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Revenge and the Law in Beowulf and Njal’s Saga

his murderous attacks upon Hrothgars sleeping warriors. Hrothgar makes it clear that Beowulfs obligation is based not on ties of ...

Modern Gladiator Days

pankration matches were held in a confined arena space with a referee presiding or few rules beyond the prohibition of eye gouging...

Reducing Gang Violence In New York City

opportunities for city residents (Soglin, 2006). This author reports that studies consistently show an inverse relationship betwee...

Video Games and Social Responsibility

games are encouraging violent aggression in young people. Should video game designers act in a manner that is socially responsibl...

Youth Violence in the United States

4,400 rapes, 57% by people under 16, 3% by females, and 67% by whites (Juvenile court statistics, 2005). There were 26,000 robberi...

Negative Effects of Media on Young People

and for acceptance in social group" (Deveny and Kelley). II. By the age of 18, most American children have witnessed 16,000 simul...

'Queen Mab' Speech of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

In five pages this paper analyzes this speech and how it becomes as much uncontrollable violence as sparked by the play's lovers. ...

Scarface Film and Use of Violence

In a paper consisting of five pages with an outline of one page also included this paper defines and classifies violence, then des...

Violence in Lord of the Flies by William Golding

none of them knew was there . . . just as most "civilized" people have no idea of the violence that is hidden within their own pla...

Violence and Power in The Third Life of Grange Copeland and The Color Purple by Alice Walker

In this paper that consists of twelve pages the predominant thread of violence that keeps the power hierarchy intact in these nove...

The Mullendore Murder Case by Jonathan Kwitny

In five pages this paper analyzes the Bartlesville, Oklahoma violence that inspired The Mullendore Murder Case by Jonathan Kwitny....

Japan and School Violence

This paper consists of seven pages and discusses the social issues associated with Japan's growing school violence problem. Thirt...

Texas and the Occult

In nine pages this essay considers the Texas occult movement and the violence and anxiety it has generated. Nine sources are cite...

Theories of Social Work and America's Teen Violence Problems

an impermeable substance but provides a subjective sense of self-continuity as it symbolically integrates the events of lived expe...

Issue of Domestic Violence

In two pages the issue of domestic violence is examined. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography....

Comprehensive Overview of Domestic Violence

In eighteen pages a comprehensive overview of domestic violence is presented in terms of its various types and includes such issue...

Army and Domestic Violence

In five pages the Army and current domestic violence conditions are discussed. Four sources are cited in the bibliography....

Gods and Violence in the Works of Statius, Sophocles, and Homer

This paper consists of nine pages and considers how violence is perpetuated by the gods in Thebiad by Status, Oedipus Rex by Sopho...

Intervention Proposal Regarding School Violence

In five pages this paper proposes intervention that would prevent future school violence like that which took place in Littleton, ...

Problem of Domestic Violence

incident occurs. Over a period of months, Mikes behavior becomes more and more violent. Finally, during an argument, Mary calls th...

School Administrators and Characteristics That Are Effective

In fifteen pages the attributes of an effective school administrator are examined in a discussion that also includes the important...

American Tragedy of School Violence

In five pages this paper discusses the U.S. growing problem of school violence, which is an unfortunate byproduct of American soci...

'Sonny's Blues' by James Baldwin and Escape

In a paper consisting of 6 pages the escape from violence of both the narrator and Sonny in various ways is considered. There are...

Hypothetical Study on Children and the Impacts of Domestic Violence

that is strongly tied to the issues relating to domestic violence, for domestic violence is really not far removed from such simpl...

Teen Arrest Rates and Violence Perceptions

In eight pages this paper discusses the perceptions associated with teen arrests and violence. Nine sources are cited in the bibl...

Children, Violence, and Wrestling

professional wrestlers more than they are intrigued with the violent aspect of the sport; by focusing upon the healthful component...

Reasons for the Failure of Marriages

wives tend to have a greater incidence of spousal abuse than do those who regard their mates in a more respectful manner. While d...

Education and School Violence in America

responsibility of as many people who have theories as to its cause. The responsibility is not just that of the parents because si...

Buddhism and Mencius Concepts of Violence and War

This paper contrasts and compares the Mencius and Buddhist concepts of war, violence, and use of military force. Four sources are...

America, Alabama, and Domestic Violence

In twenty three pages U.S. legislation regarding domestic violence is examined at federal and Alabama state levels with a consider...