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| Three Enlightenment-era, Neo-Classical works With Romantic Overtones | 987 |
| "Tartuffe," Candide, and Frankenstein all use unnatural forms of character representation to question the common conceptions of what is natural and of human and environmental 'nature.' Moliere uses highly artificial ways of representing characters in dramatic forms to show the unnatural nature of an older man becoming attracted to a younger woman. Voltaire uses unnatural and absurd situations to question the unnatural belief of Professor Pangloss that this is the best of all possible worlds. Mary Shelley creates a fantastic or unnatural scenario to show the unnatural nature of a human scientist's attempt to turn himself into a kind of God-like creator through the use of reason and science alone. "Tartuffe" is the most obviously unnatural of the three works in terms of its style. It is a play, and the characters do not really develop as human beings because of the compressed nature of the plot. The characters talk to the audience, and speak in rhyme. It is obvious, because of th | |
| Candide-Nature and Science Versus Religion | 749 |
| Moliere's comedic play "Tartuffe," Mary Shelley's science fiction Romantic-era novel Frankenstein, and Voltaire's allegorical political satire Candide, all function as Enlightenment or scientific critiques of the authors' contemporary religious and societal mores. These works all uphold rationalism as the 'natural' or most beneficial state of human belief, in contrast to primitive and absolute trust in religious creed. However, all three works additionally suggest that 'natural' human instinct and trust in common sense and sensibility is also required for living a full human life, as well as a rigorously rational and scientific apprehension of nature. For instance, Moliere's "Tartuffe" portrays a religious hypocrite in the form of the title character, a man who makes his living by sponging off of the family of a bourgeois gentleman. However, it is not the most academically educated characters that disabuse the householder of his notion that Tartuffe is a pious man. Rather, it is the natural and instinctive reason and commonsensical impulses of the man's wife and the lower class maid who first see thro | |
| The Rise and Fall of Enron | 1064 |
| The meteoric rise and fall of Enron is one of the most notorious tales in the history of corporate America. Enron was the seventh-largest company in the United States in 2000 and 'Fortune' magazine had declared it as America's "most innovative company" for six straight years; its share price had climbed from $ 10 a share in 1991 to over $ 90 a share in August 2000 while its revenue jumped to more than $100 billion. ("Rise and Fall of an Energy Giant") No one could have predicted that before the end of the following year the "rising star" of corporate America would be filing for bankruptcy, shaking investor confidence to the core and signalling the end of the longest bull-run in the American stock exchange's history. The ramifications of the dramatic collapse still reverberate in global financial and energy markets as well the U.S. courts, where a number of former Enron managers face serious criminal charges. This fairy tale rise and ignominious fall of Enron is the subject of this pape | |
| The Importance Aspect in the World Of Baseball | 1134 |
| In the world of baseball, one of the most important aspects of the game is the type of bat used. From the standard $20 wooden bat to the state-of-the-art $300 aluminum model, each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and its own unique feel and sound. However, while baseball bats may differ in use and design, there are still advantages for each type for ball players. Originally, baseball bats were created in varying shapes and sizes, as players in the 1850's developed their own bats with different lengths and masses. By 1859, a rule was created to help regulate the types of bats used that specified no bat could be more than 2.5 inches in diameter. By 1869, rules specified that no bat was to exceed 42 inches in length (Baseball-Bats.net, 2003). These rules still apply today. Until around the 1920's, many bats were made of white ash wood. However, in 1924, the first metal bat was created by William Shroyer, and although metal bats did not come into popularity until the | |
| Role of Financial Institutions in the Global Economy | 729 |
| Globalization has sparked a revolution in information and communication technology, resulting in the emergence of an era that boasts the arrival of new levels of global interconnectedness. As a result, globalization has also increased the significance of the many different roles that financial institutions play in the overall global economy. Financial institutions can play several roles, ranging from operating as a simple method of savings, to functioning as an important revitalization source in a low-income community. This paper will explain the general role of financial institutions in the global economy, will touch on more significant individual roles, and discuss the overall role of international financial institutions. Research indicates that a financial institutions' role as an intermediary is clearest in the credit and deposit business (Krayer, 2002). The usual function involves clients bringing to the bank their savings, or money which the bank transfers to its credit clients in the form of loans. In the loan instance, a borrower's credit rating may change during | |
| Modernism Design and Art | 2198 |
| As the 1800s came to an end, a group of forward-looking artists, architects and designers broke away from the Victorian constraints and developed a new style that encouraged an interdisciplinary approach fostering a sharing of contemporary thought and ideology until the post-modern period in the 1970s. It was a means for the artists and artisans to express themselves about the world that was quickly becoming increasingly high tech and advanced. The object was to go beyond the status quo and emphasize freedom of expression, progressive concepts and nontraditional methodology. Some of the most influential modernist artists' work included the geometrics of Piet Mondrian, the striking furniture of Gerrit Rietveld and the architecture of Alvar Aalto. In his book, The New Art -- The New Life, Mondrian, expressed that the world of nature has kept viewers from seeing reality as it exists. Instead, he said, reality lies behind the naturalistic environment. As a result, he refused to paint a | |
