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| Formal Analysis Paper | 1005 |
| Having viewed Portrait of the Artist's Mother by Vincent Van Gogh and Portrait of Madame Manet by Edouard Manet, I am struck by both the similarities and differences in the artists' approaches to the portraits. Of course, the fact that both paintings are portraits of significant women figures in the artists' lives is the most striking similarity. However, there are additional similarities between the two paintings. For example, the paintings employ the same medium, oil on canvas. Furthermore, both paintings exhibit a strong contrast between light and dark, which makes the subjects of the portraits really stand out from their backgrounds. Given those similarities, one might expect to have similar viewing experiences looking at the portraits. However, Van Gogh and Manet approached oil in two entirely different manners. Manet's use of oil seems to have been designed to get colors with depth and opacity. In contrast, Van Gogh's use of oil was about more than color; by applying t | |
| Hiring Appropriate Human Resources | 697 |
| The process of hiring appropriate human resources is extremely important for any business and has a lot of bearing on its viability and profitability. Any wrong decision in this regard affects not only the business but also interpersonal relationships as evident from my experience. Problem I established my independent carpet cleaning business five years back. And in these five years, I was capable of making it run smoothly. However, in order to enhance my capabilities, I decided to go back to college for higher education. I looked around for appropriate replacement. The replacement had to be such that would not only consolidate the business but also expand it still further in my absence. Personal involvement and accountability, apart from business acumen was one the major considerations. I hired my brother-in-law for the duration of my absence from business. I thought of hiring my brother-in-law. However, the family dynamics, the matter of trust and possible conflict with my made me rethink. 'Is it desirable to have a | |
| "Jason and the Golden Fleece" | 1079 |
| Throughout history, heroic tales have been the source of both delight and controversy as the respective roles of the major characters have been debated as to their true purpose. While many of these major characters have been men, in many cases there are female characters as well that play important role in their own capacity, as well as contributing to the character development of the protagonist. To determine how these issues play out in a popular heroic tale, this paper provides an examination of the role of Medea in the heroic tale, "Jason and the Golden Fleece," followed by a discussion of how the feminine aspect contributes to the myth. An assessment of how this female character affects the character of Jason is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion. Review and Discussion The epic tale of Jason and his Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece has been enjoyed by countless readers for thousands of years, and the tragedies and challenges faced by Jaso | |
| Two Kinds of Love on Fire | 1055 |
| Both Euripides' drama "Hippolytus" and the poems of Sappho take as one of their major dramatic themes the ideal of thwarted love. Both ancient Greek works use metaphors of burning and longing to express various speakers' desires for objects of affection he or she cannot obtain. But while the emotional intensity of both works may be equally heart rendering, Sappho's poetry adopts a more balanced, and ultimately healthier perspective of love in relation to the divine and human words than do the protagonists of Euripides' tragedy. Both Phaedra and Hippolytus feel unbalanced and unwholesome affections for people they desire on earth or in the heavens, and this become their undoing. In "Hippolytus," the title character's stepmother pines for her stepson. Not only is their sexual union prohibited by Phaedra's marriage to Theseus, Hippolytus' father but Hippolytus is also a sworn adherent of the cult of Artemis. He refuses to impinge upon his chastity for any woman's sake. He is particul | |
| James Thurber's "Courtship through the Ages" | 1825 |
| James Thurber's "Courtship through the Ages" and Mark Twain's "The Damned Human Race" both use satire and humor to make a point about human beings by comparing them to animals. Thurber discusses how the male half of the species must take great pains to interest the female half and he commiserates with animals and insects of all kinds using a lighthearted humor. Twain's comparison is much darker. He concludes that man is not the highest form of animal on earth and that the reverse of Darwinism is true: Man has actually descended from animals because he possesses negative characteristics and stoops to lows that animals would not. Both essays use humor to juxtapose animals and humans, but Thurber's tone and "evidence" are much less serious than Twain's. The difference in tone of both essays can be accounted for in the purpose of each. Twain intends to disparage the cruelties of the human race, but Thurber intends to laugh at them. Both essays begin with assuring the reader that s | |
