Essays Tagged: "Monkey"

Don't touch my monkey. About sexual addiction

Don't Touch My Monkey! Sexual addiction, can be better defined if compared with other types of addicts. Ther ...

(2 pages) 146 1 4.1 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES. A discussion of Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and how it has overcome the trials and tribulations of time.

as created. Not to mention the fact that the general population was in outraged at the thought of a monkey as an ancestor of the greatest and most notorious creation of god; the ever powerful man.In o ... f all he destroyed the glory of man, by placing humans in the same family grouping as "smelly hairy monkeys."�Of Darwin's opposing religious forces, one of the strongest groups was Bishop Samue ...

(9 pages) 443 3 3.6 Apr/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Charles Darwin

"The Monkey's Paw " by W.W.Jacobs

The mystery of the Monkey's Paw is a cleverly thought out short story. This story had three main parts. These parts wer ... d about some of his war experiences, and then of India.His last story was about a magical mummified monkey's paw. The sergeant-major tells the family that the old dried out monkey's paw has a spell pu ... hite told her not to answer the door. Mrs. White approached the door while Mr. White looked for the monkey's paw.At the very moment Mr. White unlocked the door Mr. White found the monkey's paw and mad ...

(2 pages) 44 0 4.1 Nov/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Evolution of Primate Intelligence

ust have been like a few millions years ago. Even though, we are not descended from any modern-type monkey or ape, our lineage does appear to have gone through stages in which we were a medium-sized, ... aking sense of the world. It takes up about 80% of the human brain but less than 60% of a New World monkey's brain. Humans have long been known to develop extreme cerebral asymmetries, which are suppo ...

(7 pages) 223 0 3.5 Dec/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology

Monkey: A Folk Novel of China book review

Monkey, was originally published anonymously by Wu Chengen resulting from informality present in the ... from the rise in the merchant and middle class in literacy, in conjunction with the printing press; Monkey has become a highly acclaimed Chinese classic that has been enjoyed for generations. Due to t ... s novel to be popular to survive generations and to be translated into many languages.The author of Monkey, Wu Chengen throughout the story tries to instill upon the reader moral values of following B ...

(4 pages) 120 0 4.4 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

"The Life and Death of Cholmondeley" by Gerald M. Durrel

rrel limits the amount of attention given to Chumley, the ape becomes "a little jealous of [the new monkey] Sue- but he was too much of a gentle man to show it." (Pg. 25)Evidently, Chumley longs for a ...

(2 pages) 27 0 0.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

How is suspense created and maintained in The Monkey's Paw and The Red Room?

In The Monkey's Paw written by W.W. Jacobs and The Red Room written by H.G. Wells, there are many similarit ... es are put in jeopardy. However they do differ in places, one of the key differences being that The Monkey's Paw is written in third person whereas The Red Room is a narrative.W.W Jacobs uses many dif ... n third person whereas The Red Room is a narrative.W.W Jacobs uses many different techniques in The Monkey's Paw to build up an atmosphere of suspense and uneasiness. One way this is done is by Jacob' ...

(12 pages) 41 0 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Tobacco and Tolerance: Blowing smoke".

Not only labour made man differ from a monkey, but also care and attention to his fellow creatures. This is the main point of human relatio ...

(6 pages) 74 0 4.3 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Mental Health

How does W.W.Jacobs create mystery and excitement in "The Monkey's Paw?"

ad a lot of books they loved books that were about mystery and suspence.This was the time that "the monkey's paw" was written. In those days people were excited about far-off places like India because ... and the old fakir's and so people loved to travel to such places but it would cost them a lot."The monkey's paw was set in a place that no one lived."The night was wet and cold" and was the beastly p ...

(2 pages) 23 0 3.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

How does W.W.Jacobs create mystery and excitement in "The Monkey's Paw?"

ad a lot of books they loved books that were about mystery and suspence.This was the time that "the monkey's paw" was written. In those days people were excited about far-off places like India because ... and the old fakir's and so people loved to travel to such places but it would cost them a lot."The monkey's paw was set in a place that no one lived."The night was wet and cold" and was the beastly p ...

