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An Analysis of the Selfishness of Mathilde Loisel of The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant (602 words, 1 pages)

The Selfishness of Mathilde Loisel In this essay, I will show how the author, Guy De Maupassant,characterizes Mathilde Loisel as a selfish, greedy, and manipulative person who thought only of herself. I will also show how her selfishness affected other characters in the story. My first example of Mathilde Loisels ... Read More

An Analysis of the Concrete Layers Beneath and Behind the Flashing Neon Signs Lies on a Memory of Another Japan (890 words, 2 pages)

Beneath the concrete layers and behind the flashing neon signs lies a memory of another Japan, one defined by scented fans, mannered dances and the haunting echo of a shamisen stringed instrument. Arthur Golden, author of the meaningful book, Memoirs of a Geisha, offers readers an entry to this old ... Read More

An Overview of the Maya Angelous Turbulent Experiences in I Know Why the Caged Bird Signs (622 words, 2 pages)

Maya Angelous turbulent experiences through late childhood and adolescence transformed into an almost a positive force in her adult life as they helped enlighten, inspire, motivate and shape her very being. They provided her the vehement fuel that drive her achingly powerful words and allowed her the knowledge and wisdom ... Read More

A Comparison of the Characters of Valentine Blondeau and Yvonne de Galais in the Novel, Le Grand Meaulnes by Alain Fournier (455 words, 1 pages)

In all walks of life many people are different, however they all share common similarities. These similarities can be considered more important than all the differences. In the novel Le Grand Meaulnes, by Alain Fournier, the author depicts Valentine Blondeau as a young female who is adventurous. On the other ... Read More

A Comparative Analysis of the View on the Assassination of John F. Kennedy in Don DeLillo’s Book “Libra” and in Oliver Stone’s Film “JFK” (308 words, 1 pages)

Delillo and Stone certainly view history in separate entities. Delillo believes we have lost our since of history and Stone questions the manipulation in our society in relation to the assasination of JFK. Dellilos work of fiction concerning the JFK uses dialogue both external and internal to "show" us what ... Read More

An Essay on Marquis de Sade and the Enlightenment Era (2633 words, 4 pages)

Marquis de Sade and the EnlightenmentWe are no guiltier in following the primitive impulses that govern us than is the Nile for her flood or the sea for her waves" - La MettrieThe eighteenth century embraced a secularized France in which the idea of utility, and not of salvation, were ... Read More

An Analysis of The Untouchables, a Film by Brian DePalma (3271 words, 5 pages)

There really are two ways of looking at a movie when it is based on the true story. When I see a movie of this type, I always struggle with the two choices, and usually end up somewhere in the middle. The Untouchables is that kind of movie.To start off ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Cyrano De Bergac Portrayed By Jose Ferrer as a Brave and Boastful Man (350 words, 1 pages)

The character Cyrano De Bergac, portrayed by Jose Ferrer is a brave and boastful man. His confidence is refreshing, and his words are profound, in addition, he is a gentleman. He has such an unique personality people either love him or hate him, but never would they want to cross ... Read More

A Description of the Introspective Argument Produced By Alexis De Tocqueville in His Literary Work Entitled Democracy in America (1176 words, 2 pages)

The introspective argument produced by Alexis De Tocqueville in his literary work entitled Democracy in America of the American democratic system is both cynical and enlightening. His prospective as a Frenchman on the bureaucracy of this nation cast new light on a government that is proclaimed to be superior then ... Read More

A Description of Candide Francois Marie Arouet De Voltaire (426 words, 1 pages)

andide Francois-Marie Arouet De Voltaire (1694-1778)Black Comedy. Politically imprisoned. Son of a minor treasury official in Paris. Studied law and then spent 11 months in Bastille writing about the aristocracy. Three years in exile in England. Stayed with Frederick the Great of Prussia. Lived in Swiss and France. Also wrote ... Read More

A Biography of Marquis de Condorcet, a French Philosopher (255 words, 1 pages)

Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, better known as Marquis de Condorcet,was born in Ribemont, Paris. He studied at Jesuit schools and the college de Navarre andlater became a French philosppher, political leader, and mathmatician. He published abook titled Essai sur le calcul integral and in 1769 he was elected ... Read More

Facts, Signs and Causes of Breast Cancer (2766 words, 3 pages)

In the United States in 1999 alone, an estimated 43,700 people will die from breast cancer. It is the number two cancer killer among females ages 15 to 54. On average if a woman gets this disease, their life expectancy drops drastically. This cancer is within the top three cancers ... Read More

The Life of Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra That Can Be Seen Throughout His Work (1642 words, 3 pages)

Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra, writer of the world famous novel Don Quixote, was born in Spain in 1547. He was the son of a practical doctor, and although they were "hidalgos," a title of lesser nobility, they were relatively poor. Cervantes' life can be described as somewhat chaotic. Coincidentally, the ... Read More

A Short Biography of Eva Duarte de Peron (201 words, 1 pages)

Eva Duarte de Pern, better know as Evita, was born in 1919. Evita went on to become a powerful Argentine political leader. She was the wife of Juan Pern, whom she married in 1945 she virtually co-governed the country during his first six years as president. A minor actress before ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Pursuant to the Agreement Signed by China and the United States (1899 words, 4 pages)

