Essays Tagged: "Simplicity"

Zinsser's essay on Simplicity as an example of good writing

An Example Of Good WritingZinsser's essay on Simplicity is an example of good writing formany reasons. The main topic in his essay is clutter. Th ...

(2 pages) 74 0 4.6 Feb/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies > Writing

Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau

f he were to visit our society today? I think Mr. Thoreau would be very disappointed at the lack of simplicity like there was in the 1800's, the lack of bonding with nature, and the fast paced speed a ... the lack of bonding with nature, and the fast paced speed at which everything has advanced to. With simplicity being the main transcendentalist idea, Thoreau would greatly criticize such advanced thin ...

(3 pages) 90 0 4.5 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Thomas Paine-Common Sense and related writings. How do his ideas about the British Constitution compare with his ideas about nature?

on-constructive affects of a monarchial government, Paine derived his beliefs and opinions from the simplicity of nature.In mid-June of 1775 the Revolution had reached its bloodiest and pivotal part. ... ired when disordered."(76) Great Britain boasted how great their constitution worked, but it lacked simplicity and order. Paine claimed," England's constitution was so exceedingly complex, that the na ...

(2 pages) 90 0 4.3 Apr/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Isolation and Emily Grierson: A Deadly Combination

more decent life and more decent people in the midst of evil. He was reaching for love, innocence, simplicity, and strength, but he also knew that these things were being hidden by reality. 'With Fau ...

(3 pages) 121 0 4.2 Dec/1993

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The End Justifies the Means

this individual believes in such a thing. Believe it or not people do live like this and value it's simplicity. The statement is significant because it can justify many world issues that need to be ad ...

(4 pages) 121 0 3.9 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

Evaluating Computer Professionals for Raises and Promotions

be sure that the evaluation of computer professionals is one of the keys to a company's success.For simplicity, within this report, programmers, analysts, software engineers, and other titles of softw ...

(8 pages) 123 0 4.5 Nov/1995

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Criticism of "The Indifferent" John Donne

stians. According to Clay Hunt, '['The Indifferent'] is probably quite an early poem because of the simplicity and obviousness of its literary methods, its untroubled gaiety, and its pose of libertini ...

(5 pages) 99 1 4.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Influence of Personal Experience in Emily Dickinson's poetry- literary criticism. Includes excerpts of some of her poems

in Amherst was based strongly upon religion and Puritan values. The distinctive Puritan virtues of simplicity, austerity, hard work, and denial of flesh, were ever-present disciplines in Emily's life ...

(9 pages) 246 0 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Orwell's portrayal of the cold war in his book "Animal Farm"

es, several years later, toiling for the benefit of one of their own kind, the pigs. Because of the simplicity of this novel, many people consider it to be a children's story. However, beyond it's lig ...

(3 pages) 47 1 2.5 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Affirmative Action Effects Us All

is going to treat people as groups or individuals. Affirmative action is a question of morals. The simplicity to form two morals that are both correct but conflicting is the reason for the division o ...

(7 pages) 367 0 4.2 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Black Awareness & Racism

Evaluating Computer Professionals for Raises and Promotions

be sure that the evaluation of computer professionals is one of the keys to a company's success.For simplicity, within this report, programmers, analysts, software engineers, and other titles of softw ...

(8 pages) 94 0 3.3 Nov/1995

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett. The meaning of life and existentialism, significance of setting and structure.

e substance of Waiting for Godot lies within the ideas and themes of the play, behind this front of simplicity and nothingness. It is a question which has never ceased to pervade mankind; the meaning ... e substance of Waiting for Godot lies within the ideas and themes of the play, behind this front of simplicity and nothingness. It is a question which has never ceased to pervade mankind; the meaning ...

(8 pages) 189 1 4.5 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Great essay on advanced economics!

9AD, social and technological methods were very different than what is known of today thanks to the simplicity and limits in some of society's categories, as well as the continuous changes made by the ...

(5 pages) 69 0 3.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

This is a paper about Drug Abuse as a contributing factor to Social Deviance in Canada. Includes a full bibliography.

to provide an insight into the reasons behind "Drug abuse amongst teens in Canada". For the sake of simplicity and for the sake of the reader, the definition of "drug-abuse" will remain constant and s ...

(10 pages) 211 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

A biography of the pioneer architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his contributions to modern architecture.

deas or himself, his ability to produce architectural statements of such overwhelming precision and simplicity created a major revelation in society. Throughout his life, Mies encountered many circums ...

(9 pages) 122 0 4.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

A comparison of Anne Bradstreet and John Woolman, both New England writers.

s impact not only on the people of their time, but also on generations today.Bradstreet wrote with "simplicity and force", yet this was uncommon for a woman of her time. She realized that the "Puritan ...

(5 pages) 53 0 4.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Bruce Lee and the martial art Jeet Kune Do

ne DoBruce Lee developed his form of the martial arts to be as effective as possible. It's goal was simplicity. As Bruce himself once said, "The art of Jeet Kune Do is simply to simplify." His purpose ... r chance in success. Bruce realized this was more or less the basis of his style.In conclusion, the simplicity and directness that JKD relies on is an effective and intelligent method. Bruce Lee, bein ...

(3 pages) 47 0 4.1 Dec/2002

Subjects: Art Essays

Structural Criticism on "The Purloined Letter"

he police did are all catalysers. While talking about the event Dupin tells "Perhaps it is the very simplicity of the thing which puts you at fault." This sentence has an important role in the resolut ... esolved and they all have cause and effect relationship.The binary oppositions in the story are:1. "simplicity" and "oddity". Although where the letter is quite clear the police could not find it. It ...

(4 pages) 54 0 5.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Comments on the Taoist idea of Wu Wei and Yin and Yang. How does one accomplish anything by it?

of wu wei in English is pure effectiveness. "Wu wei is the supreme action, the precious suppleness, simplicity, and freedom that flows through us, when our private egos and conscious efforts yield to ...

(1 pages) 47 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron"

's "A White Heron" is a captivating short story which uses regionalism to illustrate the beauty and simplicity of the New England wilderness. Jewett romanticizes the common, country way of life by rev ...

(4 pages) 141 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers