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Is E.H Carr's Reputation as a Realist Deserved?, 2005.
A discussion about E.H. Carr and whether he earned his reputation as a Realist.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 76.95
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This paper sets out to examine if E.H. Carr was a realist, a Marxist or a critic of Utopianism. After describing his background, the paper examines how much Carr conformed to the standards of a classical realist. The paper also examines why it has been so hard to answer the question about Carr's reputation as a realist and concludes that not only was Carr a realist, but he was also a utopian, a functionalist, and a romantic.
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"E.H Carr seems to be one of the most enigmatic writers in the field of International Relations. After looking up numerous sources, the position Carr came from still remains a mystery. Questions of whether he was a Realist, a Marxist or just a spiteful critic of Utopianism have still not been completely satisfactorily answered. Still, numerous answers have been out forward, and in this essay I will examine the ones I thought made most sense, and attempt to hopefully put forward my own opinion of exactly how much of a Realist Carr was. I will begin in relatively orthodox fashion, by looking at how much Carr conformed to the standards of a classical Realist, and juxtaposing that with how much he didn't conform to those same standards. I will then move on to an examination of exactly why it has been so hard to answer the question above, and then conclude by seeing how much of the question has been answered to date. First though, we need to put Carr's arguments into some sort of context by looking briefly at his history. Carr matured in a world where world security and peace was not really analyzed or commented upon. What changed this peaceful state was the First World War, and more importantly for Carr, the Bolshevik Revolution. This event proved to be a catalyst of sorts for Carr, and changed his vision of the world and to some extent his personality, dramatically. The world he inhabited became the one he commented the most upon, and most writers on his arguments have cautioned that this needs to be kept in mind in any examination of Carr. Thus, background duly noted, we can now move into answering the question itself.
To what extent was Carr a classical Realist? This question answered in different ways by different writers, but because space is limited, I will take here the two who seemed to answer the question best. The first answer I will put forward was originally thought up by Charles Jones, who said that Carr was a Realist who conformed to the standards of Realism he himself defined. The best example of this is the opening few chapters of The Twenty Years Crisis', in which Carr defines Realism as having two main tenants; Firstly, that sovereign states were the prime actors in an international system that was irremediably conflictual because of the flawed character of mankind and its own anarchic structure. Secondly, that statesmen were permitted to exercise amoral behaviour in the sphere of international politics because of these distinguishing characteristics which marked it off from the sphere of international politics . Thus according to Jones, Carr was a realist on his own terms, and not according to classically ascribed ones. Peter Wilson's argument for Carr being a Realist also runs along these lines. Wilson puts the version of Carr most commonly seen in IR forward first. According to this classical version of Carr, morality came about as a product of power, not vice versa; The diplomat was entitled to 'cloak the interests of his country in the language of universal justice '; The clash of interests between states was real and inevitable; Utopians were delusional dupes who only worked for their the fulfilment of their own vision; and that public interest was as wrong-headed as was it impotent . These two slightly views of Carr, though not completely identical do go some way towards showing why Carr was, prior to the in depth research done afterwards, seen as a hard-line classical Realist. Most basic realist assumptions and arguments are evident in the various points listed above, and as all of the points come from Carr's works themselves, it isn't hard to infer that he was in fact a hard-line Realist. But, Carr's arguments weren't confined to only the principles outlined above. In fact, they had much more depth to them than that, and this depth is what led to the 'Carr question ' being asked in the first place. How much then, does Carr not conform to the standards of a classical Realist?"
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Was E.H. Carr Truly a Realist?, 2005.
This paper explores the debate as to whether or not E.H. Carr deserves to be considered an authentic realist.
1,868 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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The paper discusses how E.H. Carr's reputation as an authentic realist is questioned, as many of his arguments are Marxist, functionalist or even idealist in nature. The paper examines the realist tradition and explains the Marxist, functionalist and Utopian aspects of Carr's thought. The paper shows how Carr does fit the fealist profile and deserved his reputation as a realist, although he was also a utopian with a hint of Marxist thought.
