Essays Tagged: "three generations"

Economic compensation to blacks in America.

eparations...Due to the fact that many African-Americans cannot trace their genealogy backmore than three generations, It would be extremely difficult to distinguishbetween those who are descended fro ... ponderance of the evidence.Therefore, each state shall appoint a committee of six members, at least threeof them being African-Americans. These committees will be responsible forinvestigating all clai ...

(2 pages) 87 0 3.8 Feb/1997

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

The Lost City at Giza and the Homes of the Pyramid Workers

ered but one thing that was certain, the pyramids at Giza were built by armies of workers who spent three generations raising these massive monuments, not slaves forced to build monuments for the king ... tombs at the upper level were larger and more elaborate than those of the lower level. Of the forty-three tombs found all had important titles inscribed on the false doors. Titles such as "overseer of ...

(9 pages) 97 0 4.4 Apr/2002

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

"The Concubine's" Children by Denise Chong, includes personal comment

distance can tear generations of families apart. We are presented with the lives of the children of three generations, starting with the oldest, the story of May-ying, a concubine, and her husband, fe ... the story of May-ying, a concubine, and her husband, fellow wives and children. She manages to have three children, two female and one deformed male. They override her with guilt because of her inabil ...

(4 pages) 66 0 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Truth revealed in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzergerald

rst. For example, 'My family have been prominent, well-to-do people in this Middle Western city for three generations.'....pg.2 why did he have to lie when he knew that if they really got to know him ...

(3 pages) 46 0 4.6 Mar/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Satire Writing vs. Factual Writing: A Comparison of Brave New World and All Quiet on the Western Front (Contains Bibliography)

y's most popular novel. Published in 1932 Brave New World has enjoyed immense popularity throughout three generations, and has been printed 27 times in the United States alone. All Quiet on the Wester ... e's slowed down introduction takes effect. By allowing the readers to bond with the characters over three chapters they (the readers) are subject to a literal whirlwind of information as the pace is s ...

(6 pages) 104 1 4.7 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Hemingway's story "A Clean Well-Lighted Place."

Three Generations of A ManWhat is so different about an old man and young man? The difference betwee ... Ernest Hemingway tells a story about this in "A Clean Well-Lighted Place." In this story, there are three men, two of whom look at the world in the same light. There are differences and similarities o ... n says "He'll stay all night" he said to his colleague "I'm sleepy now. I never get into bed before three o'clock. He should have killed himself last week" (159). What does that say about a man's char ...

(4 pages) 130 0 2.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

The Role of Women in the Japanese Society "The River Ki" by Sawako Ariyoshi and "The Waiting Years" by Fumiko Enchi.

e I like the most thus far in our reading for this class. The book explicitly described the life of three generations of people within one family. It was really interesting to see how the world change ... sting to read. It really showed how the world and the lives of people changed throughout Japan. The three generations in this book changed dramatically, but at the same time many feelings about family ...

(12 pages) 586 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

"Wild Swans" by Jun Xhang.

Wilder Swans is an account of the lives of three generations of women during the turbalent times of 20th centry China. The story follows the fa ... Overall, Wild Swans details the struggles of the country of China through the perspectives of these three women, as the author tells of their heroic deeds and their triumph over countless obstacles.

(1 pages) 45 0 1.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

Novel Away.

ntially.The novel Away is a clear example of how people are connected to the past. It characterizes three generations of a family of women. These women are connected through their experiences. They ar ... ve relationships with men that they are drawn too because of the man's individuality. Away portrays three women from different generations and shows how similar they are. The women are strong and pass ...

(3 pages) 21 0 5.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

A Raisin in the Sun By: Tan Ly

story "A Raisin in the Sun"? A real life journey is referred as "use of space". It is divided into three elements: city, wild, and place. City is a symbolic city, which represents something else rath ... eir life lessons. Rural is the final settlement for their life. What is the main message from these three elements?City is a symbolic city. It is temporary and artificial. The Younger's family lives i ...

(7 pages) 107 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Christopher Columbus

andfather were both woolen weavers who moved from town to town of the Genoese Republic for at least three generations. Due to his facial features, red hair, and tall stature it may suggest that he was ... d refer to Genoa as the "noble and powerful city by the sea". No one questioned his originality for three centuries, then some started to claim that Columbus was really an Indian who was native to the ...

(9 pages) 98 1 3.3 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

A Lesson About Family: Alice Walker's "Everyday Use"

importance among people.Unfortunately, many people today can only trace their families back two or three generations. In 1973, Alice Walker wrote a short story about a mother and her two daughters th ... understand this, one must realize that Dee was never happy living her life with Mama in a run down, three bedroom house. At least this is what Mama thinks. In the story, Mama states that she used to t ...

(7 pages) 217 1 3.8 Jul/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

What was the overall marketing strategy for Dunkin Donut's "Longest Love Message to Moms" campaign? Which specific tactics (4 p's) were uses and how? What would you have done differently?

people. As well, the society in Thailand supplicates a greater value on the family, with as many as three generations living in the same home, but always a prevalence of dissimilar generations in the ... rtainly, the Queen mother's birthday, August 12, is also the national Mother's Day. It was on these three positions that Dunkin' Donut's based their new promotion.The corporation spent a preliminary $ ...

(3 pages) 81 0 3.7 Jul/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Looking for Alibrandi' by Melina Marchetta (novel)

andi' is about a teenage girl Josephine's growth to freedom through interaction of the women of the three generations of Alibrandi's - Katia Alibrandi, Christina Alibrandi and herself. Further changes ...

(3 pages) 46 0 3.5 Jul/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Book Summary : First Things First by Stephen R. Covey

presenting our "true north" direction of values, vision and principles.) He suggests that there are three generations of time management schools which attempt to solve the problem of handling time con ... le, As a result, he proposes a fourth generation which seeks to have the advantages of the previous three generations without their drawbacks and enable us to be guided by our inner compasses, not our ...

(5 pages) 59 0 3.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Men in the Sun by Ghassan Kanafani

novel. This novel explains the consequences of the Nakbah on Palestine and the Palestinians through three generations who have different backgrounds but they all share the same goal and dream which is ... rove to his father that he is old enough to support his family and they do not need him anymore.The three characters refuse to deal with the smuggler because he insists on taking fifteen Dinars before ...

(4 pages) 83 1 4.8 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

Parallels Between Greek and Egyptian Creation Goddesses

duties became those of Athena, Artemis, and Gaia, and finally Nut, who shared her essence with the three generations of Greek creation goddesses: Gaia, Rhea, and Hera.Hathor, the Golden One was the g ...

(7 pages) 79 0 2.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Soul of the Sword (short theatre play)

Why do I do this? It is not moral, it is not righteous. I have enslaved gladiators for all my life. Three generations this has been in my family. Shall my children follow in my footsteps? It doesn't e ... ard: Yes Flavius.Flavius: Cancel the next match. Bring out Demonius. Let's see. I want him to fight three of my undefeated gladiators; Brutius, Manlius, and Tullius. Pad them in thick armor; my best a ...

(2 pages) 24 0 5.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

"My Place" by Sally Morgan: an Analysis.

Sally Morgan's 'My Place' is an autobiographical account of three generations of Aboriginals, which illustrate the social history of Aboriginals from the point ...

(6 pages) 98 1 4.2 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Positive Integrated Marketing Communications Displayed By: The Honey Baked Ham Company

ked Ham Co. and Cafe in 1957. This is a family-owned and operated business that has been around for three generations. The company has grown over the years and now has more than 300 locations in the U ...

(3 pages) 139 1 4.3 Apr/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies