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  • Beowulf

    Beowulf

    Once upon a time, there was a boy named Beowulf who lived in a magical forest. He lived with all of the unicorns and elves in the village hidden in the forest. Beowulf was known throughout the village for his unique ability to turn anything to Skittles. One day he was summoned by the chief of the village. “Beo the Great Creator, we need you to travel to another village because they have a monster

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    Essay Length: 619 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 4, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Holden Caulfield as a Hero

    Holden Caulfield as a Hero

    Holden as a Hero Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a story about the trials of life and the toll it can take on the psyche. I believe that Holden Caulfield is an under credited hero. He is a teenager forced to grow up in a time of turmoil with severe emotional handicaps placed upon him by family, friends and life in general. Holden is one confused kid trying to beat the Man

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    Essay Length: 667 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Antigone’s Connection to Modern Audiences

    Antigone’s Connection to Modern Audiences

    Antigone’s Connection to Modern Audiences Antigone was written by the playwright Sophocles in 426 B.C. Although it was written so long ago it still appeals to modern audiences. The piece is timeless because it shows true human nature and characteristics that are still true today. Antigone is the final install installment of the Oedipus trilogy, yet it is probably the most famous. Antigone still appeals to modern audiences because human behavior and characteristics have not

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    Essay Length: 445 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Beowulf

    Beowulf

    The heroic epic, Beowulf, is the greatest and longest lasting Anglo- Saxon poem known to man. It is thought, though it has not been confirmed, that Beowulf was composed as a whole around Eighth century AD. The author, still to this day, remains unknown, and the idea remains that perhaps the “author” of this poem was no more than an editor, or collector of others poems from over the centuries. After reading the poem it

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    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Victor
  • The Effect of the Internet on Modern Society

    The Effect of the Internet on Modern Society

    ddaddfsgaThe Effect of the Internet on Modern Society In this day and age, the Internet is the new resource tool for the masses. It has changed the way we live in society and the way people interact with each other. As more and more people log on the Internet, it has undoubtedly changed the way people think and feel about each other and the world around us. When we begin to look at the ways

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    Essay Length: 359 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: July
  • Modernized Feminity

    Modernized Feminity

    Modernized Femininity Femininity has made an impact in the past, present, and future. Due to the stereotypical ideas, many women are caught in the crossfire of choosing between following the tradition (housewife) or the modern-day woman (career-oriented) journey to fulfill their happiness. Being in the twenty-first century, women have evolved into intelligent, independent human beings. Most important, the freedom to chose ones future has become a popular necessity. Femininity can be found in media, literature,

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Our Everyday Heroes

    Our Everyday Heroes

    Our Everyday Heroes Sometime in our future, when people from this generation are at their 60s', people will wonder if they had made a change in the world to be better. Some will ask what could've they done to make a mark in history. While others could only wish to be someone they are not. And only a few will not have that question of emptiness. People make their own contributions in their own ways.

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: David
  • Beowulf

    Beowulf

    One evening last week, my girlfriend and I were getting into bed. Well, the passion starts to heat up, and she eventually says, "I don't feel like it, I just want you to hold me." I said, "WHAT??!! What was that?!" So she says the words that every boyfriend on the planet dreads to hear... "You're just not in touch with my emotional needs as a woman enough for me to satisfy your physical needs

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    Essay Length: 2,997 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: July
  • The Origins of Modern Street Skateboarding: The Early 1980s

    The Origins of Modern Street Skateboarding: The Early 1980s

    The origins of modern street skateboarding: the early 1980s Historically speaking, street skateboarding has existed since the very inception of the sport itself. For example, in the 1960s, skaters would ride skateboards through city streets to transport themselves to popular surf spots. By the mid 1970s, skateboarders in Southern California were actively seeking out street spots at local public schools. Nevertheless, the origins of true street skateboarding were not to come until the early 1980s.

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    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: regina
  • Difference of Modernism and Post Modernism

    Difference of Modernism and Post Modernism

    Modernism and Post Modernism Have you ever wondered what the differences are between the modernism and post modernism? It seems like it would be easy to describe what they are by the words and what they are usually associated with. Yet, it's actually a lot different then your thinking. Modernism is the movement in visual arts, music, literature, and drama, which rejected the old Victorian standards of how art should be made, consumed, and what

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    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Welles’s Definition of the Tragic Hero

    Welles’s Definition of the Tragic Hero

    Welles’s Definition of the Tragic Hero As the audience stares at a film screen, it is almost always evident who is the tragic hero. Although obvious, the definition of the tragic hero has no fit stereotype. The Greeks insisted upon a rich, tragic hero with noble birth, while more recent playwrights argue that nobility and wealth does not matter. The only set definition of a tragic hero is in the eyes of creator. Orson Welles

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    Essay Length: 1,710 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 9, 2009 By: Andrew
  • My Hero Joan of Arc

    My Hero Joan of Arc

    In my life there are many ups and downs, there are good times and there are bad times and there are in between times. When you feel that you have hit rock bottom you have to pick your self up off the floor and keep going no matter what. I have had a lot of good experiences in my life that I think have helped form the person I am today, I was loved at

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    Essay Length: 1,640 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 9, 2009 By: Mike
  • Heroes

    Heroes

    Heroes are often defined as people who possess superhuman capabilities or idealized character traits, which enable him or her to perform extraordinary, beneficial deeds. Pop stars are famous and successful entertainers who play or sing pop music. Teenagers nowadays are crazy over such pop stars and these pop stars are regarded as their idols or even their heroes. So, are pop stars heroes? Pop stars are just normal people with no special capabilities, they do

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    Submitted: December 9, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Role and Development of a Corporate Brand Personality for Modern Businesses

