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'The Noble Lie' or 'Myths of the Metals' in The Republic by Plato

In five pages this paper examines The Republic in terms of what meaning Plato attached to the 'myths of the metals' and considers ...

Cave Allegory in The Republic by Plato II

or so it might seem. But when they return; of course, they are blinded. They may know all and they may have seen all-- but perhaps...

Hinduism and Religious Theory

In nine pages this essay examines the quest for meaning and the religious historical theory of Francis Clark in a consideration of...

Understanding Religion and Sociology

a decimating force. Through Charons book, one gains a clearer understanding of the sociological perspective and awareness of reli...

Socrates' Dichotomies and Plato's Apology

In five pages the 2 contradictory views of Socrates that are featured in Plato's Apology are discussed in an analysis of what thes...

'Four Quartets' by T.S. Eliot

In five pages this paper analyzes 'Four Quartets' in terms of meaning and how each relates to each other. Five sources are cited ...

Extending the Poem 'Tiger, Tiger' by William Blake

In three pages this writer extends the poem 'Tiger, Tiger' by 2 verses in order to further enhance the meaning and intent of the a...

Imagery in 'Mirror' by Sylvia Plath

the word, exact, which, when in reference to herself is in opposition to her general style of writing. She writes in symbolic lan...

Hurt and 'Home Burial' by Robert Frost

In three pages this poetic narrative by Robert Frost is analyzed in terms of burial and tree planting motifs, other symbolism, the...

'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost

In three pages this paper presents an explication of each poetic stanza with particular emphasis upon the last and also discusses ...

Beauty, Art, and The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

In seven pages the ways in which Wilde's novel explores the meaning of beauty and art are discussed. There are no other sources c...

Christianity and Paganism

In five pages this paper discusses the introduction of Christianity passively through culture such as literature and aggressively ...

Women's Alcohol Consumption in the 19th Century

This 5 page paper examines the extent of alcohol use among women in the 19th century. The writer pays special attention to the tem...

Tutorial on Corporate Express

In eight pages this report illustrates how company accounts can be analyzed and considers information within the corporate report,...

Existence of a Lesbian and Gay Community Considered

In five pages the meaning of a community of gays and lesbians and whether or not such a community exists in the United States are ...

A Sports Statistics' Overview

In eight pages sports statistics as they relate to baseball are examined with an explanation of various formulas and their meaning...

Sut Jhally and Justin Lewis' Enlightened Racism -- The Cosby Show, Audiences, and the Myth of the American Dream

A report on this text is presented in five pages and what is meant by 'enlightened racism' is also discussed. There are no other ...

Silence and Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin

In five pages this paper presents the argument that silence in this text is employed as a means of hiding sins and preserving peac...

Jude's Letter in the New Testament

In four pages this essay discusses Jude's letter in an analysis of its meaning. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....

W.H. Auden's 'The Unknown Citizen' and William Blake's 'The Chimney Sweeper'

In three pages this comparative poetic analysis considers the meaning achieved through metaphors in each poem. There are no other...

Success Secrets According to Ben Franklin

In five pages the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is used to explore how the great American diplomat, businessman, and inventor...

2 Articles on the Conscious Choice of Language

In three pages 2 articles Robert B. Moore's Racism in the English Language featured in The Meaning of Difference and Dennis Baron'...

Sphereland and Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott

In five pages Abbott's 19th century work is analyzed in terms of its presentation of women as inferior that was meant to serve at ...

US Constitution and its Widespread Influence

In six pages this paper discusses how the US Constitution has influenced American life, meaning, and political theory. Seven sour...

Factors Behind FDR's Splendid Deception

This paper examines the ways and means FDR utilized to hide his paralysis from the American public. The author also discusses lai...

'Cinderella' by Anne Sexton

will come and the Prince will go. I will be the one left cleaning up after the horse. A long distance of meanings trotted out by...

Motivations Behind FDR's Splendid Deception

This paper examines ways and means used by FDR to hide his paralysis from the American public. The author includes Charles Smith'...

Symbolism and Setting in 'Revelation' by Flannery O'Connor

In seven pages this paper analyzes this short story in terms of meaning and characterization but focuses primarily upon the 2 sett...

Analysis of Robert Coover's Pinocchio in Venice

In five pages this paper discusses this postmodernist work as the first chapter of The Entrance analyzes it in terms of meaning an...

Citizenship Responsibilities

between the citizen and the government? Throughout the ages many great men have spouted views on politics regarding the role of ...