| Three Works by Frederick Douglass | 1514 |
| Within Frederick Douglass's Narrative of the Life of an American Slave, Anton Chekhov's short story "The Lady with the Dog", and Richard Wright's short story "The Man who was Almost a Man, we find characters who are dominated by conflict between their sense of obligation and their personal preferences, i.e., duty versus desire. I shall explain the dynamics of each main character's conflict, in terms of opposition between duty and desire, in terms of an internal antagonism. I shall also explain why each character's conflict is central to an understanding of the work as a whole, identifying the conflict and explaining how it underscores meaning of the work. Slaveholders' typical attitudes, during the early 19th century, about a slave's becoming literate are expressed by Hugh Auld, the Baltimore guardian of the nine-year-old Frederick Douglass, as recalled by Douglass in his Narrative of the Life of a Slave (1845). The conflict Frederick Douglass faces, in this portion of his | |
| Short & Long Term Career Goals | 644 |
| Education has always been an important aspect of my life. Although there have been trials and tribulations I have surmounted them. My story is not one of a privileged life not wanting or wishing for anything. Instead it is a dream, a dream to be able to fulfill what is my destiny. On December 14, 2005 I will have my associate's degree; it has been a long time coming, and it is finally here. I have managed to maintain full time work to support myself and my family while attending to school to accomplish one of my life long dreams. By attending Drexel this would not only afford me the opportunity to continue my dream of furthering my education but it will also allow me to advance in my industry. My short term career goals include furthering my education in business administration; Drexel will allow me to do that. Long term Drexel will give the tools, confidence, and background necessary to advance even further in my career goals. Business has been my p | |
| The Introduction of Birth Control Pills | 729 |
| Canada was formed by the four colonies of British North America on 1st July, 1857. It was a young country then and had a strong neighbor, the United States. Ever since its creation, Britain had full control over the foreign policies of Canada but soon with time the Canadians took over this control. They formulated new ways of reducing conflict and played a part in the formation of the United Nations (Anonymous). Canada faced many problems and required to introduce many products in its market. One such product that was introduced in its market was the birth control pill. Today as many as eighty million females use this pill all over the world but when it was introduced in Canada, while the female population were pleased, the pope condemned its use and declared it to be immoral (CBC Archives). Before the introduction of birth control pills, the world did not have many advances in the contraceptive sector. This birth control pill was a revolutionary breakthrough and was approved to be the best contraceptive method in the world. "Canadian doctors had been dispensing contracepti | |
| Andrew Jackson and The New Democratic Party | 502 |
| 1. The period before Jackson took office was marked by some very dramatic changes in American life. There was a great population movement into the cities from the countryside, and an increase in all kinds of industrial businesses. Transportation, such as trains, canals and roads, were developed at great speed. Perhaps the most important event was the establishment of universal manhood suffrage: al white men became eligible to vote. 2. Giving the vote to all white men was a radical idea to some. In the past only wealthy and educated men were considered fit and able to vote and be active in the government. Many believed that giving the vote to all would lead to misguided legislation because most of the people were "dissolute," "noisy," "disc | |
| Discussion of Child Protection in Group Communication | 3079 |
| Introduction of Group The child abuse and support group is an open ended and ongoing group that meets once every week for 90 minutes at a child protective agency. This particular group session is comprised of a single session group whose members change from week to week. The intent of the group is to meet and discuss a single problem or issue facing group members that contribute to group member's stress or the increased likelihood that child neglect or abuse might occur. The intent of each session is to provide group members with support in a warm and nurturing environment so they are capable of discovering outlets to relieve their stress and support their families in the best manner possible given their situation. Group Purpose The purpose of the group is for clients to identify what personal behaviors and stressors contribute to upheaval in the family and can create an environment that facilitates neglect. It is also to help develop insight into how stress and other external | |
