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"Home and Exile", 2007.
An analysis of the writer's homecoming experiences, compared to those described by Chinua Achebe in "Home and Exile."
1,291 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Home and Exile," written by Chinua Achebe. Specifically it compares and contrasts Achebe's traveling experiences to the homecoming experiences of the paper's author while traveling in Guatemala City in Central America. The paper describes the way in which Achebe's homecoming experiences helped form the man he is today and the writer he became. It also briefly discusses the writer's homecoming experiences.
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"Ultimately, Achebe comes to love his hometown of Ogidi. However, his first experiences were not so pleasant. Early in the book he writes, "If you should conclude from the emotional quiver to my words that after a rocky start in my hometown I later became rather fond of it, even a little sentimental, you would be entirely right" (Achebe 8). This is the way it seems to be with most hometowns and most homecomings. Sometimes we remember things nostalgically and find they no longer exist, while other times we remember things a bit harshly and find they (or we) have mellowed with age. Such it was with my own homecoming. Guatemala City was many of the things I remembered, and more. I was old enough to appreciate some of the things I had taken for granted, like the art galleries, museums, and architecture, and still young enough to enjoy the nightlife, clubs, and social scene. Guatemala City really is a blend of Old City and New City, and I hope my next homecoming is as successful as my last."
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Poetry in Exile, 2002.
A review of the work of poets whose work reflects their own personal exile.
1,937 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper discusses how, in poetry, there are poets who reflect on their own exile, either introspectively from the world or physically from their home country, and poets who reflect on the state of exile in all the facets that it encompasses. It shows how poets like Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas wrote more and more about elements of exile, or analogies of exile, significantly, through their own turmoil or their own social position. It also examines how other poets, like Michael Palmer, reflect on exile through poetry that challenges political and social contexts and forces us to think about, perhaps even remove ourselves from, our own comfort and surroundings, therefore, committing an act of exile on behalf of the poet.
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"Michael Palmer has been commended on many levels for his work ?At Passages?, namely for its ?underpinning of phenomenological panic, with its awareness of the psychotic matrix of the political and the personal? (Mullins, 2003). We can contrast this ?psychotic matrix? with the internal conflict reflected in much of the imagery and metaphors used in Sylvia Plath?s works, including the posthumous work ?Ariel?. In it, Plath intertwines three central themes under the guise of ?Ariel?; these are horses, and her horse Ariel, the Biblical references to Ariel, and herself. "
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Poetry in Exile, 2004.
Examines themes of exile in the works of several poets, such as Dylan Thomas, Sylvia Plath, and other world artists.
1,937 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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In poetry, there are poets that reflect on their own exile, either introspectively from the world or physically from their home country, and poets who reflect on the state of exile in all the facets that it encompasses. The paper examines examples of poetry in exile by poets, such as Dylan Thomas, Sylvia Plath, Egypt's Naguib Surur, and Lithuanian Jonas Mekas.
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"In contrast, Palmer?s work, ?At Passages?, also combines metaphors of character and setting and uses them to defy the intellectual reasoning a reader could strip a poem with, as is seen so many times. Plath?s protagonist was Lady Lazarus, who in essence was the defining character of Plath?s own suicide. She displayed the ?beauty? of death and Plath?s inner-most thoughts on death and suicide. In Palmer?s works, the protagonist is the imagery that conjures up equally disturbing ?truths? about death, and rebirth..."
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Comparison of the Exodus and the Exile, 2002.
Comparison and contrast of the stories of the Jewish Exodus and Exile to the Scriptures.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 64.95
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Obedience plays an important role in both the Exodus and the Exile. Simply put: All the Israelites had to do was to obey the laws that God gave to Moses. One of these laws was to put no other gods before God. Yet, throughout the travels of the Israelites through the wilderness to the Exile, the Israelites had problems in putting God first and obeying His commandments. This paper will compare and contrast the Exodus and the Exile with Scriptures to prove how God simply wanted to be put first in the lives of the Israelites.
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'Saints in Exile', 2006.
A review and discussion of "Saints in Exile: The Holiness-Pentecostal Experience in African-American Religion and Culture" by Cheryl J. Sanders.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, AU$ 103.95
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"Saints in Exile: The Holiness-Pentecostal Experience in African-American Religion and Culture" was written by Cheryl J. Sanders and published by Oxford University Press in 1996. The author is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at the Howard University School of Divinity, and Associate Pastor for Leadership Development at the Third Street Church of God in Washington D.C. This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes Sanders' book, explaining that the primary focus of the book is the thematic importance of exile in the development of the Sanctified Church.
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The Fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile, 2006.
A review of various sources regarding the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses how there have been thousands of excellent book, journal and article sources that have examined and analyzed the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, for this was a profoundly important period in human history and has been the subject of extended study by scholars and historians for more than two-thousand years. This paper researches three especially impressive sources because they are considered by most historians and biblical scholars to be among the most definitive, illuminating, and comprehensive accounts of Jerusalem's fall and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people to Babylon.
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Albert Camus' "The Stranger" and "Exile and the Kingdom", 2002.
This paper compares the themes in two of Albert Camus' works, "The Stranger" and "Exile and the Kingdom."
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss two works by Albert Camus, ?The Stranger,? and two stories from ?Exile and the Kingdom.? The writer gives a brief biography of Camus in order to give the reader a good understanding about how his own background and personality traits influenced the themes found in his writings. Using examples from the stories, the writer makes five different comparisons about sex, family, love, life, emotions and the commission of a crime.
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"He reacts the same way with the other characters in the story. There is no love, passion, or caring about them, he interacts with them simply because they are there, and he has nothing better to do. Before he kills the Arab on the beach, he says to himself, ?To go or to stay, amount to the same thing.? That is how he looks at everything around him, with great indifference."
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"Desert Exile", 2005.
Argues for a biased historical perspective in Yoshiko Uchida's "Desert Exile".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 64.95
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In this paper, it is shown that Uchida's historical recollection of the American interment camps of Japanese Americas is biased and circumstantial. Of course, the experiences of this author reflect the true-life events of one person's account of the interment, but do not provide a non-biased approach to histrionics of these incidents. Although confessional accounts, if used over a wider population, might give a broader look into this historical malady, the paper shows that Uchida makes no argument to portend the accounts are other than the author's own.
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"The issue of Japanese internment during World War II was the critical issue surrounding sovereignty of American citizens that were singled out in the American homeland. Uchida does not present a objective point of view simply because of the accounts that are provided and given by the author relating to historicity. Of course, personal documentation of the interment camps at Tanforan and Topaz reflect an important view of life for Japanese when being imprisoned, but Uchida does not make historical accusations that can explain overall societal and historical legitimacy of this era in American history."
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Babylonian Exile of the Jews, 2001.
Examines issues, Biblical accounts vs. those of historians. Results of exile: Diaspora 1st writings of Jewish history (first 9 books of Bible & Torah.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 92.95
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"According to the various accounts of the invasion of Judah and the exiling of Jews, especially their leaders, to Babylon was seen in the Bible as God?s punishment. Even those who wrote years after the actual event, still pass judgment on the reasons for the exile to Babylon. One ?writer justified God?s judgment by pointing to what he understood as a history of sin. He measured Israel?s behavior- and in particular that of the kings of Israel and Judah- by the understanding of the law presented in the book of Deuteronomy, and found it wanting.? (Miller 15)
There are a number of books of the Old Testament, including Daniel and Jeremiah, which relate the invasion of Nebuchadnezzar or Nebuchadrezzar) in 597 BC. The Babylonian army, on its way to do battle with Egypt, captured a portion of Judah. On the army?s return from Egypt..."
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Literary Symbolism in Novels of Exile, 2008.
A review of the books "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul and "The Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys.
1,396 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper analyzes the symbolism behind two distinct novels that deal with issues of exile, political strife and social turmoil - V.S. Naipaul's "A Bend in the River" and "The Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. The paper explains how both books utilize nature in many ways as an association and correlation to the themes in their respective novels. The paper also looks at how there is a sense of duality in both books, as nature can depict a tide of change in addition to a resistance by a people to maintain tradition and a way of life that is invaded by unnatural intruders. The paper also discusses how the interpretation of literary symbols in classic novels has always been imperative to understanding the full scope of an author's message. Additionally, the paper shows that both Naipual and Rhys utilize nature to formulate strong symbolic meanings and associate them to the domination of European culture and the notion that colonization fragments Africa from its way of life.
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"Naipaul's main character Salim in A Bend in the River takes a ritual journey through Africa which is loaded with numerous metaphors and 'coming of age' events. Salim's realization of the neurosis during colonization and the indigenous social conflict is especially realized when he travels outside of Africa. In his education, he encounters a great deal of realities that shape his perception of Westernization and he quickly begins to realize the pending abomination that is to result from Western influence in his homeland. To further indicate this importance, Naipaul utilizes water to paint a picture of stillness and change. This duality extends to the natural resources that surround the river, similar to the journey of Conrad in The Heart of Darkness. The contrast here is not the personal battle against Africa, Salim is more cognizant of his native surroundings and understands the futility and destruction that will be realized with the synthesis of two conflicting ideologies."
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The Life of a Barbarian as Told from The Confines of Exile, 2002.
This paper presents a review of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's "Facundo: Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
490 words (approx. 2.0 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 25.95
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The writer of this paper presents the reader with a overview of the book's content and meaning. The true tale of the life of Quiroga and the events of the Argentina revolution are also discussed in this review with reference to the book.
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The authors of literary works often use their words to convey meaning or a lesson. The author uses ideas and creates the scenario in which the reader can feel that he or she has become a part of the story or time frame in the book. It is not unusual for a reader to close a good book with a sense of longing for the story to continue. This is the case in Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's; Facundo : Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
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The Exiles of Joyce and Nabokov, 2002.
The paper compares and contrasts the effects on the writings of James Joyce and Vladimir Nabokov of living in exile.
3,473 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 142.95
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The paper looks at two of the twentieth century's greatest English-language writers, noting that they were exiles throughout their working lives. The conditions of their exile were entirely different, but some of the effects on their writing were similar. According to the paper, Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" (1916) and Nabokov's "Lolita" (1958) are primarily works of exile.
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"Joyce determined at an early age that conditions in Ireland and the essentially lonely condition of the artist made exile the only choice for him. He made the surprising decision, following graduation from University College to take up medical studies in Paris in 1902. But in 1903 he was called back to Dublin by the fatal illness of his mother. In Ireland Joyce met his future wife Nora Barnacle and determined once again to make his escape to the Continent. He left Ireland again in 1904 for what became permanent exile on the continent, living at Trieste, Zurich, Rome, and, principally, Paris."
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Ethnic Groups in World War II, 2008.
This paper discusses the books "Journey to Topaz" and "Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family" by Yoshiko Uchida.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the books "Journey to Topaz" and "Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family" by Yoshiko Uchida. Specifically it describes and compares the experiences of several ethnic and racial groups during World War II, and explains any similarities or differences in the treatment they received, and their reactions to it.
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""On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order which authorized the Secretary of War 'to prescribe areas from which any or all persons may be excluded'" ("Journey to Topaz" vii). This was the beginning of one of the darkest times in U.S. history - the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, simply because of their ethnicity. In "Journey to Topaz," Japanese American Yoshiko Uchida chronicles her family's removal and relocation from Oakland California to the Topaz internment camp outside Delta, Utah in "Desert Exile," and writes of a fictional Japanese family in "Journey to Topaz." Both books indicate the struggles and inhumanities faced by the Japanese after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and show their strength of spirit in the face of adversity."
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The Threat of Anne Hutchinson, 2002.
