Essays Tagged: "s young"

A review of the book, Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication by James Curtis

From his early childhood to his days in presidency, Andrew Jackson's fueled a revolution in politics and th ... kson's fueled a revolution in politics and the search for vindication of the American people. In this psychoanalytical biography of Andrew Jackson, James C. Curtis explores Jackson's tenacious persona ... ography of Andrew Jackson, James C. Curtis explores Jackson's tenacious personality and lifelong quest for power, which was deeply rooted in his troubled past.Beginning in the backwoods of the Carolin ...

(4 pages) 103 0 3.5 Apr/2002

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

Nathaniel Hawthorne's Young Goodman Brown-Irony, Symbolism, and Imagery

Irony, Symbolism, and Imagery in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown"Nathaniel Hawthorne, well k ... and Imagery in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown"Nathaniel Hawthorne, well known for his attacks on outlandish Puritan ideology in The Scarlet Letter, has always incorporated some aspect ... h Puritan ideology in The Scarlet Letter, has always incorporated some aspect of his life and beliefs into his works. Once again, he has successfully conveyed a strong moral concept by utilizing vario ...

(8 pages) 513 3 4.0 Apr/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Defining of a Nation

"My country tiss of thee, sweat land of liberty...." These words begin a patriotic song taught to many Americans a ... iberty...." These words begin a patriotic song taught to many Americans at an early age. They are also a good beginning for this essay. To define my country in its entirety would take a life time, whi ... for this essay. To define my country in its entirety would take a life time, which would be an impossibility in this essay. But it is possible to give a few characteristics that, to me, provide meani ...

(4 pages) 70 0 4.8 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Aristotle vs. Copernicus

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist, who shared with Plato the distinction of being the mos ... opher and scientist, who shared with Plato the distinction of being the most famous of ancient philosophers. Aristotle was born at Stagira, in Macedonia, the son of a physician to the royal court. At ... Stagira, in Macedonia, the son of a physician to the royal court. At the age of 17, he went to Athens to study at Plato's Academy. He remained there for about 20 years, as a student and then as a teac ...

(6 pages) 112 0 4.5 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown’s" Apocalypse

Most criticism and reflection of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Young Goodman Brown centers on a good versus ev ... reflection of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Young Goodman Brown centers on a good versus evil theme. Critics also debate interpretations of the main character's consciousness; is Brown awake or dreaming. Wha ... interpretations of the main character's consciousness; is Brown awake or dreaming. What is certain is that he lives and dies in pain because his belief in his righteousness isolates him from his commu ...

(4 pages) 254 1 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

1984 By -George Orwell. Summary Chapter 1 and 2

Summary Chapter 1 and 2We are introduced to Winston Smith the main character of the story.Works at M ... 2We are introduced to Winston Smith the main character of the story.Works at Ministry of truth. Ministry of truth is one of four governmentbuildings in destroyed London, the main city of Airstrip One, ... governmentbuildings in destroyed London, the main city of Airstrip One, a province ofOceania. Year is 1984 and three contries are at war, Oceania, Eurasia andEastasia. Oceania is run by the party whos ...

(11 pages) 69 0 3.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Henry The VIII (Born 1491,ruled 1509-1547)

One of England's strongest and least popular monarchs was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. - He w ... second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. - He was born at Greenwich on June 28, 1491. The first ruler to be educated under the influence of the Renaissance, he was a gifted scholar, linguist, c ... educated under the influence of the Renaissance, he was a gifted scholar, linguist, composer, and musician.- He was gay and handsome, skilled in all manner of athletic games as a youth, but in later l ...

(3 pages) 50 0 4.0 Mar/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" A visual look at the time in which the author. Mark Twain, lived

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" gives a visual look at the time in which the author Samuel Clemens lived. He ... a visual look at the time in which the author Samuel Clemens lived. He explains how he felt about his life through the eyes of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn. Huckleberry Finn has many adventures ... s of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn. Huckleberry Finn has many adventures that teach him life lessons we can learn from today. Although there are differing opinions on whether Huck Finn is a good ...

(2 pages) 43 0 3.0 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Mark Twain

The Life And Works of Aristotle

When Plato died in 347 bc, Aristotle moved to Assos, a city in Asia Minor, where a friend of his, Hermias (died 345 bc), was ruler ... Assos, a city in Asia Minor, where a friend of his, Hermias (died 345 bc), was ruler. There he counseled Hermias and married his niece and adopted daughter, Pythias. After Hermias was captured and ex ... married his niece and adopted daughter, Pythias. After Hermias was captured and executed by the Persians, Aristotle went to Pella, the Macedonian capital, where he became the tutor of the king's youn ...

(9 pages) 496 0 4.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Forms of Evil in john Goodman Brown

Evil in Young Goodman BrownHawthorne's Young Goodman Brown, presents to us a young Puritan named Goodman Brown, who experiences the influ ... ng Puritan named Goodman Brown, who experiences the influences of evil in a journey through the woods. Evil is personified into a man who accompanies Goodman along the woods. Filled with symbolism and ... a man who accompanies Goodman along the woods. Filled with symbolism and ambiguity Hawthorne accounts how an essentially good person can be susceptible to the forces of evil. However Goodman's loss of ...

(3 pages) 142 0 3.5 May/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Aristotle's life and achievements

Aristotle was a famous Greek philosopher and scientist that lived from 384 to 322 BC. He is ranked with ... as a famous Greek philosopher and scientist that lived from 384 to 322 BC. He is ranked with Socrates and Plato to be one of the most famous philosophers.Aristotle was born at Stagira, in Macedonia, a ... one of the most famous philosophers.Aristotle was born at Stagira, in Macedonia, as the son of a physician to the royal court. At the age of 17, he went to Athens to study at Plato's Academy. He remai ...

(4 pages) 130 0 2.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown"

This essay explores the morals presented in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown"It is diffic ... in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown"It is difficult to summarize Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" with solely one moral. There are so many different sides to the tale that ca ... can give every reader a different moral to relate back to their life. I think that Hawthorne had this in mind while writing the story because he made it so that it is open to different interpretations ...

(3 pages) 236 0 4.3 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Hawthorne's use of the narrator in Young Goodman Brown

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown," the story is told through the eyes of a limited omniscient third-person nar ... oodman Brown," the story is told through the eyes of a limited omniscient third-person narrator. This style is very accommodating to the story because it allows the author perfect opportunities to exp ... y accommodating to the story because it allows the author perfect opportunities to express his points. The narrator can both describe what Goodman Brown is doing, and also evaluate and comment on the ...

(3 pages) 88 0 3.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Symbolism in "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. salinger

Symbolism in The Catcher in the RyeThroughout the novel, the reader is presented with various symbol ... The Catcher in the RyeThroughout the novel, the reader is presented with various symbols. The symbols are clearly made evident by Holden's constant repetition of their importance. The symbols are so i ... evident by Holden's constant repetition of their importance. The symbols are so important and their symbolism is directly related to the major themes of the novel.Allie, Holden's young brother who die ...

(2 pages) 51 0 3.4 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

An in depth analysis of a key scene in Fritz Lange's classic film "Scarlett Street".

A Walk Down Scarlett Street.Fritz Lange's Scarlett Street is a film about a man betrayed by old age, the past, a ... Lange's Scarlett Street is a film about a man betrayed by old age, the past, and the woman who represents his lost youth. When the viewer first meets the protagonist he appears to be much like any oth ... the viewer first meets the protagonist he appears to be much like any other man in the middle of his life. Christopher Cross has been working for the same bank for several years and has become compla ...

(6 pages) 42 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Youth Criminal Justice Act: An Era of Social Reform.

Youth Criminal Justice Act: An Era of Social ReformIn 1984 the Young Offenders Act (YOA) was established, it replaced ... ial ReformIn 1984 the Young Offenders Act (YOA) was established, it replaced the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA) of 1908 and its core objective was to guarantee that the rights and freedoms of Canadian ... 8 and its core objective was to guarantee that the rights and freedoms of Canadian youth were being satisfied. With the passing of the YOA also came extreme revisions and numerous opportunities for Ca ...

(11 pages) 291 1 4.8 May/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Characterization in Conrad Aiken's "Silent Snow, Secret Snow".

Characterization in "Silent Snow, Secret Snow"Conrad Aiken's short story "Silent Snow, Secret Snow" is an extraordinary e ... rad Aiken's short story "Silent Snow, Secret Snow" is an extraordinary example of how a writer can use various literary techniques to lead the reader to a better understanding of the story's young pro ... ary techniques to lead the reader to a better understanding of the story's young protagonist Paul Hasleman's character. Instead of just merely telling a story about the twelve year old boy's descent i ...

(3 pages) 42 0 4.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Which Egyptian Queen made the greatest contribution to her country Hatshepsut or Cleopatra?

Which Egyptian Queen made the greatest contribution to her country?Hatshepsut or Cleopatra?Pharaonic and Ptolemaic Egypt were ruled by a ... hepsut or Cleopatra?Pharaonic and Ptolemaic Egypt were ruled by a "king," and the Egyptian ideal of succession was from father to son (Shaw, 2003). The female relatives of the ruling king often played ... om father to son (Shaw, 2003). The female relatives of the ruling king often played significant roles in the rule of Egypt, and the ideology of kingship itself was a careful blend of both male and fem ...

(4 pages) 65 0 3.5 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > Middle Eastern History > Ancient Egypt

Vivid Imagery Within "Young Goodman Brown"

Nathaniel Hawthorne's skillful portrayal of the 17th century New England countryside in "Young Goodman Brown" is the per ... of the 17th century New England countryside in "Young Goodman Brown" is the perfect backdrop for this devilish tale. Hawthorne is able to create a seamless environment in which the characters move abo ... wthorne is able to create a seamless environment in which the characters move about freely and purposely, while maintaining the historical integrity of the time period. The setting is able to come ali ...

(4 pages) 144 2 3.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Separation of Church and State

Separation of Church and StateReligion and education, in their connection, are both intimate and of ... ch and StateReligion and education, in their connection, are both intimate and of long duration (Gaustad 83). Throughout the years, dating back as early as 1869, there have been several court cases an ... hout the years, dating back as early as 1869, there have been several court cases and civil arguments concerning the separation of church and state. Arguments concerning prayer before class, religious ...

(5 pages) 117 1 3.5 Mar/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues