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"Fathers and Sons", 2006.
A review of Ivan Torgenev's novel "Fathers and Sons".
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper attempts to assess the claim with reference to the novel "Fathers and Sons" that fundamental to the novel is a story in which a person comes into contact with things that are strange, foreign and monstrous. It begins with an assessment of the realistic nature of Turgenev's novel and the credibility of its characters and then analyses why - and how - the idea of Nihilism and Bazarov are strange, foreign and monstrous to the other characters of the novel.
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"Likewise, the language used by the characters allows the reader "to see through into a world that he or she can accept as 'real'" (Hampton). Thus, the characters belonging to the aristocracy insert, in their Russian, French language terms, expressions and sentences quite naturally. This habit is imitated by people who do not belong to the aristocracy but who wished they did, with a very ironic - sometimes pathetic- result which, unfortunately, is completely missing from the English translation (but is faithfully reproduced in the Hebrew translation). For example, Bazarov's father, as Pavel Petrovitch remembers, was not a "military doctor" (Turgenev, 22), but a "medical orderly" (Turgenev [Hebrew] 25). Vassily Ivanovitch's real social origins show when he refers to his son as "Omfey" (Turgenev [Hebrew] 113, and not 'homme fait ' in the English translation 113) or when he present himself as a "retired army doctor" (both translations p. 166) only to finish his sentence with a "volatoo" (and not the correct "voila tout " as in the English translation). "
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"Bread and Wine" and "Fathers and Sons", 1993.
A look at the relationship between social change and generational conflict in the novels, "Bread and Wine" by Ignacio Silone and "Fathers and Sons" by Ivan Turgenev.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 72.95
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"This study will examine the relationships between social change and generational conflict as portrayed in the novels Bread and Wine, by Ignazio Silone, and Fathers and Sons, by Ivan Turgenev. The study will consider how the criticism of the old order and of established authorities in these novels is indicative of social, economic, political, and intellectual trends, and will also assess what it means to be a revolutionary in terms of the characters in the books.
Turgenev presents a much more straightforward and simple portrait of the revolutionary individual and his attitude toward the old order and established authorities than does Silone. Silone's novel is much more complex in every way --- plot, character portrayal and development --- than Turgenev's, and that complexity is most pronounced in Silone's depiction of the..."
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Fathers and Sons in Literature, 2002.
Shows the negative portrayal of father figures in literature.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 92.95
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In literature, fathers were seldom portrayed as real people capable of making major contributions to their children's development. Only when there was paternal absence, neglect, abuse, or other overtly negative dynamics was the father's influence likely to stand out.
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Fathers and Sons, 2004.
This paper compares and contrasts Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle" and Theodore Roethke's "My Papa's Waltz."
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 30.95
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The paper compares and contrasts Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle" and Theodore Roethke's "My Papa's Waltz." The paper explains how these two poems illustrate the speakers' relationship with their fathers.
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"Poetry often expresses the deepest feelings, memories and emotions of the poet. When the poem contains shared experience of moments shared between parents and children it is often heightened in emotion and feeling. One of the strongest emotional bonds is between a father and son. In two poems about this bond; Theodore Roethke's "My Papa's Waltz" and Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" we see the strength of such emotional bonds illustrated."
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The Father/Son Struggle in Neoclassic Literature, 2001.
A discussion of the timelessness of the father/son struggle as seen through Neoclassic literature, with a look at similarities and differences between the struggles today.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 53.95
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The work chooses several neoclassic works to demonstrate the timeless phenomenon of the struggle between father and son. The problematic relationship between father and son is therefore timeless and although there are differences between the various struggles, similarities also exist.
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"Throughout time there has existed a constant struggle between fathers and sons, almost as a right of passage into manhood. Many literary works have addressed this very issue either directly or as a means to assist in the development of a story or to establish things such as tone and setting. I have chosen to discuss three such relationships from selected works derived from the Neoclassicism era. I will compare and contrast these relationships and show the effect each had on the selected work. The three dyads are Orgon and Damis from Jean-Baptist Moliere?s Tartuffe, Theseus and Hippolytus, from Jean Racine?s Phaedre, and finally Bao-yu and Jia Zheng from Cao Xueqin?s Story of the Stone."
