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- 3011: Is Human Nature Simply The Enjoyment Of Sin?
- ... broadest underlying concept of human nature as the will to sin. However, Augustine develops this concept much deeper, expanding a definition that can be compared to that of Thucydides in History of the Peloponnesian War. The accounts of human nature (and what it consists of) scripted by these two authors has many striking parallels, displaying very little trace of discrepancy (Augustine ... of selfishness. It is this self-concern which spawns the entire argument of why people sin. The concept of human nature is mentioned quite a bit within Confessions and The History of the Peloponnesian War, creating a very elaborate account of why humans do the things they do. It can easily be seen that sin is in fact the foundation for ...
- 3012: Nicolet Minerals Company and Wisconsin
- ... would be put in a waste “pond”. The pond would be a ninety foot-tall building that covered almost 355 acres, making it the largest toxic waste dump in Wisconsin history. Even if the mine plan were safe, the pond would only hold the waste for 140 years. After that time the lining would dissolve and set twenty-two million tons ... through” (Black). It wasn’t only the democrats in the State Senate who changed the bill; it was the common people. One of the largest grass roots campaigns in recent history was put on by hunters, anglers, environmentalists, church groups, senior citizens, students, local governments, and American Indians. They rallied together and petitioned against the mining (Black). The Republicans in the ...
- 3013: Ezra Pound, Imagism, and the Influence of the Orient
- ... this philosophy, and the oriental influences of Chinese picture-writing and Japanese hokku poetry are all crucial for an understanding of Pound’s conception and definition of poetry. The precise history and true essence of the concept referred to as Imagism is not an easy one to grasp or trace. Hugh Kenner, the noted scholar of Ezra Pound calls it a ... is a difficult task, but one fact remains clear: Imagism, despite its detractors, was the “first attempt to rethink poetry’s discursive direction since Wordsworth” (Barbarese et al p.286). History replaced for the Modernists what Nature signified to the Romantics, a “chance to wrest the personal from the impersonal” (Barbarese et al p.317). None pursued this opportunity with more ...
- 3014: Concentration Camps
- ... of the inmates. These men had to be ruthless and cold hearted a machine. Perhaps the most famous breed of concentration camp Military camps have been seen many times throughout history. They serve a purpose as strategic tools in war. They used a strategic called demoralization. Demoralization is the striping of a peoples morality in order to win a war, it ... such drastic extremes and torture. Millions have died in these camps due t the heartless actions of world leaders and countries in crisis and war. MILITARY CAMPS Many times in history have the strategic Military camps been used. Military camps were used during war. They were a mental and physical tool. They used demoralization to mentally fight the enemy. These camps ...
- 3015: The Souls of Black Folk
- The Souls of Black Folk "The history of the American Negro is the history of the strife- This longing to attain self conscious manhood, to merge his double self into a better and truer self. In this merging he wishes neither of the older ...
- 3016: The Common Theme Of Value Of Friendship In Literature
- ... friendship is often more important than a government's actions or society's beliefs. His opinion regarding the value of friendship is a common theme shared by many authors throughout history, including Mark Twain, and Alexandre Dumas. Mark Twain's classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, describes a young boy torn between what he feels his country and society expect ... remain in adherence to the Cardinal's oppressive rule, they would have been unsuccessful in effecting change. The value of friendship has been a prevalent theme throughout both literature and history. Authors representing several eras have addressed the moral dilemma of friendship versus loyalty to one's country. Governmental leaders and their policies are transient; friendships last a lifetime.
- 3017: The Beginnings of a National Literary Tradition
- The Beginnings of a National Literary Tradition Canadians throughout their history have been concerned over the status of their national literature. One of the major problems facing early Canadian writers was that the language and poetic conventions that they had inherited ... of 19th Century Canadian literature, an effort of sympathy and a leap of imagination are both needed because it is here in the 19th Century that our nations true poetic history begins. In early Canadian poetry the most influential and universal poet is undoubtedly Archibald Lampman. While his career, like his life, were short- lived his poetry remains as a reminder ...
- 3018: A Comparison of Hamlet and McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
- ... One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, this aspect of McMurphy's character is proven early in the story during his first group meeting. As the doctor outlines McMurphy's history of petty crimes, gambling and fighting, special attention is paid to the statutory rape charge. McMurphy describes it as "overzealous...sexual relations", but it is unavoidable that the girl he ... the underdog prevail, because it instills hope and inspiration. Both of these texts are fabulous works of art, and although they are geared to different audiences at different points in history, this only enhances them as it allows us to examine ourselves. We do this not through the literature itself, but through the people it is targeted at. From this we ...
- 3019: The Cult of True Womanhood
- The Cult of True Womanhood The "Cult of True Womanhood" has greatly influenced society throughout all of America's history. This set of standards was first accepted and practiced by all of the European colonies. They were then passed through the generations and, in many cases, still exist. I'll ... candidates. I know I will. These are some effects the Cult has had on today's society. The "Cult of True Womanhood" has been a strong influence on America's history. We may not a agree with it, but it definitely exists, and we must deal with it.
- 3020: Literature: Tool For The Masses to Grasp and Form Opinions on A Subject
- ... Over the centuries, one of the most important tools available to protesting groups was literature. Some of the most famous protest literature in the world has its roots in American history. For example, some great American authors of protest literature include Thomas Paine, Thomas Nast, John C. Calhoun, and Martin Luther King. Through eloquent, sometimes subtle means, these authors became the ... John Calhoun, and Martin Luther King, along with the illustrator Thomas Nast, have proven beyond a doubt that protest literature gains results. One merely has to browse the annals of history to find examples of literature enhancing protest. The eloquence and skill of the above easily ranks them with the most important leaders of American protest ever.
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