| The Conservative Movement & the Presidency of R. Reagan | 1106 |
| Beginning in the 1960's, America experienced a great resurgence of conservatism in the form of a social and political movement which was a reaction to the pro-government public philosophies of liberalism which had been the major force in America since Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal" in the early 1930's. However, in the late 1960's, this conservative movement began to be supported by many southern Democrats and especially by the advocates and supporters of Barry Goldwater within the Republican Party who later endorsed Ronald Reagan in the 1970's and early 1980's. Generally, the conservative movement was closely linked to what some saw as the basic causes of economic and social distress in America, namely, the policies and ideals of the liberals in Washington, DC. Economically, the conservatives believed that the problem associated with a stagnant economy was due to inflation coupled with "big government" and the Democrats with their "tax and spend" attitude, mainly related to spendin | |
| The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire | 2211 |
| The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which occurred in New York City on March 25, 1911, is considered to be one of the most tragic disasters in the history of American industry. It resulted in the death of 146 garment workers (mostly girls) who either died in the fire or jumped to their deaths. The tragedy exposed the inhumane working conditions which the industrial workers faced after the Industrial Revolution and the callous disregard shown by the factory owners for the workers in pursuit of profits. The Triangle Factory Fire eventually proved to be a turning point in the fight by the sweat shop workers for better working conditions and improved factory safety standards. This research paper about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire examines the background of the incident, describes the event in detail and discusses its aftermath. Background The United States was in the midst of the "Second" Industrial Revolution at the beginning of the twentieth century and was experiencing all th | |
| The Little Boy and the X-box | 345 |
| Once upon a time there was a little boy who was determined to be the best at something, anything. He was a quiet little boy with few friends. No one disliked him at school, but no one liked him very much, either. The little boy was sure if he could succeed at something, then everyone would like him. He decided to take stock of what he was good at-and decided that he was best at playing video games on his X-box at home. However, he was not the best game player in the neighborhood. There were a few boys, mayb | |
| Substantial Prison Overcrowding: A New Problem in America | 2389 |
| In the last two and a half decades, prison crowding has more than tripled in the United States.1 The rate of imprisonment has burgeoned to three and even four times that of Most European countries, while the development in holding facilities has remained negligibly shy.2 As a direct result, recent years have witnessed the growth of a new problem in America: substantial prison overcrowding. Efforts to keep overcrowding at bay have been historically simplistic, often propelled by ideas to simply build more jails; these propositions are fatally incomplete and static. Prison populations are on climactic rise as a result of various independent agencies, factors, and actions; legislation that increases penalties for criminal behavior, stiffer rules regarding minor infractions, deployment of police, and paroling policies are all separate factors that contribute to the overall dilemma of overcrowding. Because the problem of prison overcrowding is so broad, minor transformations like the a | |
| 'The Knights of the Round Table' | 1066 |
| Howard Pyle's book King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is told from the point of view of a third-person, all-knowing author who is looking back upon the days of old, when knights were bold. The book is set in England during the Middle Ages. The author describes King Arthur as the most honorable, gentle knight who ever lived in the world. Guinevere was Arthur's beautiful but occasionally stormy-tempered queen. Merlin was the greatest of all of Arthur's companions, courageous, wise and gallant but betrayed by the evil actions of the enchantress Morgana le Fay and Vivien, the woman he loved. The book begins with tale of how Arthur came to power in Camelot. It tells how he became a king, then a great king, and how he came to we his beloved Queen Guinevere. Arthur was born the son of Uther Pendragon. Merlin prophesized that Uther's son would come to rule over all of England. But for fear of endangering the boy, Arthur was not raised as a royal person. Instead, the young A | |
| The Life Story Malcolm X | 972 |
| Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, had good reason to distrust whites. His father Earl had been active in the black nationalist movement. His death was clearly a murder, but the insurance company insisted it was a suicide, denying his family the insurance money. Malcolm's mother had to accept welfare, and Malcolm began stealing food from stores. Social workers eventually sent his mother Louise to a mental hospital. The children were split up, and Malcolm and most of his siblings were placed in foster homes. Malcolm blamed the state welfare department for causing his mother's mental illness. Both the whites who hated them and the whites who tried to help them participated in breaking up the Little family. In his new foster home, Malcolm enrolled as the only black child in an otherwise white junior high. He had the highest grades in his class and was even elected class president, but Malcolm felt that he was viewed as a quaint oddity--a mascot in his foster home (p. 27) | |
| My Invisible Friends | 1270 |
| Mad you may think me, but I am not mad. I simply see; see those things others do not see. Are they mine to see, alone? Or, perhaps I am mad, and it is my madness that lets me see these things. No matter, for I see them, and I know they are real. That is enough for me to know that I am not mad. I was a precocious youth. I knew things others did not, a fact which was frequently remarked upon by my parents and other elders. When I was young, my knowledge was greeted with curiosity and amusement. I guessed at little things. Lost your glasses? Ask little Marco, he is sure to know. Lost your keys? Marco will know where to find them. The adults even began to play a little game; each time they visited my parents, they would secret away and hide something, then marvel in how quickly I found it. The game, and I, were referred to as Marco Polo. The adults adored me. As you might expect, I basked in their attention. How, you might ask, did I know these things? I always had sp | |
| Rock-a-by Baby by Verta Taylor | 2609 |
| Verta Taylor in her book Rock-a-by Baby: Feminism, Self-Help, and Postpartum Depression analyzes issue related to motherhood and its aftermath, meaning post-partum depression and related psychological and physical manifestations of depression or sadness suffered by many women after childbirth. She does so in the context of her view that feminism has created a system for self-help for women suffering form this malady and that this is an effective way to address this particular problem. In her book, she indicates the nature of the issue, the severity of the problem, the way it has been viewed by women themselves, the means undertaken to aid women who face this problem, and the outcome of applying these methods. The study is not empirical but instead involves interviewing women and taking note of their problems and how they have or have not been helped. Her data is qualitative rather than quantitative, which makes the information useful for other researchers, for students, and for car | |
| The Different Motivational Theories | 2130 |
| This model, namely expectancy theory, suggests that individuals, acting through self-interest, adopt courses of action perceived as maximizing the probability of desirable outcomes for themselves. This desire to maximize self-interest provides aspiring leaders with unique opportunities to assume leadership roles by simultaneously meeting both follower needs and organizational requirements. We intend to explicitly link expectancy theory and leadership concepts to demonstrate that leader interactions with followers permit the establishment of highly motivational working environments. In so doing, individuals acquire the means to transcend their traditional roles of supervisor, manager, or follower, and realize their potentials as leaders. In order to remain competitive at home or within the global market, we must stop relegating in our minds the functions of leadership to the office of the president or CEO of the organization. Instead, we must come to view the leadership role as part of | |
| The History of Jacksonian Revolution | 502 |
| 1. The period before Jackson took office was marked by some very dramatic changes in American life. There was a great population movement into the cities from the countryside, and an increase in all kinds of industrial businesses. Transportation, such as trains, canals and roads, were developed at great speed. Perhaps the most important event was the establishment of universal manhood suffrage: al white men became eligible to vote. 2. Giving the vote to all white men was a radical idea to some. In the past only wealthy and educated men were considered fit and able to vote and be active in the government. Many believed that giving the vote to all would lead to misguided legislation because most of the people were "dissolute," "noisy," "disc | |
| The Life of Jesus: An Argument | 713 |
