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- 21401: Common Sense
- Common Sense. By Thomas Paine. Edited with an Introduction by Isaac Kramnic. (New York: Penguin Books, 1986). Recently, I acquired a copy of Thomas Paine’s most recent patriotic pamphlet, entitled Common Sense. I was immediately interested in what Paine had to say in his new work, after such powerful previous works, such as The Crisis series. I was nothing less ... up to make it appear as though the people have a say. This lack of true representation instills a lack of trust towards the king in the British subjects. These factors create doubt in one’s mind about the strength of the British government. Paine questions the government saying: "How came the king by a power which the people are afraid to trust, and always obliged to check? Such a power ... the Heathens, from whom the children of Israel copied the custom. It was the most prosperous invention the Devil ever set on foot for the promotion of idolatry." (72) Paine also tells of the Bible’s directions about a government by kings, and how God feels about this system: "Almighty, as declared by Gideon and the prophet Samuel, expressly disapproves of government by kings." (73) The only people who approve ...
- 21402: Dona Flor And Her Two Husbands
- ... and Her Two Husbands,” while it ends with the three main characters living together happily ever after, it is in a spiritual sense that they do so, rather than an actual polygamist relationship. Dona Flor’s first husband’s spirit remains with her during her second marriage to fill something lacking in her new relationship. In a sense, we all do this in our relationships. A bit of the essence of our past loves ... married the intelligent but inexperienced and unexciting Doctor, she came to miss the passion and excitement from her first marriage. Her void, which she suffered silently, was filled by the presence of her ex-husband’s ghost, which provided her with the passion and excitement she so desperately needed. Dona Flor wanted different things from each of her husbands. From Vadinho, she wanted passion and excitement. It did not matter ...
- 21403: Development Of The Carol
- ... monophonic lines developed into three-part polyphony, although the music did remain relatively simple. And in 1521 the first printed collection of carols was issued by Wynkyn de Worde, containing one of the popular Boar’s Head Carols. In 1550 Richard Kele reprinted de Worde’s collection as Christmas Carols Newly Imprinted, which is the first surviving manuscript containing these early carols. Unfortunately the Reformation that swept Europe in the 17th century put a severe damper on the growth of the ... Insipid mediocrity was present in most all of the carols dated from this period, and throughout the 18th century as well. Very few have even survived, although they continued to be printed in Poor Robin’s Almanack form 1663-1776. The two carols that have gained recognition and renown from this era are "Hark! the Herald Angels" and "While Shepherds Watched." The older carols survived this period amongst the common ...
- 21404: Cyrano De Bergerac - Book Review
- ... win Roxane. The story takes place in Paris, France. It is during the time of the French war against Spain. It starts at the Hotel de Bougogue. Then, in Act 2, it is at Rageaneau's Bakery. Act 3 is at Roxane's balcony and Act 4 takes place at the scene of a battle. Act 5 is 15 years later at a convent. The story begins at the Hotel de Bougogue. Cyrano goes to and climbs on ... Hotel. Cyrano insults 48 people including the Marquis. He duels a man named Valvert and kills him. Cyrano also hears news that a friend would be killed that night. Next, Cyrano goes to his friend's house and saves him by fighting off over a dozen men. Cyrano then hears news that Roxane wants to meet him at Rageaneau's Bakery. The next day Cyrano goes to Rageaneau's Bakery ...
- 21405: Death Of A Salesman - American Dream
- ... denied to a person if they qualify. In Death of a Salesman, I believe Willy Loman was not successful in anything he did because he lived in his own world. A big indicator to one's success is their performance on the job. If a person is doing well, generally, they are successful. In the beginning of the play Willy Loman comments on how he was "vital to New England". This is a great example of how Willy's distortion compromised his obtainment of success. In all reality he was not "vital to New England", but a hindrance to his company. This is one reason why Willy Loman never obtained the American Dream. Another indicator to success is wealth. Although you cannot attribute happiness to wealth, you can buy things and live comfortably, which a lot of people believe is the epitome of the American dream. On Willy's last trip he made a commission of $70. But they owed money on a refrigerator fan belt and a carburetor for the car, which totaled $120. All these things were already breaking. Willy was ...
