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Mahan?s Theories and the Battle of Suriago Strain, 2003.
A research paper examining the tactical elements of the Battle of Suriago Strait during the engagement at Leyte Gulf on October 26, 1944, as they relate to the theories of the great American naval tactician, Alfred Thayer Mahan.
1,374 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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A.T. Mahan?s assessment of naval strategy as described in his book, "The Influence of Sea Power on History: 1660-1783," is a broad analysis meant to help shape national naval policy and strategic planning. This paper shows that of all the aspects of sea power that Mahan describes in his book, three apply directly to the American strategy at Suriago Strait: the necessity of planning, the massing of large fleets, and the emphasis on crushing one's opponent in an open, offensive engagement.
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"As a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, USN, was poised to have a profound influence on the strategic development of the United States Navy following his graduation in 1859 and his ensuing promotions. Though technological advancements in the second half of the 20th Century have vastly altered the face of warfare, Mahan?s principles were still evident in the practices of the combined American fleets during the Battle of Leyte Gulf (23-26 October 1944). Under the direction of Admiral W. F. Halsey (Third Fleet), the American forces effectively destroyed the Japanese surface navy through a series of actions including those at Suriago Strait (24-25 October 1944) by applying the Mahanian principles of massed fleets and a focus on offensive action (as opposed to a defensive posture). The lopsided American victory speaks volumes of Mahan?s principles and clearly demonstrates their use in an historical setting."
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T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2005.
A character sketch of J. Alfred Prufrock, the main character in T.S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock".
1,082 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the character of J. Alfred Prufrock in T.S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". The paper depicts Prufrock's fears, insecurities and views in the society he lives in and uses quotes and lines from the poem to support the analysis.
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"J. Alfred Prufrock, the main character in the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T.S. Eliot, appears to be an unhappy man aware of his weaknesses and riddled with self doubts. Prufrock is portrayed as someone who is in despair and helpless. He feels as if he has never accomplished anything in his life and is painfully aware of his failures: "For I have known them all already, known them all:/ Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons,/ I have measured out my life with coffee spoons;/ I know the voices dying with a dying fall/ Beneath the music from a farther room/ So how should I presume?" (Eliot, 1917, Lines 55-60). This awareness of his failures is what puts Prufrock in despair: "But though I have wept and fasted, wept and prayed,/ Though I have seen my head [grown slightly bald] brought in upon a platter,/ I am no prophet-and here's no great matter." (Eliot, 1917, Lines 87-89). He mocks himself for being too weak and too helpless to turn his life around. This very helplessness fills him with panic and despair: "When I am pinned and wriggling on the wall,/ Then how should I begin/ To spit out all the butt-ends of my days and ways?/ And how should I presume?" (Eliot, 1917, Lines 64-67). Prufrock, to put it bluntly, is clueless on how to start over and to pick up the pieces. He perceives himself as doomed to his fate: "Till human voices wake us, and we drown." (Eliot, 1917, Line 138), "I do not think they will sing to me." (Eliot, 1917, Line 131)."
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The Alfred Jewel, 2008.
A discussion of the history, purpose and significance of the Alfred Jewel.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the Alfred Jewel, its design, purpose and significance. It explains that this jewel was the first Anglo-Saxon artifact ever to be found on British territory and that it is one of the most renowned objects to remain intact from Anglo-Saxon England, and is typically linked with Alfred the Great, king of the West Saxons from 871-99. The paper looks at the various interpretations of the design in the enamel of the jewel. The paper also explores the different theories on the supposed purpose of the Jewel. The paper also explains how the Alfred Jewel landed up in the Ashmolean Museum in England.
