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- 711: Feminism in Jane Eyre
- ... for the equality of the sexes. They lead all women to follow after them, and though their progression may not have been as vivid as the women of the 70's, they did have an effect. Feminism was not outright spoken of in this time, rather passed through literature, such as this very novel. Stories and novels were the primary means in which to communicate information and ideas in that time ... she has "as much soul as [him]" and just "full as heart". Showing that as a women she is no different from him, and thus should be treated no differently is evidently attempting the same effect as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. The end of this quotation explicitly states that when they both die they will stand at God's feet "equal - as we are". Jane Eyre lived a hard ... would not posses. Her ability to comfort the aunt who had once treated her terribly is more power than some people could ever hope to obtain. Though the death of her good friend Helen did effect Jane deeply, her maturation throughout the novel gives her the ability to cope with disaster more readily. When she found out that the man she loved was already married, she was able to control ...
- 712: Against Gun Control
- ... control would reduce crime. By taking a look at evidence gathered form domestic studies, international evidence, and crimes involving guns we can better understand this. Several sophisticated statistical models have attempted to measure the net effect of firearms on criminal violence. On balance, they show that there is nothing to be gained from reducing the general level of gun ownership.(3) A thorough review of 18 studies of the effects of gun availability among potential victims and criminals found that the overall effect on criminal violence was zero.(4) In one study, researchers found no significant differences in total robbery rates between cities where guns were widely available and cities where they were not; in cities with fewer ... Gun control laws might be accurately called victim disarmament laws."(?) Armed citizens pose a risk of punishment to criminals - perhaps more so than does the criminal justice system. Gun ownership may exert as much deterrent effect on violent crime and burglary as the criminal justice system does. The battle over gun control is not about controlling inanimate objects; it is about controlling people. To extend gun controls would make the ...
- 713: Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man
- ... notices the huge electric sign that reads "KEEP AMERICA PURE WITH LIBERTY PAINTS". Later on, the reader will learn that Liberty Paint is famous for its white paint called none other than "Optic White". In effect, the sign advertises to keep America pure with whites and not just white paint. Next, the invisible man must walk down a long, pure white hallway. At this time he is a black man symbolically ... the "Optic White" paint possible appears. When the narrator returns from getting his lunch, he is confronted by Mr. Brockway about the union. It is here that the reader learns that the blacks that, in effect, run the paint factory, are being hired so that the company does not have to pay union wages. This is important because it shows that the blacks are once again being taken advantage of by ... that the matter could be investigated. In a way, the Liberty Paint Factory is a microcosm of America. There are blacks and whites. However, on the surface both appear to be white and right. In effect, it is really the blacks that work behind the scenes to make things flow. They are taken advantage of, and controlled by ideas put into their heads. The paint factory itself, Mr. Kimbro, and ...
- 714: The Daughter Of Time By Joseph
- ... Pocahontas was a nickname for “the naughty one” the girls real name in this legend was Matoaka. [visit http://www.powhatan.org/pocc.html to see what is being referred to] If bias continues to effect how valid certain past documents are, the documents which help to base our future, than what do we as historians have to go on? When one takes The Daughter of Time and looks closely another ... have been like, as was seen in The Daughter of Time. But at the same time others find it difficult to distinguish between what you can and can not believe. Bias has a very negative effect on the truth. For example in everyday life when a poor child says “No, I did not steal it, ” and then another child, a rich child of higher status, says “yes, he did,” the personal bias that you feel can have an effect on who you want to believe. This in turn hinders the truth from being told. history has a way of repeating itself, and if one can truthfully recall exactly what happened in the past ...
- 715: Hamlet - A Comparison To Human
- ... to comment on the influence that one's state of mind can have on the decisions they make in life. As the play unfolds, Shakespeare uses the encounters that Hamlet must face to demonstrate the effect that one's perspective can have on the way the mind works. In his book Some Shakespeare Themes & An Approach to Hamlet, L.C. Knight takes notice of Shakespeare's use of these encounters to ... play progresses, Hamlet does not seek his revenge when the opportunity presents itself, and it is the reasoning that Hamlet uses to justify his delay that becomes paramount to the reader's understanding of the effect that Hamlet's mental perspective has on his situation. In order to fully understand how Hamlet's perspective plays an important role in this play, the reader must attempt to answer the fundamental question: Why ... L.C. Knight and Mark Scott, because it too requires some serious introspection on the part of Hamlet to resolve, and also supports the idea that Shakespeare is using Hamlet's dilemma to illustrate the effect that perspective, or state of mind, can have on a given situation. Hamlet's delay in seeking revenge for his father's death plays an important role in allowing Shakespeare's look into the ...
