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Compares & Contrasts Judaism, Christianity & Islam, 2001.
Historical & cultural contexts of these 3 monotheistic faiths & belief systems of each.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, $ 55.95
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"This research will compare and contrast what it means to have faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The research will set forth the historical and cultural context out of which these three monotheistic faiths emerged and will discuss both convergences and divergences in the belief systems of each religion.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all arose out of the same geographical region, comprising the eastern Mediterranean area and reaching eastward into Asia Minor. Chronologically the first of the three religions, Judaism appears to have been distinguished chiefly by its monotheistic aspect. The monotheistic innovation may not have begun with Judaism. The Amarna period of Egypt, marked by the pharaoh Akhenaten's (also Ikhnaton and Akhenaton, reign 1353-1336 B.C.) establishment of a version of monotheism as sun worship, has been interpreted as a ..."
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"Nature" and "Walden" Compared, 2006.
Compares and contrasts these two works relating to Transcendentalism by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
2,474 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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Thoreau and Emerson were authors who expressed fundamentals of Transcendentalism in two writings; specifically, "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau and "Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The paper shows that
"Walden" and "Nature" contain very similar elements, along with very visible differences. This essay compares and contrasts the two works.
It analyzes three sections from each work and compares them to the author's personal experiences with nature.
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"When thinking about a description of nature what does a person see? Some people may see massive redwood forests in Washington, New Yorkers may visualize Central Park, and people from Kansas see rolling hills drowning in prairie grass. What were Ralph Waldo Emerson's views on nature? Emerson does not have a concrete vision of beauty, which is another reason his work is more difficult to read than Thoreau's. An example of an abstract description of nature is, "From the earth, as a shore, I look out into that silent sea" (Emerson 80.)"
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Comparing Epics, 2002.
This analytical research paper presents a brief compare and contrast essay based on two ancient epics titled, "Gilgamesh" and "Iliad".
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper compares the styles and symbolism in these two great epics -Homer's "Iliad" and "Gilgamesh". It describes how "Iliad" is a long rhythmic poem stretched to many books and volumes; while "Gilgamesh" is a highly significant Middle Eastern literary work, written in cuneiform on 12 clay tablets about 2000 BC. It discusses how and why "Gilgamesh" is considered as a role model for future epics like Iliad.
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"Iliad, ?an epic poem? by Homer ?of the Trojan War? (Bergerud: 37). On the other hand, Gilgamesh is that epic poem which revolves around the historical incidents pertaining to the city of Eruk, today popularly referred to as Iraq (Gilgamesh Epic). Moreover, Iliad discusses the causes that led to the lengthy bloodshed of ten years (Trojan War) between the people of Troy and Greeks through a detailed outline of the events and the heroic efforts of Achilles the protagonist of the poem. The hero of Gilgamesh is called Gilgamesh. Just like Achilles, Gilgamesh is also the son of a goddess. Furthermore, both the epics though written in different times, demonstrate the power of love, feeling of brotherhood, closely knitted bonds and friendly relationships among the salient characters. Gilgamesh displays the beauty as well as the strengths of the relationship that Gilgamesh and Enkidu share. Similarly, Iliad shows the strong bond of affection, unconditional love among two altruistic friends and the suffering that Achilles goes through after the unexpected and the untimely death of his beloved friend Patroclus. However, the relationship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu is different when compared to the relationship of Achilles and Patroclus. This is because, Gilgamesh and Enkidu initially were the worst opponents of each other whereas Patroclus and Achilles shared true companionship since the beginning."
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Sci-Fi Novels Compared, 2004.
Compares and contrasts two classic science fiction novels, "Riddley Walker" by Russell Hoban and "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card.
2,256 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 69.95
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Looks at the themes of metamorphoses and transformation in Russel Hoban's "Riddley Walker" and Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game". The paper compares the characters and plots of the two novels and how the theme of transformation and metamorphoses runs through both stories.
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"Metamorphoses and transformation is a common theme in science fiction, particularly since its speculative nature may make it that much easier to consider novel scenarios and changes unlikely in more traditional fiction. This theme is dealt with in a relatively practical fashion in the two science fiction classics Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban and Ender?s Game by Orson Scott Card. In their process of developing from childhood into adulthood, the protagonists of both these stories stand at a cusp of vital change, and essentially live the death of an entire way of life and being. Each reacts to this loss by recreating themselves anew from a synthesis of old and new, paradoxically coming into their own and overcoming their enemies by melding with them to form new, stronger selves."
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Thomas and Dickinson Compared, 2005.
Compares and contrasts Emily Dickinson's "Because I Could Not Stop For Death" and Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night".
1,089 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper is a comparison and contrast between the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Dylan Thomas regarding their interpretations of death in their works ("Because I Could Not Stop For Death" and ""Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"). These authors have different ideas of death and how it should be perceived by the person who is facing it. Death is inevitable, but Dylan feels that it should be fought and raged against, while Dickinson accepts it as a relief from the life that is lived day to day.
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"The attitude of Dickinson, in contrast, is more laid back. She feels that when death is ready for someone, he will come. Her words, "We slowly drove - He knew no haste/ And I had put away/ My labor and my leisure too, / For His Civility" (5-8), present us with a softened attitude that death will come at his own choosing, and that there is no point in fighting this inevitable carriage ride into the next world. It is somewhat ironic that the speaker refers to death as being civil."
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The Works of William Wordsworth and Matuo Basho Compared, 2001.
Compares and contrasts the work of Wordsworth and Basho regarding their view of nature.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This literary essay compares the works of both Wordsworth and Basho regard to nature. It determines the similarities and differences of both writers, in their views of this subject and suggests that," The presence of nature in the writings of both Wordsworth and Bosho increase the effectiveness of each piece. It also opens the work up for broader interpretations and applications."
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"The reflection of nature evokes a variety of emotions and ideas. The phenomena of our natural surroundings and Mother Earth?s uncontrollable seasonal changes affect everyone?s life both directly and indirectly. How we choose to interpret, label, recognize, or utilize these affects vary from individual to individual. Literature is not immune to this, and many authors take advantage of the majesty and sovereignty of the forces and laws of nature. Two such authors are William Wordsworth (Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey), and Matuo Basho (The Narrow Road of the Interior)."
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Literature Comparison, 2004.
Compares and contrasts Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" and William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily".
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the elements of Poe's story, "The Cask of Amontillado", and Faulkner's story, "A Rose for Emily", that make the stories unique and enjoyable to read. The paper compares and contrasts the characters in the stories, Poe's and Faulkner's vivid use of detail, and how the authors masterfully use the element of suspense.
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"Although Montresor and Emily are very different characters; however, they have one thing in common in that they commit premeditated murder. For example, Montresor does not he his motive for murder nor does he show any remorse about it. We are told that Montresor has made sure the house is empty prior to Fortunato?s arrival. We are told that, ?there are no attendants at home . . . I had told them that I should not return until the morning, and had given them explicit orders not to stir from the house? (Poe 92). Additionally, we are also aware that he took the trowel with him while the mortar waited below in the catacombs. In comparison, Emily also prepares for her murder by buying the arsenic. (Faulkner 456) Emily does not seem to show remorse for actions, either. In fact, she sleeps with Homer?s dead body in a room decorated as a bridal suite."
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