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The Definition of Utopia

movements for social change that were around and attempting to give them as concrete a form as possible so it would seem real" ("M...

Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century's Literary Political Obligations

In seven pages this paper examines the political obligations John Locke and early American leaders faced during this time period. ...

Adultery in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

upon as an acceptable activity. While they are not exactly condoned within todays society, there has been a remarkable change in ...

British Literature 18th vs. 19th Century

in the writings of Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe. Both authors used simple, descriptive, and colorful styles to weave their adve...

Period Representation of Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott

In five pages this paper reveals how Ivanhoe actually represents the time period in which it was written. There are 3 sources cit...

Middle Ages and Scholasticism

In five pages this paper compares high Middle Ages' Scholasticism with other religions of this and other time periods with theolog...

Playwright and Actor Moliere

In ten pages the life and times of this renowned 17th century French playwright and actor are recounted. Ten sources are cited in...

Capitalism, Humanitism, Charles Dickens and Adam Smith 2

In five pages the relationship between capitalism and humanitism are examined through Charles Dickens' Hard Times and Adam Smith's...

Feminism and Social Elements in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

This paper examines Shelley's novel from a feminist perspective. The author argues that the novel served as a platform for Shelle...

Another Odd Couple Scarlet O'Hara and Billy Pilgrim

The writer wonders what Scarlet O'Hara and Billy Pilgrim would talk about if they could travel in time and meet one another. The w...

Comparing Homer's Heroes in 'The Iliad'

In this paper containing four pages Achilles and Hektor are compared and it is determined that while Hektor's tragedy is synonymou...

The Theme of the Old and New in Tugenev's Fathers and Sons

oppression. They are drunken, thieving, grasping, dishonest and completely ignorant. They would rather break a machine than run it...

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

In four pages this Spanish classic is examined in terms of how this represents the author's commentary regarding the countrymen an...

Gilgamesh, 'The Odyssey' and Heroic Epics

In five pages this paper discusses the societal and immortality quests of epic heroes in Gilgamesh and Homer's 'The Odyssey' in a ...

Theory of Relativity

In five pages this paper examines relativity and time within the context of The Evolution of Physics by Albert Einstein and Leopol...

The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne and its Historical Context

for the tumultuous relationship between the inhabitants of Uncle Sams residence, later described by President Abraham Lincoln as a...

A Life Examined in Alan Taylor's 'William Cooper's Town'

In this 5 page paper, the Revolutionary War is the star of William Cooper's life in a text that continues the trials and tribulati...

Comparing Disney and Warner Bros. Cartoons of the 1930s Through the 1960s

Warner Bros. cartoons, with their emphasis on bringing imaginative impossibilities to life, took animation in a totally new direct...

Weight Machines v. Free Weights

decision as to which method is best. "Ask athletes, trainers and sports medicine specialists about improving muscle strength. Wh...

U.S. Cultural Progress from the Years 1880 to 1990

to the workers. Each worker then performed a specific task. An automobile that took 12.5 worker-hours to build in 1912 was down to...

Greek Tragedies and the Role of Sacrifice

In nine pages this paper examines how sacrifice is used in the Greek tragic works Agamemnon, Medea, Antigone, and 'The Odyssey' an...

1st to 4th Century A.D. Roman Mosaic Development in Great Britain

In eight pages this paper examines the development of Roman mosaics in Britain during this time with Cirencester and Fishbourne Ro...

1920s' and 1990s' Similarities

feeling that was captured in many parts of the world. The Roaring Twenties was a time of prosperity and celebrations. The 1920s ...

Jewish Custom of Handwashing, Netilat Yadayim

was later extended for handling food. Jesus refers to a controversy going on during his time about whether it was required to wash...

Rousseau, Dobree, Congreve, and Dramatic Style

In five pages this trio of critics and playwrights are considered in terms of their differing styles and theories as reflections o...

Cinematographic Technique in Brother's Keeper, The Thin Blue Line, and Let's Get Lost

In this seven page essay the write explores the techniques employed by filmakers and how they vary according to time and subject. ...

Life and Works of Composer Nicola Vincentino

life. In particular, Venice was already a major factor in the development of music printing which helped to eventually spread Vin...

Music Listening and Its Effects

In ten pages this research paper examines the brain impact of listening to music discussing math and the 'Mozart effect' along wit...

Eighteenth Century Musical Influences

In four pages this essay examines the impact upon the Enlightenment upon the music of the eighteenth century and how it reflected ...

Italy During the Renaissance Era and the Roles Played by Nonelites and Women

result, court mistresses commonly took on the role of both lover and confidant, creating a lineage through childbearing that suppo...