- 21406: The Meaning of Success
- ... won, he would not be a success. Although he did his best and worked twice as hard, his lack of winning makes him unsuccessful. A student who does all in his power to get A's and doesn't, is not successful. His desire to make A's is commendable, but his lack of achievement leaves him unsuccessful. It can only be achieved if one accomplishes what he sets out to do. Even though happiness can accompany "seeming" success, the fact that ...
- 21407: Alcoholism: Is It Hereditary?
- ... has recently been concentrated on the inheritance of alcoholism and on the possibility of accounting genetically for drunken behavior. The major purpose for this research was the adoption studies conducted in Scandinavia in the 1970’s which found reliable genetic, but not adoptive transmission of alcoholism. This contemporary research focuses on the offspring of alcoholics and on the biochemical or neurological abnormalities they inherit that may lead to pathological drinking. Or ... given to the hypothesis that alcoholism is a disease completely determined by biological predisposition (Milam and Ketcham, 1983) and to the implications of this assumption for prevention and treatment. The modern conception of the alcoholic’s natural, biological susceptibility to alcoholism arose in the aftermath of the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 and was a central belief of the contemporary alcoholism movement’s version of alcoholism from the inception of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in 1935. Beauchamp (1980) has made clear that this was a very different version of alcoholism from that presented by the 19th-century ...
- 21408: Wal-mart And Its Market Struct
- ... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opened its doors to their first discount store in 1962, Sam Walton had no idea his business would take off like it has to this day. The reason for Wal-Mart's success has been their ability to create a basic structure for their very own business ecosystem. Wal-Mart came to the conclusion that if they offered a variety of well-known brands and sold them ... existence, Wal-Mart grew from a single small discount store in Rogers, Arkansas, to the largest retailer in the nation. This title was previously held by Sears Roebuck and Co., but during the early 1990's they were surpassed by Wal-Mart and Kmart. Sears has since regained the number two spot as the nation's leading retailers, but it appears that Wal-Mart may never be caught. A prime example why they may never catch Wal-Mart is by looking at their sales volume over the years. In 1994, ...
- 21409: Macbeth: Macbeth A Victim of Circumstances
- ... horrible imaginings;"6. He cannot seem to be able to control his thoughts. He lets his ambition to become king run a wild. The murder of Duncan is the first and biggest step in Macbeth's moral degradation. From here evil deeds become easier because he feels he has gone too far to turn around. I am in blood; Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o'er.7 Later Macbeth is so hardened by his sins "The time has been my senses would have cooled To here a night-shriek"8 that a woman's shriek does nothing to him. Now, in order for this essay to show that Macbeth is a victim of circumstances I must prove the importance of each major circumstance. Without any one of these reasons ... never have thought about becoming king. Thus he would not have given even a thought to murdering Duncan. Now, if he never murdered Duncan, he would have had no reasons to have Banquo or Macduff's family killed and this whole play would never have existed. Lady Macbeth's attitude has a great influence on Macbeth. Let us say Lady Macbeth opposed the idea of murdering Duncan. I think Macbeth ...
- 21410: The Scarlet Letter
- ... has sinned, but is forgiven. Hawthorne portrays Hester as "divine maternity" and she can do no wrong. Not only Hester, but the physical scarlet letter, a Puritanical sign of disownment, is shown through the author's tone and diction as a beautiful, gold and colorful piece. Pearl, Hester's child, is portrayed Puritanically, as a child of sin who should be treated as such, ugly, evil, and shamed. The reader more evidently notices that Hawthorne carefully, and sometimes not subtly at all, places Pearl above the rest. She wears colorful clothes, is extremely smart, pretty, and nice. More often than not, she shows her intelligence and free thought, a trait of the Romantics. One of Pearl's favorite activities is playing with flowers and trees. (The reader will recall that anything affiliated with the forest was evil to Puritans. To Hawthorne, however, the forest was beautiful and natural.) "And she was ...
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