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"Since the jewel was discovered, there has been much speculation as to what purpose it was meant to serve. One theory is that the jewel was a symbol of office, either of Alfred or of one of his officials (Roberts). Alfred wholeheartedly devoted himself to providing his people with a valuable understanding of many subjects. Many scholars believe that the image carved into the enamel of the Alfred Jewel is mean to portray Christ as the embodied form of Wisdom of god (Hinton 51). It is common for objects from the Anglo-Saxon period to be adorned with explicitly Christian objects. Alfred had aspirations to use his own virtue and wisdom to acquire authority. Given that Alfred perceived power in such a manner, he might have considered the Alfred Jewel to be representative of worldly office."
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Alfred Hitchcock and Voyeurism, 2003.
An analysis of the connection between voyeurism and cinema in the Alfred Hitchcock films "Rear Window" and "Vertigo".
2,128 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines how Alfred Hitchcock?s films deal with many psychological themes, including the idea of voyeurism. It reviews two of his films; "Rear Window" (USA, 1954, Alfred Hitchcock) and "Vertigo" (USA, 1958, Alfred Hitchcock) and discusses the occurrence of voyeurism within the narratives of both films. It also looks at the idea that certain aspects of the films can be said to be representations of the voyeuristic nature of cinema-going itself.
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"I will now look at Vertigo and consider how the voyeurism and the gaze of the film can be seen as much more sexual than that of Rear Window. It has been said that Rear Window seems like a comical ?test run? for the more obsessive and frightening nature of Vertigo, and that Rear Window, Vertigo and Psycho form a sort of trilogy of films that contained the them of voyeurism. Vertigo was not as popular on its original release as Rear Window. This is probably due to the fact that there is a lot more complexity and psychology in the story, or because James Stuart seemed too old to play the romantically obsessed man. The story is about Scotty (James Stewart), an acrophobic detective who has been hired by a friend to trail his beautiful and troubled wife, Madeline. His quest at first is an innocent one, but he soon becomes Madeline?s obsessive stalker. "
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T.S. Elliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2000.
A comparison of several of Emily Dickinson's poem's to "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T. S. Eliot.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper looks at the strong contrast between "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the social commentary in Emily Dickinson?s poems, notably 67, 249, 254, 505, and 712. The uncertainties of social standing that plague the character J. Alfred Prufrock are contrasted with Dickinson's resolve of these issues in her own life. A distinction is also drawn between their outlook and view of themselves in society and their ultimate happiness. The paper proposes that Dickinson?s poems answer the questions Prufrock poses regarding his inability to take action.
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"At the beginning of the poem, Prufrock shows the woman he is with a sunset, comparing it to ?a patient etherised upon a table? (3). This instantly creates an unsettling mood of social insecurities. Dickinson also uses ether as a metaphor, writing that she ?would rather be the One/ Raised softly to the Ceilings-/ And out, and easy on-/ Through Villages of Ether-? (505, 10-13). While Dickinson embraces this ethereal sleep, Prufrock eschews such intoxication. Prufrock?s sterile use of the word is indicative of his staid, passive lifestyle."
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Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho", 2007.
A review of Alfred Hitchcock's famous film "Psycho."
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper analyzes Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of suspense, the film "Psycho." The reviewer describes the innovations, taboos and transgressions that Hitchcock explored in this film. Additionally, the paper discusses the emotional states of fear and horror that the film inspired, and how Hitchcock enticed his audience by giving them just enough information to lure them into the world of the protagonist, Norman. The paper also discusses how Hitchcock promoted his film prior to its release. The reviewer concludes that in "Psycho," Alfred Hitchcock lured his audience into the forbidden, made them uncomfortable but at the same time made them enjoy the brief experience of unspoken transgressions as seen in the film.
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" When Norman purposely gives Marion the key to room number 1 so he can watch her through a peephole in the office, Hitchcock is enticing the audience with another transgression, voyeurism. The audience is forced into this secret world, forced to participate in Norman's forbidden thrill as he watches her undress. Such scenes resulted in much criticism. For example, a letter to the New York Times claimed that Psycho was "deliberately calculated to stimulate the jaded appetites of the middle-aged and arouse the worst latent instincts of teen-agers," suggesting that the transgressions depicted might be contagious (Hendershot). "
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"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2007.
