Exploring the Theme of Self-Discovery in "The Magic Barrel"
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
Bernard Malamud's, “The Magic Barrel”, examines the transformation of protagonist, Leo Finkle, as he attempts to find a marital partner. Devoid of all social interaction due to his rabbinical studies, Leo resolves to acquire the assistance of a matchmaker in determining a suitable...
The Danger of Happy Endings: Censorship in Fairytales
Case study - 3 pages - Literature
Fairytales initially emerged through the oral tradition of storytelling. These tales were created for an adult audience; however, their ability to attract the attention of children led to their transcendence into children's literature (Knoepflmacher 16). Adults possessed the desire to control the...
Disparities regarding the construction of childhood in Forgotten and The Dumb Soldier
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
Childhood is a continually changing notion, which must be defined at an individual level as opinions regarding this subject greatly differ. This is made evident through various texts of children's literature, including A.A. Milne's, Forgotten, and Robert Stevenson's, The Dumb Soldier. The poem...
Policing Roman Masculinity through gladiatorial events
Case study - 3 pages - Literature
Roman society operated as a patriarchy, and therefore maintaining male dominance and superiority was of great importance. Hegemonic masculinity required males to display self-control, valor, strength, and discipline. Such attributes could be attained and developed through military efforts. The...
Analysing the Role of Singing within Beowulf
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
Singing functions as a prevalent art form within Canadian society, as well as countless cultures throughout the world. This prominence is also reflected within Beowulf, a poem written during the Anglo-Saxon period, which portrays the heroic pursuits of the protagonist, Beowulf, within a...
Exploring the Portrayal of Romance within "The Painted Door" and "The Lady from Lucknow"
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
The term romance is used to describe the expression of one's affection towards an individual in which both parties are involved in a reciprocal relationship. Throughout Ross Sinclair's “The Painted Door”, the protagonist habitually displays her disapproval of her husband's inadequacy to...
The Covert War in "The Anecdote of the Jar"
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
There is a hidden war underneath the clever surface battles of “The Anecdote of the Jar.” The poem employs rhythm breaks, imagery, symbols, metaphors, and a rich soundscape to help the reader decipher the true conflict. This seemingly simple poem unveils a tumultuously disturbing noise...
Voltaire
Case study - 1 pages - Literature
Voltaire expressed them to be lost, hot blooded people resulting from a lack of structured religion that Western civilization had cultivated. He portrayed Africans to be the extreme opposite of Western society. He also illustrated their attitudes toward women to be very disrespectful. This led to...
Galileo's conflict
Case study - 2 pages - Philosophy
Galileo's conflict with the Catholic Church began in 1610 when he published a series of newsletters titled Starry Messenger, which chronicled his astonishing observations. The most notable of his discoveries was the idea that the planets of our solar system revolve around the sun and not the...
William Summer Henry George
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
Every era is marked by certain events. An attempt to explain the phenomenon of the era will always be presented. However, the validity of the explanations vary. An exemplification of this may be revealed through the work of William Graham Sumner and Henry George. Each author presented statements...
"Brokeback Mountain" Character Analysis: Jack Twist
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
Annie Proulx's tragically carefree, colorful character of Jack Twist in her short story Brokeback Mountain is without a doubt her most interesting, if not most heartbreaking. A bit naïve, almost childish in his unquenchable lust for life, Jack Twist is a down home boy with a burning, taboo...
The Alexander Mosaic's Rippling Effect
Case study - 1 pages - Literature
The Alexander Mosaic is by far one of the greatest, most powerful of all Roman tesserae mosaics to date. Now preserved in unmatched fame, the mosaic originated around 100 B.C. and is quite large at eight feet eleven inches by sixteen feet nine inches. This beautiful mosaic was discovered during...
Problem of evil
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
The problem of evil arises from a set of claims that are all alleged to be true. These claims are consistent with the belief that God is the most powerful being. The deity simultaneously allows evil to continue. Nevertheless, the problem of evil may simply resolved. In this paper I will argue...
The deadly concept of marriage
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
Kate Chopin's stories were completed during the Antebellum Era. Women strived for social change during the Antebellum Era. This may be illustrated through each of the stories presented. The theme of marriage and male/female relationships is prevalent in every single story outlined by Kate Chopin....
Qualitative sampling strategy
Case study - 3 pages - Literature
Sampling the population based on certain critiques starts with the quality of the participants; 33% will be from graduates, 33% will be from dropouts and 34% will be from candidates who are still enrolled within the institution. This is critical to attaining a balance between each statistic....
