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- 7671: A Critical Analysis Of Oz
- ... of the creator's vision. There are a vast majority of underlying themes contained within the plot of "Oz." Much of our society and its problems are thrown into this small cell block for the world to view at its pleasure. One sub-theme that is present in most of the issues faced within the prison is the question, and presumable answer, of whether or not man is truly evil. This ... it is agreed that man does what he has to in order to survive, no matter what it takes. In "Oz," the inmates are thrown into prison with nothing. Everything they had in the outside world as far as possessions, friends, family, pride and peace of mind is taken away once they enter Em City. In this sense, the inmates can be compared to primitive man. They are thrown into a world where all they have are themselves with their main goal being to survive at any cost. This is when the evil shows through. No one really cares about anyone. By taking a close look ...
- 7672: A Modern Macbeth
- ... Nixon was long associated with American politics before his fall from grace. He was along time senator before finally being elected president in 1968. During his first term, his United States went through the Vietnam War and a period of economic inflation. In 1972 he was easily re-elected over Democrat nominee George McGovern. Almost unnoticed during his campaign was the arrest of five men connected with Nixon’s re-election ... On August 8, 1974 Nixon announced, without admitting guilt, that he would resign. He left the Oval Office the next day: an obvious fall from grace. So how does this former leader of the free world compare to Macbeth? Before they achieved their positions of power to govern or rule all, both Nixon and Macbeth spent many years being heavily respected amongst their peers. Nixon spent many years as a respected ...
- 7673: Philocetes
- Philoctetes, the bowman, is a most haunting and ambiguous character of Sophocles. He represents the pain which the world subjects all creative people to. Keeping his simplicity and innocence in a world of confusion and lies ends up being his greatest challenge. Through intense character portrayal, Sophocles presents the story of Philoctetes in a way so that the reader can empathizes and truly understand the pain of ... what is right in his own eyes. The story of Philoctetes does not simply tell the story of one man, but of two, and the struggles which set them apart from the rest of the world. Neoptolemus struggles with an internal fight between personal advancement and moral obligation, while Philoctetes struggles to find his way home. The commonality of these struggles bring the two men together, and from this togetherness ...
- 7674: International Logistics
- ... and out of different countries, choices of transportation, cost of the transportation, packaging the product for shipment, storing the product, and managing the entire process. The concept of logistics is fairly new in the business world. The theoretical development was not used until 1966. Since then, many business practices have evolved and logistics currently costs between 10 and 25 percent of the total cost of an international purchase. There are two ... the risk involved. One of the largest obstacles of international logistics is geography. The distance and manner materials must be shipped is the most important step in international logistics. Transportation infrastructures vary greatly throughout the world. International companies must consider all options before starting any operation in another country. Perhaps a country could have easy access by ship, but no way to transport the goods once on the ground. All available ... is used for high value items, and those required to have a short transit time. Perishable goods for instance, practically requires air shipment. Another advantage to air freight is the abundance of facilities throughout the world that are accessible by air. Transit time is another important aspect of international logistics, and is closely related to the manner in which the material is shipped. Because the ocean freight takes longer, large ...
- 7675: Jazz
- ... an infinite number of melodies can fit the cord progressively of any cord. The twenties were a crucial period in the history of music. Revolutions, whether in arts or matter of state, create a new world only by sacrificing the old. By the late twenties, improvisation had expanded to the extent of improvisation we ordinarily expect from jazz today. It was the roaring twenties that a group of new tonalities entered ... the amount of improvisation in most swing era hits was small. The construction of improvised solos in most hits were melodically conservative. The onset of the Great Depression had a chilling effect on the jazz world, as it did the whole entertainment industry. The ambiance of jazz culture were demystified in the process. During this period, the growing popularity of talking movies led many theaters to halt the elaborate live shows ... popular entertainment in most cities, further reducing paying jobs for musicians. Although the development of the 1930s affected most musicians adversely, a handful of performers benefited considerably from the more stratified structure of the entertainment world. The creation of a truly nationwide mass medium in the form of radio catapulted a few jazz players to a level of celebrity that would have been unheard of only a few years before. ...
