Arabian Women in Literature
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This 5 page paper offers a brief comparison of the women in three specific novels: From Sleep Unbound by Chedid; Children of the Alley by Mahfouz and A Sister to Scheherazade by Djebar. The similarities of the intentions of the female characters and the different approaches taken by the authors is briefly discussed.
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The Middle East in Crime Fiction / Mysteries, Spy Novels & Thrillers From 1916 to the 1980's : Middle East historian Reeva Simon's book The Middle East in Crime Fiction
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Mysteries, Spy Novels and Thrillers From 1916 to the 1980's is an interesting sociological and cultural view of the Middle East presented through an evaluation of literature. It is Simon's assertion that the crime fiction, including mysteries, spy novels and thrillers that have been created since World War I represent a significant view of Middle Eastern cultures as they are reflected in societal perspectives and defines a process of evaluating this through particular readings. This 6 page paper provides an overview of the elements in this book and then considers the implications for Middle Eastern cultures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Jeweler's Shop; The Symbolism of the Ring
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This 3 page paper considers this play by Karol Wojtyla, otherwise Known as Pope John Paul II. The play is full of symbolism, and through the three acts and the three couples we can see the symbolism of the ring as a representation of love. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' / Author's Version vs. Modern Film Version
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In 6 pages, the writer compares Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' with the movie version starring Claire Bloom as Nora. Nora is also compared and contrasted with Oedipus. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'Doll's House'
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A 3 page discussion of 'Doll's House' and how Ibsen deals with the issue of the position of women in marriage and in society through the character of Nora (and Torvald). No Bibliography.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'Doll's House'
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A 7 page paper on this play by Ibsen. The writer explores Ibsen's themes and symbols and explains Ibsen's controversial view of morality and society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'Doll's House' / Bird Imagery & Self-Esteem
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A 6 page essay on Henrik Ibsen's classic play. The paper examines the tension between Torvald's objectification of his wife as a pet and Nora's growing awareness of her own wings; it concludes that only when she discovers her real self is she able to do what birds do best -- fly. No additional sources cited.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'Doll's House' / Love & Marriage ?
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5 pages in length. Love is not necessarily a prerequisite for marriage. This statement is clearly proven in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, where Nora and Torvald Helmer easily execute what could be one of millions of masquerade marriages of their day. Brought together in matrimony but respecting none of the inherent principles, the two people merely wade through their relationship as though one were the master, the other a slave. The writer discusses these points as they pertain to the play. No additional sources cited.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'Ghosts'
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This 8 page paper reflects upon the theme, characters, language, and plot development (the main dramatic elements) in Ibsen's play 'Ghosts.' Specifically, this paper considers the character of Mrs. Alving, the role of her husband, and the themes of communication, confession and reconciliation that are expressed through the character development and plot structure of the play. As a result of this analysis, this paper also allows the writer to consider the strengths and weaknesses in each area of dramatic development. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler'
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4 pages in length. Essay discusses the frustration and self-absorption of Hedda, and how it ultimately led to her assisted suicide of Luvborg and her own death. General overview and analysis. No additional sources cited.
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Henrik Ibsen's 'The Master Builder'
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A 5 page research paper discussing the themes and characters in Ibsen's classic play. The writer describes the themes of tragedy, self & alienation, the role of female characters in the play, and also various elements of symbolism in the play. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler,' an Exploration of the Unconscious Mind
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A 5 page research paper on Hedda's internal conflicts and the reasons behind them. The writer posits that her lack of freedom to act autonomously in society caused her to delude herself into believing that she would find an answer in manipulation, but that she comes to realize that her efforts were futile. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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