Themes and Write-ups
Case study - 4 pages - Literature
Within the rules and procedures of educational recruiting lies the truth within the truth; based on the idea that every individual has the right to attend an accredited institution. Each individual has the access to $35,000 for their Associates Degree, $50,000 for their Bachelors Degree; and up...
Jurgis and the American Dream
Case study - 3 pages - Literature
In Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle, a Lithuanian immigrant named Jurgis Rudkus experiences the hardships and emotions of life in the meatpacking district of Chicago, otherwise known as “Packingtown.” Jurgis's story begins very tranquil as he is getting married to a sixteen-year-old...
Socrates
Case study - 2 pages - Philosophy
Socrates, a Greek philosopher is perhaps one of the most sought after philosophers during his time as well as one of the most famous today in history. He is also credited for laying down the foundation for Western philosophy. However, even with all of this glory, Socrates was still just a man....
Images of Nineteenth Century London in the Poetry of William Blake
Case study - 3 pages - Philosophy
Every era produces a number of inventive minds and creative talent. A question that often arises is: what defines a great artist? Is it the popularity of his work? An artist's success or failure largely depends on the reception of his creations. There are many defining characteristics of a true...
Individualism and Alienation during the Romantic Era
Case study - 1 pages - Philosophy
The Romantic Era was a time when artists and writers placed a high estimate on human potential. Striving for individualism became an initiative as writers of the Romantic Era continued to break out of the mold and challenge the parameters of creativity. Among writers there arose a “defiant...
Caliban: Then and Now
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
One of Shakespeare's strangest characters, Caliban is a monster who represents several concepts from slavery to Imperialism. Oscar Wilde even uses Caliban as a possible definition for 19th century ideals. He is such an effective character that he has appeared in many shapes and forms all over...
The Tao of Leadership: An Analysis by Chrys Brobbey
Book review - 3 pages - Literature
“The Tao of Leadership” is composed of passages that relate to leadership in the Tao Te Ching, attributed to Lao-Tzu, who is believed to have lived in China sometime between 570 B.C. and 490 B.C. In his introduction, John Heider describes his book as one of China's best books of...
Things Fall Apart
Book review - 1 pages - Literature
Chinua Achebe presents a powerful and thought-provoking account of the native tribes of Nigeria over the course of several years and the startling events that come about as a result of a perpetually changing world. It is the story of Okonkwo, a fierce warrior-like clan member, and his children,...
"Tent of Miracles": Sexual Freedom in Bahia
Case study - 1 pages - Literature
One thing that struck me almost immediately when reading “Tent of Miracles” was the evidence of sexual freedom throughout the novel. Amado describes the almost Bohemian-like existence of the Bahian population. They were a free-spirited sort who indulged in sexual pleasures when and with...
"Tent of Miracles": A Commentary on Materialism
Case study - 1 pages - Philosophy
We've heard it a thousand times: money does not buy happiness. But what does this timeless phrase mean? It suggests that one can have all the riches in the world and still be unhappy. We all know someone or other who is notoriously wealthy, yet miserable. Those who have been raised in a lower- to...
"So Long a Letter" by Mariama Ba
Book review - 1 pages - Literature
So Long a Letter is the powerful and highly thought-provoking novel by Mariama Bâ. The novel is written as a series of letters from the narrator, Ramatoulaye, to her old friend Aissatou. In these letters Ramatoulaye reflects upon her sorrowful past, her present, and her uncertain future. As the...
All quiet on the western front - published: 15/08/2013
Case study - 1 pages - Philosophy
Anyone who has taken even a basic course on world history will recall learning of the horrors of trench warfare during World War I. Life in the trenches was characterized by lack of sleep, food, and the necessary supplies that one usually takes for granted: clean socks, underwear, and protective...
Gender in the Musical "West Side Story"
Case study - 1 pages - Philosophy
There are very distinct opposites presented in this musical, between which there is clearly an atmosphere of competition. Of course, the main dichotomy of the film is the American Jets versus the Puerto Rican Sharks. However, there is also an “us versus them” mentality as concerns the...
Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell
Case study - 2 pages - Literature
Authors present their thoughts through their work. Sometimes they make this presentation in an abstract manner. Other times they reveal their ideas in a blatant manner. The audience may not realize the correlation of the author's life to the work until years later. Biographical and...
Almost a Woman: Gender Expectations in Puerto Rican Culture
Case study - 2 pages - Philosophy
There is evidence that suggests that women of Puerto Rico may be more sexually assertive than women in other Latin American countries*. That is, they are more likely to insist that their partners use contraception, and less likely to tolerate infidelity on the part of the husband. Researchers...
