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- 17101: Abstract Expressionism
- ... types of Abstract Expressionism: Calligraphic, and Iconic. Calligraphic paintings are composed of freely scribbled marks that cover most of the work surface, while Iconic paintings are usually composed of one main, centralised form. Jackson Pollock's painting "Number Thirty Two" is a perfect example of Calligraphic Abstract Expressionism, while Barnett Newman's "Achilles" is a typical Iconic Abstract Expressionist work. Most Abstract Expressionist paintings have, to a certain extent, the same characteristics: The paintings are usually rather large; they are an expression of thought through the use ... created "Convergence (Number 10, 1952)" using his famous "drip" style of painting. All at once, we are exposed to reds, blues, yellows, blacks, and whites that all jump out of the painting to the observer's eye demanding attention. The coarse surface of the painting expresses an emotion of rough, spontaneous energy. We see that the lines created by wild strokes of the brush actually convey that same wildness, and ...
- 17102: Colonial Woman
- ... by women. Women performed these tasks without having any legal acknowledgment. Although women had to endure many hardships, their legal and personal lives were becoming less restricted, although the change was occurring at a snail’s pace. Life for the colonial woman was a mix of imprisonment and freedom in their marriages, homes, and in the American Colonial legal system. Women who chose to come to the American Colonies had a ... among society that a female was best represented by her father, brothers, and husbands. A woman could only own property if there was no men in her private life. If she was married, a woman’s husband held claim over her property due to the Feme Covert laws. Single women had more legal rights, but were looked down upon by society. Widowhood offered the opportunities of the single woman to a once married woman. The widow was able to take over her husband’s business, trade and property. Many widows ran farms and plantations, became shopkeepers, merchants, blacksmiths and tavern owners. Some women ran schools within her home. Other women were paid money to quarter prisoners in their ...
- 17103: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Rules in Society
- One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Rules in Society Society is based on rules. Without rules society would not be civil. These rules, some written (laws), most assumed, control the way we live our lives. Any rule or law will ... that can be imposed on us before our world becomes that of “Big Brother” looking over our every move. I agree with the masses that social disobedience as seen in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is a problem, yet not because this behavior is criminal, but because it makes waves. Outlandish thoughts and actions, like those of the patients in the story, are bound to cause a disturbance in ... as her in thought and action. She does not find her patients to be on her level, and it remains her job to bring them to her level or subsequently break them, as in Billy’s tragic case. Thus, I believe that Nurse Ratched truly feels that she is right and ethical. In the world that Ken Kesey created for Nurse Ratched to exist she is normal and just in ...
- 17104: Tragedy and the Common Man
- ... indeed in viewing the play common man is empathizing with common man. Willy Loman is real. Where as some may recognize in Willy a person they know, or may even see themselves in him. Miller’s subtle wordplay of “Loman” and “layman” is interesting in this regard. It is the familiarity with Willy Loman that is the endearing quality which draws the audience closer to him. Through identification with his struggles and pains an appreciation of his plight is achieved. This identification is universal. The universality of identification is, among those reading or viewing the play, a bonding force for persons of every station. Miller’s success in this point is bred from each viewer’s own sentiment for Willie Loman. Another point by Miller is that, “the tragic feeling is invoked in us when we are in the presence of a character who is willing to lay down his ...
- 17105: Immigration
- ... in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, a shortage in land, and employment, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity. Others came seeking personal freedom or relief from political and religious persecution. With hope for a brighter future, nearly 12 million immigrants arrived in the ... the immigrant experience. Often stereotyped and discriminated against, many immigrants suffered verbal and physical abuse because they were "different." The Irish were called white niggers. They came to America because of An Gorta Mor. (That’s the great hunger for those who didn’t know). The Britt’s hated (and still hate) the Irish, and they made them work like slaves, and paid them very little. The Irish, who came because they thought they could get some land, ...
- 17106: First Knight and The Ox-Bow Incident
- ... wrong and took action into their own hands. The two groups both showed a special friendship for each other, yet their friendships were based on different feelings. They were always ready for action and didn't have the time to express their friendship to others. Their friendships were almost always a temporary thing, meaning one minute they could be your best friend and the next, your worst enemy. They also didn't express their love like the Knights did. They showed their appreciation through the respect of others while the Knights expressed their feelings through trust. The Knights, on the other hand, showed a great deal of love and friendship. Their relationships were based on assurance and trust, whereas the cowboys didn't rely on anyone. The Knights were also willing to sacrifice their lives for each other, while the cowboys would let each other die. So, in comparing the relationships of the two groups, they both ...
- 17107: Mice Of Men
- ... a large, mentally- handicapped man. They are trying to raise enough money to buy their own ranch, by working as ranch hands. During the setting of the story, they are at a ranch whose owner s name is Curley. It is in this setting that the novel reveals that the main theme is death and loss. Lennie accidentally killing all of his pets establishes that the theme of this novel is ... being scolded, Lennie is very remorseful about what he did. Once, after being yelled at Lennie says, I pinched their heads a little and then they was dead- because they were so little (13). Lennie s remorse is probably more for upsetting George than it is for actually killing the animal. Another way that death and loss is evidenced by this novel is when Lennie killed Curley s wife. When Lennie is in the barn (after killing his new puppy) Curley s wife came into the barn and came on to Lennie. Lennie not knowing what was happening let her lull him ...
- 17108: Fahrenheit 451: A Censored and Structured World
- Fahrenheit 451: A Censored and Structured World Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 forces us to envision a world that is so structured and censored fireman exist not to fight fires ,for all buildings are fireproof, but instead to burn books. Fahrenheit 451 is a horrific ... primary characters that one meets in Fahrenheit 451 is a young girl named Clarrise has been raised to live the way things once were, in a time where people had true freedom Because of Clarrise's view of life she is branded as anti-social by her teachers and an outcast by her fellow classmates. Clarrise becomes acquainted with another main character named Guy Montag. Montag is a fireman who deep inside does not want to live a life without having to think. Montag's inner thoughts become more and more a part of him as the book progresses. Montag eventually becomes a freedom fighter of sorts when he joins a group of people who illegally hide and read ...
- 17109: Fahrenheit 451: A World With No Books
- Fahrenheit 451: A World With No Books Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 was an interesting Science fiction thriller that provided an odd view on the censorship of books. Not just some books, but all books. An entire distorted culture and civilization where all books are ... they had shaven close." (32) The adjectives charcoal and soot-colored describe the color of their hair but also are words that relate to their job as a fireman. Finally, an excellent example of Bradbury's descriptive writing was when Montag pulled the trigger and set Captain Beatty on fire. "There was a hiss like a great mouthful of spittle banging a red-hot stove, a bubbling and frothing as if ... to each other. Each character brought a special part to the story that effected the plot and other characters. One of the most important characters was Clarrise. She was the teenage girl that began Montag's self realization that a world with no books was wrong. For that, Montag had a special appreciation for her. She stated that ,"Didn't firemen prevent fires rather than stoke them up and get ...
- 17110: Lord Of The Flies
- ... this is the eternal struggle between good and evil. The ending of the novel concludes in a gut-wrenching showdown between the two. The only thing I disliked about this book is that sometimes Golding's writing style was a little hard to follow. The main problem was that the boy's British accents made it difficult to understand what they meant. This problem appeared in few spots, however, and for the most part the book was easy to read. I think that males would enjoy this book mainly because of the fact that all the characters were boys. It also appeals to a person with good literary insight who can understand Golding's symbolism. This book also made a very good movie which portrays the story well. I did have a favorite character in this book. His name is Simon. Simon is peculiar in that he likes ...
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