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From Father to Son, 2008.
This paper examines Carl Sandburg's poem "A Father Sees a Son Nearing Manhood," Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Rudyard Kipling's "If".
841 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 38.95
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The paper examines three different poems where the common theme is the advice given by a father to a beloved son. The paper looks at the father's advice in Carl Sandburg's poem "A Father Sees a Son Nearing Manhood," the father Polonius' message in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and the father's lesson in Rudyard Kipling's "If".
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"As humans, we make judgments every morning we open our eyes, for as long as they stay open. No two human beings are perfect, as no two men react the same way in a given situation. Yet, we are all the same, are we not? We advise when needed and encourage the ones close to us. Although three different men wrote three different poems, the common thought that the authors portray is the advice given by a father to a beloved son."
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Frankenstein and Huck - Like Father, Like Son, 2002.
An examination of unusual father-son relationships in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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A look at how, in Shelley's novel "Frankenstein", the creature has an extremely unsuccessful father-son relationship with the creature he creates. The father is appalled with what he has made and the son takes revenge on the father for having made him in the first place. It shows how in some ways this is similar to the relationship between Huckleberry Finn and his real father, the terrible drunken Pap.
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"Frankenstein describes his relationship with his own father as perfect--up until the point where his younger brother has been born and his mother has died. Then there is a growing sense of antagonism toward his father in Frankenstein's account. He does not really wish to leave Elizabeth and the family. But his father insists that he leave for the university and when his mother died Frankenstein could only "obtain from my father a respite of some weeks" (Shelley 47). In his disappoint over leaving Frankenstein turns to the studies that interested him and begins his creation of the creature. He blames his entire later course on his father--but subtly limits the blame to his father's quick dismissal of the ancient science that was to mislead him: "If . . . my father had taken the pains to explain to me that the principles of Agrippa had been entirely exploded and that a modern system of science had . . . much greater powers . . . I should certainly have thrown Agrippa aside, and . . . it is even possible that the train of my ideas would never have received the fatal impulse that led to my ruin" (Shelley 40)."
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Mary Espoused to The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit, 2007.
An in-depth examination of the relationship of Mary to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
12,150 words (approx. 48.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 304.95
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This paper provides a historical and theological investigation as to the role of Mary within the Church, specifically as to whether Mary should be considered espoused to God, the Father, or to Jesus the Son, or the spouse of the Holy Spirit. This work explores the development of the role of Mary from the viewpoint of the Church Fathers and how that development has taken place. This work also looks at the biblical and doctrinal basis relating to Mary's espousal and further explores the writings of St. Louis Marie De Montfort and St. Maximilan Kolbe in understanding the role of Mary as the spouse of the Holy Spirit.
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Introduction
Statement of Thesis
Chapter 1: Spiritual and Doctrinal Foundations
Chapter 2: Mary, Espoused to God the Father?
Chapter 3: Mary, Espoused to Jesus Christ?
Chapter 4: Mary, Espoused to the Holy Spirit?
Chapter 5: Writings of St. Louis Marie De Montfort & St. Maximilan Kolbe
Chapter 6: Synthesis & Conclusion
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"Votes were taken with the result being 1114 voting in favor of integration of the marian schema into the Church Constitution and 1074 in favor of a separate schema for Mary. It is stated that this division was reported by news media to be a split as to whether the authenticity of Mary as Mediatrix was to be adopted into the church however, in reality the only division among the Cardinals was as to whether a separate schema should be given to Mary.
