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The Historical and Mythic Elements in Gilgamesh (1150 words, 2 pages)

Like all epics, Gilgamesh contains both historical and mythic elements in all its versions, and is meant to be interpreted on several levels. In addition to its very human themes of friendship, courage, the problem of death, and the meaning of life, it is also an initiatory tale about the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Existentialist’s Weird “Hippy” Philosophy (709 words, 2 pages)

Existentialist and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Existentialists believe in free will, making choices, and living with those consequences. This is not some kind of weird "hippy" philosophy it makes sense. Existentialistic thought is predominately a 20th century revelation. As a philosophy, it states that man possesses ... Read More

An Analysis of Revelation (1442 words, 2 pages)

Revelation as a whole is often viewed as a very hard book to understand. However, if taken in small sections and really studied closely, the meaning of the text can come through. The first step to understand the book is to understand when it was written and the occasion and ... Read More

The Four Character Flaws of Ethan Frome (308 words, 1 pages)

Ethan Frome My Cousin Is Cheating On Me with My Maid is something that you would expect to see at the beginning of The Jerry Springer Show, not in early American literature. But as I have seen in the movie Ethan Frome, it is possible for this situation to occur ... Read More

Ernest Hemingway: More than an Author (1328 words, 2 pages)

Ernest Hemingway More than an Author Babe Ruth is one of the most well known players in the game of baseball. On the field he was a hero, hitting homeruns and making outstanding plays. However, few know that off the field Ruth was an avid fisherman and hunter, along with ... Read More

The Representation of the Fish in the Poem, The Fish by Elizabeth Bishop (863 words, 2 pages)

From the onset of civilization, society has increased its capabilities in the quest for survival. Methods of achieving fundamental needs have been belittled through modernization. In 1946, a time period defined by abundant technological advancement, Elizabeth Bishop describes the art of capturing a fish from water, an act once used ... Read More

Egyptian and Mayan Cultures and Treasures: The Mysteries of the Ancient World (2203 words, 3 pages)

Mysteries of the Ancient World For many centuries people have been fascinated by ancient cultures and treasures. During the last two centuries the science of archeology and modern inventions allowed people to get inside of the Egyptian and Mayan pyramids and discover the treasures of Egyptian pharaohs and Mayan rulers. ... Read More

An Analysis of The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe (2378 words, 4 pages)

Intrigue Amid Revolution In Edgar Allen Poe's The Purloined Letter, it is somewhat difficult to determine the exact historical period in which the story takes place. Poe's writing in general is known to be vague and mysterious, and this piece is no different. He uses the term "18--" which gives ... Read More

Religion as a Weapon in The Prophet’s Hair, a Short Story by Salman Rushdie (1524 words, 3 pages)

Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.(Arthur Shopenhauer). If one could train people how to think, heshe could control their thoughts, actions, and beliefs. Thus, religion gives one or a few selected men the power over millions ... Read More

A Review of Ang Lee’s Movie Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (999 words, 2 pages)

Winner of four Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" paved a new path for foreign language films in America. It was the dream of the director, Ang Lee, to one day produce a Chinese tradition film that depicted the fantasy world of martial arts with ... Read More

An Analysis of the Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck (771 words, 1 pages)

In the The Chrysanthemums, John Steinbeck portrays a womans struggle for identity. We are first introduced to Elisa Allen, a strong hardworking woman that is married, and lives on a ranch in Salinas Valley, tending to her chrysanthemums. While she is tending to her garden, a peddler, who fixes pots ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Troilus and Criseyde by Chaucer (2929 words, 5 pages)

Character Construction in Chaucers Troilus and Criseyde Chaucers epic poem, Troilus and Criseyde, is not a new tale, but one Chaucer merely expanded upon. One of these expansions that Chaucers work has become renowned for is the improvement of the characters. Generally, Chaucers characters have more texture, depth, humanity, and ... Read More

An Analysis of a Moment of Revelation in the Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (703 words, 2 pages)

A Moment of Revelation In J.D. Salingers The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfields innocence is taken away through a twisted chain of events. The novel opens up with Holden depresses after fluking out of Penecy, the suicide of a classmate, and the death of his brother, Allie. Because if ... Read More

The Use and Purpose of Bullwhips (688 words, 1 pages)

Why do I like using my bullwhips so much? What real purpose do these whips serve? Are they a utilitarian artefact? What place do they hold in our society? Are my whips awesome or tacky? Furthermore, what do whips do for me? Do they make me feel better? More powerful? ... Read More

A Review of the Book, Bless Me, Ultima by Richard Anaya (856 words, 1 pages)

Review Bless Me, Ultima Only a few books dare to discuss the confusion surrounded by a religious awakening. In Bless Me, Ultima, Richard A. Anaya, Premio Quinto Sol national Chicano literary award recipient, challenges standard religion and brings in differnet ideas through the perspective of a young and confused boy. ... Read More

