Feminism in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Lysistrata”
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An eight page paper looking at the issue of feminism in these two plays by William Shakespeare and Aristophanes, respectively. The paper argues that both writers mocked women -- in “Lysistrata” because they were too unfeminine, and in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” because they were too irrational -- and shows how both plays call for a return to an ordered society at the end. No additional sources.
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The Use of Food in Aristophanes' The Acharnians
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the use of food in Aristophanes' The Acharnians and defines the importance in terms of the political messages in the play. This paper argues that the use of food not only defined class differentiations in the play, but was used to underscore the revelations of victory and the celebratory aspects of the play, all of which were used to convey the power of the victor. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHAchar_

Heremakhonon, Cane, and The Chosen Place, The Timeless People
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A 4 page paper describing the themes and narrative styles of these three novels (authors are Conde, Toomer, & Marshall). Bibliography lists the 3 books.
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Reapers by Jean Toomer (An Explication)
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This 5 page paper presents the thesis that in Reapers, Jean Toomer uses diction, tone and imagery to produce emotional effects and meanings. Support is provided for the thesis and alternate interpretations are explored. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA008Rpr.rtf

Suetonius' 'The Twelve Caesars' -- Discussion Of Augustus And Tiberius
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A 6 page paper that describes the reigns of the first two real emperors of Rome. The paper gives a short explanation of Suetonius and the framework from which he wrote, then discusses and contrasts the administrations and policies of Augustus and Tiberius, dealing particularly with the difficulties of the transfer of power between them. No Bibliography.
Filename: Caesar.wps

Suetonius' ‘‘The Twelve Caesars'' / Reflection Roman Culture & Society
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A 5 page essay that looks at what can be learned about Roman culture from this ancient document.
Filename: 12c.rtf

Thomas Paine's 'Age of Reason'
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A 5 page argumentative essay that posits that Thomas Paine supports his argument for Reason over faith in the supernatural in regards The Bible is effective—especially in light of Enlightenment ideals. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Agereasn.doc

Thomas Paine's Common Sense
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In 5 pages the author discusses 'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine, and how this work reflects the ideals of the Enlightenment in both form and context. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: PCtpcs.RTF

King Arthur's Wife / The Legend Of Guinevere Through Time
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A 10 page paper tracing the development of the legend of King Arthur's wife Guinevere from her origins in Celtic tales, through Chretien de Troyes and Thomas Malory, to Alfred Lord Tennyson's treatment of her in 'Idylls of the King.' The paper shows how the perception of a free-thinking and independent woman changed over time, providing reasons why this may have occurred. Bibliography lists7 sources.
Filename: Guenevre.wps

Lancelot’s Character in Thomas Malory’s “Morte D’Arthur”
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A five page paper looking at whether this Arthurian character’s relationship with Elaine the Maid of Astolat was sinful. The paper concludes that although he did not sleep with her, he broke her heart and drove her to her death. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Malory and the Death of King Arthur
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A 5 page research paper which briefly looks at the life of Sir Thomas Malory and describes two critics of Malory and 'Le Morte d'Arthur.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Sir Gawain, Morte D'arthur, & The Romantic Tradition
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A 6 page paper on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, as well as Le Morte D'arthur by Thomas Malory. The paper argues that both works are romances, although they reflect the tradition in different ways; the medieval romance genre is defined, and then both stories are analyzed to show how they fit the tradition. Bibliography lists two sources.
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