This paper explores the character and actions of Anne Hutchinson and links her exile from the Puritan community to the fact that she was an influential woman.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper explores the character and actions of Anne Hutchinson and links her exile from the Puritan community to the fact that she was an influential woman.
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"In the 1630?s, many people who called themselves Puritans began fleeing England. These people, like many others, were trying to escape the Protestant Reformation. They sought a safe place to freely peruse their beliefs, which they thought to be the only true path to salvation. Puritans formed their religious beliefs with the idea to purify the Church of England; an establishment they thought was far too similar to Catholicism. American Puritans saw it as their holy mission to show the world the true path to God. An important aspect of Puritanism was the fact that the whole community must enter into a Covent of Grace with God. As a result there was a huge pressure to conform thus individuality was harshly discouraged. This key idea was what got Anne Hutchinson in a lot of trouble. She first began as a highly respected woman, and in only a year became a feared heretic, sentenced to exile. Women were not typically feared in general, but a powerful women was a force to be reckoned with. Thus, Anne Hutchinson was a threat to not only the Massachusetts Bay colony, but also to the entire Puritanical community because she was an influential woman."
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Film Studies: Analyzing Three Films within the Context of South East and Asian Historical Perspectives, 2005.
The Chinese Communist Party soon came to power after years of exile and puppet rule that Pu Yi had experienced in the ever changing political and gove...
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The Chinese Communist Party soon came to power after years of exile and puppet rule that Pu Yi had experienced in the ever changing political and governmental landscapes of China. In 1950 Pu Yi was forced to leave his Soviet township and soon became a prisoner of the new Communist Party politics.
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Film Studies: Analyzing Three Films within the Context of South East and Asian Historical Perspectives Essay 1: Understanding the Premise of Vietnamese Communism within the Film: Full Metal Jacket The film Full Metal Jacket (1987), directed by Stanley Kubrick, offers an American point of view of a Vietnamese conflict that depended heavily on the communist (NLF) National Liberation Front. The communist resistance to American pressure to abdicate to the puppet regimes of older leaders, such as Ngo Dinh Diem, resulted in the NLF being called the "Viet Cong" or a "Democratic Dictatorship" within military and governmental propaganda. The reason for this is reflected in the film, as the Tet Offensive becomes the symbolic part of the movie where the Americans begin to lose the war, marking the American military's last real ground-based initiative to take the country. In this manner, a historical perspective of the NLF can be analyzed, but
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Meditation, 2007.
This paper explains the relationship between mysticism and meditation and the manifestation of God through meditation.
5,960 words (approx. 23.8 pages), 17 sources, APA, AU$ 206.95
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This paper discusses the essence of meditation practices, the particular forms in which God is revealed through meditation and how meditation leads to the discovery of the God within. The author points out the differences and similarities of meditation in various spiritual traditions especially Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. The paper reports that, although meditation is an ancient practice, tracing more than 2000 years ago, many forms of meditation still exist today.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Phases of Meditation, Attention, Concentration, Contemplation
Forms of Meditation
Mysticism and Meditation. Finding God Within.
Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Transcendental Meditation
The Differences between Yoga and Christianity
Finding God Within:
From Dream Sleep to Awakening
From Illusion to Realization
From Darkness to Enlightenment
From Imprisonment to Liberation
From Fragmentation to Wholeness
From Separation to Oneness
From Being on a Journey To Arriving at the Destination
From Being in Exile To Coming Home
From Seed to Flowering Plant or Fruitful Tree
From Death to Rebirth
Conclusions
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"The yogi are also characterized by their adherence to a strict code of moral behavior and by their practicing of a set of physical exercises called asanas and breath control methods called pranayama. O distinct type of yoga is kundalini, focused on unlocking the reserve of spiritual energy that is thought to reside at the base of the spine. The released energy reverberates in the seven chakras or bodily centers which capture emotions and mental states. The energy, kundalini, has to be moved from the lower chakras - dominated by inferior emotions to more elevated chakras, located ..."
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