An Analysis of Awakening of Suicide in Grand Isle (1098 words, 2 pages)

Awakening or Suicide The Awakening opens in the late 1800s in Grand Isle, a summer holiday resort popular with the wealthy inhabitants of nearby New Orleans. Edna Pontellier is vacationing with her husband Leonce Pontellier, and their two sons at the cottages of Madame Lebrun. Leonce is a kind and ... Read More

The Tragic Development of Mrs. Mallard in the Story of an Hour (528 words, 1 pages)

Socrates, a Greek philosopher once said "Each one must know himself." Unfortunately, most of us are not aware of our true character. Social conventions are the main cause making us repress what we really think and feel. Only when unexpected events happen, we do have an opportunity to take a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Aestheticism in the Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (1359 words, 2 pages)

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is the story of moral corruption by the means of aestheticism. In the novel, the well meaning artist Basil Hallward presets young Dorian Gray with a portrait of himself. After conversing with cynical Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian makes a wish which dreadfully ... Read More

An Analysis of The Miller’s Tale in Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1461 words, 2 pages)

Scholars, critics and readers of The Miller's Tale should not try and find a moral, a revelation or historical context with his words - there is none. McDaniel does exactly the opposite "the Miller has preached a sermon on the sin of pride, couching his homily in the vulgar garb ... Read More

An Introduction to the Creative Essay on the Topic of September (468 words, 1 pages)

Another beautiful fall afternoon fell like the leaves on a typical 'blue sky' September. As I rummaged through my backpack for a 2 pencil, I wistfully looked up to see the students converge at the bus stop. The first day of classes always sent an overwhelming sensation through my anxious ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (2170 words, 3 pages)

Ask anyone to name a great modern architect and a few names will come up repeatedly. One of these people is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. As one of the brilliant architects of the twentieth century, he made huge strides in the field of architecture and opened many doors for ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Flannery O’Connor (1658 words, 3 pages)

Flannery O'Connor uses violence to return characters to reality and prepare them to accept their moment of grace. The New Encyclopedia Britannica defines grace as the 'spontaneous, unmerited gift of the divine or the divine influence operating in man for his regeneration and sanctification' (401). At any cost, a soul ... Read More

A Comparison of The Red Wheelbarrow and The Rose by William Carlos Williams (715 words, 2 pages)

William Carlos Williams The Red Wheelbarrow and The Rose Throughout my years in high school I was interested in poetry. I liked reading it and even wrote sometimes just for pleasure and fun. When I was in 11th grade my English teacher told me the poet is the person possessing ... Read More

An Analysis of the Gospel of Luke and Comparison of Biblical Descriptions with Archaeological Findings (2973 words, 8 pages)

Physical Descriptions Of Biblical Patriarchs Influenced Of Ancient Art A 6 page paper that compares the Biblical descriptions of some of its major patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, etc) with the archaeological findings of the time, to support their descriptions. The writer attempts to show that archaeological findings, including art and sculpture, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Prosecution Under the Blasphemy Law (1551 words, 2 pages)

Every now and then from some dark corner of the country comes news about a prosecution under the blasphemy law. And every now and then an obliging district judge finding the person so charged guilty hands out a sentence of death. When this happens, the collective image of Pakistan takes ... Read More

A Comparison of the Characters of Hamlet and Laertes (903 words, 2 pages)

The Great Hamlet Laertes Paper Kevin Furet Although adversaries, Laertes and Hamlet share several characteristics which make them similar, enabling the audience to learn more about each character individually. There are a variety of supports regarding this discussion throughout the play. Their love for Ophelia, association with their respective families ... Read More

An Analysis of the Religion of Islam (2326 words, 3 pages)

Religiological Analysis of the Islam Through the Koran and Hadith Islam may be considered as an exotic religion to many in the western part of the globe. The impression that Westerners have is usually obtained through the media representing Islamic countries or groups in the middle of a Holy War. ... Read More

A Research Paper on Oedipus the King and the Conclusion by Aristotle (1675 words, 2 pages)

Oedipus the King - Research Paper In the fourth century B.C., Aristotle formulated his own definition and concept of a tragedy, outlining the rules by which he thought a tragedy should follow. Corresponding with Aristotle's view of tragedy, Oedipus the King meets the strict and detailed standard of Aristotle's idea. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel, Wyrd by Stephen James Ryder (1394 words, 5 pages)

Wyrd - Analysis of the Novel- This essay will discuss the novel Wyrd. It will explore some of the concepts that are found in the novel and attempt to extend the issues to a point at which they become more clear, and prove the assertion that, just as Wyrd is ... Read More

Worldviews: Secular Humanism and Reformed Christian (1189 words, 4 pages)

Worldviews are defined as, " the comprehensive framework of one's basic beliefs about things and their relationships." Beliefs are something somebody commits themselves to, something they are willing to stand up for and promote with their time, money, and energy. Worldviews deal with basic beliefs, not just any kind of ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013