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Mixing in "Burning Vision", 2008.
This paper studies the aspects of identity and mixing in the play "Burning Vision" by Marie Clements.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the play 'Burning Vision' raises questions about race, nation, identity and belonging, particularly through the metaphor of mixing. The writer notes that "Burning Vision" is a complex play, in which many story-lines mix together simultaneously. This reflects the complexity of the subject matter, as the play deals with profoundly important issues, such as war, death, colonialism, grieving, loss, hope, racism and exploitation, etc. The writer maintains that the play highlights the interconnectedness of all of these geographically, racially and nationally divided people, in a huge cycle of death of destruction. In so doing, it highlights Canada's limited ability to be inclusive, and finally offers a possibility for overcoming those limitations. This essay examines what the play has to suggest about the nation's ability to be inclusive, and what it offers as a possibility for overcoming those limitations. The writer concludes that the play ends on an upbeat note of mixing in a positive sense.
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"This is chilling in many ways. First of all, LITTLE BOY is a lost and lonely, pathetic character in the play. Second, LITTLE BOY was also the name of the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, so the character is associated with death and murder. Third, LITTLE BOY implied that identities are stolen when colonialists lay claim to a people - which, as we know, is very much the Canadian reality, with horrors such as the residential schools, which were explicitly designed to steal Aboriginal identity. Thus, the play speaks to the key theme of colonialism - the foundation upon which modern Canada was built - in a very negative way. It speaks not of mixing, but of smothering. It thus shows us the potentially catastrophic implications of people mixing in a way that is not inclusive, but rather divisive, exploitative and repressive."
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"Burning Vision" and "The Unnatural and Accidental Women", 2008.
An analysis of the theme of "Aboriginality" in Marie Clements' plays "Burning Vision" and "The Unnatural and Accidental Women" .
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how Marie Clements' two plays, "Burning Vision" and "The Unnatural and Accidental Women", both feature primarily Aboriginal characters, and foreground Aboriginal issues. The paper examines how the two plays approach these subject matters in very different ways and how Clements situates Aboriginals as people who have been oppressed by colonizers from over the seas. The paper also looks at how Clements depicts urban Aboriginals as living in poor socio-economic conditions, vulnerable to white psychopaths, and how she seems to imply that Aboriginal people belong where they were before the colonizers came - if not physically, then at least psychically.
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"Burning Vision is set in many different locations, as it is about colonialism and the atomic bomb. However, with regard to Aboriginals, it features the Dene people who mined pitchblende near Great Bear Lake in the North West Territory in the 1930s. The Unnatural and Accidental Women focuses on an entirely different group of Aboriginals, i.e. poor women living in Vancouver's Eastside in the 1980s. The two plays thus feature geographically and chronologically different people. However, certain commonalities can be detected, primarily related to the fact that both groups are the victims of colonization in one way or another."
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The Wood-Burning Fireplace, 2005.
This paper discusses the environmental problems of the wood-burning fireplace and stove.
4,340 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper explains that the main cause of pollution resulting from the use of fireplaces and wood burning stoves is produced when the wood does not completely combust, and instead ,releases gases, especially PM10, and particulate matters into the air in the form of smoke. The author points out that PM10 causes major lung damage, which is particularly harmful for young children and the elderly; wood smoke has been shown to be just as hazardous as cigarette smoke, and it should be taken just as seriously. The paper suggests that homeowners can prevent excessive pollution from their wood-burning stoves by starting their fires with a soft wood so that the fire burns quickly, by building a small hot fire, which quickly heats up the chimney and gets a good draft going, and by choosing a hard wood or manufactured logs, which burn longer and cleaner, emitting more heat and less creosote.