- 7676: Pride And Prejudice (a Contemp
- ... s societal aspects mostly in that of Frank, Kathleen's boyfriend. He represents the values in a character that were shown in one like Lady Catherine, in which he despises the idea that the new world and technology are taking over. "You think this machine's your friend, but it's not" are his initial words to Kathleen about her use of the computer. As a part of modern society, he ... to form that groundwork of disapprobation on which succeeding events have built so immovable a dislike; and I had not known you a month before I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed upon to marry." These words of Elizabeth Bennet affected Darcy in the same way that those of Kathleen and Klara affected Joe and Kralik, respectively. That is to say ... in one scene, buys tacky items only because they are expensive, makes passes at Joe, and finally runs off with her daughter's nanny. She and Patricia seem to represent people who in today's world are trendy and have no character whatsoever, as opposed to those in Pride and Prejudice who represent those who are stupid, marry for money, and follow ridiculous customs. They are essentially the same because ...
- 7677: Pride And Prejudice, Sense And
- ... realizes she will be able to marry for love and that had she shown her emotion earlier to Edward, he may have broken the previous engagement. Pride and Prejudice occurs in two parallel worlds, the world of riches and the society of lower class people. Elizabeth Bennet and her family come from the country where they do not have much money. She is one of five daughters, which is a hardship ... father. Mr. Darcy is very wealthy; he is derived from the lap of luxury. Upon Elizabeth first seeing Mr. Darcy she had decided his character and he was, the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and everybody hoped that he would never come there again (Austen, p183). She had not yet even spoken to him. She had been biased from the beginning because of his refined manner. He was not ... Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have a heated discussion. Elizabeth will under no circumstances marry and tells him, I had not known you a month before I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry (Austen, p268). This opinion of Mr. Darcy has been born from hearsay and gossip. If she were not so against him because of his outward ...
- 7678: Race Relations With Huck Finn
- ... novel is mainly about the racial relations between each human. Classes of society, loyalty/friendship, and rebellion shows how the novel evolves into a main theme of Race Relations. Through out the history of the world, people have been placed into categories based on their wealth, and all of the worldly possessions that we have. These classes of society can really make people talk, and act differently towards some people. In ... this, these few people strengthen the relationship between whites and blacks. They only did this because they looked inside, and found out what Jim really is about, and what he has to offer to the world. Through history, blacks have been discriminated for being a different color, or because of what they do not have, or how they act. Classes of society, loyalty/friendship, and rebellion shows how people can strengthen the race relations between whites and blacks. If the world only breaks free of our hateful chains, and isolated cages, we can see that each of us are no different from one another. We have to open our eyes, take each other for our ...
- 7679: Poem, Lines 96-113 In Docter F
- ... historical relevance. Faustus compares himself to Paris, saying he would allow his native land to crumble as Troy did in the story of the Iliad. His mentions of Menelaus and Achilles are as competitors in war. He says he will, “combat with weak Menelaus” (l. 105), and “will wound Achilles in the heel” (l. 107). These references may make Faustus appear strong, but in fact, they prove his weakness. First, he ... theological knowledge from a supreme being who cannot speak about God. The passage on page 93 is a paradox as well. Faustus asks the devil to give him Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, in return for his soul. For this gift, he promises to stop asking for redemption from God. Yet, when he comes face to face with Helen, he begs her “make me immortal with a kiss ...
- 7680: Denial
- ... condition may help postpone death. It is true that overwhelming anxiety can hamper coping, and that screening out anxiety-provoking stimuli can help prevent this kind of paralysis. In general, it must be observed, the world is full of terrifying possibilities that we could never completely comprehend (1998). Denial is the refusal to believe or accept the reality that certain events have happened, are happening, or will happen. To accept the ... addictions. Addicts are often the last to recognize their disease, pursuing their addictions into mental illness, the degeneration of health, and ultimately death. Sadly, many addicts continue to act out on their addictions while their world collapses around them blaming everything but the addiction for their problems (USDHHS, 1994) Denial is one of the reasons that recovery from addictions is seldom effective if the chemically dependent person is forced into treatment ... expand into a group denial, most immediately, perhaps, to the family system. Family members play along with the addict's behavior, assume the addict's guilt, and maintain a secretive united front with the outside world (McCracken, 1998). Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous deals with working through our denial, allowing us to accept our powerlessness over addictions and the chaos and unmanageability they bring into our lives. This is just ...
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