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A Brief Summary and an Analysis of the Character Lyra in the Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman (610 words, 1 pages)

During the novel, The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman, Lyra's life follows the quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson "to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield". As she matures through her experiences, the dimension of this credo changes. At the beginning of the novel, she lives her life ... Read More

The Ideas of Medieval and Early Modern Period Represented in Everyman and Dr Faustus (2475 words, 4 pages)

The medieval and early modern periods were eras with distinctive issues and ideals. Some of their key themes were very similar, such as the importance of religion and the role it played in everyday life, while other matters were unique to their time, such as the medieval selling of indulgences, ... Read More

The Philosophical Views of Romans and Greeks in the Book World of Rome (871 words, 2 pages)

Reading Report April 24, 2003 Michael Grant "The World of Rome" Meridian, 1987 Philosophy, Chapter 7 Pgs. 214-233 While most of the citizens of the Greek and Roman worlds relied heavily on some form of emotional religion, there were a few that sought their personal guidance through philosophy. The high ... Read More

A Summary of the Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1130 words, 2 pages)

The story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is told in the first person point of view by Jane. She is living in a house with her husband John, his sister and many workers. The story starts out with Jane talking about the house and how she thought it ... Read More

Strategic Management and Business Policy in The Wallace Group (1345 words, 3 pages)

Strategic Management and Business Policy Case Study 2 "The Wallace Group" The Wallace Group is devised of three operational groups which include Electronics, Plastics and Chemicals (Stybel, p. 2-1). Harold Wallace was the original owner of the electronics company, but now has 45 of the group after acquiring the plastics ... Read More

An Analysis of The Shadow of a Gunman by Seán O’Casey (733 words, 1 pages)

Journal Entry 2 The Shadow of a Gunman Sean O'Casey As I read through the play for the second time, I begin to find small things that I missed the first time. The second reading of this play allows me to really see how the other characters "tip-toe" around Davoren. ... Read More

The Roman Games and their Cruelty in the Roman Empire (935 words, 2 pages)

The Roman games have been a source of interest for many years and were part of Ancient Roman life throughout the Roman Empire for several centuries. The opinion that they were 'cruel and degrading' I think is without doubt if we consider them only from a modern western perspective, however, ... Read More

A Brief Summary of the Pianist the Movie About the True Life of a Polish Jew Named Wladyslaw Szpilman Who Survived World War 2 (1678 words, 2 pages)

'The Pianist' This film is about the true life of a Polish Jew named Wladyslaw Szpilman who survived World War 2. It basically is about how he escaped the evil ways of what the Nazis did to the Jews. While living in hiding and under control of the Germans he ... Read More

A Comparison of the Planet of the Apes by Jerry Goldsmith and the Planet of the Apes by Danny Elfman (1298 words, 2 pages)

It is no surprise that a great movie like the "Planet of the Apes" would settle for a sub par musical score. "The Planet of the Apes" 1968 version scored by Jerry Goldsmith is considered to be "avant-garde", and his score was considered to be groundbreaking and innovative. "The Planet ... Read More

The Issue of Monopoly Policy Built on the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 in the United States (1854 words, 3 pages)

In the United States, monopoly policy has been built on the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. This prohibited contracts or conspiracies to restrain trade or, in the words of the later Clayton act, to monopolise commerce. The claim that a company should be broken up is clearly not a new ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Theme of Consumerism in the Edible Woman Ba Margaret Atwood (1696 words, 2 pages)

The main theme in the novel entitled The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood is consumerism. To consume, as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language is "To take in as food eat or drink up. To expend use up. To purchase (goods or services) for direct use ... Read More

An Arguments in Favor of United States Keeping the Embargo on Cuba Until Their Demands Are Carried Out (2767 words, 5 pages)

Should the United States maintain the Embargo on Cuba Outline Thesis now that the Soviet Union has dissolved, and most communist governments replaced, should the economic embargo against Cuba continue. I. Introduction A. Strained relations from the beginning 1. Recognition of the new Cuban government 2. Cuban move to a ... Read More

Main Themes of the Poem Ozymandias by Shelley (549 words, 1 pages)

The message or theme of the poem of "Ozymandias" is that man is insignificant and his efforts are vain when compared to the forces of time and nature. Shelly expertly uses diction in the poem to portray important ideas. By encompassing time and nature into a theme Shelley brings a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Book Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (457 words, 1 pages)

I decided to read this book for two reasons. My friends have read this book in the past and said it wasn't too bad. Second, it is one heck of a short book. I finished this book in 2 days. As the sample book report says, this book is only ... Read More

An Analysis of the Human Interactions Today in in the Lexus and the Olive Tree by Thomas L. Friedman (2529 words, 3 pages)

Summary of the Thomas L. Friedman Text In The Lexus and the Olive Tree, by Thomas L. Friedman, the author takes a a very serious look at the structure of human interactions today. Writing from the perspective of a political journalist, Friedman takes an often humorous approach to what he ... Read More