| Difference of Wants and Needs | 1208 |
| A need is defined as "a state of felt deprivation in a person" (Kotler, Chandler, Gibbs, & McColl 1989, p. 4). This refers to a general feeling of needing something. This can include needing physical items such as food, clothing, a place to live, or a mode of transport. It can also refer to a more psychological need such as a need to fit in and feel accepted, a need to express oneself, or a need to feel loved and valued. A want is defined as "the form human needs take as shaped by culture and individual personality" (Kotler, Chandler, Gibbs, & McColl 1989, p. 5). This refers to the specific item that a person wants to fill a certain general need. For example, a general need for clothing may result in an individual wanting a certain pair of jeans and a certain jumper. As another example, a general need for food may result in an individual wanting to have dinner in a specific restaurant. For a psychological need such as the general need to fit in, an individual might want a c | |
| The Development of Psychology as a Science | 531 |
| It is my view that science has provided an opportunity to discover and delve into the nature of humanity and the daily interactions that occur everyday among people. The development of psychology as a science had been pivotal in allowing modern society to know about the trends in attitude and behavior among humans. More specifically, it is through the area of counseling that I am able to apply the precision and deterministic nature of psychological science and human-centric quality of social communication and interaction. Through counseling, I was able to fuse my interest in social interaction and the human mind and knowledge in the science of psychology. Evidently, my philosophy in life is that there are multiple perspectives in understanding the nature of the individual, and amo | |
| Characters and Situations: The Godfather and The Green Mile | 466 |
| Both "The Godfather" and the prison epic "The Green Mile" depict characters at the center of moral dilemmas. To underline the significance of the ethical dramas of these characters, both films effectively make historical and literary parallels, as well as deploy the techniques of metaphors and visual and verbal symbolism, to give the characters and the plot lines a significance that transcends the purely 'entertainment' quality of the film. For instance, the character of the Godfather played by Marlon Brando is immediately characterized as a man of power and immoral influence through the use of the literary or historical allusion of the singer at his daughter's wedding-an obvious stand-i | |
| Qualities of a Councelor and Change in Counseling's Standards | 897 |
| The counseling profession has experienced a great deal of change, especially during the 1990's. Several of those changes occurred in 1992; these include the changing of the AACD's name to the ACA (American Counseling Association), the adding of counseling as a primary mental health profession into the health care human resource statistics of the Center for Mental Health Services and National Institute of Mental Health, and the writing of the multicultural counseling standards and competencies, which was done by Sue Arredondo and McDavies. Another major change that occurred in the 1990's was the inclusion of counselors as providers for managed health care organizations. Two of the major trends being faced by counselors in the new century include having to serve an increasing number of clients recovering from violence, crisis situations, and trauma, and helping clients cope with loneliness and isolation. The negative characteristics of the first trend are that crisis situations and | |
| Analysis on Early Design for Online Learning | 1633 |
| Introduction This paper provides an overview of early design considerations in an online learning module with the goal of developing a stand-alone learning module designed to teach Kindergarten-level students the basic colors. This paper will also address some learning gaps that are associated with this learning module in general, and what some of the performance and knowledge gaps of a color-teaching program in particular. A description of a desirable learning environment is followed by a discussion of some of the implications of technology involved, including bandwidth availability, as well as hardware and software availability. An assessment of potential problems with the availability of student access to technology is followed by a discussion of the merits of providing such a stand-alone program as an online application or presented as a computer-based training module. Finally, a summary of the research will be provided in the conclusion. Review and Analysis Background and | |
| Human Performance Technology | 898 |
| Human Performance Technology (HPT) uses a wide range of interventions that are drawn from many other disciplines including, behavioral psychology, instructional systems design, organizational development, and human resources management. It stresses a rigorous analysis of present and desired levels of performance, identifies the causes for the performance gap, offers a wide range of interventions with which to improve performance, guides the change management process, and evaluates the results. Human Performance Technology Process The human performance technology process begins with a comparison of the present and the desired levels of individual and organizational performance to identify the performance gap. A cause analysis is then done to determine what impact the work environment (information, resources, and incentives) and the people (motives, individual capacity, and skills) are having on performance. Solution to performance problems can fail when they are selected to treat | |
| Analysis of Government Policy in Criminal Justice | 1447 |
| The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of government policy in criminal justice. Specifically it will answer the question: If we are interested in obtaining a "blind" society regarding human rights, why do we insist on asking a person's race, ethnicity, religion, sex and marital status on private and governmental forms. Should we? Why or why not? If we are indeed a society that is "blind" to the melting pot of races that settle our nation, then why indeed is it necessary to fill out our gender, race, and marital status on just about any form, survey, or government document we sign? America is not a blind society at all. Racial tensions have existed in this country from the first. In fact, American has a foundation in racial segregation and racism - first with the Native Americans, who we robbed of their land and consistently pushed West, and second with the African Americans, (and indentured servants) that the country imported by the thousands | |
| The Government Policy on Criminal Justice | 1340 |
| The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of government policy in criminal justice. Specifically it will answer the question: Do government policy and regulation help or hurt in the racial, ethnic, religious, gender, and sexual orientation area? These members of society could be called "vulnerable populations," and all are quite affected by society and governmental policies. These populations are "different" from the general population, and so, their needs, their reactions, and their experiences are often different, too. Governmental policy initially was meant "for the people and by the people," but today's governmental policies often ignore segments of the population, or make it harder for them to synthesize into the general population, both in society, and in the criminal justice system as it exits in America today. Governmental policy has long been scrutinized, criticized, and manipulated as to where it stands on issues regarding the vulnerable | |
| The Anthology Of William Wordsworth | 831 |
| William Wordsworth, 1770-1850, is considered one of the great English poets and leader of the Romantic Movement in England (Wordsworth pp). He was a defining member of the Romantic Movement in England and like other Romantics, his personality and poetry were heavily influenced by his love of nature, particularly the scenic area of Lake Country where he spent most of his adult life (Complete pp). Wordsworth was an honest philosopher who displayed a sincerity that was tempered with a love and appreciation of simplicity (Complete pp). After graduation from Cambridge, Wordsworth traveled abroad, where he fell in love with Annette Vallon in France, with whom he had a daughter, Caroline, although he and Annette never married (Wordsworth pp). Wordsworth was strongly influenced by the spirit of the French Revolution and the principles of Rousseau and republicanism (Wordsworth pp). A year after returning to England, he published "An Evening Walk,"..."Fair scenes, erewhile, I taught, a ha | |
| Role of A Computer Programmer | 1613 |
| Computer programmers write, test, and maintain the detailed instructions, called programs, that computers must follow to perform their functions. They also conceive, design, and test logical structures for solving problems by computer. Many technical innovations in programming-advanced computing technologies and sophisticated new languages and programming tools-have redefined the role of a programmer and elevated much of the programming work done today. Job titles and descriptions may vary, depending on the organization. Computer programs tell the computer what to do, which information to identify and access, how to process it, and what equipment to use. Programs vary widely depending upon the type of information to be accessed or generated. For example, the instructions involved in updating financial records are very different from those required to duplicate conditions on board an aircraft for pilots training in a flight simulator. Although simple programs can be written in | |
| Whats Behind The Death of American Wars | 438 |
| The latest death toll of American troops in Iraq (as of June 12, 2005), was 1,701. That is a very tiny number in comparison with the total deaths from the Civil War (633,000), WWII (407,000), WWI (117,000) or even the Vietnam (58,000) and Korean (33,500) wars. But though the small number of deaths in the American war on Iraq pales in comparison to the Civil War and others, it should be noted that many deaths were expected in the Civil War, and the Iraq war was not a war which the U.S. Government expected to see many deaths at all. In fact, most of the fatalities in Iraq occurred after the President of the United States, in May, 2003, flew onto the l | |
| Key Findings and Decriminalization of Marijuana | 1404 |
| Decriminalization of marijuana is a controversial topic and movement for removal of criminal penalties for possession of this drug started few decades ago. In the 1970s, this movement gained momentum as 11 states reduced penalties associated with possession of marijuana in small amount but nothing significant came out of this drive. While the public opinion remained sharply divided on the issue of decriminalization, this movement helped open a new window through which policy makers could see the other side of criminalization debate. Over the years, this debate has gained prominence as more and more Americans began advocating decriminalization of marijuana. According to Nadelmann (2004): "Seventy-two percent say that for simple marijuana possession, people should not be incarcerated but fined: the generally accepted definition of "decriminalization."...Support for broader legalization ranges between 25 and 42 percent, depending on how one asks the question. Two of every five America | |
| The Affirmative Action Plan | 623 |
| The following Affirmative Action Plan is a response by Company XYZ to a growing concern for providing equal opportunity to all prospective and current employees. XYZ is a industry leader and therefore has the express responsibility to set an example for affirmative action. In addition to a commitment to complying with all state and federal laws, XYZ is also firmly committed to a diverse workplace environment, and a workplace free of any manifestation of discrimination. XYZ is therefore dedicated to making appropriate changes to our policies and procedures wherever necessary, in order to comply with the law and to comply with our company mission. This Affirmative Action Plan is an expression of such willingness to make changes. The proposals contained herein pertain specifically to the following changes. First, we propose equal opportunities for men and women concerning maternity and paternity leaves of absence. We also w | |