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Introduction
Nature and Origin of the Problem
History and Current Status
Health Effects
Biological Effects
Standards and Regulations
Management and Remediation
Comparison with Other Heat Sources
Conclusion
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"Air pollution has a major impact on the environment in California because it affects many things from our health to our property, and ultimately the environment. When the issue of pollution arises, most associate the source of the problem to be large cities with thousands of polluting cars and dirty industries; however, the use of wood burning stoves has become an increasing source of severe air pollution in rural areas. Studies show that, "woodstoves release far more air pollution than heaters using other fuels." Not only does the wood smoke present health hazards for the people living in the area, it also clouds the air and reduces visibility."
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Cross Burning and the American Justice System, 2008.
This paper argues that blanket prohibitions on the issue of cross burning are unconstitutional in the American justice system.
1,545 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that the current debate about the legitimacy of cross burning under state law has been a conflicting issue with the primary constitutional provisions, which protect a person's right to freedom of speech under the First Amendment. The author points out that the critical issue of racial intimidation by the Klu Klux Klan (KKK) in the case of "Virginia v. Black" provides a foundation for various leniencies by the Supreme Court to allow racial intimidation as a precursor for validating Virginia's laws, although they correctly struck down the statute of cross burning as a blanket prohibition against the cultural milieu of Christianity in the state. The paper concludes that the premise of racial intimidation portrays a contextual denial of the right to burn a cross at a KKK rally, but the religious nature of Virginia's law violated the Fist Amendment of the Constitution.
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"This perspective has brought great controversy over the use of derogatory language as a basis for intimidation, but since the Virginia law did not provide any type of deeper semantics to the issue of the "breach of peace" the Supreme Court deemed it unconstitutional to prevent cross burning. The premise of religious freedom took a precedence in this ruling, since the very language of the Constitution does not deny any type of freedom of religious expression, but only if it does not physically harm another person. Perhaps, the ruling of "Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire" goes against this form of intimidation as an exception."
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"Barn Burning", 2005.
Discussion of the white American family in the midst of social change in 20th century America in "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner.
2,075 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In discussing the issue of cultural modernism as the context in which "Barn Burning" operates, this paper cites two dominant themes that illustrate the emergence and pervasiveness of cultural change in the lives of Americans during the period. The first theme looks into the disintegration of the family institution and desecration of parental authority. This is relevantly demonstrated through the interaction of Abner Snopes with his son, Sartoris, as well as the depiction of the Snopes family all throughout the story. The second theme talks about the deconstruction of society's social class and race stratifications, wherein the influence of cultural modernism led to the development of an egalitarian society. The development of an almost egalitarian society is a state where individuals from all social classes and races are given a chance to become socioeconomically mobile in the society. In the texts that follow, these two dominant themes are discussed and analyzed with references to the short story, "Barn Burning."
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"The first theme of the story, which illustrates of the disintegration of the family and displacement of parental authority, is parallel with Faulkner's central focus on family relations in "Barn Burning." In the story, the Snopes family is illustrated as being dysfunctional, primarily because of the dominant and abusive behavior of Abner Snopes, father to Sartoris or Sarty, whose point of view Faulkner has adopted in narrating the events of that occurred in the story."
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Flag Burning - The Supreme Court Case, 2002.
This paper examines the supreme court case, Texas vs. Johnson, about flag-burning and freedom of expression.
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper starts by outlining the background to the Texas vs. Johnson court-case of flag-burning that occurred in the U.S.A. It explains the conviction in the light of the First Amendment. It looks at the court?s determinants and the consequences of the decisions of the court for future flag-burning offences.
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"The phrase "Symbolic expression" is usually used to explain expressions that are mixed with elements of behavior. Symbolic expression (or expressive behavior) can be protected by the First Amendment, according to The Supreme Court that has made it clear in a series of cases. Many of these cases have been highly controversial, but none has probably been so, more than Texas v. Johnson (1990) overturning the conviction of a man who expressed his utter displeasure with United States policies by burning an American flag."
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Robert Goldstein's "Flag Burning and Free Speech", 2005.
This paper discusses a court case as presented in Robert Goldstein's "Flag Burning and Free Speech"
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper reviews a court case involving flag burning and free speech as examined by author Robert Goldstein, who frames the issue of flag burning as a symbolic fight over a symbol. The author points out the positions of Justices William Brennan and Antonin Scalia and Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The paper includes several analyses of the significance and implications of the case.
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In the case of Texas v Johnson, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the state of Texas could not prosecute Gregory Lee Johnson for burning the flag without violating the First Amendment."
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?Upon Burning of Our House?, 2002.
A review of the poem ?Upon Burning of Our House? by Anne Bradstreet.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses Anne Bradstreet's poem ?Upon Burning of Our House? written in 1666 about a burning house and the loss of all material goods. It analyzes how the work is based on the Puritan theological concepts of the time which tended reveal a sense of hopelessness and despondency as far as life was concerned. It shows how the willingness of the poet to shun the world and its possessions for bigger rewards is a purely Puritan concept which seems to lack substance. Material accomplishments were viewed as selfish desires, which had to be abandoned if a man sought to achieve happiness in the world thereafter.
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"Bradstreet is exploring a very simple Christian concept in this poem. However if the poem is studied in historical context, we can unearth many significant messages, which speak volumes about the times of the poet. For example, the willingness of the poet to shun this world and its possessions for bigger rewards is a purely Puritan concept, which upon close examination seems to lack substance. The poet it appears was writing this poem to please the society of her times and thus failed to make any significant original contribution to this clich?d idea. Christianity has been preaching the same thing since time immemorial and it has been extensively discussed. "
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"Barn Burning", 2005.
This paper examines "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner and provides an analysis of formal characteristics of the short story.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This three page undergraduate paper examines Faulkner's short story, "Barn Burning." The author notes that in detailing the distinctive formal characteristics of William Faulkner's short story, 'Barn Burning', it is evident that these characteristics reveal the modernist elements in the story. The form Faulkner used in telling the tale of Sarty Snopes and his family is typical of modernist approaches to literature, for he utilized a stream-of-consciousness narrator and created scenes where the action took place in culturally degenerate settings.
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"In detailing the distinctive formal characteristics of William Faulkner's short story, "Barn Burning" it is evident that these characteristics reveal the modernist elements in the story. The form Faulkner used in telling the tale of Sarty Snopes and his family is typical of modernist approaches to literature, for he utilized a stream-of-consciousness narrator and created scenes where the action took place in culturally degenerate settings. These distinctive formal characteristics of modernist literature were incorporated by Faulkner into "Barn Burning'' because he considered that modernist literary devices were necessary in order to portray his characters exactly the same way as he envisioned them."
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"Barn Burning", 2005.
An analysis of Faulkner's use of symbolism in his short story "Barn Burning."
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines William Faulkner's use of symbolism in his short story "Barn Burning," where a son must betray his father in order to remain loyal to his own code of morality.
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"William Faulkner's short story Barn Burning is a tale of moral development and transcendence of the past. Sarty is a young man who recognizes that he must follow his own code of morality with respect to his willingness to tell the truth, even though it may bring punishment to his father. Sarty's father is a vestige of the past, a man who is self-serving and expects his family, an extension of him, to assist him in his self-serving aims."
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"Upon Burning of Our House", 2004.
Summary and analysis of Anne Bradstreet's poem, "Upon Burning of Our House".
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper points out the Puritan influence on Anne Bradstreet's writing and how it is evident in the symbolism and theme of her poem, "Upon Burning of Our House".
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"Anne Bradstreet is known as a prolific poet of 17th century whose work is largely based on Puritan theological concepts. Puritan society had its own unique set of Christian beliefs, which were slightly harsh compared to modern Christian values. For this reason, English writings of this period reveal a sense of hopelessness and despondency as far as this worldly life is concerned. Material accomplishments were viewed as selfish desires, which had to be abandoned if a man sought to achieve happiness in the world thereafter. These were some of the common Puritan concepts, which must be kept in mind when reading and analyzing Bradstreet?s poem, ?Upon Burning of Our House?."
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?Barn Burning?, 2005.