An Analysis of the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1899 words, 2 pages)

The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is a novel which embodies the universal theme of self-discovery, of the search to figure out who one truly is in life which we all are embarked upon. Throughout the text, the narrator is constantly wondering about who he really is, and evaluating the ... Read More

The Commentaries on Human Nature in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (726 words, 3 pages)

Throughout the Mark Twain (a.k.a. Samuel Clemens) novel, The Adventures of HuckleBerry Finn, a plain and striking point of view is expressed by the author. His point of view is that of a cynic he looks upon civilized man as a merciless, cowardly, hypocritical savage, without want of change, nor ... Read More

Reaction to Loss According to Freeman (243 words, 1 pages)

3rd Summary Paper Concept of Reading Freeman's chapter concerning the "reaction to loss" demonstrates the varying degrees of the grief reaction. The timetable for grief is one that is unique to the individual. Many seem to move on quickly while others appear to linger. I chose this chapter to summarize ... Read More

A Discussion on the Existence of God and the Human Need to Believe (690 words, 1 pages)

"If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him" Voltaire It is said that man is a being, who requires an entity above him. I'd like to state, in my view, that man is an insecure animal. He requires something to believe in, a sort of wall ... Read More

An Analysis of Main Factors that Kept Hitler in Power in the Nazi Germany (2766 words, 4 pages)

Between 1933 and 1939, the Fascist Nazi state, under the rule of Adolf Hitler was reliant on a combination of fear caused by force, and popular support for its maintenance. It is difficult to decide exactly whether fear or support was more effective, as because of the Fascist regime, the ... Read More

A Respond to Wiseman’s Theory on Documentaries as a Fictional Form (1101 words, 2 pages)

Personally, I agree with Wiseman to a great extent in regarding the documentary as a fictional form. He is saying that documentaries, although purporting to be truthful, are in essence fictional in a similar way to plays and novels in that the producers have power over the bias and viewpoint ... Read More

A Brief Summary and an Analysis of the Character Willy Loman in the Play Death of a Salesman (586 words, 1 pages)

The play "Death of a Salesman" is a dramatic play about many dreams of one man named Willy Loman. Willy is a man who travels to sell merchandise in New England, although he wants to sell in New York. Willy has many dreams including owning a nice home, Biff being ... Read More

The Great Commanders of Our History and Their Battles: Eisenhower, Rommel and Churchil (3756 words, 5 pages)

As you progress through the history of the account you get an understanding of how each commander worked within his own leadership qualities, and the effect it had on the final outcome. It is clearly evident that in the battle of D-Day, Eisenhower had an advantage in troop size and ... Read More

The Tension Between Humanity and the Natural World in Blade Runner and Brave New World (642 words, 1 pages)

The concepts and ideas of humanity and the natural world are present within the two texts "Brave new world" written by Aldous Huxley 1931, and "Blade runner" directed by Riddley Scott 1982. These two tests have been used to demonstrate the tension between humainty and the natural world, by exploring ... Read More

An Overview of the BMW Car Manufacture (3992 words, 7 pages)

Problem Statement BMW is the upper class car manufacture in the world. It has its best branding strategy and technology. However, due to the entrance of Japanese car manufactures in U.S. auto market, there are basically two problems that BMW needs to fact in order to stand its position and ... Read More

A Brief Analysis of Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne (746 words, 1 pages)

As the piece begins, the reader sympathizes with young Goodman Brown. He seems to be a god-fearing, respectable husband with a sweet, young wife with "pink ribbons"(1236) in her cap. However this peace and serenity is disturbed when Faith ominously says, "A lone woman is troubled with such dreams and ... Read More

A Review of Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman (213 words, 1 pages)

An essay on the book AMAZING GRACE. Just some thoughts on something more of substance. "An age is called Dark, not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it." -James Michener. It never crossed my mind when I received the book "Amazing Grace" that its ... Read More

A History of Little Man in a Fix a Folk Dance (430 words, 1 pages)

Little Man in a Fix is a folk dance. Folk dancing Is the oldest for of dance. It has been a basic part of culture as far back as historians and archeologist can find records of man. The emotions and activities of work, worship, war, sowing, harvesting, courtship, and marriage ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Women Football Teams in University of Tunku Abdul Rahman (246 words, 1 pages)

Kuala Lumpur, 30th June 2004 - Women nowadays are different from the past because football is no longer a game that only specific for men. University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is the first university to form a women's football team. UTAR was formed in 2001, however in late year 2002 ... Read More

An Analysis of Women Empowerment In “Wonder Woman” Xena Warrior Princess (1116 words, 2 pages)

Well we all have heard of the new and improved "Wonder Woman" Xena Warrior Princess, but what makes her such a hot topic? Is it her style of woman empowerment, or something else? What does she have that most women in the mortal world don't? She is intimidating! Well, most ... Read More

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Published: Friday 25th of January 2013