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'The Iron' Heel' of Jack London

From his wife, by the means of her recently discovered manuscript, we find that "Ernest Everhard was an exceptionally strong man. ...

Ancient Egypt Religion and Mythology

land to appear with their nutrient rich soils. By day Ra sailed through the air on a boat between the sky and the earth, resting a...

The Commonalities and Influences of African Mythology

the changes which have occurred vary according to the specific African culture being discussed, there are certain commonalities wh...

Edith Hamilton's Mythology

Chaos. Gaea, the first Titan, was the earth, itself. After she emerged from the Chaos, she gave birth to her own consort, Uranus, ...

Alcestis by Euripides

simply what it is on the outside but cutting into it reveals layers of different contrasts and flavors. The "Foundation" of the Pl...

Tlingit Mythology and the Raven

In four pages this paper examines Tlingit mythology and the Raven's role in a discussion of 3 myths. Five sources are cited in th...

Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' Explicated

in a language that, though poetic, little resembles modern English: "By very force he raft hir maidenheed, / For which oppressioun...

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

In eight pages this report examines the complexities of relationships and Western mythology within the context of the Pulitzer Pri...

J.R.R. Tolkien and Norse Mythology Influences

In 6 pages this paper discusses J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and Return of the Ring in a consideration of the i...

Mythology of Greece and the Roles of Antigone and Medea

This paper consists of five pages with the focus of discussion being Greek mythology particularly as it pertains to the role of wo...

Mythical Component in 'What Dreams May Come'

into the depths of despair, the painting only serves to beckon him with a false sense of peace. Applying the mythical eleme...

Civilization of Ancient Greece and the Impacts of Mythology and Religion

democracy, the reality is that Greek democracy was not inherently fair anyway. The premise of Greek democracy was direct rule by...

Ancient Mythology of Greece and Rome and How Women Were Treated

While women in Greek and Roman mythology were strong of mind and spirit, they were not allowed to express their inner most beings ...

Religion and a Samurai's Life in Musui's Story

In five pages this paper analyzes society and religion as they pertain to Musui's Story....

Aspects of Celtic Mythology

see a great deal of intent on magic in a Celtic wedding, where there are many ways in which to honor the mystical forces, some of ...

'As I Lay Dying' by William Faulkner

youngest, wants a toy train. The two remaining brothers, Jewel and Darl, want nothing for themselves, but the journey brings to it...

Human Isolation in The Country Doctor and Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

by some mysterious external power, capable of turning a man into a giant insect, is virtually ignored by the characters: their foc...

Works by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

family would become highly educated as well as become involved civically. Following with that, then, he took a position as a...

Islamic Story of Creation

We are expanding it (51:47)," is often contended by many scholars in light of the fact that it was not until fairly recently that ...

Violent Crimes and Female Perpetrators

"The mythology of Myra Hindley reveals, above all, that we do not have a language to represent female killing..."....

Suzanne Loncher's A Brooklyn Rose

a woman, not a man. In addition, much of the information in the book, while involving the social history of the Italians and the n...

Mythical and Religious Themes in the Eastern Art Tradition

in regard to religious art. Religion, of course, is very diverse in India. Hindu is the primary religion (comprising 82.6 percen...

An Analysis of The Big Lie

sets out to illustrate how Grace was "a onetime protege of Huey P. Long and virtually the only woman in Louisiana politics" and ho...

Caroline Knapp's 'Drinking A Love Story'

not aware enough to have often remembered it. Later she illustrates that when she first had sex she was told, by her friend, to si...

Hinduism and Mythology

came about where concepts such as heaven, divinity, truth, the sanctity of birth, and sacrifice (2005). These were new concepts in...

Past and Present Mythology According to Joseph Campbell

the work of all the worlds peoples from the beginning of time. These truths may be presented in the cultural context in which they...

Hopi Culture and the Connection Between Mythology and Landscape

in harmony with their world. Each time, however, he was disappointed as the people began to become preoccupied with their evil wa...

Overview of Blackfoot Mythology

the creation of the world (Peardon, 2001). The term "legend" is applied to accounts which are told as true (Peardon, 2001). The ...

Gregor Samsa's Changes in Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

concerned that he cant get up and go to work to support his family. Even from the start, he does not want to be a burden on his fa...

Ancient Greek Mythological Heroes and Episode II of Star Wars

still just one being who is in constant struggle with his own existence. When determining who truly exercises power in an a...