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Definitions from Johnson's dictionary
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A selection of definitions from Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language which illustrate the way in which he included his personal opinions and views in the definitions. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLjohns.rtf

Defoe's Crusoe & Richardson's Pamela as Bildungsroman
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A 7 page research paper that argues that Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe and Samuel Richardson's Pamela are both examples of "coming of age" novels. Defoe pictures a classic tale of adventure in which a young man is tested by adversity, which leads him to a maturity that is symbolized by deepening spirituality. Richardson's female protagonist, Pamela, on the other hand, does not change as much as have her existing virtue and resolve tested. From this experience, Pamela learns that she can make her own way in the world without the protection from temptation provided by her parents. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khcrupam.rtf

Defoe/Galileo & the Enlightenment
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A 10 page research paper that examines Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year and relates it to Galileo's Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican. The writer examines how the philosophy of the Enlightenment, which was the culmination of the scientific revolution begun by Galileo, was reflected in Defoe's account of the plague. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khd&g.wps

Deliverance
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A paper which reviews James Dickey's novel 'Deliverance', with particular reference to the character of Ed and the themes of personal achievement and growth. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLdickey.rtf

Demian
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A six page paper which considers Hesse's novel Demian in relation to the increasing nihilism of the period immediately preceding the First World War, and looks at the argument put forward in the novel for the necessity and inevitability of war. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLdemian.rtf

Democracy in Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance," Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government (Civil Disobedience)" and "Life Without Principle"
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A 5 page paper which compares how the views of democratic government are represented in each essay. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGemthor.wps

Demons In Beowulf
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The tale of Beowulf is interesting in both it's context and content. This 12 page paper argues that Beowulf and Hrothgar are presented as 'doubles' of the Christian belief, just as Heorot is meant to be a double for the Christian concept of heaven. The use of the uncanny and doubling technique is defined in terms of a demonic process of displacing evil from the leader to the follower and in the chaos that results from the experience of the uncanny. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTdembwf.wps

Demos: “The Unredeemed Captive”
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This 3 page paper discusses John Demos’ book “The Unredeemed Captive,” and why it was so important to the Puritans the Eunice Williams be “redeemed.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVjdemos.rtf

Denial in Death of a Salesman
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This 5 page paper looks at Willy Loman's inability to face reality. Many aspects of this tragic personality are considered. The relationships he has with his wife and sons are explored . No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA218Wil.rtf

Denial in Flannery O'Connor's Everything that Rises Must Converge
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This 5 page paper examines this well known story. The theme of denial is explored within two areas: health and racism. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA539O.rtf