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Film Review: Day for Night

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"Film Review: Day for Night" paper focuses on the movie which is about the trials and tribulations involved in movie-making.... It is a 'made-in-France' venture.... The important members of the cast are Francois Truffaut, Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jean-Pierre Leaud, and Valentina Cortese....

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The Value of Family Heritage to Mama

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The paper "The Value of Family Heritage to Mama" discusses that Maggie had an intensive understanding of heritage, despite her simplicity in nature, as compared to Dee, who was highly sophisticated but lacked an understanding of heritage.... For the love of her heritage, Mama chose Maggie over Dee....

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Crash Movie

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The paper "Crash Movie" tells us about psychological constructs in media.... Psychological constructs such as intelligence, self-esteem, and depression are variables that are not directly observable because they represent behavioral tendencies or complex patterns of behavior and internal processes....

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A Dolls House Critique

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The essay "A Doll's House Critique" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the play A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen.... It was written during the Naturalism movement and this play reflects life in 19th-century century society when women stayed at home and looked after the family.... ...

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A Family Tree Phenomenon

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The essay "A Family Tree Phenomenon" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the phenomenon of a family tree.... A Family Tree shows the lineage of a particular clan.... It could be a simple family tree that consists of immediate family members.... ... ... ... I'll be focusing on my immediate family members....

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Similar Themes

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The paper "Similar Themes" tells us about two similar movies.... Precious, is a 2009 American drama film, directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels.... Its script was written by Geoffrey S.... Fletcher, adapted from the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire.... ... ... ... Despite her mother's insistence to get on welfare, Precious goes to the location of the alternative school and enrolls....

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The Contributions of Post-Colonial Thinkers

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The author of the paper "The Contributions of Post-Colonial Thinkers" will comment on one of the post-colonial thinkers and their contribution to philosophy by presenting his own views about how their contribution helped the tradition of colonization that preceded them.... ... ... ... The post-colonial thinkers with political struggles led to the examination of the impact of the colonization of the European conquest, and their domination over non-European lands, peoples, and cultures....

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Documentary Film Analysis: The Journey of Man by Dr. Spencer Wells

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"Documentary Film Analysis: The Journey of Man by Dr.... Spencer Wells" paper focuses on a very important documentary film that sends out a message of human solidarity.... As Dr.... Wells says in the introduction, it is the retracing of all routes of human migration out of Africa in the last 50,000 years....

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How Minorities Benefit and Suffer from Their WWII Experience

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As the paper "How Minorities Benefit and Suffer from Their WWII Experience?... tells, although it might be tempting to discuss the way in which minorities suffered or benefited from the WWII experience, such a discussion is extraordinarily nuanced and cannot be represented in broad platitudes.... ...

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Better Tool for Presentation between Prezi and Power Point

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The paper "Better Tool for Presentation between Prezi and Power Point" states that Prezi is considered to be an online presentation tool being used as something that you can prefer rather than PowerPoint.... Prezi has a bigger visual impact during your first attempt and each time you use it.... ... ...

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A Worn Path

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The paper "A Worn Path" tells us about a story using the outright description of characters and situations to print a clear picture to the mind of the readers as to what goes on in the book.... In as much as the book is interesting and emotional, the book has various themes and elements of literature....

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Hamlet by William Shakespeare

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The paper "Hamlet by William Shakespeare " discusses that the protagonist of the play is Hamlet.... He has the most lines and we listen to him speak both publicly and privately.... We know his innermost feelings and indeed he wins our sympathy by telling us about them.... ... ... ... Generally, Hamlet by William Shakespeare is undoubtedly the greatest play ever written....

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Hero Candide in the Novel Written by Voltaire

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The author of the paper "Hero Candide in the Novel Written by Voltaire" tells that his concept of a hero is one who is morally upright, resolute, and steadfast in his convictions, stands up for others who are aggrieved or for whom he is fallen, and pursues a life direction that is worth emulating....

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The Boondocks: Carrying on the Tradition of Subversive Black Comedy

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The paper "The Boondocks': Carrying on the Tradition of Subversive Black Comedy" states that the perception created by the author as he criticizes the naïve opinion of his so-called friend concerning 'The Boondocks' is amazing.... The author uses several approaches to criticism.... ... ... ... The criticism and the deep analysis of the subversive black comedy that follows increases my knowledge and confirm my desire to follow up on the art further....