    The Role and Development of a Corporate Brand Personality for Modern Businesses

    In this essay I intend to assess the growing roll that corporate branding is playing in today’s business environment. This assessment will be based on three peer reviewed academic journal articles, core texts and notes from the class. Academic Journal Articles Reviewed: Keller, K.L. (2006), �The Importance of Corporate Brand Personality Traits to a Successful 21st Century Business.’ Journal of Brand Management. Vol. 14. Nos. 1/2, 74-81. Reckom, J. V. (2006), �Capturing the Essense of

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    Submitted: December 9, 2009 By: Jessica
  • The Odyssey Epic Hero

    The Odyssey Epic Hero

    When one hears the word “hero”, what first comes to mind is usually a fictional character created by a comic book company or a children’s book. Did you know that Odysseus, the main character of Homer’s Odyssey is the original epic hero? In fact, most of these characters are ultimately based on Odysseus. The definition of an epic hero has been pondered practically since the dawn of time. According to Aristotle, a true epic hero

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    Submitted: December 10, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus?

    Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus?

    FRANKENSTEIN, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS? In order to illustrate the main theme of her novel “Frankenstein”, Mary Shelly draws strongly on the myth of Prometheus, as the subtitle The Modern Prometheus indicates. Maurice Hindle, in his critical study of the novel, suggests, “the primary theme of Frankenstein is what happens to human sympathies and relationships when men seek obsessively to satisfy their Promethean longings to “conquer the unknown” - supposedly in the service of their fellow-humans”.

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Steve
  • Comparison Between Female Characters in Beowulf

    Comparison Between Female Characters in Beowulf

    Comparison between Female Characters in Beowulf Beowulf, the Old English epic tells the story of one brave hero and his battles against evil monsters. The poem deals with mostly masculine elements like fight descriptions, depictions of armor and long inspiring speeches. However, the women characters in the epic also have important roles and they are far from being superficial, as it may seem at first. There are several female figures in Beowulf; this paper will

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Pros and Cons of Modern Day Technology

    Pros and Cons of Modern Day Technology

    Technology Have cell phones, PDAs, and computers changed the standards of living. If you are not certain just ask an elder what it was like to type a paper or wait all day for a phone call without modern day technology. The progression of artificial intelligence has made many aspects of our lives easier than the day of our parents. In spite of there benefits however, there are of course some faults with in the

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    Essay Length: 376 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Does Modernization Lead to Liberation of Women?

    Does Modernization Lead to Liberation of Women?

    Salem Metra Tales of Modernity Does Modernization Lead to Liberation of Women? In Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison1, Pedro Paramo by Juan Rulfo2 and "The Walk" by Josй Donoso3 women are portrayed as strong central figures in the novel. By depicting each woman in each novel as a strong and non-conforming woman the authors represent one of the key factors to modernization; the liberation of women. Through the modernization process not only did cities

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    Essay Length: 1,992 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Mikki
  • The Rise of the Modern Business Enterprise: the Case of Citibank

    The Rise of the Modern Business Enterprise: the Case of Citibank

    The Rise of the Modern Business Enterprise: The Case of Citibank Thomas F. Huertas Citibank, N.,4. A case study examines the singular in order to illuminate the general. Although the subject of the case may be interesting and important in its own right, the case's purpose is to test broader hypotheses, not statistically, but qualitatively. The rich detail of a case study can suggest nuances to propositions derived from more sweeping surveys. In this article

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Artur
  • Pathos, Ethos, and Logos in Beowulf's Appeal

    Pathos, Ethos, and Logos in Beowulf's Appeal

    In Beowulf’s appeal to Unferth, Beowulf uses Pathos when referring to his swimming match against Brecca. Beowulf makes the audience feel sympathetic for him when he uses vivid descriptions and has an emotional tone when he tells them of how he had to fight off sea-monsters and extremely harsh conditions. He also admits that he made a “mistake” in his challenge with Brecca. This also adds to the empathy that the audience was already feeling

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Themes in Beowulf

    Themes in Beowulf

    Themes of Beowulf Reading Beowulf, there are many chances to interpret the characters and dialog. Loyalty, reputation, and generosity are three themes that are quite noticeable throughout the story. In the following paragraphs, you will read about the loyalty that Beowulf has for Hrothgar, the struggle for Beowulf to keep his reputation, and the generosity that was shown by Hrothgar and Wealhtheow. Loyalty is a major theme throughout Beowulf and is first seen when Beowulf

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    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Beowulf Creative Essay

    Beowulf Creative Essay

    When I sent my son out into Herot, the meadhall of Hrothgar, I knew he would shower a reign of terror upon all the land, and that is exactly what he did. Grendel terrorized Herot, just as I had so many years before. I was so proud of my son, and of myself that I could finally sit back and pass the torch to the next dominant sea monster. However, Grendel's end came before his

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    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Othello as Tragic Hero

    Othello as Tragic Hero

    Othello as Tragic Hero William Shakespeare has written many plays. His most tragic play is Othello. Othello is also the name of the main character in the play, he is quite hard to understand. Othello is a noble man, one who has grace with the ladies but also possesses all the virtues of a military leader that he is. Yet Othello has many traits and tragic flaws that make him a tragic hero. Othello

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    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Yan
  • The Heroes Journey Vs. the Wizard of Oz

    The Heroes Journey Vs. the Wizard of Oz

    "The Heroes Journey" The Heroes Journey is a point in one's life that changes a person forever. This journey one undergoes follows a timeless theme called the monomyth. The Hero with a Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell, shows that throughout history every culture follows the common myth of the Hero. The key components in the "Heroes Journey" have a major impact on storytelling. The Heroes Journey has 12 basic stages; in which guide on through

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    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Mike

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