| The official meaning of the name Christ is that of "salvation or the lord is Salvation." To Christians all over the world, Christ is known the name, Jesus, the Greek form of the name Joshua. The life on Jesus, according to the Bible, can be divided in to two periods - the private life he lived until he was 30 years old, and his public life which lasted until he was crucified at about age 33. What is there about Christ which makes his being so meaningful to Christians? From the time he was taken to the temple in his early years until his public life began, there is an eighteen year gap for which we have no records. He supposedly lived this time out in Nazareth with his mother and "increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and Man". (Luke 2:52). But why is it that Christians have pinned all their faith on Jesus as their messiah? What made him the one? Much of the basis used as argument for this can be found in prophecy. The Jews who were the first Christians were convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, and preached and wrote with so | |
| The Daydreaming Character | 1429 |
| Kaufman (1994) suggests that James Thurber's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is possibly the most famous American short story. Whether or not that is true (and there are those who might argue for "The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", for example, the product of another great American humorist, Mark Twain), his repetitive line, "pocketa-pocketa-pocketa" certainly insinuates itself into the brain once one has read it, much as a rendition of "The Ant's Picnic" ("The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah!") latches onto one's musical brain cells when one has heard its repetitive chorus of nonsense. Unless one puts one's mind immediately on something else, one is likely to "go down into the ground to get out of the rain" along with the ants. In fact, daydreaming-escaping into a secret world-is as common as singing a children's song. Is it a good thing to do? Arguably, prisoners have borne long sentences by inhabiting secret worlds. Also arguably, great scientific breakthrou | |
| The Family Dynamics in the Middle Age | 1625 |
| Introduction: Increase in life expectancy and the subsequent development in the population of older adults, relationships among the family members in the latter part of their years is receiving attention more than ever before. Research professionals and educators interested in the dynamics of later life family relationships have conceived new terminologies, for instance 'aging families', later life marriage, 'Sandwich Generation' and 'skip generation grand parents'. As a matter of fact, a rising sub-field within the sphere of Family Science, known as Family Gerontology propounded by Blieszner & Bedford, 1997 is becoming more and more understood. This area of specialization remains particularly related to investigating and analyzing family relationships among older adults. Several of the role and relationships which relate to aging families are inclusive of grandparents and that of their grandchildren, parents who are aging and their adult children, marriages in later life, divorce an | |
| The Philosophies of Knowledge | 3930 |
| Introduction: A philosophy of knowledge that aims at the detection of the ultimate level on which it may be possible that doubts of the rest of knowledge on that subject is removed. For this purpose, it has to go to the foundations of our knowledge to check the importance and stability of it. When the effort is successful, the epistemological effort is not conservative but results in an increase of our confidence in the nature of our knowledge and in the starting of further research. Again the clear nature of a philosophy of knowledge must not be felt to be an effort to establish the aim as being the sole justification of our knowledge as that would be a valid interaction with the outside world. At the same time, only one successful philosophy of knowledge needs to be defined for the objective to be achieved, but this is no reason to avoid the understanding that there are several approaches for justifying and explaining the knowledge. (Floridi, 1996) Analysis: Continental philos | |
| Application of Myth in the Tales of Hercules | 2248 |
| Hercules, meaning "one renowned through Hera, the mother of the Gods and the wife of Zeus" (Boardman, 156), is not just one of the oldest heroes in all of Greek mythology but is also the most revered and famous. Historically speaking, the tales of Hercules are based on the traditions and similar heroes from other cultures which makes his achievements almost extensive in Western civilization, meaning that every culture outside of Greece shares some familiarity with his life and accomplishments. Also, through the myths associated with Hercules, the world-wide view is one of recognition based on certain emotional actions and reactions. Although the tales of Hercules were written in the very distant past, perhaps as long as 2000 B.C.E, his feats and accomplishments are still relevant in today's world, mostly due to the decisions that Hercules was forced to make, decisions that are still made by a vast number of people all over the world. In essence , the application of myth in the tales | |
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