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Falling Toward Apotheosis, 1997.
A comparison of self-destructive revelation in Wright's "Native Son" and Kelley's "A Different Drummer".
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 78.95
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This paper chronicles the journeys of self-discovery taken by the title books' protagonists and their different approaches to them. Touched-on, is whether the illumination gained is worth the price paid, and whether the ends of discovery justify the means taken to discover.
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"Self-discovery is often an important theme in western literature. There is something about watching characters figure out the workings of their souls through a torturous story that appeals to readers who perhaps wish they knew their own inner needs as well as the characters they read about know theirs. African-American literature in particular deals with the issue of self-discovery?or, more correctly, self-revelation. W.E.B. DuBoise spoke of the double-consciousness of the Negro, and all of the books read this semester have focused, in one way or another, on penetrating into the double-consciousness and releasing the caged portion of it, the portion that society never gets to see?the portion that is the most human. "
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The Marching Percussion, 2004.
An examination of the evolution of the marching percussion band.
757 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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This paper examines how drumming historically has been used as a means of communication and how marching percussion has followed suit. It looks at how marching percussion has evolved in large part from the military drum lines of history; drummers were used during the Revolutionary War and Civil War to keep armies in line and to signal friends. It shows how the marching percussion has evolved from a simple group of military drummers to a group of civilian musicians that pound out orchestral quality music, still communicating to the public, whether in the form of a school?s cheer, a warrior?s status or cheer, or public message information.
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"The marching percussion can now be found in schools, universities, organizations, federal establishments and still in the military. The formation of the marching percussion has changed from the simplistic 10 man line up of early military times. The most basic marching percussion section now has 5 areas that incorporate the following: snare drums, tenor drums, bass drums, cymbals and a ?pit? or area on the sideline with any other related musical fare (Rhythmspice, 1999). The equipment used in marching percussion has also changed with time. The heads of snare drums are typically bulletproof and made of very durable material that is durable, because the plastic head of old used to stretch and cause problems with sound quality (Rhythmspice, 1999)."
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"The Knitting Sutra", 2006.
This paper reviews Susan Gordon Lydon's novel "The Knitting Sutra - Craft as a Spiritual Practice" and also delves into the private life of the author.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 56.95
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This paper examines the novel "The Knitting Sutra - Craft as a Spiritual Practice," written by Susan Gordon Lydon. The writer of this paper also discusses personal details of the author's background and describes how the art of knitting wove its way through Lydon's life and helped her get off drugs and stay sober. For Lydon, the craft is an obsession, a meditation, a challenge, a chance for peace of mind and a way to quiet the mind. This paper explores the novel's vivid imagery and spirituality. This paper discusses the author's firm refusal to just blindly follow anything, even the patterns for her knitting projects, which makes her a thinking person's rebel. The book is peppered with quotes from an astonishing range of sources including Sitting Bull, singer Boz Scaggs, author Clarissa Pinkola Estes and Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart.
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"The Knitting Sutra is a story of a woman, as women are rarely seen, one who owns herself. Her humor and passion shine throughout. If you would like to spark your mind and get it swirling with ideas, no matter if you read this through the eyes of a knitter or not, give this thought-provoking, richly written book a try. Susan's insatiable need for enlightenment and spiritual truth may wear you out at times, but it may also challenge your perspective on many, many things. You may even find yourself revisiting that unfinished sweater in your closet or that unfinished story in your desk drawer. The lesson - you never stop learning and you must never stop living...the two are inevitably intertwined."
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Jim Morrison, 2005.
This paper discusses "The Doors'" front man Jim Morrison who pushed the boundaries of the rock revolution.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper explains that "The Doors" were formed in 1965 by Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison, later adding guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. The author points out that Jim's lyrics and poetry were very dark and disturbing pieces; he was a symbol of rebellion and turned his rebellion into a movement with his dramatic, mesmerizing stage performances, which accompanied his deep songs: The concerts would change from a musical performance to a political rally in minuets. The paper concludes that, against censorship, authority and "the norm", Morrison was on a destructive path of drugs and an early death but the 27 year hurricane that was Jim and "The Doors" left a permanent stamp on society
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"Although out of hands at times, in his younger years, Morrison was also a very bright student, and scored high in mostly all of his classes, especially English. He ended up attending Florida State University for a semester and when that didn't work out he transferred to UCLA where he studied subliminal films. Growing up in the L.A. area exposed Morrison to a diverse way of life. This was the time period when he formed many drug addictions from "experiments" to further his creativity. He finished up his college years in Venice Beach, California where he met a fellow subliminal film student from UCLA named Ray Manzarek. One day one the beach before sunset Ray asked to read some of his poems and lyrics in a journal Morrison kept the rest... is history."
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John Le Carre?s Perception of International Affairs, 2006.
An examination of author John Le Carre's view of international affairs through an examination of two of his novels.
1,177 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper analyzes the characters and plots in John Le Carre's novels, "The Honourable Schoolboy" and "The Little Drummer Girl" to shed some light on the author's view of international affairs. The paper explains that, from Le Carre's point of view, international affairs are dehumanizing from all sides concerned and offer no justice.
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"John Le Carre's perception of international affairs is one of intense disillusionment. Through the novels, The Honourable Schoolboy and The Little Drummer Girl, Le Carre shows the reader that the world is devoid of a political ideology. In these novels, international affairs arise from the encounters between Smiley and Charlie and the raging forces of international affairs. These encounters resonate a sadness and empathy for the human condition. A few critics have labeled Le Carre's view of international politics as "baroque." With his character George Smiley, Le Carre holds a clean mirror to the face of the secret intelligence agency, illuminating a turmoil. George Smiley tries to uphold a degree of principles as does Charlie, but they are no match for the rising flood that pushes them toward losing their principles. Both Smiley and Charlie are the outsiders, who continually attempt to do the right thing. Since there have been many times duty to country or group beliefs have caused many atrocities, Le Carre makes clear that it is more important to have individual principles than any duty to anyone or anything. Through Smiley and Charlie, Le Carre shows how international affairs are demoralized and perilous."
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