Malouf (1522 words, 5 pages)

In the grace period of Australias colonial development, many cultural assumptions and ideas were created in response to the increase of British immigration. Australia was a home away from home, a land of opportunity and adventure that allowed the English populace freedom from the almost oppressive presence of the British ... Read More

A Review of US Public Administration in Afghanistan (3153 words, 11 pages)

Public administration in Afghanistanis multifaceted and power is multipolar, with multiple entities that overlap, partner together and conflict. Reform in this context is needed but difficult. We will examine the Fiscal Management and Public Administration Reform Program of 2005, and the export of the U.S. Foreign Service department bureaucracy to ... Read More

A Sociological Review of the Impact of Religion (1011 words, 4 pages)

Religion can be both a conservative force and an initiator of social change. To what extent do sociological arguments and evidence support this view? Religion in society tends to fall into two broad camps a conservative force, which aims to keep things as they already are, Marxists, functionalists, and feminists ... Read More

A Review of Sinfest and All Rose Have Thorns, Two Types of Webcomic (440 words, 2 pages)

Sinfest Sinfest is a fantastic webcomic. I love the storyline, but I love thestyle even more. It is the webcomic that inspired me to start drawing. Whenit first started, it was rather simply drawn. Black and white with not muchdetail in the background and an emphasis on characters in the ... Read More

A Review of American Policies During the Great War (589 words, 2 pages)

American Policies During Great War When the Great War began in 1914, America proclaimed neutrality. The Great War, later known as World War I, began after the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne by a Serbian. The various alliances between the countries in that part of the world ... Read More

A Review of Requiem for a Heavyweight, a Film by Ralph Nelson (1559 words, 6 pages)

History of BroadcastingRequiem for a Heavyweight (1956) During his career, Jack Palance has been accused of overacting sever,but his was perfect for the role of Harlan, who was a . Harlan "Mountain"McClintock (Jack Palance), in the teleplay Requiem for a Heavyweight(1956), plays a washed up professional boxer for 14 years ... Read More

A Review of Spring in War-Time, a Poem by Sara Teasdale (1578 words, 5 pages)

Explication of Spring in War-TimeSara Teasdales Spring in War-Time is a poem pertaining to the war-poetry genre. Although there is no explicit date in which the poem was published, it can be inferred that the poem was composed near the end of World War One through Teasdales tendency to refer ... Read More

A Review of Creation Myths from Around the World (956 words, 3 pages)

There are a lot of myth about creation all around the world. Each one has different standpoints about how the world and human being were formed. However, basically all agree that there is a great lord that in a way or another create the whole world or a base for ... Read More

A Literary Review of The Male as God and The Devil in Daddy, a Poem by Sylvia Plath (808 words, 4 pages)

The Male as God and the Devil in Sylvia Plaths DaddyMany who study literature through a feminist perspective analyze the poetry of Sylvia Plath due to the powerful feminist ideas and messages conveyed in her works. Her poem Daddy can easily be viewed through a feminist lens by applying the ... Read More

A Review of Baseball’s Great Experiment, a Book by Jules Tygiel (931 words, 4 pages)

Baseballs Great Experiment Jackie Robinson and his LegacyJules Tygiels Baseballs Great Experiment details the history and aftereffects of Jackie Robinsons reintegration of the sport. Tygiel was a prominent baseball historian who taught at San Francisco State University. The authors research and passion for baseball and race relations can be shown ... Read More

A Review of the Progressive Party’s Appeal, an Article by Theodore Roosevelt (461 words, 2 pages)

The Progressive Partys Appeal by Theodore Roosevelt This article written by Theodore Roosevelt during his campaign for a third presidential term outlines his belief in the Progressive Party and why it is the ideal political party for the American public, showing the importance of candidates appealing to the large interests ... Read More

A Review of Eating Dirt, an Essay by Brian Doyle (463 words, 2 pages)

Over the past couple assignments, weve had several writings referring to and talking about being self-aware of our surroundings and the inner workings and meanings of our position in the environment. This week, we focus on readings regarding the use of one of our senses in experiencing the world. In ... Read More

A Critique of Reviewing Leadership, a Book by Banks and Ledbetter (1786 words, 6 pages)

Abstract Reviewing Leadership a Christian evaluation of current approaches isa summaryof academic approaches and experiences. Banks and Ledbetter begin the bookby highlighting the growing interest in leadership and the differencebetween leadership and management. The authors make a point about the issueof values, which is a necessary component when discussing the ... Read More

A Short Review of The Making of a Leader, a Book by J. Clinton (1450 words, 6 pages)

AbstractIn the book The Making of a Leader Clinton discusses what it means to be a leader. He gives us the formula of what it takes to become a leader. Clinton does a wonderful job at revealing the process, and the cost of what it means to be a leader. ... Read More

A Review of When the Negro Was in Vogue, a Story by Langston Hughes (1145 words, 5 pages)

When the Negro was in VogueThe 1920s in America were a time of change, and that change was shown socially, economically, and politically. This was the time when people in America began to be less concerned with their individuality and more concerned with what we call the mainstream. For the ... Read More

A Short Review of John Steinbeck’s of Mice and Men (997 words, 2 pages)

John Steinbeck's 1937 novella 'Of Mice and Men' depicts itinerant workers in California during the Great Depression and how the dreams of the protagonists in the novella are both helpful and harmful during this time. Steinbeck demonstrates that having dreams can give you both hope and motivation, even if those ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013