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Fantasy vs. Realism in Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote

In ten pages this paper examines the realism and fantasy aspects of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Eleven sources are cited ...

Updike, Hawthorne, and de Maupassant Characterizations

In a paper consisting of six pages these character driven short stories Updike's 'A and P,' Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown,' and...

Western Classical Literature and Women

was forbidden to her, period. It was not her place to try to reason why; it was her place to obey without question. This is what w...

Critical Review of Monsieur Hire

relax and view the dance of the characters without thinking. In some way, a film allows the audience less freedom but the viewer i...

History of California and the San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Mission

important to the shaping of Californias heritage. One of Californias roads is referred to as "El Camino Real," which mea...

A Literary History of Texas' Independence Movement

Erasmo Seguin, father of Juan. The elder Seguins actions were motivated by his identity as a Texan, rather than as a Mexican citiz...

Democracy Views of C.L.R. James and Alexis de Tocqueville

In seven pages this paper contrasts and compares the democracy perspectives of Cyril Lionel Robert James and Alexis de Tocqueville...

America and Democracy

restless even though prosperous is bold. His work is again just as relevant today as it was at the time it was written. In fact, R...

The Literature of Brazil

The writer discusses some of the literature of Brazil, with special focus on the poet laureate of the nation, Joao Cabral de Melo ...

Don Quixote, Part One, and Miguel de Cervantes

In seven pages this paper examines how Part One of Don Quixote serves as a reflection of its creator, Miguel de Cervantes. Six so...

Environmental Effects of De-Icing by Airlines

In five pages the environmental impact as well as the attempts of the airline industry to lessen the negative effects of de-icing ...

French Revolution and Civility

In four pages the French Revolution period is considered within the context of religion according to Alexis de Tocqueville and civ...

Part II of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes and the Duchess' Importance

In five pages this paper examines the Duchess' role in the second part of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. There are no other ...

The Writings of Three Mystics

This 15 page paper discusses the way in which three religious writers, Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, Martin Buber and Teresa of Avila...

Material Worth in 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant

that the fact that Maupassant was completely able to represent his characters in such a fashion as to give the reader a sense of c...

Arthurian Romantic Characters Cei and Gawain

This paper examines Arthurian romantic character featured in Sword at Sunset by Rosemary Sutcliff and Lancelot and Erec and Enide ...

An Analysis of the Novel, Princess of Cleves

This paper analyzes Madame de Lafayette's book, Princess of Cleves and the French court during the sixteenth century. This five p...

Democracy Meanings According to Plato and Alexis de Tocqueville

In five pages this paper examines Plato and de Tocqueville's views regarding democracy in a contrast and comparison of what democr...

Sweden and France Governments Compared

In five pages these countries are compared in terms of their backgrounds, Western European influences, and governments in an exami...

Aristophanes' and Cervantes' Uses of Satire

a companion, and returns again after a longer lapse of time. In Part Two, he sets out once more, but his journey takes him much f...

American Farmer Letters and Characters

that this is a new country where breeding and birth rights are nit of primary concern in the formation of society, it is a land of...

18th Century Tension Between Great Britain and France

In six pages this paper examines the tension between these countries during this time period resulting for the battle for New Worl...

Life in the Medieval Era

1431) and Jean Foissart ( c 1330 - c1404). Yet we will see different pictures of the same society from their point of view as we ...

Flemish and Dutch Portrait Art of the 17th Century

In five pages paintings by artists de Hooch and Rembrandt are analyzed to explore the importance of portraiture to life in Flemish...

French Artist James Tissot

Although he served in the Franco-Prussian war, he was also accused of being part of the short-lived Paris Commune. Consequently t...

Statue of Juan de Onate in Alcade, New Mexico

Onate was accompanied by a garrison of troupes including, at a lesser rank, his own nephew. They arrived at the Acoma pueblo in 1...

Antoine de Saint Exupery's The Little Prince and Its Philosophical Aspects

In five pages this report discusses personal desire understanding and freedom as metaphorically depicted in Antoine de Saint Exupe...

UK, US, France, Germany, and Japan Stock Markets

In twelve pages this quintet of international stock markets are examined in terms of characteristics, features, size, and history....

Medieval Women and the Concepts of Honor and Dishonor

to consider that the concepts of honor and dishonor, as they pertained to Medieval women, were dictated by the attitudes that wome...

Venus de Milo's Sublime Sculpture

high point of sensuality and complexity of emotion; the expressions showed nuances of feeling. This period of sensuality saw the ...