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"Classical realism is positivist in its methodology. It stresses the antagonism between states which arises out of a flawed human nature and conflicting national interests. There are five basic assumptions that are the core of the Realist tradition of thought. Firstly, the international system is anarchical, meaning that there is no central authority that supersedes states. Secondly, these sovereign states are the principal actors in the international system and additionally they are rational unitary actors, meaning that they serve their own interests. Fourthly, the overriding national interest is the pursuit of security and finally, relations between states are determined by their comparative levels of power. These five assumptions constitute the basis of realist thinking, therefore any authors that appears to agree with them is generally classified as a realist without any distinctions made. As C. Jones explains, "attempts at generalisation are inimical to scholarship to the extent that they suppress significant distinctions." In this sense, it can be understood that if Carr seems to rest his argument on the same assumptions as listed above, he would be classified as a realist, albeit the fact that his writings also touch upon various other, non-realist assumptions."
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Historical Facts and Social facts, 2004.
Summary and review of E. H. Carr's book about the accuracy of historical facts, entitled "The Historian and His Facts".
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper outlines the E. H. Carr's theory in his book, "The Historian and His Facts", which argues that that a historical fact can never be a hard fact that can be taken at face value because it is really just a reflection of the historian?s thought process. The paper summarizes Carr's arguments, which support his theory, and cites the examples used by Carr, which add credibility to his views. The paper also reviews Carr's belief that hard historical facts can not exist independently and objectively of the historian because the view of the past is always colored by the present. Finally, the paper looks at how Durkheim's definition of social facts can both relate to and refute Carr's theory.
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"Carr presents several logical and highly persuasive arguments in support of his argument. For instance, he submits that our picture of Greece in the fifth century B.C. is largely based by the documentation and picture left behind by a select group of people in Athens and to that extent is not truly representative since very little was recorded of the history of the Spartan or Corinthian civilizations. Similarly, he questions the current day picture of the medieval man as deeply concerned with religion since the facts of medieval history have almost all been selected by people who were professionally occupied in the theory and practice of religion and who, therefore, may have focused on recording all facts relating to it."
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The Exploration of Realist Drama, 2002.
A look at realist drama through an examination of plays, playwrights, and concepts.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This essay examines the principle elements of realist drama. The realist drama, often used in films and in plays, is best explained as the best and the worst of humanity combined into a whole. This paper addresses the realist drama with an emphasis on selected playwrights as well as the social reception of the realism movement.
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The Realist Horror Film, 2006.
This paper examines the horror film genre, also known as realist horror, while focusing on two specific films, "The Blair Witch Project" and "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer."
2,818 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 121.95
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This paper analyzes the realist horror genre in film. The realist horror genre was spearheaded by Alfred Hitchcock in his 1960 film "Psycho." Horror films proliferated throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s in Hollywood. Most of these films used comedy to portray killings, veering away from realism. The writer of this paper contends that the realist aspect of actual human killers is enough to leave lingering fears long after the viewing has ended. This paper focuses on this particular style of filmmaking, in which the approach is to focus on the killer rather than victim, resulting in terrifying the viewing audience. This well-researched paper notes the similarities and differences in "The Blair Witch Project" and "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer." This paper describes how both films leave the viewer with a lingering thought and fear of the real world. Specifically, fear of the horrific possibilities. "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer" is based on real-life serial killer Henry Lee Lucas. The movie follows the daily life of Henry, beginning with aftermath shots of freshly murdered victims juxtaposed with images of Henry. This illustrates to the audience that Henry is indeed a bona-fide serial killer. "The Blair Witch Project" is a far cry from the typical slasher film. It uses an entirely different approach to realist horror. The film is shown as a documentary and the actors are not actors at all, but real victims captured on video.
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"The presentation style changes only during the murder scenes. The pictures are graphic and almost too gory to be real. One woman is seen with a bottle shoved into her throat and the electronics salesman's head goes through a television picture tube - just before the television is plugged in - electrocuting him. Background electric guitar is also present mostly during the build up to a murder. It is not overdone and avoids appearing out of place. Rather, it helps the viewer realize something important in happening. Overall the film does achieve a realism most slasher films cannot approach. This purposeful use of a home-movie style subtly reminds the viewer that the onscreen events are based in truth. Blair Witch takes the realist style one step further by using the camera as a prop in the film. The viewer is constantly reminded that an off-screen character is behind the lens."
