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"Good Will Hunting" ( Gus Van Sant ), 1999.
Analyzes selected scenes from the 1997 film which depicts protagonist's problems & his healing process.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, AU$ 68.95
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"Good Will Hunting (Gus Van Sant, 1997) is a film about interpersonal relations and human goals, and the style of the film reflects this as the director places the camera in the action as up-close observer. The low-key style is evident in the opening scene as Chuckie picks up Will, and the two meet on the porch and walk to the car without speaking, performing actions they obviously do every day. The director takes great care throughout in the placement and movement of the camera to keep the actions real, to avoid undercutting the interpersonal connections made between characters, and to suggest thematic interests and concerns in ways that convey what is meant to the viewer through subtle cues that are part of the language of the film. One particular series of scenes early in the film shapes what follows, expresses the theme directly, and foreshadows what.."
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"Good Will Hunting "( Gus Van Sant ), 1999.
Analyzes characters, plot and theme of 1997 film.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 57.95
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"This paper analyzes Gus Van Sant's film, "Good Will Hunting," written by two of the film's stars, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The movie tells the story of a natural genius whose troubled background prevents him from using his gifts. Only when he is forced to spend time with a therapist with an equally troubling past is he able to free himself from the traps of his past.
Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is a "broom-pushing prodigy from South Boston" (Maslin B10). Orphaned at an early age, Will has traveled from one abusive, neglectful foster home to another, accumulating a juvenile record and a reputation as a rebel without any kind of a cause. His one saving attribute (besides his incredible good looks) is an amazing brain: a photographic memory, a fascination with history, and a genius-level facility.."
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"Good Will Hunting", 2002.
An analysis of the "edge" genre in regard to the film "Good Will Hunting".
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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"Good Will Hunting", directed by Gus Van Sant, has been described as an 'edge' or 'independent' film. The paper defines an independent film as one which provides an alternative point of view to the dominant discourse provided by mainstream films. The 'edge' or 'independent' genre of the film is discussed in this paper.
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"Secondly, the choice of subject matter of the film is highly idiosyncratic. Rather than choosing an ?every person,? the film selects a very gifted individual with an intellect most filmgoers cannot identify with. Rather than validating American notions about success, the Will of the title spurns such notions. He is more interested in his own gifts, in a very personal and arrogant way, than of conventional collegiate success. To find himself and to realize his gifts, the protagonist must abandon his friends and old way of life as well as conventional American notions of monetary and intellectual achievement."
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Tim Robbins' "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues", 2004.
Compares Tim Robbins' novel, "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues", to the film version of the novel directed by Gus Van Sant.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper compares the 1994 movie version of "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues", written and directed by Gus Van Sant, to the original 1976 novel of the same name written by Tom Robbins. The paper discusses the tone and the themes of the book and and the film and concludes that Van Sant's adaptation is unsuccessful.
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"Good Will Hunting", 2002.
An analysis of the movie "Good Will Hunting" and the main characters Will Hunting and Sean Mcguire.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper will discuss the relationship between Will Hunting and tthe psychologist Sean Mcguire in the movie "Good Will Hunting". The struggles that occur between these main characters will be analyzed and their meanings found. A basic outline of the movie will be included to give the larger picture and its influence upon the two men.
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The African Hunting Dog, 2006.
An overview of the characteristics of the Cape hunting dog, also known as the African hunting dog.
2,640 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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The hunting strategies of the African wild dog were behavior once shrouded in inaccurate myth. The dogs were formerly considered among the roughest and meanest species on the African savanna and bushland. The paper shows that they were noted for driving out all other species in their regions, for mutilating their victims beyond recognition, as well as for consuming their own kind who had fallen prey to illness or exhaustion. The paper shows, however, that researchers have recently taken a closer look at the animals' morphological, physiological and adaptive characteristics, their methods of locating prey, as well as their prey-capture techniques and food allocation practices. New studies have presented a wildly different version of the African wild dog.
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"According to recent research, the prime habitat for wild dogs is not the open, grassy plains but rather the woodland-savanna areas which support larger populations of prey due to the interspersion of seasonally-flooded grasslands in these areas. The animals' diet consists largely of impala (80-85%), with the remaining percentage distributed among red lechwe, reedbuck, steenbok (antelope types), and the juveniles of kudu, buffalo, tsessebe, zebra and wildebeest. Most of these animals are nearly ten times the weight of the average hunting dog. They are also common in the regions where wild dogs exist, so that locating their prey is not often difficult."
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Seal Hunting, 2006.
Presents three main arguments against seal hunting.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper present an argument against seal hunting, relying on three main points: seal hunting is inhumane, government regulation is lacking, and there isn't much information surrounding the issue. The author of this paper argues that the practice of seal hunting should be discontinued until policy can be better enforced and there is more provable data regarding pain to seals, economic costs of seal hunting, etc.
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"As I hinted in my introduction, there is much information surrounding the debate over seal hunting. On almost any point, for or against, there is a competing claim with competing evidence. In acknowledging this, I do not intend to cede that the evidence offered in this section is chosen at random or for convenience. I simply recognize that scientific fact is lacking from the debate. Admitting this, I would argue the following points: 1. Some in the fishing industry have argued that the number of cods is decreasing due to seals hunting cods."
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Hunting in Medieval Aristocracy, 2001.
An in-depth look at the meaning and role that hunting played in the Medieval society.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 96.95
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A look at the important role that hunting played for the Medieval society. The author discusses the history and origins of hunting and looks at the meaning that hunting held for the Medieval aristocrat as a sign of power wealth and nobility, as a reflection of their combat prowess and as a way to prove themselves before their fellow men.
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"When one considers the qualities that were necessary for the medieval aristocracy, hunting is the most important of these. The hunt was a way for the aristocrat to not only enjoy himself but also to prove his manhood and hone his combat prowess. The hunt become a more and more important factor of the life of the aristocrat until you have the king, like William Rufus, who devotes his entire life to hunting at the expense of the kingdom. Hunting originally began as a simple means to procure food, but the pomp and circumstance that grew around it, as is still present today with the fox hunts, formalised it into a ritual and a form of entertainment. As the nobility became more and more powerful and rich they had fewer and fewer responsibilities. This becomes evident in England, whenever a period of peace comes, the nobility, bored with their lack of action, turn to hunting as a means of escape and enjoyment, much as one does today with televised sporting events."
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Hound Hunting, 2004.
An analysis of whether hound hunting should be made illegal.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 17 sources, MLA, AU$ 125.95
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This paper discusses the issue of hound hunting and questions whether the practice should be outlawed. The paper contends that one would scarcely want to discourage hound hunting if the result would be an increase in cruelty, particularly if it means that animals that might otherwise escape will instead be poisoned and trapped and suffer from the genetic loss of their most valued members. The paper examines whether it is better for generations of dogs to live very short, but relatively happy lives, or for the entire breed to suffer massive casualties and prevent future dogs from being born to such lives. The paper claims that a radical societal change is needed in general before a good answer can be given to this question, for as a society we must decide the role of animals.
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Introduction
Reasons why Hound Hunting Should be Illegal
Reasons not to Make Hound Hunting Illegal
Conclusion
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"Great Britain recently banned hunting with hounds, much to the chagrin of a significant portion of the population who insisted that fox-hunting was a fundamental part of their culture. Badger and stag hunting had already been outlawed. (Jones) Here in America, dog hunting remains legal in all states, and sport dogs are commonly used to hunt bear, deer, hogs, coons, birds, and other prey. Indeed, even though the "sport" of dog fighting has become illegal across the country and is considered a felony in most states, in many states it is still legal to use dogs to fight and kill pigs in a so-called "rodeo." Much the same training is put into preparing dogs for hog baiting and hog hunting as for dog fighting, which also makes prosecution of dog fighting more difficult."
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Hunting Wolves in and Around Algonquin Park, 2006.
A look at the sport of hunting wolves in Algonquin Park and the environmental and ethical issues concerned with this practice.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 102.95
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This paper explores the environmental and ethical issues involved in the hunting of wolves in and around Algonquin Park. The paper shows how sport hunting is extremely anthropocentric and how the Canadian government supports it. The paper also suggests ecotourism as an alternative to hunting.
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"Wolves in North America are in a general state of decline. For example, the article "Fear and Loathing" states, Before the first European settlers arrived, timber (or grey) wolves were found almost everywhere in Canada. The wolf has now been extirpated from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and the Prairies. It is endangered in all but one of the lower 48 states, where it has been exterminated from 95 percent of its former range (Anonymous 3). This statement clearly indicates that wolves in North America are generally in a state of decline."
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The Hunting of Gray Whales, 2002.
An examination of the conflict between the Makah tribe and the US government over the hunting of these whales.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This second year paper is on The Hunting Of The Gray Whales and focuses on the conflict going on between the U.S. government and the Makah Tribe, who have demanded their rights to hunt the Gray Whale, as it has been done for many years. This paper reviews the importance of the hunting by the Makah tribe. This paper also gives the opinion regarding the topic through the U.S Government's point of View, Makahs's point of view and the writer's point of view
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Movie: "Good Will Hunting", 2005.
This paper discusses juvenile delinquency as depicted in the movie, written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, "Good Will Hunting".
