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A Look at Cannibalism as a Ritual and as a Means of Survival

In this paper, the author explores cannibalism from a ritualistic perspective and then takes a look at those who must take part in...

Modernity and What it Means

In five pages this paper attempts to derive modernity's meaning in an examination of All That is Solid Gold Melts into the Air by ...

Life's Meaning in 'Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka and 'Ivan Ilyich' by Leo Tolstoy

In 4 pages this paper examines how life's meaning is conveyed through physical and spiritual changes in a contrasting of these two...

Life, Meaning, and Meursault in Alfred Camus' The Stranger

In six pages this paper assesses whether or not Camus' character Meursault lived a meaningful life with criteria contained within ...

COBRA and What It Means to the Economy

The role of public and private entities in health care is not a new debate. This paper details the Consolidated Omnibus Resolution...

Great Minds Discuss Life's Meaning and Purpose

In five pages this paper examines how life's meaning and purpose are viewed by such great thinkers as Albert Camus, Friedrich Niet...

Meaning, Free Verse, and Poetry

In five pages this paper discusses expressionist poetry and the importance of tone or meaning of the author in Philip Booth's 'Nar...

'Leaf By Niggle,' Tree and Leaf by J.R.R. Tolkien, and Language Meaning

In five pages this paper examines the meaning of the language used in this story and novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Four sources are ci...

Psychology and its Meaning

In seven pages this paper linguistically analyzes 30 psychology concepts in order to greater understand the meaning of this scienc...

Life's Meaning in 'Death of Ivan Ilych' by Leo Tolstoy

In eight pages this paper analyzes Tolstoy's protagonist and considers how this short story explores the value and meaning of life...

Judaism, Christianity, and Life's Meaning

outlook by blaming someone or something else, thus we will remaining in a ?status quo? personality and spirit all our life, never ...

Socrates on Life and its Meaning

In five pages this paper evaluates Socrates' perspectives on what life means. Two sources are cited in the bibliography....

Defining Meaning and its Problems

varying societal rules that bind one to ones cultural existence. It is important for the student to consider that there is no uni...

Birds and Their Symbolic Meaning in the Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and John Yeats

In six pages this paper considers the significance of bird symbolism in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Colerid...

Analysis of Identity of Meaning Theory

In two pages U.T. Place is one of the theorists considered in a discussion of the Identity of Meaning Theory with a contrast of th...

Dreams and Their Meaning

In ten pages this research paper examines how to interpret dreams in a consideration of literature on symbolism and imagery. Ten ...

Viktor Frankl's Theories and Meaning in Macbeth and King Lear by William Shakespeare

In six pages this paper examines how life's meaning and human suffering's relationship is represented by these William Shakespeare...

Meaning of the Poem 'The Second Coming' by William Butler Yeats II

would be needed if the creature were simply to be taken as male), is female--as the focus on the "slow thighs" suggests--as well a...

Justice and What it Means

In twelve pages this paper examines how the meaning of justice is conveyed in the theories of Plato, John Locke, Friedrich Engels ...

Perception Context, Meaning, and Gestalt Theory

In three pages this paper considers the meaning and context of individual perception as it relates to Gestalt theory. Three source...

Leadership Success and Management of Meaning

In six pages this statement 'Management of meaning is the heart of successful leadership' is discussed. Five sources are cited in...

Courage As a Springboard of Change and Means of Survival

Courage is the focus of this paper consisting of six pages in terms of how it is represented in daily life and how people employ i...

Meaning and Types of Psychological Warfare

In eight pages a CIA report is used in a discussion of what psychological warfare means and its various tactical approaches. Nine...

Overpopulation and What it Means

Though the focus in environmentalist circles has shifted away from overpopulation, it still remains a problem. This paper examines...

The Meaning of President Bush's Contention that Desert Storm Would Not Become Another Vietnam

This seven page essay reviews the contention by President Bush that Destert Storm would not be a repeat of the long and bloody war...

The American Dream and Its Contemporary Meaning

In four pages the past and present meanings of the American Dream are examined. There is no bibliography included....

Selfhood in Mean Spirit by Linda Hogan and The Color Purple by Alice Walker

are still fleeing nonetheless. From the moment Grace Blanket is murdered until the closing pages of the book, the Indians seem to...

Underlying Meaning in Candide by Voltaire

In six pages this essay analyzes the allegorical word meaning featured in Candide by Voltaire and how this impacts upon Candide's ...

Mean Spirit by Linda Hogan

In five pages this Native American text is analyzed in terms of content, meaning, and gender relationships. There are no other so...

Meaning and Teaching a Stone to Talk by Anne Dillard

In seven pages this paper considers the quest to attach meaning to life in a critical analysis of Teaching a Stone to Talk by Anne...