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"Jane Eyre" - Realist or Romantic?, 2002.
A paper which questions whether the novel, "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte is truly written within the realist tradition.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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The paper discusses how Charlotte Bronte?s "Jane Eyre" presents itself as a novel that lies well within the realist tradition. And yet, a closer reading suggests that Bronte is not quite as committed to realism as she initially appears to be, for we are presented with characters who are less individuals than they are archetypes. The paper also shows that we tend to read this novel as being necessarily a part of the realistic tradition because it so obviously rejects the romantic one. But an anti-romantic novel does not have to be a realistic one.
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"Because each of the characters violates Romantic expectations, they have tended to be read as Realistic characters, but a more careful reading of the ways in which gender is represented in the novel suggests that Bronte?s strategy has all along been to create highly interpreted characters rather then particularistically limned individuals.
That the novel has a happy ending, for example, comes about directly as a result of the fact that Jane has proven herself to be an entirely angelic character. She is a chaste nurse, more the figure of a daughter than of a lover. She is unsophisticated, unknown in the ways of the world, a childlike figure. She is also dedicated entirely to Rochester; she seeks to have no identity of her own but through him. This is not, one need hardly say, a realistic portrait of an actual woman."
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Symbolist/Idealist vs. Materialist/Realist Theory, 2007.
This paper examines the key differences between the symbolist/idealist theory and the materialist/realist theory.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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The paper discuses the major differences between the symbolist/idealist theory and the materialist/realist theory which help define the theories' foundational characteristics. The writer names several theorists for each theory and notes their contribution to the theory. The paper explains that both theories believe that knowledge is developed through the theory's foundations, however, each theory has a different viewpoint on what that knowledge is derived from. The paper shows how symbolism is based in the more emotional and fluid experience while materialism/realists are proponents of experiences, aside from any emotions that may be created within that experience.
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Introduction
Materialist/Realist Theory
Symbolist/Idealist
Conclusion
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"The most important difference in the factors between materialist/realist and symbolism/idealist theories is direct experience as it relates to direct knowledge. Experiences are concrete evidences of the external world through the use of the world as it is today. What someone experiences is tangible, definable and explainable therefore gives strength to the materialist/realist theory(http://websyte.com/alan/symbolsm.htm)."
"In the symbolic area of life things including emotions, feelings, induced actions or beliefs are all components of symbolism which are not as tangible or definable as actual experiences can be."
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George H. W. Bush, the CIA and Presidency, 2008.
A look at George H. W. Bush's history in U.S. intelligence and its impact on his Presidency.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 131.95
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The paper discusses how George H. W. Bush's position as director of the CIA greatly impacted his subsequent foreign policy decisions as President of the United States. The paper shows how this experience in the intelligence community enabled him to lead the United States to an impressive victory in Desert Storm and preside over the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.
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Introduction
Hypothesis
George H. W. Bush as CIA Director
George H. W. Bush as President
Conclusion
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"Unlike many other presidents who failed to adequately understand and appreciate the vital importance of the intelligence community, George H. W. Bush had the highest regard for its fundamental contributions, prioritized intelligence gathering and analysis, and made his foreign policy decisions in strict accordance with intelligence community data and analysis. His firsthand experience with intelligence issues as Director of the CIA enabled him to serve with great distinction and effectiveness as President of the United States, and empowered him to overcome the challenges imposed by Iraqi aggression in the Middle East and the chaotic collapse of the Soviet Union."
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Albert Carr on Business Ethics, 2002.
This paper looks at Albert Carr's article "Is Business Bluffing Ethical?"
1,794 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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The paper raises questions about Carr's thesis that it is intrinsic in the business world to stretch the truth and sometimes mislead buyers. Carr argues that there is an agreement among people in business that bluffing is accepted as part of the price of doing business and so cannot be considered lying. The writer explores this topic of how business ethics in advertising can remain profitable but also ethical.
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"Carr presents his thesis in the form of an indirect argument, with his businessman friend serving to raise objections to which Carr provides answers. Carr says that the ethics of business are game ethics rather than religious ones, and his friend is not convinced, noting that he and his fellow business people pride themselves on their ethics, are loyal to customers and fair to suppliers, and otherwise completely ethical in their dealings. Carr assumes, however, that this man is inadvertently agreeing with him by saying he only lives up to the ethical standards of the business game, and he says this based on the fact that this same man "was allowing one of his products to be advertised in a way that made it sound a great deal better than it actually was" (Carr 244). Another product produced by his company had a "built-in obsolescence" so customers would have to repurchase sooner than they might like."