Mary is held up as an example of what is termed a "total faith response to God". (McBride, 2003) Chapter VIII of Lumen Gentium states that the Old Testament is to be "understood in the light of further and full revelation." (LG #55) According to mariologist James O'Connor: "in the light of the fullness of revelation we are not 'reading back into' the documents something which is not really there, but something which is truly there but only fully understood when read in the perspective of the completed work." (O'Connor, 1986)"
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Dante?s ?Inferno?: Father and Son, 2006.
An analysis of the character of Virgil in Dante's "Inferno".
1,037 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper examines how in Dante's "Inferno", Virgil's function as a character is multiple and how it involves two major components, each of which undergoes a dynamic development over the course of the poem. It looks at how he is Dante's authoritative guide through Hell and up the mountain of Purgatory and how he is also the real, historical author of the "Aeneid". It shows how a biased relationship develops between the two characters, where one individual becomes more depended than the other and how specifically, a father and son relationship forms between Virgil and Dante.
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"It is apparent early in Inferno that Dante needs someone to help him because he is trapped in the dark words, which he describes as a "valley of evil". (Dante p28) Virgil's initial appearance in Canto I establishes his authority as Dante's guide. One may assume Dante's reason for choosing Virgil not as a historical figure in the poem but rather as an 'allegorical expression of Reason' (Hollander Dante's Virgil: A Light That Failed). Virgil decides to help Dante because Beatrice descends from Heaven explaining the situation, and Virgil answers her plea, saying, "so welcome is your command that to my sense, / were it already fulfilled, it would yet seem tardy, / I understand, and am all obedience" (Dante p37)."
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Father/Son Relationship in Kafka and Hawthorne, 2005.
This paper examines Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" and Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" comparing the characters' relationships with the fathers.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 82.95
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This paper examines Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" and Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown," comparing the relationships of the protagonists with the father figures. The paper discusses the symbolic meaning of the father figures and the contrasts between the two stories involving either support or opposition to the father figure.
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"The relationships of the protagonists with their father figures in Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" and Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" are rich with symbolic meaning and pose an interesting contrast to one another. Whereas Kafka's protagonist labors to support and sustain his father, Hawthorne's protagonist is vehemently opposed to the father figure in the story, the devil and attempts to resist him."
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Ben and Will Franklin, 2006.
This paper reviews and critiques Sheila L. Skemp's book "Benjamin and William Franklin: Father and Son, Patriot and Loyalist."
902 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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The writer of this paper examines "Benjamin and William Franklin: Father and Son, Patriot and Loyalist" written by historian and author Sheila L. Skemp. This book contains surprising historical fact about one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin and his son William. This paper details the fact that William not only did not support his father's patriot cause but he actively supported the English loyalist cause and labored to keep America under colonial rule, eventually going to jail for his efforts. This paper discusses Skemp's method of introducing the reader to the facts behind the Franklin family drama as well as insight into the Revolutionary War. The author presents a balanced portrayal of the two men's different interests to show how both men could both believe in liberty, but because they represented different political interests and were subject to different political intellectual influences, they came to hold different political views. This paper details numerous historical facts regarding both father and son, for example, William was royally appointed as governor of New Jersey while in contrast Benjamin Franklin accepted a position as a representative of Massachusetts in England.
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"This book shows not only how a father and son can go from loving and esteeming one another's opinions to fighting each other on opposing sides, but how their conflict was emblematic of the of the era. Shelia Skemp presents a balanced portrayal of the two men's different interests to show how two men could both believe in liberty, but because they represented different political interests and were subject to different political intellectual influences, they came to hold different political views. Skemp attempts to show how two Americans from the same family could make such different sense of the events spanning the end of the French and Indian War and the Declaration of Independence because of different political principles about the best way to go about fighting for liberty, life, and happiness, as well as their divergent economic and personal interests."
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Fathers and Self Esteem, 2002.
Examines how fathers who play with their children contribute to their off-spring's self-esteem.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 57.95
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Fathers who play with toddlers make a difference in the lives of their sons or daughters. Research shows that fathers who play with their 2-3 year old sons builds their self-esteem.
