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Frank Capra, 2002.
A discussion of five films directed by Frank Capra as summarized by author Ray Carney in his book "American Vision: The Films of Frank Capra".
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 34.95
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The paper shows that with only one exception, most of director Frank Capra's greatest movies take place during the depression, 1929-1941, or shortly after. His films are unique in that they are some of the first to display a faith in American opportunity and values in the context of institutional reform. This paper explores five Capra files in chronological order, "It Happened One Night"(1934), "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), "Meet John Doe" (1941)and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) as summarized by author Ray Carney in his book "American Vision: The Films of Frank Capra". The paper shows how Carney illustrates these films' inclusion of characters that display the courage to act on their own conviction and to sway out of control groups to act in the interest of common good.
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"MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN portrays Longfellow Deeds as a personification of small-town virtue. After inheriting $20 million from a distant relative, Deeds moves from Mandrake Falls, Vermont to a mansion in New York where he is victim not only to bureaucratic pressures and social scrutiny, but is actually threatened with being made over into someone else. Under attack by shyster lawyers with motives to steal his fortune, Deeds successfully defends himself in court so that he will be declared sane enough to distribute millions of dollars to destitute farmers. Carney's interpretation of Capra's motivation for this work is that given the fundamental state of affairs, the marginality, and alienation of individual in a society that he is unable imaginatively to leave, he must therefore shape some sort of public expressive performance."
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Anne Frank's "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", 2004.
This paper discusses the psychology of fear as presented in "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper explains that Anne Frank in her bibliography "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", being a typical teenage girl, was incredibly emotional. The author points out that the circumstance in which she recorded these sentiments was such that they were always overshadowed by her immense fear. The paper relates that, in the first few diary entries written in the Annex, although slightly afraid, Frank does not realize the true level of danger she is in and therefore fills page after page with detailed but mundane descriptions of daily life in the Annex. The author then explains that, as Frank matures, she begins to empathize with the apprehensiveness felt by the adults and, as a result, her fear begins to increase. The paper stresses that, in a child's mind, death is not a feasible occurrence; therefore, she can allow herself to believe that she does not fear it.
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'In this entry, as well as many others, she discusses her constant fears of being caught by the Germans while hiding in the secret annex with her family. This entry is especially powerful because it sheds light on the fact that, in such small cramped conditions, there is little to do but let your mind wander. When put in a situation where you can not talk or laugh too loudly for fear of capture, all that one is left with is his or her thoughts and for a young girl, this can cause immense fright. As she points out on this same page of her diary, everything she says or does leads her back to thoughts of fear."
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Capra's American Vision, 2002.
Examination of four Frank Capra's movies namely: "Our Daily Bread", "Meet John Doe", "State of the Union" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and how the film director used his vision of American Democracy to try and make amendments in America.
801 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 30.95
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A brief look at how Frank Capra became America's greatest filmmaker, using the Depression times as a source of humor in his films, sprinkled with great optimism. It shows how he was the symbol of hope for the hopeless; he used his "fantasies of goodwill" as a source of national morale in his films. It discusses how, in many of Capra's films, he uses the theme of Americanization of liberty - whereby he further supported his idea for freedom for America.
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""Capraesque" means a blend of optimism, humor, patriotism, and, to those who really understand his work, darkness, despair, and the need to fight for things you care about ... Capra's heroes often undergo real suffering. But humor surrounds them ... The audience, like the hero, earns its laughs, and they don't come cheap. For those with the courage to see things with humor, the victory life offers in a Capra film is laughter. --Jeanine Basinge) [Mortimer]"
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Frank Sinatra, 2002.
A biography of the life and career of the legend Frank Sinatra.
3,686 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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This paper outlines the life story of the entertainer Frank Sinatra also known affectionately as Ol' Blue Eyes and respectfully Chairman of the Board. It discusses how, for a first-generation Italian-American, Frank Sinatra surpassed all expectations he or his family ever had. He literally climbed to the top of the mountain of success and stayed there and even after death, he is revered. It examines some of the stories surrounding his connections to the Mafia and how he palled around with Presidents, slept with their wives, bedded practically every female star in Hollywood, had a recording career that fills a book, won an Oscar, fought for civil rights before it was a popular cause ,and helped countless people financially. It describes how he's been known as an angel of mercy, rescuing people from life and death situations and also as a brute as well, sending guys to beat up someone who fell in his disfavor. It's difficult at times to tell truth from fiction regarding Frank Sinatra. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, an absolute fact, Sinatra is a legend.
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"Born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the only child of Dolly and Anthony Martin Sinatra. He worked for the Jersey Observer unloading trucks during his teenage years (Sinatra pg). He soon became of copy boy and had aspirations of becoming a journalist. When the editor told him that copy boys "don't know enough to be reporters," Sinatra promptly enrolled in secretarial school, studying English, typing and shorthand (Sinatra pg). "
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Anne Frank, 2005.
This paper looks at the life of Anne Frank.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper tells the story of Anne Frank, the young girl who hid from the Nazis in an attic in Amsterdam. The writer discusses that she hid for 25 months before being discovered and then was sent to a concentration camp along with her sister and parents. The writer tells that Anne, her sister and mother died in the camps. In this paper the writer shows that her father survived and published her diary, which has become known the world over as "The Diary of Anne Frank".
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"When Adolf Hitler came to power, his anti-Semitic beliefs were put into practice by his Nazi party, which passed anti-Jewish laws and built concentration camps, where millions of Jews were killed or died from the harsh conditions. Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl and her family were forced to hide and Anne began a diary which documented the sufferings of her family. It has become famous as "The Diary of Anne Frank" and has been made into movies, TV specials and plays. The diary ..."
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The Diary of Anne Frank, 2008.
An analysis of the changes in Anne Frank's voice and tone throughout her diary, "The Diary of a Young Girl."
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper analyzes the autobiographical diary of Anne Frank, entitled, "The Diary of a Young Girl." The paper specifically focuses on Anne Frank's voice and her tone throughout the diary. It looks at the way that her style changed over the course of the time that she was writing in her diary. The paper discusses the significance of these changes in voice and tone and how they correspond to what was happening in the world at the time.
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"Significantly Anne's fifteenth birthday is only two months away from her last letter to Kitty, to her people, to the world. Anne went the path of the righteous, the path of self improvement, growth, faith:" People who have religion should be glad, for not everyone has the gift of believing in heavenly things... It isn't the fear of G-d but the upholding of one's own honour and conscience."
"If you visit Anne Frank museum in Amsterdam, just listen and you will hear her laughter, her whisper, her joy of first love. You will hear the Gestapo stepping with their heavy dirty boots into a pure sweet life. A "Little bundle of contradictions" , who did so well in perfecting her traits, and returned her pure soul to her Creator."
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Frank Stella, 2002.
Defines what makes Frank Stella such a great contemporary artist and architect.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 47.95
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Frank Stella was born in 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts. Since the 1980s, Stella has completed a number of large-scale works for public spaces, confirming Stella's abiding interest in architecture. Change, profound change, has been one of the hallmarks of Stella's work. Stella then began etching and painting brightly patterned metal reliefs. Stella also names his works very carefully. Frank Stella's art is now and will always be a masterpiece.
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Anne Frank, 2005.
Analysis of "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 28.95
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The paper shows how life is difficult for Anne Frank, a lonely Jewish girl, who goes into hiding with her family to be safe from Hitler and grows into a mature young lady with keen insight into her family's feelings of fear and frustration. It presents an analysis of the diary that Frank kept during her period of hiding.
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"I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support" (Frank 1). Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who went into hiding with her family to hide from Hitler's army. The story begins with Anne Frank having a birthday party where she receives her diary. Frank loves the diary because she will be able to use it to express her feelings. "
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"The Diary of Anne Frank", 2002.
A discussion of Anne's search for knowledge in "The Diary of Anne Frank".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 47.95
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This essay will examine The Diary of Anne Frank, and argue that this piece of writing contains evidence of a young girl's profound search for meaning and for understanding.
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Frank Stella" "A Modern Day Artist", 2002.
A biography of the life and work of the artist Frank Stella.
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This paper provides the reader with a detailed report about artist Frank Stella. The writer of this paper takes us on an exploratory journey through Stella's life and times as well as the type of art he is most well known for.
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The Musical Genius of Frank Zappa, 2004.
Looks at the life, career, and contributions to the music world of famous musician, Frank Zappa.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 39.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the life of famed musician, Frank Zappa. The life and works of Zappa are explored, and reasons are presented as to why he should be labeled a 20th century genius in the field of music.
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"It used to be that the word genius only applied to a standardized IQ score on an Intelligence Quotient test. In more recent years the world has come to the understanding that there are many types of intelligence and that genius can be found in many areas of life. One area that has always escaped the watchful eye of genius identifiers has been that of the music world. While musicians were often referred to as talented or gifted, the word genius was rarely used. Today, with the new understanding that genius can come in many forms; artists from the past and present are being recognized for the true genius they possessed. One of the most talented geniuses in the field of music was famed artist Frank Zappa. Zappa will always be remembered as a 20th century genius because of his lifetime achievement and contributions to the world of music."
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"Daddy Frank", 2002.
This paper is an analysis of Merle Haggard's chart-topping song, "Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)," and the close-knit family it portrays.
1,339 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper discusses the family portrayed in Maggard's song and the dynamics at work in a four-person household headed by a blind musician and his hearing-impaired wife. It discusses how the family travels the country, performing wherever they can find an audience. Despite the handicaps of both parents and the family's struggle to make a living, their relationships are strong and positive, buoyed by faith and mutual trust. It examines how, although Haggard's lyrics are fictional, they are based on his wife's experiences, and they ring true. Daddy Frank's family could have been extremely dysfunctional, yet they managed to turn their problems into strengths, demonstrating one of the most important ways in which families can be positive, healthy factors in the lives of their members.
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"The title character in Haggard's "Daddy Frank," is a guitar player who was born blind. His wife lost her hearing to a fever. The narrator, their son, "don't remember how they got acquainted" (Haggard, 1971), but sees how "their one and only weakness made them strong" (Haggard, 1971). He and his sister, who accompanies the group on tambourine, sing with Daddy Frank; sometimes their father also plays "French harp" (harmonica). The narrator explains, "That little band was all a part of living/And our only means of living at the time" (Haggard, 1971). Daddy Frank's little combo has learned to make beautiful music together, and that music supports them."
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"History of the Franks", 2002.
A discussion of the Bishops and the State in "History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours.
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This paper examines the historical narrative "History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours which gives an insight into how sixth century Europe encompasses a time when the standard of separation between divine and bureaucratic was simply not evident. It discusses how the relationship between the State and the Bishops of the Holy Roman Church was complex in the least. The position of Bishop was prized and held by only those who were powerful enough by birth to rise to it and the relationship between the Crown and the Bishops involved a give and take that encompassed power, privilege and occasionally even a man's very life.
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"Historical occurrences of plague, war, crop failure ending with starvation and a never ceasing list of physical ailments, that could take a person from this world to the next it is no wonder that people felt inclined to embrace piety to the one true church, Catholic. This is especially true of all those who held enough power through lineage to establish real authority over others. With an eminent end the State chose to embrace Catholicism and fight heresy. The Bishopric was not only the most sought after and prestigious position a person could hold it held true fundamental power, as one is shown throughout The History of the Franks but especially in the proclamation of belief in the decisions made at the council of Nicaea."
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L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", 2006.
A comparison of the original story of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum and the 1939 screen adaptation of the story.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 57.95
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Almost four decades of history and innovations in media technology separate the text of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1899) and MGM's 1939 musical "The Wizard of Oz". Although the plot of the film is roughly comparable to that of the book, the filmmakers made a great many changes in their adaptation of the story. This essay argues the thesis that the changes and modifications between the text and the cinematic version represent more than just the efforts of the filmmakers to adapt the story to a different medium.
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Frank Stella, 2002.
A report on the life and work of American artist, Frank Stella.
1,964 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper takes a critical look at the artist Frank Stella. The writer portrays Stella as an important artist, whose work represents a major shift in approach at a time when such a shift was needed. The research paints a picture of Stella against the backdrop in which he lived and worked. The paper continues with descriptions of his work as the artist explored new techniques and shapes in his subjects.
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"The point of departure for Stella in 1958 for his new approach to abstraction was the flag paintings of Jasper Johns. Using various devices, Stella emphasized the flatness of the painting pattern, abolishing the three-dimensional image, and he was uncompromising as he refused to permit the introduction of deep recession behind the picture plane. The result was that the figure-ground relationship was almost completely eliminated as the stripes and orthogonals constituting the picture echoed the contours of the format."
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Frank Lloyd Wright, 2002.
A biography of the life, work and style of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
1,492 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper discusses Frank Lloyd Wright, an American architect who is widely-regarded as one of the most influential figures on 20th century design. It looks at how his 70-year career ushered in several important social and cultural dimensions to the field of architecture. It examines the design philosophy, influences and major achievements of one of the towering and most controversial figures of American architecture.
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Biography
Influences and Principles
Major Design Styles
Innovations and Contributions
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"Like his professional life, Wright's personal life was also fraught with conflict and controversy. Wright married his first wife Catherine in 1889, and they eventually had six children. However, echoing his father's actions, Wright left his family in 1909 for Mamah Cheney, a wife of one of his clients. Although still married to Catherine, he returned with Cheney to Wisconsin in 1911, where the couple built a home and took up residence. In 1914, however, a servant murdered Cheney, her two children and four other people before setting the house on fire (Constantino 12)."
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