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S.E. Hinton/ "Outsiders" & "That was Then…"
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A 5 page analysis of two books by S.E. Hinton for young adults-- The Outsiders and That Was Then, This Is Now. First published over 30 years ago, the writer examines the characteristics behind their enduring appeal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99hinton.wps

Sacred Hunger: A Review of the Book by Barry Unsworth
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A 6 page review of the fictional scenario of the events which impact the owners, crew, and cargo of an Eighteenth Century ship, “The Liverpool Merchant”. Unsworth uses the traditional sea story to provide an interesting view of the historical factors which made slavery an accepted part of white society. He takes tradition one step further, however, by setting up a scenario in which white and black alike search for a utopian society, a means by which all can once and for all be equal. This paper analyzes the factors which made that goal an impossibility. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPscrdHg.rtf

Sacrifice in Greek Tragedies
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A 9 page paper which examines the use of sacrifice in several Greek tragedies. The tragedies discussed are "The Odyssey," "Antigone," "Medea," and "Agamemnon." These sacrifices are discussed in terms of how they address issues such as sex roles, initiation, eating practices, and societal cohesiveness. Marina Warner's book, "Six Myths of Our Time" is also discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsacrfc.wps

Sahar Khalifeh’s “Wild Thorns”
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This 5 page report discusses Sahar Khalifeh’s chronicle of life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, “Wild Thorns,” which is actually more topical today than when it was first published in Arabic in 1976. The novel offers some startling and unsentimental portrayals of everyday life under occupation. The unspoken feelings of the characters in her novel are clearly being spoken now but they seem to be no better understood than they were 25 years ago. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWthorns.rtf

Saint-Exupery's 'The Little Prince' / Symbolism & Theme
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A 5 page paper on the classic children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It shows how through symbolism, Saint-Exupery demonstrates the unity of responsibility and love. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Lttlprin.wps

Saintliness: The Four Criteria Enumerated by William James and Their Application to the Thirteenth Century Poet Rumi
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A 5 page discussion of the four criteria of saintliness as enumerated by the early twentieth century philosopher William James in his book “The Varieties of Religious Experience”. The author explores each of these criteria then applies them to Rumi as he is revealed in Annemarie Schimmel’s “Rumi’s World” (a book originally published in 1993 as “I Am Wind You Are Fire”. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPrlgSnt.rtf

Salih: Season of Migration to the North
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This 3 page paper discusses the function of women in Tayeb Salih's novel "Season of Migration to the North." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVTSalih.rtf

Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" as Personal Journey
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A seven page paper comparing the journey of self-discovery described in J.D. Salinger's novel with that of the paper's writer. Tutorial notes are provided to assist the student in making analogies regarding the book's theme and that of his own life. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: KBcatch3.wps

Salman Rushdie's "Shame"
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A 4 page paper which examines how Rushdie, in the novel "Shame," works to ultimately create a vision of failure regarding Pakistan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAshame2.rtf

Salman Rushdie/ The Satanic Verses
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A 7 page research paper that Rushdie's novel and the controversy that surrounded its publication. The writer outlines why the Islamic world found the book so offensive that it resulted in threats against Rushdie's life and also discusses its literary reception. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khsatver.wps