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Literary Devices

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The paper "Literary Devices" tells us about a tool used by writers to hint at larger themes, ideas, and meaning in a story or piece of writing.... There are many styles of literary devices, each serving a different purpose.... ... ... ... Literary terms refer to the technique, style, and formatting used by writers and speakers to masterfully emphasize, embellish, or strengthen their compositions....

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The Most Valuable Skill a Student Needs

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This assignment "The Most Valuable Skill a Student Needs" discusses the most valuable skill a student needs which is to develop focus.... Focus is the ability to concentrate on something for a long time without getting distracted by anything else.... ... ... ... If one can focus on homework or test, she will not be distracted by any noise or disturbance....

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The Importance of Dubai-Abu Dhabi Road

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The object of this paper "The Importance of Dubai-Abu Dhabi Road" is Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE, which is second largest after Abu Dhabi, making it to be a significant contributor in matters that are of national importance for this Middle East nation.... ... ... ... The Crown Prince reiterated the need for completing this project alongside others through the application of relevant practice and professionalism while doing so....

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Administrative Justice and the Supremacy of Law in the United States

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The author of the paper "Administrative Justice and the Supremacy of Law in the United States" will begin with the statement that Chief Justice Tani Gorre was featured as the first Asian-Filipina American to assume the role of chief justice in the state of California.... ... ... ... Associate Justice Kathryn Werdegar is serving her second term in the CA Supreme Court Justice office after her re-election in 2002....

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Police High-Speed Pursuits and Responses

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This research paper "Police High-Speed Pursuits and Responses" is to prove whether it is advisable to take the risks of high-speed police pursuits relatively to the rewards from them.... Such pursuits are dangerous and life-threatening for all concerned, and even not-aware citizens become sudden victims....

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Marketing Applied to Aviation

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"Marketing Applied to Aviation" paper states that the competition to lure passengers into their fold has seen unique strategies being employed, some of which rely on uniquely innovative schemes which are not available even in manuals on seat marketing.... .... ... ... Many high net worth individuals (HNI) have their own aircraft....

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Independent Film Analysis

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Writer/director Quentin Tarantino delivers a dark, gory drama in Reservoir Dogs, his feature film debut.... The film follows the story of a botched jewel heist and the aftermath as the jewel thieves search for the rat in their team.... The team of thieves includes five experienced jewel thieves and one undercover cop, assembled by the notably absent Joe (Tarantino, Reservoir Dogs)....

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The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams: Escapism and Character Analysis

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The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams is a beautiful and lyrical play in which the concepts of delusion, fantasy, and family dynamic come together to form the magic of a memory in which the perceptions of a man are played out through the interactions and sorrows of his family life.... .... ... ...

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Role of Media in Forming Australias National Identity

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This paper ''Role of Media in Forming Australia's National Identity'' tells that Present-day Australia is a multicultural society, the national identity of which is still in the process of formation.... Australia no longer identifies with the United Kingdom and is getting more concentrated on establishing one's own....

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Analysis of the Movie Marginal Call

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The paper "Analysis of the Movie Marginal Call" is a good example of a visual arts and film studies coursework.... Strategic decision making is the process through which an organization makes vital decisions that affect the organization in one way or the other.... It is well-thought-out as the most fundamental part of a business that can be termed as good....

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The Last King of Scotland

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The paper "The Last King of Scotland" believes the fi;m plot was a successful combination of historical facts and poetic adjustments.... The only criticism is that it focused on the inner circle of General Idi Amin.... The people suffered and lived in a dirty violent world, because of his policies....

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Critics Between Raymond William and Marshall McLuhan

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The focus of the paper "Critics Between Raymond William and Marshall McLuhan" is on examining with reference to relevant arguments by Raymond Williams and Marshall McLuhan regarding the relationship between media technology and culture, outlining own position in relation to this debate.... ... ....