- 716: Charles Dickens Great Expectat
- ... and companionship of his brother-in-law Joe Gargery, and the strict rule of his sister Mrs. Joe. Dickens completely disassociates the world of Joe from the world of Mrs Joe, each having an adverse effect on the young child, Pip. The home is the world of Mrs. Joe, where Pip is 'raised by hand'. Home life was not a pleasant environment with Mrs. Joe constantly 'on the rampage' chasing after ... for the years of pain she caused him, the pain he realises he let her cause him, and as he begs Joe and Biddy for forgiveness for the years of ingratitude he showed them. The effect Joe has on Pip plays the most important part in the turnaround of Pip's life. When Pip stops chasing unachievable dreams and finally realises what the true values of life are, the characteristics we ... gives of himself to the aid of others. Dickens does not only display this idea of shaping the individual in the character Pip. Miss Havisham is a dismal reminder of how much specific experiences can effect a person. We learn that Miss Havisham fell in love with Compeyson, a love so strong she devoted her life to him, putting all of her trust in the man. This proved to ba ...
- 717: The Success Of Rap
- ... in front of our eyes from the number of albums sold to the ability of the artist to reach the hard core fan base that once constituted all the rap fans that existed. The monetary effect of white peoples support of rap without a doubt is enjoyed by rappers, however, they would probably rather it be more popular within African American ghettos. An example of a group that has a huge ... was another highly publicized rumor made by a female member of the Fugees, Lauryn Hill. The gist of statement was that she would rather see children die than have white people buy her albums. What effect did this have on record sales? I’m guessing that it had no huge effect, but it does make you question the individuals you listen to; is their music intended for you? An interesting phenomena seen in the hip-hop world is the emergence of some white rappers in ...
- 718: Mothers That Work
- ... no longer have to worry; they are free to choose the career path they want to follow. Mothers can make this decision with confidence because experts believe that a mother who works has a positive effect on her children. Children with mothers in the workforce are taught responsibility, independence, the importance of an education, and also social skills that are acquired from day-care. There are still a few experts that ... in employment was associated with more compliant and better behaved children” (Recer 2). However, this same study also noted that “the difference was very tiny and disappeared by the age of 5” (Recer 2). The effect of a working mother on her children has always been a controversial issue that experts have argued for decades. The book Families that Work assures mothers that “the change in maternal roles can only have ... quality education is a necessity for children that want to thrive in the working world. A child often looks at a working mother as a very influential role model. A working mother has a great effect, especially on a female child, “maternal employment affects the female child’s concept of herself and the behavior expected of her” (Hoffman 129). Studies have also proven that “the children of a working mothers ...
- 719: Reasons for Juvenile Crime
- ... factors associated with juvenile crime are poverty, repeated exposure to violence, drugs, easy access to firearms, unstable family life and family violence, delinquent peer groups, and media violence. Especially the demise of family life, the effect of the media on the juveniles today, and the increase of firearms available today have played a big role in the increase of juveniles crimes. The most common risk factor is the demise of the ... delinquency such as mothers who drink alcohol or take drugs during pregnancy cause their babies to grow up with learning disorders, a problem which leads them to be juvenile criminals. Another risk factor is the effect of the media on the juveniles of today. Before the time a child has reached seventh grade, the average child has witnessed 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence on the television. There ... possession of firearms plays a big cause in the delinquency of children and is playing a bigger role in the crimes which juveniles commit. Another cause of the increase of juvenile crimes has been the effect of children seeing multiple murders and other acts of violence on the television. Finally the demise of the family life and the increase in family violence has been the biggest factor in the increase ...
- 720: Role of Government in Mixed Economies Such As Australia
- ... cover the costs, forgoing saving opportunities. This will mean a lower level of private savings but not enough to offset the increase in public saving. On the whole national saving increases. Due to the multiplier effect, a reduction in government spending will impact the level of economic activity. The recent cut in government spending has dampened aggregate demand. This in turn produced low levels of inflation and economic growth. By reducing the amount of government participation in the market, it hopes to achieve the 'crowding in' effect. This means that the private sector will invest in functions that the government once provided (CES facilities). Monetary policy is the raising or lowering of interest rates to dampen or stimulate the economy. It is ... of credit. A boost in spending increases aggregate demand followed by an increase in retail sales but will also fuel inflation. Interest rate drops in the latter half of the year has not had much effect on the economy. Economic growth slowed to 3%, investment dell from 17% to 10% between 94/95 and 95/96, profit growth fell from 16% to 3%, unemployment rose from 8.4% to 8. ...
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