| Views on Gun Ownership: Sport or Self Protection | 400 |
| Colonial America is often thought of as a time when every man had a weapon on hand. Where each Colonist was ready to defend liberty and freedom, with their trusty musket, at a moment's notice. The fact of the matter is quite different than this stereotypical vision. In fact, the great majority of Colonists had never bothered to arm themselves, let alone become proficient in shooting. Instead, they allowed the Revolutionary War to be won primarily by professionals. In the 1770s, local militia were expected to be at the ready to defend the citizens. The tradition of the British politic | |
| Differences in Structural Formula's for Writing Poetry | 1301 |
| A poetic form involves some kind of structural formula dictating how it is to be written. Beyond this, myriad of differences exist among abstract or genre poems. The three poems, "My Last Duchess," by Robert Browning, "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson and "We Real Cool," by Gwendolyn Brooks truly exemplify such variety. In "My Last Duchess," Browning offers readers a personal view of an aristocratic Duchess from the mid-1840s. While standing in front of his late wife's portrait, Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara of Italy talks about her failings and imperfections to a member of his fiancee's family. The ironic twist comes when it is realized that the young wife's faults were simply "a heart too soon made glad, too easily impressed." In other words, she was too friendly to others-especially men-and thus the arrogant, jealous and controlling Duke had her killed. The poem offers an example of the dramatic monologue, since from a formalist standpoint, it includes the three elements | |
| The American Revolution and the French Revolution: | 1138 |
| The American Revolution was important in more than one way, and it served as inspiration for the rest of the world. The most important thing that happened as a result of the American Revolution is that a brand new country was created, and secondly, the rest of the world found that they could also achieve what they set out to do, because of the American Revolution. It was on the Fourth of July that the Declaration of Independence was signed, and this was the day that America became a free independent democracy. The American Revolution was, in fact, inspired by the very same ideals of equality, democracy, brotherhood, liberty, and freedom, that served to deliver inspiration to the French Revolution too, and what both Revolutions had in common was that they both served to inspire the people of their country that there was indeed a better world out there waiting for them. However, the different classes of people within the same country shared different ideals and dreams, like for exampl | |
| The Themes Regarding Sexuality and Women's Roles | 1097 |
| There are numerous themes and motifs present in Bram Stoker's "Dracula," such as sexuality, femininity, Christianity, superstition, and ancestral bloodline, to name but a few. However, perhaps one of the most obvious themes surrounds sexuality and femininity. Stoker's "Dracula" can be seen as a sort of Victorian male "Harlequin" novel, filled with adventure, intrigue, and damsels in distress. And much like the Harlequin type novels for women today, Stoker's novel has an underlying theme of dangerous sexuality, the forbidden fruit. Many of Stoker's passages actually read as erotica: The girl went on her knees, and bent over me, simply gloating. There was a deliberate voluptuousness which was both thrilling and repulsive, and as she arched her neck she actually licked her lips like an animal, till I could see in the moonlight the moisture shining on the scarlet lips and on the red tongue... Lower and lower went her head as the lips went below the range of my mouth | |
| Comparison of Character of Hamlet and Don Quixote | 561 |
| According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, renaissance means "a revival of intellectual or artistic achievement and vigor, the revival of learning and culture, a rebirth, a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life (Renaissance pp). Hamlet and Don Quixote are not Renaissance men in the same sense as other notable figures such as Leonardo da Vinci. They were not artists or scientists, however, both Hamlet and Don Quixote did experience a rebirthing, and each set about to change the world around them. Moreover, each of the authors' works, which were written during the first decade of the seventeenth century, deal with the conflicts that arise between the harsh reality of life and romantic ideals. Thus, the characters of Hamlet and Don Quixote, as well as the plot of each work, posse | |
| The Nostalgia of The War of 20th Century | 968 |
| One of the greatest events of the 20th century was the outbreak of World War I in 1914 which was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. Many historians have noted at least three major reasons why the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand forced so many nations into war-first, the competition for colonies and for military and economic might was a prime concern among the major European powers; second, the ethnic and political conflicts between and within the empires in eastern Europe were steadily rising before the war began in 1914, and third, the system of military alliances that were present in Europe at the time of the outbreak of the war had left the continent divided into two armed and hostile camps (Arnold-Foster 89). For the United States, World War I was, at first, not taken seriously by America's political and social leaders, especially by President Woodrow Wilson who, along with some other prominent American pol | |
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