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“Transcendentalism in The Grapes of Wrath”
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A seven page paper which looks at the philosophy of American Transcendentalism, and the way in which it is exemplified in John Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath, particularly in the character of Casey and the parallels between Casey’s development and the life and ideology of Emerson. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLgrapesofwrath.wps

“Truth and Bright Water”: A Review of the Novel by Thomas King
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A 5 page overview of the novel by Thomas King. Outlines the novel’s theme and emphasizes that in reality it is characterized by a duality of theme. Suggests that the names of the towns themselves are suggestive of this duality as are the differences between the characters and even the differences between these characters innate Indianness and the commercial Indianness which they sometimes call into play.
Filename: PPbrghtW.wps

“TS Eliot: comparison of two poems”
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A nine page paper which looks at The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock and Sweeney Amongst the Nightingales, and considers the way in which Eliot describes the human condition, the individual’s relationship with society, and the contrast between the animal and spiritual elements of human nature. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLEliot.rtf

“Tuesdays with Morrie”
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This 6 page paper discusses the book “Tuesdays with Morrie” with regard to the use of stereotypes and metaphors by the author, and what their use implies for our culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVMAlbom.rtf

“Up the Down Staircase”: An American Classic
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This 4 page paper discusses various aspects of the classic novel “Up the Down Staircase” by Bel Kaufman. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVupdown.rtf

“Whatever It Takes”
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This 3 page paper discusses the book “Whatever It Takes” by Paul Tough, about Geoffrey Canada’s revolutionary ideas to help poor children succeed in school. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVwhttak.rtf

“Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates
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A 6 page paper which analyzes Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAwher1.rtf

“Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It”: A Discussion of the Premises of Author James P Gray in Comparison to the Philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Machiavelli, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau
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A 5 page exploration of the question of whether drug laws are serving a positive societal function. Gray contends that not only are drug laws ineffective, they are counterproductive and potentially devastating. This contention is evaluated in light of the contentions of numerous other philosophers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPdrugLw.rtf

“Women Who Run with the Wolves”
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An 8 page paper which examines some of the stories presented in Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ “Women Who Run with the Wolves.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwlves.rtf

“Writing news articles based on Of Human Bondage”
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A five page paper which looks at the various types of news and feature articles which could be based on the events and characters of Somerset Maugham’s ‘Of Human Bondage’ and the different kinds of structure and style which might be relevant to such articles. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLbondage.rtf