Essays Tagged: "preoccupation"

Beowulf

For centuries evil was defined by human preoccupation, and it was often indicated in the English literature. From Beowulf to Macbeth, people ...

(2 pages) 51 0 4.2 Jul/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

The portrayal of politics in South American literature

A major preoccupation with contemporary South American novelists, as seen with Gabriel Marquez's '100 years ... traditional and long lasting conflict between the Liberals and the conservatives. Although a common preoccupation with Marquez, Allende, and various other Latin American novelists the manner in which ... the author. In '100 years of solitude', Marquez looks to satire in all it's forms, to express this preoccupation. This is contrasted with Allende's 'The House of the Spirits' in which she uses confli ...

(4 pages) 94 0 3.7 Jan/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Margaret Laurence's "Stone Angel" and Fifth Business "Fifth Business"

h living, by giving it a topic or idea that extends it beyond the aesthetic, and unites it with the preoccupation of humanity. A work can have one theme or many, and Margaret Laurence's and Davies Rob ...

(6 pages) 119 0 3.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The topic of guilt in Margaret Laurence's "Stone Angel" and Davies Robertson's "Fifth Business"

h living, by giving it a topic or idea that extends it beyond the aesthetic, and unites it with the preoccupation of humanity. A work can have one theme or many, and Margaret Laurence's and Davies Rob ...

(6 pages) 58 0 3.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The topic of guilt in Margaret Laurence's "Stone Angel" and Davies Robertson's "Fifth Business"

h living, by giving it a topic or idea that extends it beyond the aesthetic, and unites it with the preoccupation of humanity. A work can have one theme or many, and Margaret Laurence's and Davies Rob ...

(6 pages) 50 0 3.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

My essay examines the importance western society has placed on beauty and the ever changing ideals imposed upon women.

larly for women. The fashion, cosmetics and plastic surgery industries have thrived on 20th century preoccupation with physical appearance. It is a preoccupation that affects women in every sphere, wh ...

(11 pages) 573 8 4.6 Jan/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Phycology - Adolesence.

ing bodies. They feel, look and act differently. Absorbing all these changes is very difficult. The preoccupation with bodies at this age cannot be overstated. Small flaws become obsessions. Just at t ...

(4 pages) 154 4 3.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Equity's concern for fairness can often invert it into its opposite. Courts of Equity - equity of redemption. English law

g rights that, under the common law, would go unrecognised. Historically, its lack of formality and preoccupation with 'fairness' on an ad-hoc basis evoked much criticism. John Selden once remarked of ...

(9 pages) 232 5 3.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

The Beauty Industry in China

magazines, television, billboards, consumer products and the Internet. In the developing world the preoccupation with the body and with Beauty is intensifying and the Beauty Industry, despite many ye ... seem to be everywhere and vast numbers of women are preoccupied with their weight. Yet despite this preoccupation with beauty and despite the well publicized health risks over a third of Chinese are m ...

(3 pages) 63 1 0.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

y on May 6, 1862. He was described by Hawthorne as "ugly as sin." He loved nature, and his constant preoccupation was exploring the woods and ponds making detailed observations of plants and creatures ...

(4 pages) 143 2 3.8 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

What was reborn during the Renaissance?

r influence in the everyday activities of everyone at that time. By 1500 people began to shine away preoccupation with the church. Instead, they focused more on the classical ideas that came before th ...

(1 pages) 57 0 5.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Should video cameras be placed in public areas of schools to help protect students from school violence?

schools and against any extension of the current scant constitutional rights students enjoy. As the preoccupation with drugs and gang paraphernalia in the schoolhouse has escalated, school searches of ...

(1 pages) 63 0 5.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.

" one of the most prevalent themes throughout the novel is the nineteenth-century English society's preoccupation in procuring socially advantageous marriages. It was the era where much importance was ...

(3 pages) 53 1 3.8 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Compare wordworth'spoem"nutting" with "blackberrypicking".

lso to mark what is known as the "romantic movement". He is a renowned and respected poet, with his preoccupation of man's relationship with his environment giving way to the inspiration of many great ...

(9 pages) 42 0 4.6 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Alcoholism.

ogressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in ...

(4 pages) 107 1 5.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Describes Fielding's use of satirial characters in Joseph Andrews.

ut society. Mrs. Slipslop's overwhelming sexual urges, hypocrisy, abuse of the English language and preoccupation with societal standing all serve as examples of the self deception that Fielding finds ...

(6 pages) 42 0 5.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Who is Paul?", a study of the main character of "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather

s many of the symptoms listed by the doctors, such as: "highly developped sense of self importance, preoccupation with fantasies of success, belief that he is special, feeling he has the envy of peers ...

(3 pages) 107 0 1.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Symbolism in Easy Rider is the title. This essay examines two major symbols in Dennis Hopper's movie, and their meanings. Question: Name and explain 2 major symbols in the movie Easy Rider.

today's standards, would be considered hippies. They enjoyed partaking in drugs, alcohol, and had a preoccupation with sexual relations. Over the course of their journey, they run into many people, mo ...

(3 pages) 60 1 4.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Russell's view of Happiness; Glaucon in Plato's Republic; Personal opinion of happiness

etting go of personal shortcomings and flaws. The only way to obtain this happiness is to "diminish preoccupation with yourself". By avoiding self-scrutiny and meditation of sins and follies, one avoi ... similar to Russell's. He says that through his childhood and adolescence he hated his life due to a preoccupation with himself and his faults. He achieved happiness in adulthood when he let go of that ...

(2 pages) 64 0 4.5 Dec/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

Pathological Gambling

hip. A few signs that are present of a person considered a pathological or compulsive gambler are a preoccupation of gambling, unsuccessful efforts to control or stop gambling, and irritability when a ...

(2 pages) 51 0 2.5 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology