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The English Patient/Theme of Nationalism
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A 5 page essay that discusses the theme of nationalism in Michael Ondaatje's novel The English Patient, which tells a psychologically complex narrative in which the themes of nationality and identity are interwoven. The web of relationships, issues and circumstances that are associated with the theme of nationality, within the context of World War II, serves to interconnect the lives of the principal characters and also underscores the various ways in which they each perceive nationality, internationality and the roles of these concepts in their lives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The English Patient: Book And Movie
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5 pages in length. The comparative nature of love and power between the book and movie versions of Michael Ondaatje's The English Patient are similar in some respects yet as far apart as can be on others, primarily due to the individual visionary essence that separates the writer and director. Truly, such a thematic comparison is a dichotomy of its own inventiveness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCengls.doc

THE ENIGMA OF ARRIVAL
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This 3 page paper discusses the theme of transformation as it appears in the novel, Enigma of Arrival, by V.S. Naipaul. Quotes cited. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBenigma.rtf

The Environment in Literature: Ecocriticism, Ecofeminism and the Concept of Dwelling
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This 15 page paper examines writings by Barbara Kingsolver and Greg Garrard to explore the ways in which authors use, or examine the use of nature in literary works. It pays specific attention to the ecofeminist nature of the heroine of Kingsolver’s book Prodigal Summer, and also considers the concept of dwelling and farming with regard to sustainability. Finally, it defines ecocriticism and illustrates its use.
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The Epic “Beowulf”
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The Epic “Beowulf”: In three pages this paper discusses the major epic characteristics featured in the classic anonymously written Medieval classic poem “Beowulf.” Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGbeoepic.rtf

The Epic Hero
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A 5 page paper which discusses how the epic heroes, in the tales "The Odyssey" and "Gilgamesh," are often in search of individual immortality and social definition. This is discussed in it relationship to an epic heroes desire for kleos (reputation), time (honor), and arete (merit). No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkleos.wps

The Epic of Gilgamesh
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A five page paper defining the ancient story of Gilgamesh as an epic, and describing the characteristics that make it so. The paper argues that an epic recounts the saga of a hero or a heroic dynasty in a way that somehow represents the fortunes or belief system of an entire people, and in Gilgamesh it is possible to discern the essential beliefs of the people who composed the tale. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBgilga4.rtf

The Epic Of Gilgamesh, The Mali Epic Of Son-Jara And Don Quixote: Progression Of Orality And Literacy
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4 pages in length. The progression of orality and literacy through the three time periods of The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Mali Epic of Son-Jara and Don Quixote illustrates the extent to which humanity changes as its intellectual development progresses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCQuixote.rtf

The Essential Nature of the Odyssey
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This 5 page paper looks at the concept of an odyssey and explores why it was a significant element in old fiction and fact. The concept is explored in modern times as well. Homer's Odyssey is discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA126ody.rtf

The Ethics of Omelas
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This 3 page paper discusses Ursula LeGuin's short story "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" and answers the following questions about it: If everyone could enjoy complete happiness on the single condition that one human being suffer, would that happiness be worth the price? Why do some people walk away from Omelas? Why do others stay? How might those who stay rationalize the price of their happiness? What do you think you would do?
Filename: HVOmelas.rtf