(2 pages) 21 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

'The Monkey Prince' by Daniel MacPherson

Perched atop his favourite branch, in his most beloved tree, the Monkey Prince surveyed the land. His land. He had dominion over all that he could see. He had unchal ... e scampered to the edge of the branch. Below, he saw the animals were crowded around Gog, an ageing monkey who was famous for his great tales of adventure and travel. His stories weren't really believ ... it was a rose, found in the cooler lands towards the north. As the multitude stared in awe, the old monkey passed the rose to his grandson, Magog, who solemnly vowed to keep it safe as long as he live ...

(4 pages) 16 0 0.0 Jul/2004

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

Hot Zone anylasis

ane becomes a host it is carrying the virus in a sense.Example two: Both species, the human and the monkey, were in the presence of another life form, which was older and more powerful the either of t ... so it reacted to it. Knew could also mean that since the blood was reacting, the whole case of the monkey house should be handled with caution. No longer is it a simple case of monkey sickness now so ...

(3 pages) 99 1 5.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

How the Author Creates Tension and Suspense in the Monkey's Paw

There are many techniques that are used to create tension and suspense in 'The Monkey's Paw'. From the very beginning we can see that the language used sets the scene and conveys ... olding information, "'Well, it's just a bit of what you call magic perhaps,'". The way in which the monkeys paw is initially described intrigues and builds up suspense as not much is mentioned about t ... cepticism. In the Victorian times, people where very superstitious and would have believed that the Monkey's paw could actually have a magical effect. However, Jacobs contrasts this by having a ration ...

(4 pages) 28 0 4.5 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Picasso.

ntings he drew then was of him, his wife and his first son but at the side there was a rather large monkey this was probably to show that now he had become a father he had to be more responsible and m ...

(1 pages) 22 0 0.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

How is Suspense and Tension Created in "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Red Room" by William Wyman Jacobs

pre 20th century coursework, we have analysed two short stories. I have chosen to write about "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Red Room" as examples of which create suspense and tension most successfully. ... "The Red Room" as examples of which create suspense and tension most successfully.The story of 'The Monkey's Paw' features a mysterious talisman which has magical powers, it grants its owner three wis ...

(8 pages) 13 0 0.0 Aug/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"Monkey's Paw" by W.W Jacobs - Recurring Theme

ng from respecting your parents to something like being considerate to other people's feelings."The Monkey's Paw" by W.W Jacob is a classic horror story in which tragedy strikes the White family. A ma ... horror story in which tragedy strikes the White family. A man named Sergeant-Major Morris brings a monkey's paw into their lives which is said to grant three wishes, which instead creates chaos.The t ...

(2 pages) 22 1 3.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Character Essay On Mr. White

Character Essay on Mr. White "The Monkey's Paw" by William Wymark Jacobs Mr. White is a doddering elderly man who would ... Mr. White is very conversational, friendly, and curious about what his friend has to say. When the monkey's paw is thrown into the fire, Mr. White snatches it right out again; it is clear that Mr. Wh ...

(2 pages) 1751 0 0.0 May/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Reports On Childrens Television

"The Monkey's Paw" In the story the "Monkey's Paw," by W.W Jacobs, there was a man by the name of Mr. Whi ... some of the oddest gifts anyone has ever seen in there life. On this odd and cold day he brought a monkey's paw that had a curse on it. In this curse it allowed you to have three wishes. These wishes ... es. These wishes were granted as a coincidence everyone said.When the sergeant showed Mr. White the monkey's paw he had to have it. But, like a good friend that the sergeant said no. Mr. White did not ...

(3 pages) 1301 0 0.0 Jul/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Devils Door

n't even there. I hit the stairs and as I approach the eighth floor my heart is beating like a wild monkey in a cage. I sit and I think to myself that there has to be an easier way than walking up tho ...

(3 pages) 1084 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Character Analysis of E.K. Hornbeck in "Inherit the Wind" by Robert. E. Lee

er the consumption of his hotdog, Hornbeck continues along his way and spies an organ grinder and a monkey. At this point he proceeds in shouting, “Grandpa!” (Lawrence 14) for all to hear. T ... nce of a hotdog over bible and his mockery of the fundamentalist view of creationism by calling the monkey his grandpa. He even boasts that his newspaper was bringing in Henry Drummond to defend Cates ...

(3 pages) 24 0 5.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American