Essays Tagged: "promises"

Hitler. His Rise to Power

end for themselves on the streets, Hitler took advantage of the peoples low moral and made them big promises of the dawn of a new era for Germany.The social classes lost their meanings. The middle-cla ... its them from deciding what's right and wrong.Hitler had a way of captivating his audience, he made promises to his people that made them feel strong, proud, and gave them a sense of salvation. He gav ...

(12 pages) 340 1 4.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Deception in King Lear

in King LearWilliam Shakespeare's play King Lear is a play full of deceit, betrayal and meaningless promises. This becomes evident in the first few lines. We first learn of the empty words of Goneril ... in King LearWilliam Shakespeare's play King Lear is a play full of deceit, betrayal and meaningless promises. This becomes evident in the first few lines. We first learn of the empty words of Goneril ...

(20 pages) 181 1 3.5 Mar/1997

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

Thoughts on Irony

As children we make many idle threats and angry promises, never realizing the impact they could bestow upon our lives. At the age of fifteen I learn ...

(3 pages) 43 0 3.7 Jan/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Rich's poem "Living in Sin"

In Adrienne Rich's poem, 'Living in Sin,' a woman, entering a life full of hope and promises with her lover, assumes that 'no dust' will fall upon her home, nor her perfect relationshi ...

(2 pages) 103 1 3.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Jean Valjean's Redemtion in Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

out this novel, Jean Valjean proves to himself and to his town that he is trustworthy. Jean Valjean promises a mother, Fatine, on her deathbed that he will bring her daughter back, and fulfills his pr ... oney. Later in the novel, Jean Valjean meets a family in poverty, by the name of the Jondrettes. He promises them that he will give them money for the payment of there house. He brings them money, and ...

(2 pages) 59 0 3.7 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

A Victory For Clinton

issues, such as the budget, Dole has provided thevoters with vague ideas on how he will tackle his promises. As three key issues areexamined we find Dole to make claims that can easily be doubted. Cl ...

(3 pages) 70 0 5.0 Sep/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

'Gathered by the River,' by Denise Levertov

the trees' awareness of how lengthy their recovery time cantake. They listen incredulously to mans' promises that he will not make this deadly mistake again, butworry he is too weak to honor their pro ...

(5 pages) 39 0 3.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

1066, the Norman conquest of England

re or storm. In the course of time, almost every man in the country had attached himself by mutual promises to somebody more powerful, who could help to protect him and his family in times of stres ...

(4 pages) 87 0 3.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Roots of Nazism

r status skilfully through indoctrinating the public extremely well. Education of children, and the promises of solutions to the most common and troublesome of problems brainwashed the public into fol ...

(5 pages) 58 0 3.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Is the Virtual Community of Any Value? If so what are the Advantages of Online Discussion Forums over Real Society?

he 'hype' surrounding the recent exponential growth of the Internet. They rightly observe that high promises were heard concerning previous media's potential for vastly improving education, accessibil ... much more rare in today's electronic entertainment age.Many have pointed out that similar hype and promises were present in the early days of television, but striking differences stand out. There is ...

(5 pages) 131 1 4.8 Sep/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

The Great Depression

makes some people lose there faith in government which then brings them to not believe anybody who promises a change.Can anyone tell me who you think was the two leaders that actually took part durin ...

(8 pages) 224 0 2.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Economic History

The Old Testament: Fact or Fiction?

ament is exaggerated, is to say that our God is not capable of performing vast miracles to keep his promises. I reject this idea. The first paragraph of this essay has nothing to do with anything; I j ... ll never happen. Would he lie? Is he incapable of knowing the truth? Is he incapable of keeping his promises? Not my Jesus. 1 Peter 1:23 says, "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorr ...

(3 pages) 189 5 3.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

Book repory on "Beyond the blame", by Jeffrey Kottler.

title. To abandon this seeking blame and focus outside of what one can control, outside of oneself, promises to be a better way of dealing with conflicts than the usual methods people use. It in part ... ts between members of my own family have been such that they can only succeed if both sides make compromises. When one side finds that its offers to compromise are rejected, on may well have to reconc ...

(9 pages) 41 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies

A Happy Quote

for you todayTo guide you and protect youAs you go along your way....His love is always with youHis promises are trueNo matter what the tribulationYou know He will see us throughSo , when the road you ...

(1 pages) 32 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

What gets Hamlet to act?

He is called to action by his father's ghost to avenge his murder at the hands of Claudius. Hamlet promises his dead father that he will act immediately, but he delays and delays.Why does Hamlet take ...

(4 pages) 86 0 3.0 Dec/2002

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

What factors accounted for the rise of Hitler, which was the most critical?

shelter, and they had no choice other than to believe him. Although he never carried through on his promises he still gained popularity during this rough period, popularity that would eventually help ... vernment full dictatorial powers, powers which they used to their full abilities, contrary to their promises. Hitler invoked several new laws, all of which benefited him greatly, and as the Nazi newsp ...

(2 pages) 90 0 3.8 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > German History

The Responsible Electorate based on V.O. Key, Jr. ideals Information on positive and negatives of electorates

does one candidate get more votes than another? We cannot assume it's because of his past record or promises for the future. It's interesting to examine what make the electorate vote as it does.Instru ...

(1 pages) 42 0 4.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Henry V and his time as king during the war.

get the needed money from France to run England, instead of taxing the church. The Archbishop even promises church money to help finance the war.King Henry is reluctant to go to war with France becau ...

(3 pages) 53 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"Cyrano de Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand.

he saves Ligniere when one-hundred men are going to the Porte de Nesle to kill him; second, Cyrano promises Roxane that he will do his best to protect Christian during war; last, Cyrano tells Christi ... tects him.The next occasion in which Cyrano is shown as an honorable man and good friend is when he promises to protect Christian for Roxane. At first, Cyrano believes that Roxane wanted to talk with ...

(3 pages) 46 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The media and how if affects candidates.

ll the good and improvement the candidate could bring to his/her community. All that this candidate promises he/she can make happen, what issues he/she plans to cover, along with what the candidate is ...

(2 pages) 44 0 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media