Essays Tagged: "admirable"

Human nature

human nature would always be the same. Theresult of his error was the French Revolution. It was an admirable result." Human naturedepends upon the environment in which they are immersed. The idea tha ... human nature would always be the same. Theresult of his error was the French Revolution. It was an admirable result." So with this inmind why do people still rely on human nature to remain the same w ...

(3 pages) 132 0 4.2 Sep/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Propaganda in the Online Free Speech Campaign, Propaganda and Mass Communication

designed to create regulatory barriers within computer networks, and this has not been greeted with admirable commentary. This one part is called the Communications Decency Act (CDA), and it has been ...

(20 pages) 251 0 4.6 Jul/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Harriet Tubman

tensive road to freedom for hundreds of runaway slaves.Bravery, one of Harriet's most developed and admirable characteristics, became an exceptional utility in fulfilling her persistent vision of inde ...

(4 pages) 99 0 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

"Heroic but hardly admirable", how accurate is this assessment of Meursault in "The Outsider"

"Heroic but hardly admirable", how accurate is this assessment of Meursault in "The Outsider"When Meursault is describe ... re about the Arab's life; just about what he is going to do for the rest of the day. This is hardly admirable nor heroic and does not give the reader a pleasant view of Meursault and his character.His ... knowing full well that if he does not lie he will most probably face death. I think that this is an admirable quality as Meursault knows that what he has done is wrong, but refuses to lie to escape th ...

(6 pages) 45 0 4.5 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Surgery in the Renaissance

al and very risky. If a surgeon was going to dissect someone he did it at night and in secrecy.Many admirable surgeons attained their knowledge and experience on the battlefield. They operated on guns ...

(3 pages) 72 1 4.8 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

The book review of Mandela:Authorized Biography. Good book, even better review, enjoy!

" Mandela played the role of a man who fought for justice, unity, harmony and forgiveness. His most admirable personality qualities included charm, dignity, loyalty, combined with his positive view on ...

(2 pages) 82 1 4.6 Aug/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Comparisson and Contrast of Medea, Phaedra, and Dido. The things these women do to reveal the way Greeks and Romans understood women.

oday, many times their only power was to strike back when they were hurt. Medea, Phaedra, and Dido, admirable or dangerous, are among the most complex literary characters of any period.Medea, of Eurip ...

(3 pages) 97 0 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Mr Knightley - Jane Austen...'Mr Knightley is the arbiter of sense and judgement.' Discuss with reference to the first eleven chapters.

the good qualities that Emma lacks and he always voices his true opinions. Knightley displays many admirable virtues and he helps us to see the reality of a situation.Mr Knightley is Emma's brother-i ...

(5 pages) 38 1 3.0 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

The Demise of Georgiana in the short story "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorn

ion: "The Birthmark"When first reading "The Birthmark," Georgiana presents herself to be a somewhat admirable character. Unfortunately, as the story progresses, there are more and more things I can fi ...

(2 pages) 42 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexander Dumas.

antes, the protagonist.The way he lusts for vengeance and yet waits patiently for the right time is admirable, to say the least. His mind, sharpened and educated by Abbé Faria during years in p ...

(1 pages) 37 0 3.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Odyssey" by Homer.

From the information presented in "The Odyssey" by Homer, it is evident that Odysseus is both an admirable leader and a poor leader.Odysseus is obviously a leader worthy of praise. For instance, Od ...

(1 pages) 22 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

"The Time of Your Life" by William Saroyan.

be superior" (Saroyan 15). With these as their guidelines to life, the main characters are often an admirable person we might have otherwise overlooked ourselves, if we were not introduced to through ...

(8 pages) 55 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Lady Macbeth as an evil villain.

ntions, as opposed toMacbeth, who experienced supernatural encounters that changed this once heroic,admirable man. Lady Macbeth was very persuasive, as she demanded to get what she desired. Following ...

(4 pages) 36 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

The Age Of Reform.

vident.A pure hearted Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, working hard to assist the deaf, is one of the most admirable reformers. Though this particular reform may not be as essential to todays living as other ...

(3 pages) 76 3 3.5 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

St. FLorian.

Christian. St. Florian was not only a great man, but was loyal to God through all his hardships. An admirable characteristic such as that is what deems him a Saint of Christians. While much of St. Flo ...

(5 pages) 18 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

"Canterbury Tales", by Geoffrey Chaucer.

THE CANTERBURY TALES: ADMIRABLE CHARACTERISTICSIn the Canterbury Tales prologue, Chaucer also finds characteristics in the ... r use satire when pointing out character flaws. Firstly, Chaucer finds the knight's characteristics admirable. The knight follows a code of conduct, described as chivalry. These fundamentals aware res ... acters. Chaucer finely communicated these attributes. The mode in which Chaucer writes reflects the admirable and detested of the Medieval Times.

(2 pages) 55 0 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > "Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucher

"Oedipus the King" by Sophocles.

must always be fallible in some way. Lewin writes, "Ultimately, while we can regard Oedipus as both admirable for his leadership skills and noble intentions and imperfect for his overconfidence and ha ...

(7 pages) 145 0 4.4 Jul/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Robert Frost, a Great Poet is the title of this essay.

his style is too simple and average making it sentimental, saying "The human average has never been admirable..., and that is why literature which glorifies the average is sentimental rather than clas ...

(3 pages) 90 0 3.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"Pride and Prejudice", by Jane Austen.

(Austen 12). However, as the story progresses, the "ambassadors" of the city become gradually less admirable. One of the first instances occurs when the true character of Bingley's sisters is reveale ...

(4 pages) 47 0 1.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

Q - Does Alexander the Great deserve to be called 'the Great'?

lexander, son of Philip, the king of the Macedonians, was more than most men. His achievements were admirable, and his success brilliant. His accomplishments were grand, momentous and distinguished, h ... ants into slavery and, overall, left more than three million dead." Although he may not have had an admirable personality, we must look at the overall Alexander.Now it has become clear that Alexander ...

(6 pages) 88 0 3.3 Aug/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History