Essays Tagged: "exploits"

Oh the Sorrow

ize metaphoric and symbolic details to support their message. In'Krapp's Last Tape,' Samuel Beckett exploits such techniques in expressing hisown bleak and pessimistic view of the world.In his middle ...

(3 pages) 69 0 4.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Opposing Character elements in "Beowulf"

an prince named Beowulf, who rids the Danesof the monster Grendel, a descendent of Cain, and of his exploits fightingGrendel's mother and a Dragon. Throughout the epic, the Anglo-Saxonstory teller use ...

(4 pages) 75 0 4.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess

ld is depressed, frustrated, and lonely, although no longer violent. A radical political group then exploits him as an example of the cruelty of 'the Government.' This faction tries to force Alex to s ...

(4 pages) 91 0 4.3 May/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Essay briefly describing and providing an analysis of Young Goodman Brown and The Telltale Heart.

Young Goodman BrownYoung Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story that follows the exploits of Goodman Brown over a night where he gets a glimpse for the souls of the people around hi ...

(4 pages) 142 0 3.3 Oct/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"Imagery is the essential component in poetry". Discuss the appropriateness of this claim with reference to two poets studied.

Larkin is more unobtrusive in his use, although a close reading of his work shows how frequently he exploits this component; Thom Gunn is more obvious and uses it with great dexterity.Larkins poetry n ...

(7 pages) 202 3 3.4 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Gods and Goddesses

and GoddessesGreek mythology is a set of divine traditional tales told by ancient Greeks about the exploits of gods and heroes and their relations with ordinary mortals. The gods were "numina, divine ...

(9 pages) 110 0 4.6 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

The History of Surgery.

gic, surgical advancement was difficult. The knowledge we have now was obtained from these people's exploits.The first known medical procedure is called trephination. Trephination is the cutting of a ...

(10 pages) 115 0 3.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

The Valor Of Othello.

e American Heritage Dictionary a hero is: 1. In mythology and legend, a man celebrated for his bold exploits. 2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose. 3. A person noted for speci ...

(4 pages) 53 0 2.3 May/2003

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

Perseus: Symbol of Ethical Values.

at can be related to positive traits in society today. One such ancient hero is Perseus. During his exploits Perseus set standards, which people of ancient Greece could follow and which people can fol ...

(4 pages) 182 3 4.3 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Henry the 14th.

a king who had to calculate his actions, whether they be governmental in nature, or even his social exploits. Under a microscope during an era where the people had a heightened interest in the affairs ...

(5 pages) 33 0 0.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Justification of a Plan to Assasinate John Howard.

Labor party ideals. John Howard basically represents the exact opposite to these ideals. His recent exploits of sending us into Iraq with America and Great Britain to fight a war based on lies and dec ...

(2 pages) 26 1 3.7 Sep/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Politicians

Fascism in the United States (McCarthyism).

censorship, and deceit to forcibly suppress all opposition, supports power given to an elite group, exploits racism, and emphasizes the importance of warfare. A fascist regime must also practice total ...

(2 pages) 57 0 4.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

The Mass Media and Social Construction.

into a pawn. The two authors build a propaganda model in which they reveal how the U.S. government exploits the media to enforce control over the people. The mass media, therefore, is a corporate too ...

(3 pages) 148 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

What is Globalisation? Discuss its impact on one aspect of society.

sed them. In fact, our current high standard of living and affluence is still sometimes depends and exploits a lot of the Third World.So, Globalisation as we know it has been developing for a substant ...

(8 pages) 261 0 4.5 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Heroism displayed in the epic novel of BEOWULF and Sir Gawain. This essay compares and contrasts these two characters and defines what makes a true hero.

means bee-hunter. It was the first book ever written. The Norse tale is principally concerning the exploits of the warrior Beowulf of the Anglo-Saxon times. Beowulf most definitely proves to be a her ...

(4 pages) 57 0 3.0 Feb/2004

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

American Imperialism By: Tan Ly

American way of living is the best and only way anyone should live. Through the use of pro da, and exploits by the media-primary newspapers-, the U.S. government has dictated to its citizens, the "co ...

(11 pages) 195 2 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

What is a Hero?(a response to The Odyssey)

, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. 2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, es ...

(2 pages) 35 0 3.0 Mar/2004

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

Historical Melanesia

ltural And Spiritual Overviews)Land Of Lost Tribes And LanguagesFew people who follow the torturous exploits of the Portuguese who circumnavigated the globe half a millennium ago ever reach The Molucc ...

(20 pages) 74 1 4.6 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Critical Analysis of "The World is Too much with Us." i.e. the sonnet written by William Wordsworth.My interpretation of the poem in comparison to the interpretation of another student.

. The conflict in essence, is the one where the human race no longer appreciates nature and instead exploits it for their own material gain. However, the third sentence within the passage is only half ...

(4 pages) 169 1 4.9 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

The Great Gatsby Character Summaries

Nick Carraway: Nick provides the voice of the novel, documenting his companions exploits in the summer of 1922. Raised in a wealthymiddle-western family, Nick graduates from New Ha ...

(4 pages) 64 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers