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Babe Ruth, 2001.
This paper documents the life of Babe Ruth as a hero and as a man.
2,155 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 84.95
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This paper examines the life of Babe Ruth and his effect on a whole society. It describes him as perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game, a hero to all and sports icon. It shows how American's looked to him as a hero and how non-sports fans were still fascinated by him and his larger than life character.
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"Babe Ruth was indisputably the greatest baseball player in the history of the game, breaking records for the sport during his entire career. He was also one of the most noted and recognized celebrities in America, as well as abroad, during the years between World War I and World War II. He was a hero to his fans and to those who cared nothing for the sport, and he always went out of his way to do anything within his power to benefit children (The Reader's Companion to American History PG). This All-American hero, however, had a much darker side. He was excessive in practically every aspect of his life, from food to alcohol, from partying to women. Ruth's indiscretions were not widely publicized; no reporter wanted to be known for ruining the image of a true-to-life folk hero."
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Babe Ruth, 2002.
A look at the importance of Babe Ruth to the modern industrialization of America.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 55.95
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This paper discusses how Babe Ruth was important to the modern industrialization of America. It will give the writer's perspective on the topic pointing out some of distinguished events in Ruth's life and how he contributed to the industrialization of the nation.
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Robert Creamer's "Babe: The Legend Comes to Life", 2006.
A summary and review of Robert Creamer's book on the life of legendary baseball player Babe Ruth.
948 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper presents a critique of Robert Creamer's biography of Babe Ruth, "Babe: The Legend Comes to Life". The paper praises the book for its factual information and non-judgemental approach to telling Babe Ruth's story but criticizes the author's strict adherence to dry detail.
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"In his book Babe: The Legend Comes to Life, Robert Creamer creates a portrait of Babe Ruth that incorporates the Bambino's greatest career achievements with his most personal disasters. Ruth is held beneath the microscope of history and ultimately placed in a petrie dish labeled "Legendary player, really bad boy." Previous biographies, Creamer tells us in his introduction, portray single-sided aspects of one of baseball's most complex and intriguing characters. This is "not intended to be a book for boys," [21] but rather "a thorough, detailed biography of the Babe.""
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer's "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", 2006.
A summary and review of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book about sex and gender.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper briefly summarizes and positively reviews Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book, "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", explaining that the book, while quite humorous at times, also unveils several fallacies about sex, explains the differences in the sexual drives in men and women, explains why the sexual drives differ, and offers suggestions on how individuals can improve their sex lives.
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"In the next few chapters, Dr. Ruth discusses sexual fantasies, and honeymoons. Dr. Ruth believes fantasies are good, and healthy, allow for a person's mind to escape during sex, and helps individuals to relax and enjoy themselves. She then discusses honeymoons, but curiously, only honeymoons for those who are still virgins. She claims there are a good deal of married couples who are virgins when they get married, but it seems more likely, that there are a greater number of non-virgins. However, the chapter is helpful, for both virgins and non-virgins. She discusses the expectancies and problems with new relationships. The man may be overly excited, and the woman may have difficulty getting excited. She suggests patience and understanding from both sides, and reminds the reader, that sex does not have to hurt. Then in a humorous, but also shameless plug of her book, Dr. Ruth suggests giving, Dr. Ruths Guide for Married Lovers, to a newly married couple as the perfect wedding gift."
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The "Babe" Movies, 2005.
This paper compares two animated movies, "Babe" and its sequel "Babe: Pig in the City".
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper explains that both the Australian movies "Babe" (1995) and "Babe: Pig in the City" (1998) center on the title character, Babe, a cute talking pig that is continually thrust into extraordinary circumstances; however, despite both starring Babe, the pig protagonist, the movies themselves are very dissimilar. The author points out that (1) "Babe" is non-picaresque but 'Babe: A Pig in the City' is relatively picaresque, (2) 'Babe' features only a few and less varied animals but the animals in "Babe: Pig in the City" are more varied and (3) "Babe" takes place on a farm with Farmer Hoggett, the main human character, while "Babe: Pig in the City" takes place in the city with Mrs. Hoggett the main human character. The paper concludes that both stories are skillfully told, moral, entertaining, humorous and deeply satisfying.
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Introduction and Thesis Statement
Non-picaresque ("Babe") vs. Picaresque ("Babe: Pig in the City")
Animals in "Babe" vs. Animals in "Babe: Pig in the City"
Farm Setting of "Babe" vs. City Setting of "Babe: Pig in the City"
Conclusion
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"The Hoggett farm where Babe (1995) mainly takes place is, after all (notwithstanding the presence of a whole cadre of talking animals) a rather ordinary farm. However, the city where Babe and Mrs. Hoggett find themselves, within "Babe: Pig in the City", is no ordinary city. It features the Hollywood sign, the Sydney Opera House, and the Statue of Liberty, for example, all in one. It is, overall, a rather heartless city, but it still possesses a hotel with an owner kind enough to accept and care for, many animals, a sort of "homeless shelter" for unfortunate creatures."
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Ruth, 2004.
This paper discusses how Ruth is a biblical portrait of female dignity and grace.
2,524 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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By reading the Bible one may clearly see a lack of female participation, as women are rarely depicted as main characters. This vivid discrimination is due to the patriarchal society in which most Jewish societies functioned during the times of the Old Testament. Women are often depicted as being in the care of a male figure: first, their fathers and then their husbands. The paper points out, however, that in the Book of Ruth, the main characters of the story are women, Ruth and Naomi. It explains that they are not only depicted as two independent souls, but also are seen as determined and intelligent women. They were able to exist without male support and even lift themselves from poverty and an uncertain future to be self-supportive and garner community recognition.
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"The Book of Ruth differs greatly from other biblical stories in that it is hard to place the Book of Ruth in the biblical canon. As Eugene Roop deems, "The Book of Ruth has had almost as much trouble finding its place in the biblical canon as the heroine did to find her place in Bethlehem"(18). Although in the Book of Ruth the dangerous elements of famine and widowhood are present, they are resolved without terror or physical violence. Unlike many other biblical stories from "the days when the judges ruled" (Ruth 1:1), we read of fatal story of Deborah and the Sisera (Judg. 4-5), the exploits of Samson among the Philistines (Judg. 14-16), and the violent revenge of the Levite against Gibeah (Judg. 19-21). Here Roop is right, the Book of Ruth "reads as a story without a villain, life without evil" (16). Compared to the other stories, the world of Ruth seems less dangerous and has its special sideline interpretation. Many interpreters connect Ruth with the era of Nehemiah and Ezra that "urges separation from resident foreigners, seeing them as a danger to purity of faith" (Roop, 20). Some believe the story may have originated in this era as protest literature, objecting to the "anti-alien" perseverance (Roop, 20). Others see the story as a call for fair treatment of the foreigner, stranger, or alien. As such, the story of Ruth becomes a great example that foreigners may prove to be righteous, virtuous, and more than just a good people. In this paper I will examine, Ruth, the main character of the Book of Ruth, as an exceptional model of the perfect immigrant and a model of female loyalty, duty, mercy, goodness, and kindness."
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"Our Nig" and "Ruth Hall", 2002.
A literary comparison between "Our Nig" and "Ruth Hall".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 32.95
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A paper on the two books "Our Nig" written by Harriet Wilson and "Ruth Hall" written by Fanny Fern. It shows how both Ruth and Frado encounter abusive and discriminatory treatment during the course of their lives.
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?Domestic Disarmament? by Ruth Rosen, 2002.
A review of the essay ?Domestic Disarmament? by Ruth Rosen in which she associates the issue of gun control with feminist concerns.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper documents Ruth Rosen's belief that guns, instead of securing women?s safety, create an atmosphere of violence and fear. It discusses her crusade through her book to persuade her readers that gun control is a women?s issue and women should be more concerned about curbing gun violence in their communities.
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"Ruth Rosen has no formal authority on the issue of gun control. What does, however, make her an ?expert? for the purposes of her essay is her connection with Betty Friedan, the first president of the National Organization for Women. That she was invited by Friedan to the conference addressing gun violence specifically as a women?s issue, the audience imagines Rosen to be a close associate of the esteemed Friedan."
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Winnie Ruth Judd: The Trunk Murderess, 2003.
A biography of Winnie Ruth Judd, a murderess from the 1930s who killed two women and stuffed their bodies into packing trunks.
2,119 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper is about Winnie Ruth Judd, born in 1905 and raised in Darlington, Indiana, by parents Reverend and Mrs. McKinnel, who, in 1931, murdered Agnes Anne Leroi, 32,and Hedvig 'Sammy' Samuelson, 24, both of Phoenix, Arizona. It covers her arrest, conviction, personal life, incarceration, escape attempts, and death.
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"On Monday morning, Winnie Ruth Judd arrived in Los Angeles on the Golden State Limited from Phoenix (Winnie Ruth Judd...). When she got there, she met up with her brother, Burton Mckinnel, who didn?t even know about the underlying situation at hand (Winnie Ruth Judd...). When the two were confronted about the suspicious contents of the trunks, Winnie told the baggage handlers that her husband had the keys to the trunks (Winnie Ruth Judd...). Winnie and her brother left in a hurry (Winnie Ruth Judd...). What happened afterwards is history, as the police were called in and discovered the gruesome contents of the trunks (Winnie Ruth Judd...). Winnie?s brother Burton was arrested the next day (soon to be released), but Winnie was no where to be found (?Women?s Bodies...?). A nationwide manhunt began for Winnie Ruth Judd (Winnie Ruth Judd...)."
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Ruth and Esther, 2006.
An analysis of the Hebrew biblical texts about Ruth and Esther.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper studies the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther, two of the five megillot -- or scrolls -- from the Hebrew bible. The paper discusses the origin and message of each story. The paper also explains when these stories are read and their significance in the Jewish calendar. The paper then compares and contrasts the roles of these two women in Jewish history and their legacy for the Jewish people.
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"The five books have little in common apart from their roles in the liturgy. Although the Song of Solomon and Lamentations are poetic in form and Ruth and Esther are stories of heroines, the contrast in the moods and purposes of both pairs sharply distinguishes the books. Ecclesiastes is a product of the Hebrew wisdom movement and exhibits the most pessimistic tone of any book in the Hebrew Bible."
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Book of Ruth, 1991.
This study examines the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament in the Holy Bible: Authorship, date written, brief outline, theological themes and historical setting.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 59.95
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"This study will examine the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament in the Holy Bible. The study will include consideration of the authorship of the Book of Ruth, the date written, a brief outline of the book, major theological themes, the historical setting, and its place in the Hebrew canon.
The Book of Ruth follows the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. It is a relatively brief book, containing only four chapters, and is named after its heroine. It is set in the time of the judges, as we read in Ruth 1:1: "Now it came to pass in days when the judges ruled . . . ."
The question then arises as to why the Book of Ruth was not made a part of the Book of Judges, having chronicled events which are believed to have occurred at the same general period of time as the previous book."
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The Books of Ruth and Esther, 1994.
This paper analyzes the two heroines from the Bible, Ruth and Esther: Courage, faith and nobility.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 39.95
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"This paper will be a discussion and analysis of two heroines from the Bible, Ruth and Esther, the tales of whom are told respectively in the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther. There are many similarities between these two Old Testament heroines. This paper will give a brief synopsis of each heroine's story before discussing the many similarities between the two characters. Significant quotes from each book will be tied in to the discussion in order to illustrate and support these claims of similarity. A brief conclusion will debate the merits of the qualities each heroine represents in the book bearing her name for today's audience.
The story of Esther is the story of an orphan who was adopted by her relative Mordecai. Mordecai was a Jew who had saved the Persian king from assassins. After Queen Vashti defied an or ... "
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Memory Babe: A Critical Biography of Jack Kerouac, 2002.
This essay looks at the life of beat writer Jack Kerouac, and his renowned work, "On the Road".
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 50.95
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Memory Babe: A Critical Biography of Jack Kerouac
This paper is an analysis of On the Road, the most famous literary product of the Beat generation. The author looks at the life of the book's creator, Jack Kerouac, and his philosophies on life, and restless spirit as he wandered and searched for meaning in all Kerouac encountered.
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"Though it is not the only work of his art, On the Road, for better or worse, has become Kerouac?s most famous novel. This book has performed as a means to meet the desires for a number of other people who feel to be having a restless and curious soul. The book itself initiated a cultural revolution, hence diverting about millions of people on new ideological channels. At the same time it arched Kerouac to a fame that he was never expecting and for which his calm, sacred soul was not prepared to deal with."
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Ruth St. Denis and Charles Weidman, 2005.
Explores the evolution of these two American modern dancers.
1,937 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 76.95
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This paper examines the dance styles of Ruth St. Denis and her student, Charles Weidman, who went on to found his own school of dance. The paper examines how Denis influenced Weidman and how his style differed from hers. The paper also discusses why Denis's style was so appropriate to the 1920s, and Weidman's style suited the 1930s.
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"Ruth St. Denis, born Ruthie Dennis, was the greatest dancer of the 1920s, and her former student Charles Weidman was one of the most important dancers of the 1930s. Their respective aims and styles are in many ways divergent, partly as a result of the eras in which each dancer reached his/her artistic peak. Of the dancers' respective troupes, Pattie Jordens writes that while "Denishawn developed modern dance in America, Humphrey-Weidman made modern dance American". Ruth St. Denis created entertaining, artistic dances popular across all portions of society. She explored the exoticism and spirituality of Eastern countries, creating gorgeous spectacles well-suited to the Roaring Twenties. Charles Weidman left St. Denis' troupe shortly before the crash of the stock market, so his technique developed in a society to which extravagance and foreign deities were not suited. Weidman's dancing represents the experience of men and women in twentieth century America."
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"In A Prominent Bar In Secaucus" ( Xj Kennedy )," Flower Feet" ( Ruth Fainlight ) & "Her Kind" ( Anne Sexton ), 1997.
Compares the ways male & female poets use language to express emotional & social experience of women.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 15 sources, AU$ 89.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the issue of gendered speech as reflected in selected twentieth-century poems. The plan of the research will be to set forth the way in which male and female poets use the language to express the emotional life and social experience of women with reference to X.J. Kennedy's "In a Prominent Bar in Secaucus One Day," Ruth Fainlight's "Flower Feet," and Anne Sexton's "Her Kind," and then to discuss how the patterns of ideas expressed in these poems appear to reflect certain embedded social experiences that the poets seem unable to escape.
What is most striking about the drunken woman's monologue of memory is that it appears to violate virtually all social conventions associated with appropriate female speech. According to Tannen, women, especially those who find themselves the center of atten
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" The Chrysanthemum & The Sword"( Ruth Benedict ) &" The Japanese Mind "( Robert Christopher ), 1997.
Comparative summaries of works on Japanese culture, compared to Amer. culture, from anthropological & anecdotal perspectives.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 59.95
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"This study will provide a summary of two books on Japanese culture, Ruth Benedict's The Chrysanthemum and the Sword and Robert C. Christopher's The Japanese Mind. Benedict's work is the more anthropological work, focusing on the development of Japanese culture from the seventh century to the end of World war II. Christopher has written the more anecdotal work, focusing on Japanese culture after World War II, primarily on the decades of the 1970s and 1980s.
Christopher writes to educate Americans about Japanese culture in the late 20th century and to improve relations between the two countries, presenting "a psychic and institutional guidebook to today's Japan" (Christopher 7). Aiming at the lay reader, Christopher's book is deliberately non-scholarly, but his intentions are serious. The urgency of his book is rooted in his.."
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