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Icarus: Ovid and Rukeyser
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Ovid’s version of “The Story of Daedalus and Icarus” with Muriel Rukeyser’s “Waiting for Icarus.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAovid6.rtf

Iliad & Greek Values
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A 4 page essay that examines Greek values in the Iliad. In his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, the ancient Greek poet Homer praised numerous qualities and values. "Patriotism, heroism, loyalty, resistance to temptations, truthfulness, generosity, honesty and hospitality" are just a few of the virtues that "Homer praised and exalted" (Christian and Greek philosophy, 2003, p. 15). This examination of Homer's Iliad focuses on what this epic poem tells the modern reader concerning the importance of Greek values, specifically heroism, honor and solidarity, in Greek society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khvalil.rtf

Iliad, A Book Review
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A 6 page book review that summarizes and analyzes aspects of this classic epic poem. The Iliad, by the ancient Greek poet Homer, is one of the greatest poetic epics in history. This poem has held readers in thrall for millennia as there is it is a grand tale of heroic adventure. As time has past, its allure has increased due to the fact that Homer's storytelling prowess opens a window for the modern reader that reveals another time, an ancient era, with its mores, customs, traditions, beliefs and lifestyle illustrated in the lives of the Greek and Trojan heroes. In accomplishing this, the Iliad reveals a pagan world whose orientation is quite different from the Western world known to the reader. Thematic content is also discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khilibr.rtf

Iliad/Helen & Paris
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A 5 page essay that analyzes the relationship between Helen and Paris. In Homer's ancient epic poem The Iliad, which depicts the Trojan War, the abduction of Helen, the wife of a Greek ruler, Menelaos, by the Trojan Paris (also known as Alexandros) is the event that causes the war. The writer argues that Paris' attraction to Helen appears to be purely on a physical basis, as Paris does not appear to care whether or not he has Helen's respect. Nor does he ever indicate that he has concern for her wants, feelings, or welfare. Likewise, Helen indicates numerous times that she does not love Paris, although their story has the element of physical attraction. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khhelpar.rtf

Imagery in “The Soul Selects Hew Own Society” by Emily Dickinson
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A 3 page paper which discusses the imagery in Emily Dickinson’s poem “The Soul Selects Her Own Society.” No additional sources cited.
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Imagery in After Apple-Picking by Frost
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A 3 page paper which examines the use of imagery in Robert Frost’s poem After Apple-Picking. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAaapf.rtf

Imagery in Browning, Donne, & Keats
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A 3 page essay on the imagery of death created by these three authors in Porphyria's Lover, A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning, and La Belle Dame sans Merci. The author proves the argument in terms of techniques such as diction, shaping, figurative language. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 3poems.rtf

Imagery in Marvell's Coy Mistress
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A 5 page essay that discusses Andrew Marvell's seduction poem "To His Coy Mistress." In this poem, Marvell (1621-1678) employs striking use of imagery delineates both the pleasure involved in "ceasing the day" (carpe diem) and the shortness of time, which is the philosophy's rationale. The first half of the poem employs imagery to establish a sense of intimacy between Marvell and his lover. The second half employs time imagery to focus on the point that life is short. Collectively, this argument makes this one of English literature's most persuasive seduction poems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khcoymis.rtf

IMAGERY IN PASTAN’S ‘SOMETIMES IN WINTER’
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This 3 page paper analyzes Linda Pastan's poem: Sometimes in Winter. Particular images are discussed and exampled. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBpstn.rtf

Imagery: Kilmer, Dickinson, and Keats
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A 5 page paper which examines which poet uses imagery in the most powerful manner as it relates to Joyce Kilmer’s “Trees,” Emily Dickinson’s “Because I could not stop for breathing,” and John Keats’ “When I have fears.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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