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Balzac’s “Pere Goriot”: An Analysis of the Evolutionary Path of Eugene Rastignac
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A 5 page overview of the novel by Honore De Balzac. Outlines the major themes of the novel and traces the role of the character Eugene Rastignac. Contends that the evolution in thought and ideology experienced by Rastignac is at least as captivating as the central theme of this novel. Rastignac’s struggle is influenced not only by the geography of his origin and his aspirations but also the existing social status and attitudes towards money. The tale of Rastignac blends seamlessly with that of Goriot and his daughters to provide a warning of the sometimes circuitous and perilous journey of social aspiration. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPpereGo.wps

Balzac/Final Passage in Le Pere Goriot
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A 9 page essay/analysis of the final passage from Honore de Balzac's Le Pere Goriot. The writer, first, places this passage within the context of the novel, and then thoroughly discusses the technique, style, tone and structure of this passage. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgoriot.rtf

Bambara & King/Fighting Racism
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A 3 page essay that compares and contrasts Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail and Toni Bambara's "The Lesson." The writer argues that they both address issue of equality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khbammlk.rtf

Bambi Grows Up
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A 1 page analysis of a Disney retelling of the classic story of Bambi, the young deer. The writer examines the story, which is based on the Walt Disney film, as it relates to the acquisition of language and vocabulary by small children. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99bambi.rtf

Banana Yoshimoto/Tsugumi, Kitchen & N.P.
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A 4 page essay that examines the fiction of Japanese writer Banana Yoshimoto, specifically looking at Goodbye Tsugumi, Kitchen and N.P. as being representative of her fictional style. The writer argues that Yoshimoto writes from the heart, offering her readers insight into the minds, as well as the lives of her protagonists. It is this quality in her writing that provides the essential ingredient that gives her novels international appeal. Her books picture young Japanese women trying to cope with the pressures of a traditional culture in a modern world. In portraying their problems and dreams, Yoshimoto creates stories that connect with young people everywhere. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khbanfic.rtf

Banning John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath”
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A 6 page paper which examines why John Steinbeck’s novel “The Grapes of Wrath” was banned. The paper argues that while many may claim the banning was due to language and sex the issues go far deeper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAwrath.rtf

Bao Ninh/Sorrow of War
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A 5 page essay that examines Bao Ninh's novel of North Vietnamese wartime experience and answers the question as to how the Vietnamese perspective of the war differed from the North American. T he writer argues that the basic answer is "not at all," as this novel is written in the tradition of All Quiet at the Western Front, and recounts the experiences of the ordinary soldier, not "larger" issues of ideology. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khninh.rtf.

Barack Obama: “Dreams from My Father”
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This 3 page paper uses President Barack Obama’s book “Dreams from My Father” as springboard to explore how his parents and others helped him achieve success. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVdrmdad.rtf

Barbara Ehrenreich on the Working Poor and Not Getting By in America
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This 7 page paper discusses Barbara Ehrenreich’s book “Nickel and Dimed,” as well as the system in place in Florida to assist the poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVnkdime.rtf

Barbara Kellerman: “Bad Leadership”
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This 3 page paper uses Barbara Kellerman’s book “Bad Leadership” to discuss Adolf Hitler, who was a bad leader according to her definition. It also discusses the concept of bad followers, and whether or not he was successful short and long term. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVbadled.rtf