Setting in "The Wars" by Timothy Findley
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A 4 page paper which examines the importance of the setting in Timothy Findley's novel "The Wars." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwarsf.rtf

SHAMPOO PLANET AND SELF IDENTITY
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This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of Doug Coupland's book, Shampoo Planet. The basic theme of self identiy and a search for self is examined and examples are given. Also discussed are the symbolism of the characters and the setting. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: mbcoup.rtf

Sinclair Ross's "The Lamp At Noon": Setting
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4 pages in length. In Sinclair Ross's "The Lamp at Noon," the desolation of the expansive and haunting setting mirrors the sentiment of life, marriage and the glimmer of hope. This short story set against a backdrop of emotional and scenic barrenness is indicative of the prolific writer's inherent ability to pursue even the most complex of concepts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Social, Cultural, Political and Economic Values in William Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” and Anne Michaels’ “Fugitive Pieces”
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A 4 page paper which examines how these values influenced the ‘truth’ of each work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Symbolism in Wilson's Swamp Angel
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This 6 page paper evaluates the symbolism contained in Swamp Angel with emphasis on the title. Who or what is the Swamp Angel is revealed. Several quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
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The Concubine's Children
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This 5 page paper discusses the relationships among the three women, Huangbo, May-ying, and Hing, in Denise Chong's novel. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVConcub.rtf

The First Nations People
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5 pages in length. These two interesting books that depict the First Nations People of Canadian descent are "The Loons" by Margaret Laurence and "Borders" by Thomas King. While the settings in each story are different at the same time they have the same agenda, and that is the problems faced by Indians of Canada and what their heritage is, including the problems it can cause for them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAloons.wps

The Life of Pi
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A 6 page paper discussing the religious growth of Pi, a Hindu native of India who becomes Christian and Muslim, holding to all three religions simultaneously. Piscine (Pi) Patel is the narrator and protagonist of Martel’s Life of Pi. Sensitive and thoughtful, he takes in life’s events and is aware of their influence on his own personal growth. Much of what shapes Pi is religious faith, which Pi makes even more personal than most are able to do. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSlifeOfPi.rtf

The Nature of Human Relationships in Sinclair Ross’ “As for Me and My House"
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A 10 page paper which examines the nature of human relationships seen in Sinclair Ross’ work “As for Me and My House.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmehous.rtf

The Power Of Language
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The role of language and of speech, is to give substance to the ideas and thoughts that need to be transferred from one to another. It is the power to give or take away life because it is the power to give or take away meaning. This 5 page paper suggests that Margaret Atwood, in her essay, An End To Audience, touches upon that power and how it is used in literature. Maxine Hong Kingston, in No Name Woman, skillfully exemplifies the use of language and speech as a tool in the socialization process. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTpwrlan.wps

The Science Fiction Genre as Found in the Works of William Gibson and Kurt Vonnegut
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the novels “Neuromancer” by William Gibson and “Slaughterhouse-five” by Kurt Vonnegut. While both novels incorporate the traditional themes found in the science fiction genre of futuristic elements and devices, they also introduce the 20th century format of science fiction which uses escapism to explore contemporary themes extrapolated to the future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJgenre1.rtf

THE STONE ANGEL: MARGARET LAURENCE
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This 7 page paper analyzes and discusses symbolism, theme, irony, plot, imagery, and simile/metaphors in Margaret Laurence's book, The Stone Angel. Quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBstangl.rtf