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- 5531: James Baldwin
- James Baldwin James Baldwin, one of America’s most renowned and appreciated authors, broke through the barriers of early 20th century Semitism with grace and ease that will always be recognized. Although Baldwin faced opposition and hard times because of his risqué lifestyle ... the answer to who he was in being a novelist. Between 1948 and 1957, he lived in both France and Switzerland, returning to the United States in 1952 and 1956. Over the span of Baldwin’s life, he was honored with many awards and recognitions. In 1953, he published Go Tell it On a Mountain, and a year later, in 1954; he received the Guggenheim Fellowship and wrote The Amen Corner ... that which Baldwin faced in Harlem. In 1955, he published Notes of a Native Son, which was a collection of eleven of his essays. In 1956, Baldwin was a very busy man having published Giovanni’s Room; he received the National Institute of Arts and Letters Grant, and the Partisan Review Fellowship. Giovanni’s Room zeroed in more closely on a different faucet of his life, his sexuality. Being a ...
- 5532: Gun Control
- ... been very careful in limiting the rights of individuals to carry firearms. They have also been debating about weather the framers intended the Second Amendment to apply to individuals, or to state militias. In U S v. Cruikshank, 92 U.S. 542 (1875) the court ruled that laws could be passed regarding gun control. The court said “The right they’re specified is that of 'bearing arms for a lawful purpose.' This is not a right ... for future gun control legislation. The court again ruled that it could limit the right to bear arms in Cases v. United States, 131 F. 2d 916, 922 (1st Cir. 1942), cert. denied, 319 U.S. 770 (1943). The court, upholding a similar provision of the Federal Firearms Act, said: ''Apparently, then, under the Second Amendment, the federal government can limit the keeping and bearing of arms by a single ...
- 5533: The Republic By Platoe
- An essay on Plato s The Republic and Aristophanes the Birds It is evident, by Plato s The Republic and Aristophanes The Bird s, that one s vision of an ideal state is not the same mystical utopia. Plato s Republic is an well-ordered society that emphasizes the development of the community, which leads to its people ...
- 5534: Maestro By Peter Goldsworthy
- "And thus while I listened, the future became the present unchallenged; and all too soon the regretted past". Paul's growth to maturity is the central concern of the novel To what extent do you agree with this statement? Discuss in relation to the novel's themes and issues. The central concern of the novel "Maestro" is definitely the growth to maturity of Paul. The issues which arise in the novel, such as music, relationships,m love, and betrayal, all contribute ... development to understanding. Music is an on-going and interweaving motif throughout the novel, and is also the most important one. Music is the glue which bonds many relationships in the novel; Paul and Rosie's, Paul and the band's, Paul and Mr Keller, and Paul's parents. Through music, Paul was able to learn a lot - mostly from Herr Keller. At the beginning of the novel, we are ...
- 5535: The Effects of the Speeches of Brutus and Antony
- The Effects of the Speeches of Brutus and Antony Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare's greatest works. It's about a group of conspirators who kill their king, Julius, in order to be free. Antony, opposed to the assassination, felt that he should avenge Julius's death. He delivered a speech that convinced the Romans that the murder was unjust, invoking their rebellion. Brutus, head of the conspiracy, also gave a good speech, but the Romans didn't react to ...
- 5536: Jonathan Edward's "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
- Jonathan Edward's "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Jonathan Edwards's sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is moving and powerful. His effectiveness as an eighteenth century New England religious leader is rooted in his expansive knowledge of the Bible and human nature, as well as a genuine desire to "awaken" and save as many souls as possible. This sermon, delivered in 1741, exhibits Edwards's skillful use of these tools to persuade his congregation to join him in his Christian beliefs. As many religious leaders before and after him, Edwards's source of inspiration and guidance is the Bible. ...
- 5537: Censorship and the First Amendment: The American Citizen's Right to Free Speech
- Censorship and the First Amendment: The American Citizen's Right to Free Speech Are we protected from censorship under the First Amendment? In other words do individuals or groups have the right or the power to examine material and remove or prohibit anything they ... the rising trend calling for censorship can threaten our basic rights to free expression and the right to be informed. At the center of the debate is the First Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantee's our right to read, speak, write, and communicate freely. This right cannot be interfered with by the government at the state or federal level. However, the First Amendment does not protect some forms of expression ... Carney opens our eyes to the thought of actually losing our right to free speech. He helps us understand that the loss of our right to free speech and expression would be devastating. I don't think freedom of speech is being destroyed or has been destroyed, by any well planned conspiracy by any particular segment of our society; political, governmental, economical, educational, or what have you. I think freedom ...
- 5538: Snake By DH Lawrence
- ... novels in his lifetime, 5 volumes of plays, 9 volumes of essays, and several short story collections. Of these, Snake was one of his most famous poems. The poem can also be related to Lawrence’s views and experiences relating to his own life. Lawrence’s childhood was not a pleasant one. His parents did not get along very well and they were not wealthy. His mothers frustration with her marriage, his father’s alcoholic degeneration, and their continual marital strife haunted his childhood and provided much of the conflict at the heart of Lawrence’s work (Critical, 1948). Lawrence’s mother struggled to do her best for ...
- 5539: The Failures Of Affirmative Ac
- ... first person attended a prestigious and highly academic university, had years of work experience in the field and, in the mind of the employer, had the potential to make a positive impact on the company’s performance. The second person was just starting out in the field and seemed to lack the ambition that was visible in his opponent. “Who was chosen for the job?” you ask. Well, if the story ... of nationwide civil-rights demonstrations, and racial tension was at its peak. Most of the corporate executive and managerial positions were occupied by white males, who controlled the hiring and firing of employees. The U.S. government, in 1965, believed that these employers were discriminating against minorities and believed that there was no better time than the present to bring about change. When the Civil Rights Law passed, minorities, especially African ... case. My experience with minorities has led me to believe that they fought to attain equality, not special treatment. To them, the acceptance of special treatment is an admittance of inferiority. They ask, “Why can’t I become successful on my own? Why do I need laws to help me get a job?” These African Americans want to be treated as equals, not as incompetents. In a statement released in ...
- 5540: Hammlet
- Masks A mask is a covering worn on the face or something that disguises or conceals oneself. All the characters in Shakespeare's Hamlet hide behind masks to cover up who they really are, which contridictes a main idea, expressed by the fool, Old Polonius, "To thine ownself be true" (Polonius - 1.3.84). All the characters share ... such as fear, hatred, insanity, indecisiveness, ambitiousness, and vengeance all of which contribute to the tragic ending of the play. Shakespeare reveals the idea of the masks in the first lines of the play, "Who's there" (Barnardo - 1.1.1). "Nay, answer me. Stand and unfold yourself" (Fransisco - 1.1.2). These masks are upon each character, placed there by either society, self-ignorance, or guilt. Ophelia, Polonius' daughter and Hamlet's lover, hid behind a mask, just like Queen Gertrude's. It was, according to the society and the culture of the time, in the best interest of the woman to display a passive behavior ...
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