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H.B. Fuller and the Street Children of Central America, 2002.
A discussion of the business ethics of H.B. Fuller in selling glue in Honduras and Guatemala where it is abused by street children.
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This essay is a case study that pertains to utilitarian and rights-oriented ethics in international business. The ethical issue involves the known environment in which H.B Fuller operates, in Honduras and Guatemala, when selling toluene-based glue that is in high demand in Central America but is as it is also known to be abused by street children to their great detriment. This essay argues that when this situation is examined from a number of points of view, an ethical position that is to the benefit of all players, including the H.B.Fuller organization, can be established.
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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$ 59.95
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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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Benjamin Franklin and D. H. Lawrence, 2001.
This paper discusses D.H. Lawrence's criticisms of Benjamin Franklin.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 120.95
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This paper is an in-depth examination of the Benjamin Franklin's achievements in life and how D.H. Lawrence's view of the world affected his evaluation of these achievements. The author looks at Franklin's many achievements including the development of electricity and its many off-shoots, the development of a postal system, the creation of bi-focal glasses and the invention of the fireplace and stoves. Franklin's strong sense of family and family values, his knowledge of weather and weather patterns, his negotiating skills and subsequent successes in international relations are also discussed in detail. The author then demonstrates how D. H. Lawrence criticizes each and every achievement of Franklin's without hesitation and in many of these instances, without any logical reasoning.
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"All of the things we are discussing would have a much different meaning if it were not for Ben?s skills as a negotiator. Without help from the French the result of our war to get the British out of America could easily have failed. Our navy fought remarkably well as did our army, but they had smaller numbers and did not have the experience and training of the British troops. The additional resources supplied by France were essential. The negotiations to acquire this kind of support were very difficult. Only a person of Ben?s intellect and charm could have made it happen. Franklin had not only the French to deal with, but also the other two Americans that were part of the commission. ?Coming straight from London, Arthur Lee [one of other two on the commission] arrived in Paris shortly after Franklin and proceeded immediately to find fault with everything his colleagues were doing?and not doing. A highly intelligent man, trained in law and medicine, but afflicted with a fair degree of paranoia, Lee was a Franklin-hater of long standing (Lopez and Herbert 234).? Lawrence can only complain about Ben?s ability to create a situation where America was able to create its own country rather than staying under British rule. He cannot tolerate independence and creative thought in a country that broke away from his native England."
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D. H. Lawrence and Freud, 2002.
A discussion of the relationship between Sigmund Freud and D. H. Lawrence in Lawrence's work.
6,920 words (approx. 27.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 227.95
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This paper attempts to take a psychoanalytical view of the work of the novelist D. H. Lawrence and discusses the underlying reasons for the obscenities in some of his works such as "The Rainbow" which was was prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act and destroyed by order of the court. It evaluates whether Freud's two books, "Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious" and "The Fantasia" which were published in the two years following Lawrence's success in finally securing the publication of "Women in Love", are, in part, explanations--perhaps even justifications--of that shocking book and of other facets of his literary production up to that point. It examines how the two books lay out the views on human psychology and the promptings of the unconscious that had contributed so much to the underlying scheme of "Women in Love" and others.
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"The characters in Women in Love were deliberately created in a way that rejected, as Lawrence put it, "the old stable ego of the character" and plumbed, instead, the depths of the unconscious (quoted in Kinkead-Weekes xiv). These characters were subject to change in accordance with the pull of forces and drives which they only partially comprehended but were acutely interested in understanding more fully. They were, and, as Lawrence suggested, we all are, "unstable and governed by subterranean impulse" while moving through lives that are in constant flux--ideas which his readers "found much more threatening or even outrageous than mere sexual explicitness" (Kinkead-Weekes xiv). The basic difficulty of expressing such ideas through the construction of literary characters and finding the language that was best suited to this purpose would have made the composition of Women in Love difficult enough for a writer who believed that his book could be published. But Lawrence, in spite of all his difficulties, was intensely moved and fascinated by the process of writing that spurred him to go deeper into the unconscious than, he believed, anyone had delved before."
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Edward H. Spicer, 2007.
This paper explores Edward H. Spicer's works that present his theories of culture.
1,632 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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The paper examines the theoretical contributions to social science and anthropology made by Edward H. Spicer and the context in which he developed his theories of culture. The paper explains Spicer's concept of culture as the idea that people everywhere behave in accordance with patterns which they have learned in the process of growing up in whatever society they have been part of. The paper looks at his theories of how Yaquis behave. Spicer explains how the Yaquis have managed to maintain their cultural identity despite almost overwhelming pressures to submerge it. The writer considers how Spicer's personal background is what influenced him to develop his theories.
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"Spicer's work may at first reading appear to be simplistic, but Spicer has a proven method of instructional narrative well in place; his anthropological expertise is offered in plain-spoken presentation style that is easy for the lay person to digest. In describing his concept of culture, he points out that the slow and "sometimes painful" lessons one learns while growing up with one's own customs and practices have several "important implications.""
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D.H. Lawrence, 2002.
A comparitive essay on three of D.H. Lawrence's stories, "Rex", "Adolf" and "Rocking-Horse Winner".
1,972 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses D.H. Lawrence's stories. "Rex", "Adolf" and "Rocking-Horse Winner". The paper presents two different, although not discordant, views of the mother-son relationship that is always so prevalent in Lawrence's work. The underlying theme of a need for unconditional love is examined and explained.
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"Yet, despite such honest words, there is a sense of secrecy and hush over the entire story. In fact we are only aware after the fact of the boy accumulating wealth through his having the gardener place bets. Hester, the mother is not a bad woman; she is as much a victim as anyone, although she is a victim of her own materialism, or at least from putting her faith there. Paul, her son, no doubt would have been quite happy to trade his fine house, his tutor, his expensive Christmas presents for the love and presence of his mother. She speaks to him gently and though she does a poor job of it tries to hide the facts of her reality from him. When he interrogates her about luck and lucre -- two words he confuses -- and eventually asks her if she was lucky, she says, "I used to think I was, before I married. Now I think I am very unlucky indeed." However when he asks why she remembers who is supposed to be the adult and tries to retreat. "Well?never mind! Perhaps I'm not really." And when he looks to see if she means the retraction, "he saw, by the lines of her mouth, that she was only trying to hide something from him." "
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Albert H. Baylis' "From Creation to the Cross", 2006.
An analysis of Albert H. Baylis' book "From Creation to the Cross" using chapters 10-17 (pages 207-377) as the source material.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses the part of Albert H. Baylis' "From Creation to the Cross", starting with a chapter entitled "Nation Heading for Judgment", which details the downfall of Israel during the reign of Solomon. The paper continues with writings on prudent living and prophecy and concludes with a discussion of the New Testament in relation to the future of the world. It points out that this book creates for the reader a better understanding of the structure, context, content and intent of the pages of the Bible. It also discusses how this outstanding volume provides a look into the hearts, minds and souls of the people and prophets of Biblical times and allows the average reader, regardless of his or her religious experience, to gain value from the Bible and its teachings.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 10- Nation Heading for Judgment
Chapter 11-Praise and Petition
Chapter 12- Prudent Living (Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Wisdom for Life)
Chapter 13- "The Prophets of the Divided Kingdom"
Chapter 14- The Prophets of Judah and Exile
Chapter 15- A Peg in the Holy Place
Chapter 16- The Second Temple
Chapter 17- Themes for the Future: New Testament Update
Analysis of the Book
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"As this chapter begins, Baylis discusses how Scripture predicts the downfall of Israel because of her sinful ways, with a degree of sinfulness that goes beyond superficial violations of sabbatical requirements and the like; to use a direct quote from Baylis, in reference to the Scriptural passages that predict Israel's destruction, this says it all " as the author-prophet looks at Israel's kings, he announces his diagnosis with boring regularity." King Solomon figures prominently in this chapter, because of his role on Israel during this time, not to mention his sinful ways that played a key role in bringing on the downfall of Israel, as does the prophet Elijah."
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