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- 3451: Of Mice And Men
- ... idea of loneliness in the novel. John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, and lived the early part of his life in California. It was here that Steinbeck developed a knowledge and love of the natural world and the different cultures that figure so prominently in his works. Steinbeck's family was middle-class. John Ernst was his father and he was a miller and County official. His mother, Olive Hamilton taught ... something to man. "Many of his novels, plays, short stories show efforts to pay his debt back. Steinbeck shows a consistent effort to establish the dignity of human life" (Gray 50). Steinbeck then went to New York and did some construction work. While there, he also got a job writing for a newspaper company. In New York he came across a naturalist named Edward Ricketts, and they developed a close friendship. Steinbeck met the love of his life, they soon got married and lived in the family cottage. Steinbeck started ...
- 3452: Chaucer's "The House of Fame": The Cultural Nature of Fame
- ... work is dependent on many factors. Many traditional and classical ideas result in the formation of the English canon, yet as Chaucer indicates, the "fame" of these works can easily become annihilated. The arrival of new readers with different ideals and thereby changing tradition, can reject classical or "canonical" work and their "fame" will melt into nothingness. Most stories, histories and legends that emerge from oral heroic poetry are to herald ... how narrative events are able to change depending on the reliability of the 'auctor`. The mocking of Geffrey and his scholarly life and ambitions would also indicate Chaucer's dislike of the scholarly and academic world of the 14th century. Geffrey is caricatured as a book-worm, unable to comprehend events outside the world of books. The Eagle speaks to Geffrey of the futility and emptiness of a scholar ; "Thou goost hom to thy hous anoon,/And, also domb as any stoon,/Thou sittest at another book/Tyl ...
- 3453: Teenage Suicide
- ... that 5,000 of those suicides are committed by teenagers(SA\VE, 2). One major reason that the suicide rate among teenagers is so high, is that the teenage years are a period of commotion. New social roles are being learned, new relationships are being developed, bodily changes are occurring, and decisions about the future are being made during the teenage years. Teenagers tend to commit suicide after large changes, significant losses, or abuse has occurred in ... to commit suicide. The death of a loved one, the loss of a valued relationship, and the loss of self esteem are some significant losses which might be a factor in teen suicide("The Real World [Suicide: Facts]," 1). Perceived abuse such as physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, social abuse or neglect can lead to self-murder("Teen Suicide," 3). Significant changes, losses, and abuse can promote suicidal tendencies. Few suicidal ...
- 3454: Television Violence In The United States
- Television And Violence In The United States The United States has become the most violent nation in the industrial world. The latest, a bloodbath in Littleton, Colo., once again has us asking why, and how, and the questioning of our society. These revenge fantasies portrayed in Littleton are showing themselves in movies and on TV ... the movie (Dateline movie). The viewing of violent movies can sometimes have a trigger effect, making the person do things they normally not do. When serial rapist and murderer Nathaniel White confessed to authorities in New York State, he claimed got his ideas from his criminal mentor Kane from the film series Robocop. White states " I seen him cut somebody's through and take the knife and slit it down their ... of person they think is cool. The Washington Post reported on a wave of violence in several cities following the opening of Boys N' The Hood. Likewise, the same paper reported that the movies Juice, New Jack City and Colors where all followed by the same incidents after their openings (Primavera 1). These films portray the respect and greed of the lifestyle being imitated by the viewers. They too want ...
- 3455: Boy Bands
- Boy Band Bash Remember New Edition? You know you do.. the "Mr. Telephone Man" song.. Bobby Brown and those kooky guys known as Bell Biv and DeVoe.. I know you remember the late 80's..1988, 89. New Kids On The Block were like, the boy band du jour. But alas, the 90's rolled around and heavier grunge music like Nirvana and Soundgarden, as well as a heavier, edgier rap such as ... living under a rock, the Orlando based group, Backstreet Boys reigned supreme as the top Boy Band in 1998. With the top selling album in 1998 behind Titanic, the Backstreet Boys have just released a new album and are planning a second world tour. The band enjoyed 4 top 10 singles in 1998, including "As Long as You Love Me", "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)", "I'll Never Break You Heart", ...