2,160 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 97.95
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This paper relates that, to be diagnosed as a juvenile delinquent, a youth must show an established pattern of behavior, which demonstrates continuous disregard for society's standards, rules or the rights of others. It explains that based on this definition, Will Hunting is a juvenile delinquent. The author points out that the agencies responsible for watching children in need apparently were not able to help Will Hunting, who was raised in an abusive home, physically beaten and psychologically abused but apparently no one ever noticed and intervened. The paper relates that the movie demonstrates that the situation around teens in trouble with the law may be far more complex than it appears; may be struggling to find their way on their own because their families have failed to provide the guidance they needed.
From the Paper
"The movie "Good Will Hunting", written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, tells the story of an older teen named Will Hunting, a troubled young man with a troubled past. Will Hunting works as a janitor at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he reveals mathematical brilliance. One of the professors puts a complex physics problem on a blackboard outside his classroom, and invites his students to attempt to solve it. One night while Will is cleaning the hall, he stops at the board, considers it a moment, and rapidly solves it without signing his name. Eventually the professor realizes that it is the young janitor who solved the problem none of his students could tackle. At about the same time, Will gets in trouble with the law, a position he has been in before."
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Indigenous Hunting Rights, 2003.
An explanation of the indigenous hunting practices evident in the Arctic and North Queensland, Australia.
2,035 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 93.95
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The paper compares and contrasts the situation of indigenous hunting practices in the Arctic and North Queensland and discusses whether indigenous peoples should be allowed to hunt species Western scientists deem to be threatened with extinction. The aim of the paper is to show what indigenous people can teach us and how indigenous knowledge can, indeed should, be considered a valuable resource to both the local non-indigenous and scientific community.
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"The question of the value and legitimacy of ?scientific?, or quantitative knowledge, over indigenous, local, or qualitative, knowledge lies at the heart of the debate over many conservation issues. Whether indigenous people should be allowed to hunt species deemed ?threatened? or ?endangered? is a matter of concern both locally and internationally, with both scientists and indigenous people claiming certain rights and obligations. Scientists and conservationists in the broader community claim it is within their rights to ban certain hunting practices, these rights becoming an obligation when a species is threatened with extinction, while indigenous peoples claim it is within their rights to continue their hunting traditions, and an obligation to pass such traditions on to their children."
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"Good Will Hunting", 2006.
An evaluation of "Good Will Hunting".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper provides an evaluation of "Good Will Hunting" as a film that deals with the class cleavages in American society and the problems that persons in the underclass have in breaking out of the class's limitations.
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"Good Will Hunting can be viewed as a critique of the widespread internalization of the values of classism in the United States by the very persons who are most likely to be victimized by class warfare. The film tracks the transformation in consciousness of ..."
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Modern Deep-Sea Treasure-Hunting, 2004.
A look at some of the technical breakthroughs in modern deep-sea treasure-hunting.
826 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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This paper examines how hunting for sunken treasure on the ocean floor depends, as it always has, on reports of shipwrecks written shortly after the fact, old maps, and lore passed down; it sometimes depends on locating the ships with sonar, but usually with divers simply getting in the water, swimming down and out from the search ship as far as they could. In particular, it looks at how, for the past couple of decades, treasure divers have become treasure hunters, sending down robotic ?hands?, which are capable of working much deeper than a human body, after finding the treasure with a new form of sonar, side-scan sonar.
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"Mel Fisher, in the 1980s and 1990s, was one of the most successful and famous treasure hunters. His Treasure Salvors of Florida had found the Atocha, a rich wreck in 54 feet of water off the Florida Keys. His first find, however, had been engineered with a machine he tinkered together himself. Towed beneath the search ship and shaped like a mailbox, it was metal device that could channel prop wash straight to the ocean floor where the resulting turbulence would lift tons of sediment and reveal wrecks. That find, in the 1960s, was gold doubloons from a fleet of treasure ships that sank in 1715. By the time of his big find in the early 1970s, the Atocha, early side scan sonar was available and Fisher was using it."
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The Film, ?Good Will Hunting?, 2002.
This paper reviews the movie, ?Good Will Hunting?, which explores how people balance the need to be connected to others with the risk of being hurt if those people leave us.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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The author feels that ?Good Will Hunting? is an excellent film, artfully written and produced film and well placed in its location. The paper reviews the film as it explores one important part of the human condition from the viewpoint of all of the major characters: Fear of rejection is overcome by the joy of really connecting with others.
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"The name of the main character, Will Hunting, allows for a play on words in the title. Will is hunting for a way to fit into a world that doesn?t make sense to him. He has two major barriers to connecting to people. First, he is a true self-educated genius with a photographic memory. Second, he is an orphan who was shuffled from foster home to foster home and was sometimes viciously beaten by foster parents."
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