This paper analyzes T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock".
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The paper discusses the character of J. Alfred Prufrock in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". The paper portrays how Eliot's descriptions show Prufrock's personality. The paper highlights the symbolic presentation of Eliot's continual hopelessness in the poem.
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"In T.S.Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" the poet introduces us J.Alfred Prufrock. He takes us into the inner chamber of that indecisive man through a different kind of monologue. In this particular kind of monologue the reader becomes the silent listener. This is not only a dramatic mologue but also a dialogue of Prufrock with his own soul. We can see that from the very begining of the poem; in the first line "Let us go, you I". Undeniably, "you and I" are the representatives of the body and the soul. The poet tells us he can start, "go" only when his body and soul come together and be the one. Initially we are not yet informed about what the poet is going to start or where he is going to go, however as we become familiar with Prufrock's personality we can infer the aim of Prufrock and so the poet."
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Alfred Adler: Neurosis, 2006.
A review of Alfred Adler's theory on neurosis.
1,074 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper reviews and discusses Alfred Adler's ideas on neurosis and the human personality. According to the paper, the psychological approach of Alfred Adler is even more relevant to today's societal climate. The paper discusses how Alder stressed the need for persons to find a sense of future-directed, goal-oriented and authentic self- hood, located in a larger societal community.
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Neurosis: The Modern Condition of Isolation and Dissatisfaction
Inferiority Complex
Therapeutic Approach
Conclusion
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"In Adler's view, society can be a source of strength and comfort--but also provoke neurosis when the individual feels helpless and inferior, as a result of unresolved issues regarding agency, issues begun in childhood. Adler was interested in overcoming the inferiority complex through positive social interaction. "There are the four main types of people, three out of four are negative. The ruling type tries to control others. The getting type tends to be very passive and goes along with others ideas, rarely inventive. The avoiding types try to isolate themselves to avoid defeat, they are usually very cold. The socially useful type, values having control over their lives and strive to do good things for the sake of society."(Fischer, 2001) These persons have a secure sense of self, and becoming such a socially useful, happy, and secure person is the ultimate goal of Adlerian therapy."
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?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2002.
A review of the poem, ?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T.S. Eliot.
1,233 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the poem, ?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T.S. Eliot. It shows how, by beginning the poem with a quote from ?Dante?s Inferno?, Eliot hints that Prufrock?s agony will be spiritual in nature, but he does not reveal that right away. It analyzes how J. Alfred Prufrock views his life as a kind of Hell on Earth, full of dirt created by mankind, and an unspoken agreement in society to make no note of it. It looks at how Eliot creates image after image that could have been beautiful, or at least intriguing, and casts them in an ugly, yellow light. It also shows how the poem contains images of modern society, overbuilt and in an ugly state, and how, with the combination of air pollution and fog, it gives a very negative result of the modernization of cities.
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"He backs down. He goes through the social niceties, dressing well and following the conventions of the day, making polite small talk at tea, but is too cowardly to speak out when in polite company about the damage they are doing to God?s beautiful world. He sees this as a great sin, one he will have to atone for in the next life. The use of the word ?ices? is intriguing, because lemon ice is a common flavor, and that would bring the color yellow back into his admission that he is not willing to challenge society by bringing up issues they would rather not face. He hears people talk about the beauty of Michelangelo and listen to great music, but he does not hear them say ?Why has the fog turned yellow??"
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"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2005.
A discourse of the validity of Nina Baym's theories of 'Americaness' as applied to T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock".
2,186 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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Closely linked to the arguments in this essay are those that regard Eliot's loyalty and identity as an American poet and, perhaps, as an American patriot. However, the following discourse tests the validity of Nina Baym's critical account of American literary criticism, "Melodramas of Beset Manhood: How Theories of American Fiction Exclude Women Authors," by examining the way in which three different critics have treated T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". As it follows, Baym's essay seeks answers to the question of how and why women authors have been excluded from the American literary canon.
