Essays Tagged: "Jessica"

Suddenly the phone went dead .

left the house slamming the door behind me.It usually only took at the most five minutes to get to Jessica's because she only lived a street away, but today felt like I'd been walking for miles. Max ... tly and there was mud by the letter box like someone had kicked it. Now I was really scared because Jessica's house is always immaculate from top to bottom, even on the outside.As soon as I walked in, ...

(3 pages) 69 6 4.6 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Detoxification Ward

ys a scary place for me, because it has always been a place of sadness, such as this one.My sister, Jessica, and I went to visit our mother in the detoxification ward at Overlook Hospital in North Pla ... rd. The booth was where the 'staff' was with the cross-lined glass. They needed identification from Jessica and I. We were to be searched and watched to ensure we did not give mom anything. It was not ...

(3 pages) 22 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

The merchant of venice

too quickly to listen. Even though Shylock uses discrimination as a reason for some of his actions Jessica is seen as a Jew but still has the respect of Christians. "Most beautiful pagan, most sweet ... ct of Christians. "Most beautiful pagan, most sweet Jew..." Lancelot who is a Christian complements Jessica this proves there can be respect between cultures and the slander against Shylock is not bec ...

(4 pages) 27 0 0.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Analysis of 2 items that relate to "relationships" how it is depicted and the themes involved

Article - "Best Buds Or Bust" - February 2002This article is an interview which compares Angela and Jessica, the two winners of the "Clean & Clear Best Friends Competition" and how much they reall ... ch they really know about each other. The composer achieves this by asking the same questions about Jessica to Angela, vice versa and comparing the answers, testing to see whether not only if the two ...

(6 pages) 32 0 4.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Examine the presentation of parent-child relationships in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice"

In 'The Merchant of Venice', there are three parent-child relationships; Shylock and Jessica, Portia and her deceased father, and Launcelot and Old Gobbo. There is an obvious contrast b ... sed, they had a good relationship while he was alive. However, the relationship between Shylock and Jessica is repressive and conflictual and ends tragically. After Shakespeare's song, Hamnet, died tr ... hows that Portia is strong-minded and respects her father, which makes her the complete opposite to Jessica.The most obvious parent-child relationship in 'The Merchant of Venice' is that of Shylock an ...

(7 pages) 32 0 4.0 Apr/2004

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

Case study on the the socialisation of children into sport and physical activity

ced lifestyle.MethodologyThe child interviewed for this case study is an eleven-year-old girl named Jessica Swain*. The interview took place in the lounge room of the family home she shares with her s ... in Richmond, NSW which is a growing community predominantly consisting of young family homebuyers. Jessica's mother was present in the interview, which took approximately 30 minutes.ResultsJessica is ...

(11 pages) 69 1 4.6 Aug/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Sitcoms and American Role Models

erent. Women should be outraged if they are portrayed like Lucy. That is why The Newlyweds starring Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey is coming back for its fourth season (MTV Networks). That is why the ... understanding. His response is illustrative of the stereotypical male. Similarly, on The Newlyweds, Jessica becomes confused about the statement "Chicken of the Sea," that is located on her can on tun ...

(4 pages) 72 0 3.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Random Family Book Review

g subjected to this kind of treatment, but I do know that it is very common. This is proven through Jessica, Mother Lourdes daughter, without any parental guidance she grew up on the streets. She lear ... ike the Bronx, but usually to girls with the same sort of family life. Like other women in her life Jessica used sex to keep the men in her life interested in her.Jessica ends up having children with ...

(3 pages) 38 0 5.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Jessica's Letter to Shylock

ers at night, then you shall be with me too. I will listen for your prayers. Forgive me.All my love,Jessica

(2 pages) 13 0 3.0 May/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Book Review of "Random Family: Love, drugs, trouble and coming of age in the Bronx" by LeBlane, A. N.

g subjected to this kind of treatment, but I do know that it is very common. This is proven through Jessica, Mother Lourdes' daughter, without any parental guidance she grew up on the streets. She lea ... ike the Bronx, but usually to girls with the same sort of family life. Like other women in her life Jessica used sex to keep the men in her life interested in her.Jessica ends up having children with ...

(2 pages) 27 0 3.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"Merchant of Venice" - Feminist Perspective.

al ideals of Shakespeare's Elizabethan era, which is portrayed through the characters of Portia and Jessica, who could not establish their own powerful identities because they were women. Portia and J ... e story were to show what it was to be the ideal Elizabethan woman. Time and time again, Portia and Jessica were shown to be mere objects that were owned by the male characters in the story. They coul ...

(6 pages) 21 0 0.0 Sep/2005

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

Hot Chick: Movie Review

e audience two things. The first is to not take anything for granted. For example, the cheerleader (Jessica) feels lucky when she gets her body back after living in a 30 year old man's. The second les ... is the happy ending.The lead character is Rob Schneider. His role for the majority of the movie is Jessica stuck in his body. This also appeared to be a middle aged, cross dressing man who is confuse ...

(4 pages) 26 0 3.2 Feb/2006

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

Television drama: "Jessica"

The television drama Jessica directed by Anthony Buckley and produced by Peter Andrikidis, is a powerful medium for prese ... g the importance of sex in a relationship, gender expectations and discrimination. The protagonist, Jessica is a young woman living in the small frontier town of Narrandera, and is constantly looked d ... small frontier town of Narrandera, and is constantly looked down upon by others for being a tomboy. Jessica's mother, Hester, is desperate to secure a wealthy future for herself and daughter, Meg, by ...

(6 pages) 14 1 3.7 Jul/2006

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

Sweet Valley High: Not just 'Kids' anymore.

o not own the world of Sweet Valley or any of its characters; everything belongs to Francine Pascal.Jessica Wakefield finished applying her lipstick and stepped back to admire her reflection. The bath ... bout the floor and cosmetics, hairpins and other assorted toiletries cluttered the vanity. Perfect, Jessica thought to herself. She smiled and blew a kiss at her reflection.Suddenly, the door opened a ...

(22 pages) 23 0 2.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Not The Average Woman: A Character Analysis

Case StudyJessica Ashwell is an attractive 20-year-old who works full-time at a waitressing/bartending job at ... ear-old who works full-time at a waitressing/bartending job at the Golden Greek Restaurant and bar. Jessica is also a full time liberal arts and sciences major at Quinnebaug Community College. Along w ... anages to keep a boyfriend as well.Synopsis of TheoriesThe first theory that I am going to apply to Jessica's personality is the five-factor model. The commonly called "big five" theory is not complet ...

(6 pages) 27 0 4.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Case Summary: The Murder of Jessica Lundsford

, in a grave no more than 3 feet deep. Publicly released autopsy reports said that the little girl, Jessica Lunsford, who dreamed of being a fashion designer and Olympic swimmer, had managed to tear t ... John Couey (who was drug hazed) broke into the family's unsecured mobile home at 3am and kidnapped Jessica, covering her mouth and telling her to keep quiet. He held her captive for more than a day a ...

(6 pages) 44 0 4.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Cases

Macbeth

rn roast. I remember this corn roast clear as day only because this is where I met my first friend, Jessica Fayanne Fluke. The night was still young, and there she was, walking down my driveway ... y you here at my corn roast?" and she replied, " I came to eat some corn!" I was still yet four and Jessica was five, and from that moment on we friends, best friends. Everyday we would be at one anot ...

(4 pages) 4 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > Central & Southamerican History

True Friends

rn roast. I remember this corn roast clear as day only because this is where I met my first friend, Jessica Fayanne Fluke.The night was still young, and there she was, walking down my driveway with he ... y you here at my corn roast?? and she replied, ? I came to eat some corn!? I was still yet four and Jessica was five, and from that moment on we friends, best friends. Everyday we would be at one anot ...

(4 pages) 19 0 4.3 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > Central & Southamerican History

In our media today it seems that every day is

hould not be able to print the names of minors that are victims. In one case where this little girl Jessica was rapped, the local press printed her name to the public in their story. Printing her name ...

(1 pages) 983 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

What does it mean to be Australian?

s and the Vietnam veterans literally, each significantly shaping and influencing Australian society.Jessica, a book published by well-known author Bryce Courtenay in 1998, tells the true story of a yo ... ough Australian Outback just before the First World War. Through a series of mournful, cruel events Jessica shocks the rigid social structure and the racist public face, only to stand up for mateship, ...

(3 pages) 16 0 0.0 Oct/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Persuasive Writing