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William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing

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This research paper "William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing" sheds some light on William Shakespeare's plays and is notable for the fact that it uses several theatrical devices for the purpose of conveying the message of the play.... ... ... ... This paper shall look at this aspect of theatricality in the play that is important in deciding whether the ideology of the playwright is sexist, as some would argue, or not....

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An Analysis Play of A Dolls House by Henrick Ibsen

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This research paper "An Analysis Play of A Doll's House by Henrick Ibsen" is about an artifact of the modern perspective of a European revolution in the dramatic world and a denial of the romantic convention of Victorianism.... Written and staged in 1879-80, the play stirred the romantic literary flow....

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Screening Asia

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The focus of the paper "Screening Asia" is on Taiwanese musical-drama with elements of comedy and romance by Wei Te-Sheng, Taiwanese society in various forms from its social life to its culture and economy, representation of Taiwanese society, the historic ceremony of 'encoffining' in Japan.... ... ...

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Macro-environmental Analysis of Sony TV

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"Macro-environmental Analysis of Sony TV" paper focuses on The Sony TV which faces a strong demand due to many factors.... Four demographic developments will increase the demand for consumer products like Sony OLED: an increase in the local population; an increase in registered marriages.... .... ...

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The Central Characters in Phdre by Jean Racine

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The author of the paper "The Central Characters in Phèdre by Jean Racine" states that Racine has portrayed 'Phedre' in such a manner that it seems to be a monster's tale rather than a human, it is all about the ethics and behavior representing the moral code of mankind.... ... ... ... Racine's tour de force is reflected throughout the exemplary text of seventeenth-century French drama in the form of 'Phedre'....

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

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This work called "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" describes one of the films by director David Fincher.... The author outlines the story in the movie, its main characters, the role of cultural invisibility.... From this work, it is clear about the principles of film form concerning acting, lighting, sound effects, editing, the role of realism, and antirealism....

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The Kid by Charles Chaplin

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This work called "The Kid by Charles Chaplin" describes an American silent comedy-drama film, the style, its setting, sounding.... From this work, it is clear that how love is important for people to build a relationship.... The author also outlines the meaning of this film for Chaplin, a strong philosophical bond of a father and a son that involves a lot of love in this film....

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Description of pictures

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With regards to the first painting, the viewer is immediately drawn to the action and seething depth that the oil painting illustrates.... A cursory review of the artists other works note that the theme of fire and flames engulfing various natural scenes are commonplace.... ... ... ... Although it is difficult to definitively say whether or not this particular oil painting is illustrating a similar scene to the other works by this artist, it can definitively be stated that the painting exhibits the same power and stylistics/mechanics of brush strokes which typify the other paintings by the same artist....

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My Court Visits

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In the paper 'My Court Visits' the author focuses on criminal courts in the English legal system, which are of two types.... They are known respectively as Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts.... Trials are conducted in these two Courts.... All criminal cases start in the Magistrates' courts.... ...

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Landscapes in Shakespeares The Tempest and Jonsons Bartholomew Fair and To Penshurst

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The paper "landscapes in Shakespeares The Tempest and Jonsons Bartholomew Fair and To Penshurst" states all the three works of art attempt to attain a common objective.... All of them portray a universal theme and that is the desire to reach the ideal world.... ... ... ... It is observed that Jonson's 'To Penhurst' is a critique of the socio-historical reality of the sixteenth century (Pohl)....

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Analysis of Chakushin Ari Film

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This paper intends to discuss the role of cinematography in the movie 'Chakushin Ari'.... Moreover, the paper looks at the setting and props, costumes, hair, and make-up, body language and facial expressions, lighting (contrast) and color, editing, and other.... ... ... ... 'Chakushin Ari', directed by Takashi Miike is a Japanese horror movie that has remained hit for quite a long time....

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King Lear and Kingdom Out of Heartbreak

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The paper describes three stories: Brave New World, King Lear and The Crucible that provide wonderful insights about man and his society.... King Lear shows man as a cruel being, and his society rife with lies and deception.... King Lear's two daughters, Goneril and Regan professed their love for their father....

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Is Marijuana a Dangerous Drug

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From the paper "Is Marijuana a Dangerous Drug" it is clear that coexistence of psychotic disease and marijuana makes medical diagnosis and treatment difficult.... Marijuana intake is not only associated with mental and medical health issues, but it also leads to several emotional, financial problems....