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"In 1914, when T.S. Eliot published "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" in Chicago based Poetry, the face of American poetry changed forever. There is little doubt that Ezra Pound saw it coming: "An American called Eliot this P.M.," London-based Ezra Pound wrote to Poetry magazine's editor in 1914. "I think he has some sense tho' he has not yet sent me any verse." A week later, according to Joseph Parisi and Stephen Young's Dear Editor: A History of Poetry in Letters (Norton), Pound wrote again about the 26-year old T.S. Eliot: "I was jolly well right . . . He has sent in the best poem I have yet had or seen from an American." The world was changing. War will do that to a society. So, not only did modern poetry get a face-lift, but also post-modern American literary criticism was born. Eliot had a major influence on these developing sensibilities as well as the poets who came after him. However, to call Eliot an American poet is controversial because he did in fact become a British citizen in 1927."
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Alfred Hitchcock, 2004.
A look at the different forms of expressionistic thought exhibited in Alfred Hitchcock's films.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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Using Alfred Hitchcock's films "Rebecca" and "Rope", this paper discusses how Hitchcock's style expresses national film movements like German Expressionism, Soviet Expressive Realism and British Social Realism.
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Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho", 2004.
An analysis of a particular scene in Alfred Hitchcock's film, "Psycho".
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This paper presents a detailed analysis of film techniques used in the scene, "Looking for Arbogast" in the Alfred Hitchcock film, "Psycho".
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"In the scene "Looking for Arbogast", Hitchcock capitalizes on the shock value of the previous scene, "Death and the Detective", where we see Mother murder Arbogast. In this scene we see Lila, played by Vera Miles, and Sam Loomis, played by John Gavin. The lighting in the hardware store is very dim, creating many shadow effects. We see Lila back lit twice, which is reminiscent of the first time we see Mother, providing a nice contrast between the..."
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T.S Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2005.
This paper analyzes the characters as well as the writing style in T.S. Eliot's romantic poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."
1,876 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper details the plot and main characters in Eliot's poem which revolves around J. Alfred Prufrock's pursuit of love. The writer analyzes Eliot's creative writing style while stressing that the poet intentionally delivers an irregular rhyme pattern in this particular work. This paper contains various quotes from the actual poem in which the writer of this paper attempts to understand Eliot's initial intent. The writer clearly explains the manner in which Eliot was able to effectively communicate the feelings of a man desperately searching for the understanding of what he considers to be a worthless and hopeless existence.
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"Eliot hints at the trivial nature of Prufrock's problems throughout the poem. Prufrock says "I have measured out my life in coffee spoons." This does not seem like a justifiable means of evaluating one's life. This seems to be the basis of the poem, Prufrock is a man who over analyses his life and his actions as a result of fear and insecurity. He abandons rationality and places more weight on situations than necessary. Prufrock is unsure if he will be able "to force the moment to crisis" which is understandable, but he ponders this over "tea and cakes and ices," this is not the most strenuous setting. He questions whether his approach would have been "worth it after all" but he considers this while thinking about " the cups, the marmalade and the tea". He says he has "wept and fasted and wept and prayed" over his predicament."
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Alfred Hitchcock, 2002.
Analysis of the style, technique, and trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock's film making.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the elements of film style used by Alfred Hitchcock in his legendary films, particularly in "Strangers on a Train". The analysis notes the outstanding instances of Hitchcock's film technique, including his trademarks, considers the historical time in which the films were made, and evaluates the manner in which Hitchcock created the best suspense films in cinematic history.
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Alfred Chandler, 2002.
An overview of the institutional theory of Alfred Chandler.
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This paper discusses the "institutional theory" of Alfred Chandler, a Harvard Professor. Chandler has studied the past trends in the history of American business and the reasons why most big businesses collapsed after due to mergers and acquisition before 1980s.
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