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H.G. Wells/The Time Machine
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A 7 page critique and summary that discusses The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895, is a science fiction classic, the writer argues that this novel is also a remarkable work of social criticism, as it predicts the ultimate effects of the rigid Victorian social class system. A brilliant and multi-layered narrative, in this novel Wells exceeds the boundaries of the nascent genre of science fiction and proves himself to be, as Peter Firchow points out, a "radical innovator," as he is the "first writer of Utopian fiction to argue that the achievement of Utopia will inevitably lead to stagnation and degeneration" (Firchow 123). As this indicates, The Time Machine can be critiqued in regards to two principal viewpoints, as a work of science fiction and also in regards to being a profound social statement on Victorian society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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H.G. Wells/Time Machine & Dr. Moreau
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A 7 page essay that addresses these works. Nineteenth century futuristic writer H.G. Wells was a man so preoccupied with the fate of humanity and so accurate in his predictions of that future that he has been called the "man who invented tomorrow" (MacKenzie 4). Wells accurately predicted aerial warfare, nuclear weapons, and space travel (MacKenzie 4). Nevertheless, Wells, as is true of anyone, was also a product of his time, late nineteenth century England. Examination of two of his works, The Time Machine and The Island of Dr. Moreau, demonstrates how Wells' writing not only reflects his vision of the future, but also the social, political and economic developments of his era. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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H.G. Wells: The Invisible Man
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A 3 page review of H.G. Wells’ work “The Invisible Man.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
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Ha Jin's "The Bridegroom : Stories": Changes In China
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6 pages in length. The extent to which the stories in Ha Jin's "The Bridegroom" illustrate how much a century of revolution changed China and the Chinese speaks to the vastly revised perspectives upon such issues as love, sexual pleasure, food, family, fairness, wealth, success, education, friendship and simple survival. Ha Jin clearly shows how Chinese culture has been granted a measure of immunity to much of the upheavals associated with Mao's revolution and Deng's reforms; however, that is not to say that China and her people are completely exempt from facing new challenges of contemporary society today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ha Jin/The Bridegroom
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A 3 page essay that discusses the role of sexuality in Ha Jin's short story "The Bridegroom." While there is a negative connotation to sexual activity in "The Bridegroom," Jin makes it clear that this interpretation of sexual behavior is societal and codified by the government into a monolithic structure allowing no deviation. This contrasts sharply with the redemptive power of sexuality as pictured in Japanese author Kenzaburo Oe's A Personal Matter. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Habits of the Heart
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This 6 page paper considers the book edited by Robert N. Bellah called ' Habits of the Heart : Individualism and Commitment in American Life'. The paper considers the second half of the book that considers the public side of society and looks at each chapter, its meaning and how it relates to the book as a whole. The bibliography cites 1 work.
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Haemon: The Mirror or the Reflection?
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(5pp)What do we know about the character of Haemon in Sophocles play Antigone? The details that are presented to us in this play are that he is the son of the recent King Creon, and he is betrothed to Oedipus' daughter, Antigone. Yet there is much more --Haemon reflects the wisdom of reason and at the same time mirrors the self-righteousness of Antigone . He reflects the words of the people to his father, and mirrors his devotion to Antigone, real or imagined. He honors the protocol of his position, and mirrors the idealism of love. Annotated bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Haffner/Defying Hitler
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A 3 page book review of Sebastian Haffner's Defying Hitler (2002). Written in 1939, this is the memoir of a middle-class German journalist who endeavors, through the examination of his own life and background, to understand the social mechanisms that led to Hitler's rise to power. The writer offers a synopsis of the major themes and recommends it as a primary source. No additional sources cited.
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Hagar and Lottie: The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence
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A 5 page paper which discusses the development of the relationship between Hagar and Lottie in Margaret Laurence’s The Stone Angel. No additional sources cited.
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Half & Half
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This 4 page paper is a general review of the book Half & Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial + Bicultural” edited by Claudine Chiawei O'Hearn. The paper considers the general theme in the different stories, how they depict the differences and similarities between the different races, cultures and classes. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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