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"Angela? Ashes", 2002.
An examination of the novel "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt with emphasis on the theme of father-son relationships.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper looks at how the relationship between the main character, Frank, and his father, Malachy, proves to be one of the influential and significant relationships portrayed by the novel, yet it is not a father-son relationship in the traditional sense. Malachy is destitute, he is an alcoholic, and he is the main reason why the family struggles, both in America and Ireland, yet he earns Frank?s trust and loyalty. It shows how the novel goes to show that there are intrinsic ties between the father and son, that no matter how ?far-stretched,? cannot be broken.
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"Frank?s story, essentially an account of his childhood, is written in the first person, present tense. He chronicles his childhood, focussing on the struggles of the family. Through these struggles, the environment, and his family, we see Frank?s character development. He seems to repel all the negatives around him, and focus his energy at succeeding and rising above the poverty line.
Naturally, Frank?s character development is primarily due to the influence of his parents. Frank?s parents are not bad people, but they do very little to help his, and his siblings? situation. His mother, Angela, tries to raise them as a ?normal? family, but struggles to provide for them. Her troubles are primarily due to disregard of her husband, Malachy."
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Growing up without a Father, 2008.
An analysis of the outcome of sons growing up without fathers according to the essays compiled in "Muy Macho: Latino Men Confront Their Manhood," edited by R. Gonzalez.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper discusses the essays that are compiled in "Muy Macho: Latino Men Confront Their Manhood," edited by R. Gonzalez. It discusses the content of the specific essays, "I'm the King: The Macho Image" by Rudolfo Anaya and "The Puerto Rican Dummy and the Merciful Son" by Martin Espada. The paper focuses on the relationship between fathers and sons and the outcomes that may be present when sons grow up without fathers.
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"There is also a stigma often associated with children that do not have fathers. There seems to be the automatic assumption that these children will be delinquents. In some cases it is evident that this assumption can be extremely detrimental and damage the will of children that may want to rise above their circumstances. After all there are many people that have gone on to live productive lives in spite of the fact that they grew up without a father. However, people who do rise above their situation quite often have positive male influences such as a teacher, uncle or community leaders. As such it is safe to assume that positive male influences and fathers in particular are desperately needed in our society."
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"Hamlet", 2002.
An essay which explores the relationship between fathers and sons in William Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet".
1,490 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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The play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare contains a rich diversity of issues and relationships, some of the greatest of which concern those between father and son. The paper discusses these relationships, most notably those between Hamlet and the late King Hamlet, Fortinbras and Old Fortinbras, and Polonius and Laertes, and shows how they demonstrate a number of significant, unique characteristics as well as several themes that are both timeless and universal.
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"Hamlet's love and loyalty to his father is such that it significantly changes his psyche and motivates his actions for the remainder of the play, or to the end of his own life. In soliloquies such as that of Act III, Scene iii, he reveals tender concern for his father's soul, noting that since King Hamlet was murdered he was unable to confess himself to God before dying, an important religious rite of the period. This, along with the ghostly manifestation of King Hamlet, underlines the spiritual dimension of the father/son relationship, suggesting that the concerns are of divine and religious importance."
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"All My Sons", 2002.
Examines the character of Joe in Arthur Miller's play "All My Sons".
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 115.95
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This paper explores Arthur Miller and his play "All My Sons" in the context of Miller's background, his intentions for the play and the time in which the play was created. This paper takes place in two parts. The first part assesses Arthur Miller's personal history and remarks upon his history which helped create the foundation for "All My Sons". There is an emphasis on the historical, political, social and cultural influences that had an impact on Miller. The second part of this paper explores the character of Joe in "All My Sons" in order to demonstrate how Miller emphasizes his background within Joe, as Joe is a character who is working to achieve the American Dream through conducting unscrupulous business deals. This paper concludes by demonstrating that the character of Joe is remarkably similar in his business ethics to the current state of American business in the wake of Enron.
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