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Papers On Literature
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What is a Phony According to Holden?
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In 5 pages the author discusses the topic of phoniness according to Holden Caulfield in 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. 'There are many themes tackled in J. D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye', but none is more compelling than Holden Caulfield's critique of phonies. 'The Catcher in the Rye' brought the reader a teenager that seemed to grow tired and weary of school and the world around him. Hypocrisy and phonies were everywhere. Holden Caulfield called them as he saw them. One of the most often used words in Holden Cauldfied's lexicon is 'phony'. Holden hated ‘phonies', those people who have an attitude. In 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden is constantly detecting sham motives in the people around him.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Holden.wps
Saikaku's 'Life Of A Sensuous Man'
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This 5 page essay analyzes Saikaku's story entitled Life of a Sensuous Man (translated). Two specific themes are discussed with citations to support the themes. Especially emphasized is Saikaku's use of irony. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Lifeman.wps
Applying Salman Rushdie's Concept Of 'Newness' To Winterson And Focault
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This 5 page report discusses Rushdie's 'how newness comes into the world' as applied to the issue of gender stereotypes and both specific and implicit gender roles. The report also examines the relationship between gender and power as applied by Jean Winterson's 'Sexing the Cherry,' and Michel Focault's 'The History of Sexuality.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Newness.wps
Salman Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' vs. 'Haroun and the Sea Stories'
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A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts characterization the themes in 'Satanic Verses' and 'Haroun and the Sea Stories' by Salman Rushdie. The writer examines Rushdie's use and placement of phraseology to move the action forward. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Rushdie.wps
Heroism In the Iliad & The Song of Roland
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A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting the characters of Achilles and Roland in these two classic epics of war. The paper observes that the differences in these two heroes has less to do with their authors' attempts at characterization than with the difference in their society's expectations of what a warrior -- and a human being -- should be. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Roliliad.wps
Literature & Medieval Warfare
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An 8 page discussion of the 'Song of Roland' as an example of the logical aspects of Medieval Warfare. It is noted that while the typical knight's code of honor should not be underestimated and was of great importance, so was his quest for financial rewards. Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources.
Filename: Medieval.wps
Song Of Roland
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Some say that courage is danger, difficulty, or pain without fear. It contains elements of will power and self-sacrifice. Courage will inspire men to hold their ground when every instinct calls upon them to run away. In The Song of Roland bravery and courage are the main themes. Three of the main characters reflect concepts of an archetype well known to the people of the time. This is a 5 page paper that examines the story, the characters and the plot in terms of the archetypes and their concepts of bravery. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Songrola.wps
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