- 3456: Fredrick Douglas
- ... was Bailey, the name he bore until his flight to freedom in 1838. His father may have been a white man named Anthony, but Douglass never firmly validated or rejected this possibility. During transit to New York, where he became a free his name became Stanley, and upon arrival he changed it again to Johnson. In New Bedford, where there were too many Johnson's, he found it necessary to change it once more and his final choice was Douglass. Throughout this period, he clung to his name Frederick to, “preserve a sense of [his] identity” (Norton, 1988). This succession of names is illustrative of the transformation undergone by one returning from the world of the dead, which in a sense is what the move from oppression to liberty is. Frederick Douglass not only underwent a transformation but, being intelligent and endowed with the gift of Voice, he ...
- 3457: Change In Heart Of Darkness
- ... voyage of discovery into the dark heart of man, and an encounter with his capacity for evil. In such a voyage the characters regress to their basic instincts as they assimilate themselves into an alien world with its primeval dangers. In Heart of Darkness, going up the river is described to be like: travelling back to the earliest beginnings of the world, when vegetation rioted on the earth and the big trees were kings. An empty stream, a great silence, and impenetrable forest (Conrad ?). The river, one which resemble[s] an immense snake uncoiled with its tail ... the primitive sources of being and [the] advance through temporary regression (Guerard 12). Through active, spiritual voyages of self-discovery amid continual moral deterioration and alignment with the barbarous wilderness, the characters have evolved into new beings that reflect the uttermost cruelty of imperialistic domination (Adelman 73). The hidden truth is hidden luckily, luckily says Marlow, but I felt it all the same (Conrad 56). In Heart of Darkness, confesses ...
- 3458: Frank Sinatra
- Frank Sinatra As we inch towards the year 2000, we look back to the pre-dominant individuals of the 20th century. Time magazine voted Frank Sinatra as the world’s most influential vocalist of the 20th century. Frank Sinatra not only excelled but transcended music and became a true personality of our time. Whether you’re talking about recorded music, live performances, movies or ... Sinatra is a cultural icon. After reading the book "Sinatra:Behind the Legend" by Randy Tarabelli, I learned a lot about this American legend. Francis Albert Sinatra was born on Dec.12th,1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey. His parents were Italian immigrants and he grew up poor in the streets of Hoboken. Those tough early years made him all the more determined to work hard and make something of his life ... success he knew he had to be a solo singer and make it on his own. During the late 30’s he played poorly paid gigs in musty, little dives having the title as the world’s greatest saloon singer. When he was working in a little nightclub in New Jersey he was discovered by the well known trumpeter Harry James. James loved Sinatra’s voice and told him he ...
- 3459: All Quiet On The Western Front
- Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front is a novel that takes you through the life of a soldier in World War I. Remarque is accurately able to portray the episodes soldiers go through. All Quiet on the Western Front shows the change in attitudes of the men before and during the war. This novel is ... be wounded.” (P 131) Even the big men like Himmelstoss are scared to go fight. They too go through the mental illnesses like stir crazy and shell shock. “He is in a panic; he is new to it too. But it makes me mad that the young recruits should be out there and he here.” (P 131) This quote is Paul talking about Himmelstoss. Remarque also describes the battlefield very well ... excluded by Remarque. Some of the most important parts omitted were the lives of women and the effects the war had on the home front. The role of women changed greatly during the years of World War I. Women went from being housewives and maids to becoming high income businesswomen, mathematicians and any other jobs that the men at war would normally do. The war also had drastic effects on ...
- 3460: Television and Movie Violence
- Television and Movie Violence The United States has become the most violent nation in the industrial world. The latest, a bloodbath in Littleton, Colorado, once again has us questioning our society. These revenge fantasies portrayed in Littleton are showing themselves in movies and on TV. This shows that violence in the media ... in the movie. The viewing of violent movies can sometimes have a trigger effect, making the person do things they normally would not do. When serial rapist and murderer, Nathaniel White, confessed to authorities in New York State, he claimed that he got his ideas from his criminal mentor, Kane, from the film series Robocop. White stated that he saw him cut somebody's throat and take the knife and slit ... of person they think is cool. The Washington Post reported on a wave of violence in several cities following the opening of Boys N' The Hood. Likewise, the same paper reported that the movies Juice, New Jack City and Colors where all followed by the same incidents after their openings. These films portray the respect and greed of the lifestyle being imitated by the viewers. They too want to achieve ...
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