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Realities of Freedom in Bolivar Soy Yo

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The paper "Realities of Freedom in Bolivar Soy Yo" states that the main concepts that are a part of 'Bolivar Yos So' are also depicted in other soap operas and films.... These reflect the ideas of fantasy as opposed to reality, as well as the concept of independence and freedom.... .... ... ... The statements that are made and which are based on ideas of liberty show that the Latin American ideology is one that continues to be focused on independence, freedom and political ideologies that should become a reality, as opposed to being a fantasy....

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Stylistics

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This work called "Stylistics" examines the stylistic elements of figurative language and modality and attitude in The Road Not Taken as they are utilized in masterfully establishing the need to make your own choices and decisions.... From this work, it is clear that it's important to not just understand the statement but to actually apply it to your own life....

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Barry Humphries and Patrick White

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In the paper 'Barry Humphries and Patrick White' the author discusses two notable individuals who contributed to Australian theatre – Patrick Victor Martindale White and Barry Humphries.... John Barry Humphries is a satirist, a character actor and a comedian.... His best-known roles are Dame Edna Everage....

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Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

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In the essay 'Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom' the author looks at a narrative book about a student, which is the narrator, spending time with Morrie, his sick and dying professor.... Mitch had lost contact with his professor for almost 16 years right after his graduation.... ... ... ... The author describes that one day, Mitch saw Morrie on the television program 'Nightline' and discovered that Morrie is suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on the terminal level....

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Growth Strategy for Students Society

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This term paper "Growth Strategy for Student's Society" has explained the importance of clubs and societies in a student's life and ways to further develop these societies.... In addition, the paper has highlighted the current state of affairs in these societies and ways to improve their future growth....

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The Directors Notebook for William Shakespeare's London Theater: The Winter's Tale Set Design

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The author concludes that audience satisfaction is always paramount; the developer must, therefore, strive to satisfy the unique demands of the audience.... This requires the portrayal of different features of the plat as portrayed by William Shakespeare in his original play.... .... ... ... Polixenes, the King of Bohemia and Leontes, King of Sicilia will both be charismatic characters who can not only master their respective speeches but also exhibit their royalty and confidence....

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Victorian Principles of Aristocracy in the Society

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The paper 'Victorian Principles of Aristocracy in the Society' presents Oscar Wilde's play, 'Lady Windermere's Fan' which is a pleasure for readers of all generations.... It is one of the best plays in the history of English literature, which entertains and intrigues the reader.... ... ... ... Set around the plot of an impending marriage break, the family of Lord and Lady Windermere is projected to be the elite class of Victorian society that believes in a certain code of conduct....

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Classroom Management, Engagement, and Motivation

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This paper declares that Sarah is a fifth-grade student in an elementary school where in their class; they are a total of twenty students.... She has this character of wandering around the classroom as she destructs other students.... She is a member of an extracurricular photography and movie-making club....

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The Significance of Harlem Renaissance

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Harlem (New Negro) Renaissance according to Vogel was to “redefine the meaning of blackness and racial identity in American popular consciousness and to forcefully assert the role of African Americans in the shaping of American culture” (Vogel 3).... It was a racial awakening.... ... ... Rampersad viewed it as a dramatic upsurge of creativity in literature, music, and art within black America (Introduction, ix)....

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The death and the treatment of death in Everyman

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The writer of the essay "The death and the treatment of death in Everyman" suggests that Death is Everyman is portrayed as a character who reminds Everyman about his ultimate connection to God.... Everyman describes every human being and their expected moral doings in life.... ... ... ... It evaluates the life of the protagonist entitled as Everyman who leads a pleasure seeking life and ignores his moral obligations....

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Causes of Sexual Behavior

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The paper "Causes of Sexual Behavior" articulate the nature of sex crimes, and the psychological, social, biological, and cognitive characteristics of typical sex offenders.... Biological and social learning forms the better part of factors that affects sex offenders.... ... ... ... There have been myths about the causes of sexual offending ranging from the view that sexual offending is a form of the hereditary issue to sexual offending being attributed to mental illness....

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Essays on Tragic Dramas of Oedipus Rex and Antigone