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'A Clean, Well-Lighted Place' (by Ernest Hemingway)
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This 8 page paper considers Hemingway's theme of 'grace under pressure,' as shown through the aging process, in this 1935 short story. Segments of his personal life seem to differ greatly from this theme, unless this exemplary story is examined closely. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: BBhemin.doc

'Comfortable Inaction' and Courage in Hemingway and Tellez
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A 4 page paper looking at the conflict between fate and free will, in circumstances calling for moral courage. Stories examined are Hemingway's 'A Clean, Well-Lighted Place,' and Hernando Tellez' 'Just Lather, That's All.' Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Hemtell.wps

'Coming of Age in Mississippi' by Anne Moody
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5 pages. This excellent paper reviews the book by Anne Moody as it describes her turbulent life growing up black in Mississippi. In this tense and very interesting book, author Anne Moody describes to the reader a society that is unlike anything most of us have ever experienced. Anne Moody was one of the original protestors at the Woolworth's counter in Jackson. She describes finding her own name on a Klan ‘wanted’ list and seeing a boy beaten as FBI agents watch from across the street. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAmsspi.wps

'Eveline' by James Joyce
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A 6 page paper which presents a general overview of James Joyce's short story 'Eveline.' Eveline, despite the fact that her family life was somewhat dysfunctional, was afraid to take the final step and move on with the life which was offered her. She was typical of individuals who feel they are not prepared to live a life away from those who possess the control and power. Eveline also presents us with a picture of one who may never be ready or prepared to be independent. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAevelin.rtf

'Family' and 'Beauty and Sadness'
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A seven page paper which looks at 'Family' by Pa Chin and 'Beauty and Sadness' by Kawabata, in terms of the way in which they deal with the themes of loyalty and responsibility, especially in relation to women.
Filename: JLfamily.rtf

'Fiddler on the Roof' (a.k.a. 'Tevye') & 'Tevye the Dairyman' by Sholem Aleichem / Compare and Contrast
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A 4 page paper which examines the collection of Yiddish short stories entitled Tevye the Dairyman and the Railroad Stories by Sholem Aleichem and the 1971 musical film, upon which it was based, Fiddler on the Roof (also referred to as Tevye). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Tevye.doc

'Hamlet' vs. 'The Prince' / The Dane & The Italian
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A 5 page paper comparing Machiavelli's 'Prince' and Shakespeare's 'Prince Hamlet.' The writer feels that both works represented important changing points in world culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 2princes.rtf

'I Stand Here Ironing' By Tillie Olsen
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This 5 page report discusses Tillie Olsen's short story that examples a mother/daughter relationship and the difficulties faced by a single, impoverished mother who agonizes over her ability to not do enough for her daughter, Emily. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Tillie.wps

'Journey To The End Of The Night' By Louis-Ferdinand Celine
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This 4 page report discusses the 1932 semi-autobiographical novel by Louis-Ferdinand Celine (pseudonym of Louis-Ferdinand Destouches. The main character and quite likely the first true 'anti-hero' of modern literature, Bardamu, serves as Celine's mouthpiece in descriptions of war and his travels. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Celine.doc

'Life on the Mississippi': Language and Imagery
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A 5 page paper which discusses Mark Twain's use of Language and Imagery as literary elements in 'Life on the Mississippi.' No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAtwainmiss.rtf