A look at characterization and setting in William Faulkner's "Barn Burning".
792 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper examines how the main theme in William Faulkner's "Barn Burning," is that sometimes in life one needs to make difficult choices between justice and loved ones. It looks at how this theme can best be seen in three correlations between character and setting. It discusses how these three correlations--being dominated in a bankrupt world, becoming aware of an enriched world and ending up independent in a new world--help to show Faulkner's theme about maturing through difficult choices in life.
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"In the first stage of his initiation-innocence-Sarty is dominated by his father in an empty world. Sarty will not stand up to his father because he is totally intimidated by him. After Sarty gets in a fight, his father commands for him to "'Get back in the wagon'" and will not let him wash his bloodied face off or even wipe some of the blood off as his mother pleaded (164). His father uses the imperative mood frequently toward Sarty. Some phrases he uses are "'Answer me,'" "'Get on to bed,'" and "'Come with me'" to exercise his authority (165). To worsen the boy's predicament, Abner does not feed Sarty very well; Sarty is obviously very hungry as he "smelled the hermetic meat which his intestines believed he smelled" (162). Further to illustrate Sarty's situation, the story opens in "the back of the crowded room" (162)."
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Family Relationships in "Barn Burning", 2002.
An examination of William Faulkner?s short story ?Barn Burning? and the way that it reflects family relationships in America of the Great Depression.
879 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses how Faulkner describes the Snopes family?s struggle to live a good life despite their poverty. This last theme portrayed in the story is discussed thoroughly in this paper, analyzing how family relationships affected Sartis? perception about his father as well as the young boy?s actions and behavior towards his father?s ?habit? of barn-burning.
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"The analysis of Faulkner?s ?Barn Burning? is divided into three different times and situations, although all of these phases in the story concerns Abner Snopes? barn-burning. The first phase is the initial situation presented in the story, which is in the courthouse, as Abner faces charges of barn-burning Mr. Harris? property, while the second phase was the longest phase in the story, since it establishes Abner and Sartoris? characters fully and effectively. The second phase happens right after the Snopes? family?s flight away from their old home to transfer to a new one, and this phase is significant in that it mirrors the social condition and inequality within the society the Sartoris family lives in. This is also the phase wherein Faulkner develops Abner?s character through Sartoris? thoughts about him, including the father?s interaction with the other family members. The last phase includes the events that led to the burning of de Spain?s bar, the second barn-burning episode in the story, and Sartoris flight from his father, leaving behind his inhuman way of retribution."
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"Mississippi Burning", 2005.
Review of the movie "Mississippi Burning".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 23.95
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The paper presents a review of the movie "Mississippi Burning" that focuses on the 1964 brutal murder of three civil rights workers, and the terrorist actions of the Ku Klux Klan and the FBI.
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The movie Mississippi Burning presents a fictional account of the very real tragedy that occurred in Philadelphia Mississippi in June of when three civil rights advocates were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan KKK..."
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?Barn Burning?, 2005.
Examines character and setting in William Faulkner's "Barn Burning".
790 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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In William Faulkner's "Barn Burning," the theme is that sometimes in life, one needs to make difficult choices between justice and loved ones and act upon them in ways that will always lead to maturity-a loss of innocence but a gain of knowledge. This paper shows how this theme is best seen in correlation between character and setting.
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"In the second stage of his maturation, Sarty becomes aware of an alternate life when he discovers an enriched world. When Sarty comes to the de Spains' white house, he "forgot his father and the terror and despair both" (166). He also has a "surge of peace and joy," and Faulkner even repeats Sarty's "peace and joy" to emphasize change (166). Sarty thinks that the de Spains are "safe from [Abner]" and "beyond [Abner's] touch, he no more to them than a buzzing wasp: capable of stinging for a little moment but that's all" (166). As Sarty approaches the de Spains' house, he observes a "grove of oaks and cedars and the other flowering trees and shrubs," and he smells "honeysuckle and Cherokee roses" (166)."
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