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World Hunger and Taking Responsibility

security. " Underlying inequities - this sounds like a quiz doesnt it? That means that some of the things that we, in the United ...

Albert Camus on Suicide in Myth of Sisyphus

In three pages this paper discusses how in Myth of Sisyphus Albert Camus' views on suicide are expressed. One source is cited in ...

Literature and Male Power Myth

the two characters that are struggling to get back into it: Krogstad and Kristina. By comparison, we can see that Torvald deligh...

Greece's Knossos Palace

In six pages this paper examines the myth and structure that comprise the Greek Knossos Palace. Seven sources are cited in the bi...

Christianity Comparison and the Mic Mac Creation Myth

In twelve pages this paper contrasts and compares Christianity's belief with the account of the Mic Mac creation myth. Six source...

Gyges Myth and Justice in The Republic by Plato

In five pages this paper examines The Republic by Plato in a consideration of Glaucon and Socrates' dialogue and how the Gyges myt...

Wendy Cope and Dylan Thomas Debunking Myths

In a paper consisting of 8 pages the ways in which poets Cope and Thomas debunk contemporary myths regareding death and love are c...

Umberto Ecos' Myth of Superman and Bruce Willis's Film Die Hard

In a paper consisting of 5 pages the ways in which the film echos the Superman myth as described by Ecos are considered with box o...

3 Authors on Ethnicity and Race

In nine pages this paper examines ethnicity and race as viewed by Elaine Bell Kaplan in 'Not our kind of girl : unraveling the myt...

Feminism and the Male Power Myth

In five pages this research paper examines the power myth that fueled the male patriarchy and considers the feminist inroads made ...

The Myth of the American Family as Discredited in Death of a Salesman and An American Beauty

play, if we only look at the man, Willy Loman, and examine him from his perspective, concerning his hopes and desires for himself ...

Heroic Myth in Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

In 7 pages this paper applies Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell to the novel Prisoner of Azkaban in an analysis of how...

Charles Darwin's Evolutionary Theory and Christianity Creationism

In six pages this paper contrasts and compares these differing theories in a presentation of the argument that the evolutionary co...

Real Life Fairy Tales and Myths

stories that depict women as helpless, or looking for a Prince charming. The same people who say that the stories are too violent ...

The Ethnic Myth by Professor Stephen Steinberg

own nihilism, while ignoring conditions that worsen their plight. He added that such an analysis is often picked up by lawmakers ...

Myth and its Function

actions of what are called archetypes. An archetype will be the role the character plays within the story. Examples of archetyp...

Cultural Myths and 'The Aeneid' and 'The Odyssey'

In six pages this paper examines cultural myths and the portrayal of heroes in this comparative analysis of the works by Virgil an...

Peer Pressure

In eight pages this paper discusses the concept of peer pressure and whether or not is steeped more in myth than in actual fact. ...

Frankenstein Myth

In four pages this research paper considers the 'Frankenstein myth' and refutes the premise argued by author Mary Shelley. Three ...

Working With Celebrities is Not Fun and Games

In eight pages this paper dispels the myth that working with motion picture celebrities is a pleasant experience. Fourteen source...

A Homelessness Analysis

In eight pages this research paper examines David Snow and Leon Anderson's 1993 text Down on Their Luck: A Study of Homeless Stree...

Mothers on Welfare and Economic Issues

not only helps people survive temporarily, but social programs do provide aid to families which enable them to raise productive fu...

Renaissance Art and Myth

In six pages this paper examines how myth is represented in the Renaissance paintings by Titian, Bruegel, Mantegna, and Botticelli...

3 Web Sites and the 'Myths' About Gun Control Dispelled

number of guns used in crimes have been stolen from either registered owners or gun store robberies, which goes to show that if a ...

Gaelic Ulster Mythical Cycle

In six pages this paper discusses the Ulster Cycle in a consideration of characters, tales, legends, and myths. Ten sources are c...

Myths and Rituals in the Jewish Religion

This paper consists of five pages and considers rituals and myths as they pertain to Judaism. Nine sources are cited in the bibli...

Sense of Self in The Warrior Woman by Maxine Hong Kingston

In six pages this paper examines Kingston's autobiography in terms of how a woman's sense of self is bolstered by the author throu...

America and Religion

In ten pages this sociological paper exposes the myth of American multiculturalism through a consideration of religions including ...

Second World War's Mythological Nature

In four pages this paper examines the myths associated with the Second World War in an analysis of Michael C.C. Adams' The Best Wa...

Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and American Society

In 7 pages the hero mythology is applied to the society of the United States in a consideration of 3 concepts from The Power of My...