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The Plays of Anton Chekhov
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A 10 page paper that discusses the style and themes of the plays of Anton Chekhov. This paper takes a specific look at two plays, 'The Seagull' and 'Three Sisters' and demonstrates the way these two plays represent Chekhov's stylistic and thematic considerations. Specifically, this paper reacts to Chekhov's realist tendencies and demonstrates that his plays represent his depiction of Russian life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Chekhov.wps

John Cheever's 'The Enormous Radio'
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5 pages in length. 'The Enormous Radio' by John Cheever is indicative of the prolific writer's inherent ability to pursue even the simplest of concepts. Not unlike his myriad other works, which appeal to the innermost recesses of the reader's soul, the author has a long history of reaching out and inviting his audience to experience with him the sometimes intense and often expansive sense of being that is clearly portrayed within his works. Indeed, the Enormous Radio is no exception. The writer discusses criticisms, character analysis and symbolism in relation to Cheever's novel. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCradio.doc

Conformity and Confusion in Cheever’s “The Country Husband”
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A five page paper looking at this well-known story by John Cheever in terms of its condemnation of suburban conformity. The paper traces the protagonist, Francis Weed, through his attempt at “finding himself”, and concludes that he missed his golden opportunity to find real meaning in life. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: KBcheev.wps

Existentialism in Cheever and White
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A 4 page look at two very modern stories -- Cheever's 'The Swimmer' and E.B. White's 'The Door' -- in terms of their role as exponents of existentialism. The paper concludes that both protagonists go insane because all the props holding up their self-concept and place in the world have been knocked away, and they glimpse the complete void beneath. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Cheever.wps

John Cheever's 'Falconer' / Representative & In Contrast To His Other Works
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A 15 page paper that provides an overview of Falconer and it's major thematic elements and style, and considers it in comparison to other works by Cheever. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cheef.wps

Political and Social Theory in Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'
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A nine page paper comparing the state of African society depicted in Chinua Achebe's novel with the sociological and political theories discussed in Mahmood Mamdani's Citizen and Subject: Contemporary Africa and the Legacy of Late Colonialism; Anthony Butler's Democracy and Apartheid: Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and the Modern South African State; and Frederick D. Lugard's The Dual Mandate in British Tropical Africa. No additional sources.
Filename: KBacheb9.wps

Intercultural Communication In 'Things Fall Apart'
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An 8 page paper looking at the nature of intercultural communication in Chinua Achebe's classic novel. The paper defines intercultural communication as necessitating not only a commonality of language but a commonality of viewpoint and assumption. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Achfall.doc

Achebe's Things Fall Apart
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is the story of the post-colonial conflict between Africa and Europe, as well as the conflict between the Western way of doing things and the tribal consciousness. It is the story of the psychological and social consequences of the transition from the tribal indigenous society to the Western mode brought about by the Imperialistic takeover. This 3 page paper argues that the British takeover forced changes that would have been resisted and delayed to the detriment of the society by way of the loss of their potential as represented by the next generation. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTachapa.wps

Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' & Desai's 'Clear Light Of Day'
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In this 5 page essay, the writer analyzes how the coming of the White man to Africa meant the end of traditional culture in Things Fall Apart. Interestingly, pertinent events are very similar in 'Clear Light Of Day'-- in which the sociocultural impact of the English coming to India are described. Relevant comparisons are made. No other sources cited.
Filename: Thing3.wps

Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' / Okonkwo As A Tragic Hero
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In this 4 page essay, the writer describes Things Fall Apart as 'classic' in the sense that it adheres to Aristotle's definition of a tragedy and Okonkwo presents himself as a tragic hero. Specific examples form the story, -- including evidence of Okonkwo's tragic flaw,-- are provided to illustrated points made. No other sources cited.
Filename: Thing2.wps