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Bram Stoker's "Dracula", 2008.
An anlysis of the role of science in Bram Stoker's "Dracula".
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that Bram Stoker wrote "Dracula"in 1897 during the Industrial Revolution. For the first time in history, people were seeing how science and technology could change their lives and society, for better and for worse. The writer points out that superstition and fear of science continued well into the early 1900s. The writer then describes how each of the main characters in "Dracula" believes in the scientific rationality, yet ends up combining both science and superstition to succeed against the evil of Dracula.
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"When Lucy dies, Van Helsing's use of the superstitions are magnified and even Seward does not understand why these actions are being taken. Van Helsing places garlic all around the room and Lucy's coffin and places the crucifix over her mouth. He then completely surprises Seward by asking if he can cut off her head, take out her heart, and stuff her mouth with garlic. Naturally, Seward is upset about this mutilation, but Van Helsing reminds him that "there are strange and terrible days before us.""
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American Ethnic Literature, 2008.
Looks at what is meant by the genre of American ethnic literature.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that ethnic authors use their personal experiences to illustrate the troubles and discrimination they have faced in an attempt to gain the understanding of readers and to perhaps change some long-held ideals and falsehoods. The paper then points out that American ethnic literature is a strong and vital part of American literature. The paper uses the writings of prize-wining African-American women to exemplify American ethnic literature: Poet Gwendolyn Brooks (Pulitzer Prize for Poetry), Alice Walker (Pulitzer Prize) and Toni Morrison (Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize).
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"Another perspective all ethnic literatures seem to share are their views of traditional American values, such as equality and freedom, and that is not surprising. Ethnic writers, like anyone else, desire those values, but it is difficult to support them traditionally when they are not applied to your race or circumstances, and much of their writing reflects that. Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" is an excellent example of these values, and how they are missing in many ethnic lives. She writes, "I never had an education myself. After second grade the school was closed down.""
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Don DeLillo's "White Noise", 2008.
Looks at simulated reality in Don DeLillo's "White Noise".
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that the SIMUVAC (Simulated Evacuation) episode in Don DeLillo's novel "White Noise" serves as a pivotal turning point in the narrative. The writer then points out that much of the rest of the narrative is haunted by the main protagonist's (Jack) obsession with his own impending mortality. The paper also investigates the concepts of reality and simulation in real life and concludes that the ultimate significance of the SIMUVAC episode in "White Noise" is that it effects the transformation of death from an abstract sphere to something that is very real in Jack's perceptive field.
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"This episode confirms Baudrillard's characterization of the mass media's deceptive role. While the media generates a strong desire in the masses for knowing the absolute truth, of attaining total objectivity in relation to information, it is actually the "truer than true which counts or, in other words, the fact of being there without being there. Or, to put it yet another way, the fantasy." The tabloid media can be thought of as an extreme representation of this desire for a truth that goes beyond truth, until it ultimately satisfies our hidden desire for escape from reality - i.e. fantasy."
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Madison's Form of Government, 2008.
An analysis of the arguments for James Madison's form of government in America, as described in his work, "The Federalist Papers: No. 10."
917 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the advantages of a republican form of government in the United States, according to James Madison in "The Federalist Papers: No. 10." The paper discusses how it was that the new American republic would be able to control factions. It then describes why Madison's views were a powerful argument to Americans in 1788.
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"This argument was especially attractive in 1789, when the new nation was forming, because relations between Northern and Southern states were already quite tense regarding the status of slavery. The South wanted a loose confederation to keep its slave status, but the Founding Fathers believed a stronger federal authority was necessary. By having elected representatives, interests could be advocated on a state-by-state basis, rather than by sheer, numerical popular will of all of the states. This would satisfy the desires of Southern states for some regional expression of slave interests. But in a republican form of government, if one state had an interest that was at odds with the rest of the union, because of the nature of republicanism, it could not dominate all the other states. "The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular States, but will be unable to spread a general conflagration through the other States.""
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Robert Frost's "Mending Wall", 2008.
Explores the meaning of Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall".
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that, although Robert Frost wrote "Mending Wall" in 1915, nearly a century ago, his thoughts about walls are truer today than ever because, increasingly, people want their space. The writer then examines reasons, based on this poem, why walls do or do not make good neighbors. The writer also relates that it is possible to find images of change in Frost's poem that relate to the transition of the village, which cradles unity, and the plebeian democracy, which meant so much to him.
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"Ward looks at this poem from a different perspective. Perhaps Frost is saying something else than what is thought. He explains that many readers still see this poem as an argument against walls, literal or metaphorical. To such people, walls are "the divisive creations of selfish or shortsighted men who erect barriers to keep other people away." If people could do away with walls, these critics say, it would bring about a deeper sense of community among neighbors, society and nations. However, notes Ward, other readers find something different in "Mending Wall"."
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado", 2008.
Examines symbolism in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado".
1,055 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado" contains many ideas and items that are used as symbols for other things. The author relates that the plot is a deeply shrouded mystery about the destruction of the character of Fortunato by his so called friend Montresor. The paper concludes that the symbolism of the black mask, the cask, the trowel and the jester's outfit all work together to show the subtle nuances and the richness of Poe's story.
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"Fortunato's friend Montresor is not really his friend at all, and he lures Fortunato down into the catacombs and dungeons in order to show him an alleged cask of Amontillado that he has acquired, acting as though he is not sure that it is real and that he may have been cheated. He knows, as a connoisseur of fine wine, Fortunato will not be able to resist, even when he insists that the catacombs are very damp and he does not want Fortunato's health to suffer. Montresor tells Fortunato "But I have received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado, and I have my doubts.""
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Southern Style Red Velvet Cake, 2008.
A review of the preparation of "Southern style red velvet cake."
893 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper describes the origins of the "Southern style red velvet cake" as a dessert and discusses the coloring, taste and frosting of varying recipes.
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"The traditional recipes call for frosting made from vanilla buttermilk, and this also factors into my decision. The other common modern variation is to substitute a cream cheese frosting, which I find is more suitable for the cream-side-down method of enjoyment, because its sweetness is not overpowering on the palate. I find that the vanilla buttermilk frosting lends itself better to the cake-side-down eating method, because the cake dissolves enough to allow the sweetness of the buttermilk to gradually take over, but not to overpower, since the cake also absorbs some of the creamy frosting at the same time. Diners with more of a sweet tooth might specifically prefer the reverse, quite naturally."
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