Pursuant to the agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997. Under the terms of this agreement, China has promised that under its "one country, two systems" formula its socialist economic ... Read More

An Analysis of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Discoveries by Sir Rene Robert Cavelier de La Salle (3280 words, 5 pages)

Before a territory can be settled, it has to be explored. Through an exquisite quest, amongst adventure and hardships, Sir Rene Robert Cavelier de La Salle set out to explore the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. In the winter of 1681-1682, the French explorer Rene Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la ... Read More

A Biography of Eamon de Valera, an Irish Politician (2502 words, 4 pages)

Eamon de Valera, although born in New York City, in the United States of America, devoted his life to help the people of Ireland. As he once said it, If I wish to know what the Irish want, I look into my own heart. De Valera loved Ireland and its ... Read More

An Analysis of La Batalla de Puebla, a 1862 Battle between Mexican Forces and the French Army (491 words, 2 pages)

On May 5th, 1862 La Batalla de Puebla, was fought. When the battle was over, the untrained Mexican forces (made up of commoners) had won victory over the all-powerful French army. Although this victory did not win was, it did show the courage and strength of the Mexican troupes. Mexico ... Read More

The Early Life and Times of Cabeza de Vaca (285 words, 1 pages)

Cabeza de Vaca was an explorer who was born in Jerez de la Fronteria into a family that took the title, Cabeza de Vaca, "head of a cow", from his mothers side of the family. In 1212 one of her ancestors- a shepherd named Martin Alhaja- had helped the Spanish ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca (1293 words, 2 pages)

Most peoples' exposure to world history is limited to several classes in school and action films. This creates an aura of glamour and excitement, which is far from the reality that conquistadors such as Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca experienced. In light of the intolerable hardships that many of these ... Read More

A Biography of Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (545 words, 1 pages)

Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes was born on March 30, 1746, in Fuendetodos, a village in northern Spain. The family later moved to Saragossa, where Goya's father worked as a gilder. At fourteen years old, Goya was apprenticed to Jose Luzan, a local painter. Later he went to Italy ... Read More

The Life and Career of Ponce de Leon (496 words, 2 pages)

Ponce de Leon was a sailor and explorer for Spain. He had been given governorship ofHispaniola where he soon discovered that on Puerto Rico gold was found. He soon conqueredthe island and was given governorship of it. From the gold he became very wealthy. He soonlearned of an Indian tale ... Read More

The Background of the Signing of the Treaty of Versailles in Germany After WWI (1724 words, 3 pages)

After WWI, Germany was in a exceedingly unpleasant state. It had been forced, by the Treaty of Versailles, to take full blame for the war. This meant that Germany would have to pay reparations for all of the other countries. Reparations were even harder to pay since Germany was in ... Read More

A Summary of the Short Story, Beauty and the Beast by Marie Le Prince de Beaumont (851 words, 2 pages)

Beauty and the Beast is a short story written by Marie Le Prince de Beaumont. She was a French woman, who lived in London when this story was published. The main characters in this story are Beauty, her father the merchant and the Beast. Beauty was the youngest daughter of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Masterwork of Francois-Marie de Voltaire (1377 words, 3 pages)

Francois-Marie Arouet de Voltaire, in his satirical masterwork Candide, critiques both society and humanity wit little mercy. The author obviously seeks to expose all of the human race's self-deceptions and weaknesses, but he does so with great humor. Voltaire gives delight with his humor while planting the deeper message about ... Read More

The Downfall to Poverty in the Necklace by Guy De Maupassant (304 words, 1 pages)

Guy De Maupassants short story The Necklace tells of a womans intense desire of becoming associated with the upper class and how it ultimately brings about her downfall into poverty. The protagonist, Mathilde Loisel, shows many characteristics that bring about her downfall. The character elements prove that her selfishness, unwillingness ... Read More

Signs of Society’s Sexism in The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1080 words, 2 pages)

Signs of societys sexism in The Yellow Wall-PaperThe Yellow Wallpaper is a story, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Although the work is short, it is one of the most interesting works in existence. Gilman uses literary techniques very well. The symbolism of The Yellow Wall-Paper, can be seen and employed after ... Read More

An Analysis of Don Quixote in The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (702 words, 1 pages)

Don Quixote is a middle-aged gentleman of La Mancha who reads one too many books of chivalry and decides to become a knight. He polishes an old suit of armor, takes a peasant named Sancho Panza as his squire, and sets out into the world to do good deeds in ... Read More

A Comparison of Love in 20th Century as Entirely Different From When Marie De France Lived (2613 words, 5 pages)

Love in 20th century is entirely different from when Marie De France lived. In her time, she wrote a sweet story of two women who love the same man, Eliduc. He leaves his wife, Guildeluec to go fight in another country even though she is devastated by his decision. During ... Read More

An Analysis of Jules De Gaultier Statement (1243 words, 2 pages)

Jules de Gaultier stated, Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality. I think the war against reality is the process of aging and imagination is our naivet that shields us from the frightening world. By imagining that situations will never be uncomfortable girls will never experience heartbreak ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013