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Darwin's Influence in Thomas Hardy's Novel
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26 pages. There is a distinct influence of Charles Darwin upon Thomas Hardy's well-known novel, Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Hardy had always admired the writings of Darwin, and was no stranger to his work. The ways in which Darwin's theories are interwoven with Hardy's work in this brilliant novel are numerous and are well explained in this paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Darwinism in “Of Mice and Men”
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A 6 page paper arguing that one of the themes of this Steinbeck work is social Darwinism that rests on the idea of the “survival of the fittest.” The notion of social Darwinism pervades all of Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. It truly is an example of survival of the fittest, though as is the case in the “real world,” what constitutes fitness is decided on arbitrarily. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon' # 2
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A 5 page paper examining the elements of the classic detective work it retains, and those it deviates from. The paper concludes that Hammett's novel sets itself apart from the classic detective story because no one wears a white hat; thus the reader is never really sure where he stands, even with the detective himself. No additional sources cited.
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Daughter of Time
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A 5 page paper on the book, 'Daughter of Time,' by Jocelyn Fey. This paper discusses the meaning of the title. There are many ways to interpret this particular title, the most obvious and common interpretation, and the one predominantly discussed, is that of truth. The daughter of time has often been considered to mean truth and in this particular mystery novel the characters, who are actual people in history, are revealed to be the devious individuals they are. The most predominant character in the book is III. No additional sources cited.
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Dave Barry/Big Trouble
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A 5 page research paper that examines and analyzes Dave Barry's first novel Big Trouble. The writer argues that while the American reading public has long enjoyed Barry's slice-of-life comedy, this novel is somewhat of a departure for Barry as, while the novel is frequently hilarious, it also presents a grittier, seamier side of life than is generally true of Barry's work. But while Barry explores the darker side of Miami life, as with all of his writing, the reader sees the essential humanity of his characters whatever their socio-economic status. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dave in "The Man Who was almost a Man" and "The Dutchman"
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This 5 page paper compares aspects of Dave in "The Man who was almost a Man" (Richard Wright) with Clay from "The Dutchman" (Amiri Baraka). Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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David Adams Richards/Nights Below Station Street
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A 3 page essay that discusses Richards' narrative writing style in his novel Nights Below Station Street. The writer argues that Richards' story reads more like a screenplay for a movie rather than a traditional novel. The reader takes the role of the camera, seeing the action from a detached point of view. This detached viewpoint emphasizes the overall tone of the work, which is one of alienation, resignation and struggle. No additional sources cited.
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David Beers/Blue Sky Dream
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A 5 page analysis of the book Blue Sky Dream by David Beers. In this book, Beers offers his readers an unusual combination of personal memoir and commentary on the psychology behind the Cold War. This unusual perspective is half autobiography, half political commentary. Beers pictures his family as part of the 'Blue Sky Tribe.' This is the term that Beers uses to describe the specific lifestyle of his own family as part of the aerospace industry, and also the optimistic perspective of American culture in the decades following World War II. No additional sources cited.
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David Blight: Race and Reunion
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This 4 page paper is a review of and reaction to David Blight’s book on the Civil War, “Race and Reunion.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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David Guterson/'Snow Falling on Cedars'
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A 5 page summation and analysis of 'Snow Falling on Cedars,' David Guterson's first novel, which uses the trial of a Japanese-American as a springboard for a narrative that explores issues of racism and injustice on a small island in Puget Sound, not long after the Japanese-American internment, which occurred during World War II. No additional sources cited.
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