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McTeague by Frank Norris
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This 5 page paper is a comprehensive summary of McTeague; A Story of San Francisco, a realistic and dark book by Frank Norris. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEmcteag.rtf

Meaning of "Smile" in 2 Poems
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A 3 page essay on the use of the world "smile" in 2 poems. Robert Browning in "My Last Duchess" and Dorothy Parker in "A Certain Lady" create poems that employ the word "smile." "Smile" in each poem refers to the standard meaning of the word, that is, a facial expression in which the corners of the mouth turn upward, indicating pleasure or amusement; however, this word is employed quite differently within the context of each poem. Browning's Duke Ferrara condemns his "last duchess" because she smiled too freely and too genuinely and did not keep her smiles as something belonging solely to him. Dorothy Parker's "certain lady" convinces her lover that her special smiles are only for him, but admits that they hide a duplicitous heart. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgrin2.rtf

Meaning of Language, Symbolism & Allegory in J.R.R. Tolkien's Book, "Tree and Leaf," and in story, "Leaf By Niggle"
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A 5 page paper which analyzes J.R.R. Tolkien's book, "Tree and Leaf" to determine what the author means by such terms as "sub-creation," "myth," and "eucatastrophe." Also discussed are the symbolic and allegorical meaning of Niggle's painting in the story, "Leaf By Niggle," to determine what place this painting, as well as painting as an activity, had on Niggle's life, and the reversal of roles which takes place between Niggle and Parish at the story's conclusion to reveal its significance in Tolkien's allegory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGtrelef.wps

Meaning of Money in Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun”
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A 3 page paper which examines the meaning of money in Lorraine Hansberry’s story “A Raisin in the Sun.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAraismn.rtf

Mechanisms of Social Reform as Depicted in Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities”
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A 5 page analysis of this nineteenth century work of literature. The author of this paper asserts that the lesson that Dickens seeks to instill with “Tale of Two Cities” and characters like Carton is that greed and selfishness are not the instruments to employ to most effectively achieve positive change. Instead, he urges that self sacrifice for the greater good was a more appropriate vehicle to be levied in the quest for social change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPtwoCit.rtf

Medea & Revenge
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A 3 page essay that addresses the revenge motif in Euripides' Medea. In ancient Greek society, honor was a paramount virtue that determined, along with one's duty--to the gods and society, much of what was considered to be moral conduct. In Medea, Euripides makes it clear that Jason does not act honorably, but is, rather, selfish, irresponsible and foolish in violating the trust of his wife Medea, who knows to be related to the gods and who he knows also, because she aided him with her magic in obtaining the Golden Fleece, to be a powerful sorceress. A modern perspective sees Medea as a monster because she takes innocent lives, her own children and the life of Jason's betrothed. However, Euripides' treatment of the characters makes it clear through the revenge motif that ancient Greek sympathies were with Media and saw her revenge in terms of a tragic, but deserved downfall for Jason. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmedrev.rtf

Medea and Antigone
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Medea and Antigone. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmedea5.rtf

Medea And Hester Prynne: Compare/Contrast
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4 pages in length. Medea and Hester Prynne share a common denominator of passionate love for the men in their lives, and they also share the torment associated with possessing such deep love. Each woman's ability to deal with her respective crisis is what sets them apart, however, inasmuch as Hester works through her social castoff with great intestinal fortitude, while Medea loses all sense of herself and what is right in her failed attempt to process her husband's abandonment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCMedeaHes.rtf

Medea and Lysistrata
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A 3 page paper which compares the protagonists, Medea and Lysistrata, from the classic tales. The paper examines personality, plan, and plea. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmedlys.rtf

Medea: Feminist or Not?
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A 5 page paper which examines the classic tale of Medea and discusses whether her character was portrayed from a feminist perspective or an anti-woman perspective. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmedfem.rtf