The grass is singing - Doris Lessing: conversation between Charlie and Tony
Essay - 3 pages - Literature
In this excerpt from The Grass is singing, published in 1950, Doris Lessing relates the relationship between Mary Turner, a racist white woman married to Dick Turner, a poor farmer, living in South Rhodesia, and Moses, a black boy working for them, during the 1940's. The extract is located at...
How far was Charles I responsible for the wars of the three kingdoms?
Case study - 4 pages - Political science
According to E.H Carr, “The study of history is the study of causes”, and in order to understand the wars of the three Kingdoms that occurred in England, Scotland and Ireland during the reign of Charles I and that ended in the trial and execution of the King in 1649, various...
The Destruction of Responsibility: Cromwell vs. Charles II
Thesis - 4 pages - Literature
With England left as a leaderless country following the trial and beheading of King Charles I, the country was eagerly searching for a resolution to its problems. Oliver Cromwell emerged as England's leader from the Revolution and strove to have a close, relatable relationship with the...
The Yellow Bird - Tennessee Williams (1947) - The modernist short story, the figure of the writer
Text commentary - 5 pages - Literature
The modernist movement has its origins in the growing industrialization of the late nineteenth century, which profoundly transformed traditional ways of life and the individual's relationship to society. This period was marked by a questioning of artistic values and conventions, reflecting a...
Evaluate Charles Taylor's arguments against neutralist liberalism
Essay - 6 pages - Political science
Every society needs cohesion to survive. However, we are likely to have different views on how to implement and manage this cohesion. In this context, the state has a primary role regarding this task as it is often seen as the only alternative to anarchy. The question then arises as to the basis...
The Window as a Symbol of Poetic Creation and Introspection
Text commentary - 2 pages - Literature
This analysis explores the concept of poetic creation and introspection through the lens of Charles Baudelaire's poem 'The Windows' (1869). The poem delves into the significance of the window as a symbol of creation, introspection, and the poet's connection to the world and...
In your opinion, is the British Monarchy still a relevant institution today?
Essay - 1 pages - Constitutional law
The British monarchy is a long institution that has survived for many years and played a main role in the country history and culture. The British Monarchy, is an institution that lasted in centuries of tradition and historical significance, has long as it has been a symbol of continuity and...
Political Parties and Elections - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
Summary - 2 pages - Political science
This text is based on "After the Arab Spring: Do Muslims vote Islamic now?" by Charles Kurzman and Didem Türkoglu, "Elections in the Arab world: Why do citizens turn out?" by Carolina de Miguel, Amaney A. Jamel and Mark Tessler, "The Middle East" by Ellen Lust and "Bricks and Mortar...
The Albatross: A Poetic Exploration of the Cursed Poet
Text commentary - 3 pages - Literature
In 'L'Albatros', Charles Baudelaire masterfully weaves a tale of the poet's struggle between grandeur and humiliation, delving into the fundamental tensions of 'The Flowers of Evil'.
Evaluate Charles Taylor's arguments against neutralist liberalism - publié le 08/01/2009
Essay - 6 pages - Political science
Every society needs cohesion to survive. However, we are likely to have different views on how to implement and manage this cohesion. In this context, the state has a primary role regarding this task as it is often seen as the only alternative to anarchy. The question then arises as to the basis...
De Gaulle's Strategy for Restoring France's Global Influence and Independence
Essay - 4 pages - Modern history
Discover how General Charles de Gaulle's visionary policies aimed to restore France's grandeur on the global stage. Learn about his three-pronged strategy: modernizing France through comprehensive reforms, leading a global policy through diplomacy and voluntarism, and asserting...
The Oaks We Cut Down... by André Malraux
Text commentary - 1 pages - Modern history
Explore the intimate dialogue between André Malraux and Charles de Gaulle in this thought-provoking work, offering insights into the statesman's grandeur, doubts, and reflections.
Charles Taylor's Ethics of Authenticity
Essay - 3 pages - Philosophy
If Francis Picabia was right in asserting that "only cowards celebrate every idiocy that emerges from History in the name of Modernity", Charles Taylor's The Ethics of Authenticity testifies the author's intellectual courage. In this opus, the Canadian philosopher presents a...
Baudelaire's À une passante: A Metaphysical Encounter
Text commentary - 3 pages - Literature
Analysis of Charles Baudelaire's poem À une passante, exploring how it transforms a street scene into a metaphysical experience, symbolizing the modern artist's torn condition between ideal and fugacity.
Modern Times (1936), directed by Charlie Chaplin - publié le 07/05/2009
Essay - 4 pages - Film studies
First, I will talk about the historical context of the film. Chaplin goes around the world during sixteen months. When he comes back to Hollywood, in 1932, he observes the economic and social results of the Great Depression, which made, in two years, seven million unemployed in the US. Indeed,...
On the Map: Why the World Looks the Way It Does - Simon Garfield (2012) - «Maps began as a challenge of the imagination, and they still perform that role»
Text commentary - 2 pages - World geography
« That map was a marvel. (...) It was late '67 now, even the most detailed maps didn't reveal much anymore; reading them was like trying to read the faces of the Vietnamese, and that was like trying to read the wind », here is how Michael Herr in Dispatches published in 2009, perfectly...
The representation of death and the quest for immortality in the films of Walt Disney
Case study - 10 pages - Educational studies
Walt Disney draws its inspiration from fairy tales for the first animated films (from 1937 to 1966). Conclusion of the oral tradition, fairy tale tells a story which involves various supernatural or magical elements. It originated in myths and legends. The storytellers and long temps remain in...
The Scene of Encounter in City Lights: Setting Up the Plot and Themes
Artwork commentary - 2 pages - Film studies
Explore how the scene of the encounter between the tramp and the flower girl in City Lights sets up the plot and main themes of the film, including the dialectic between love and appearances, and the use of visual contrast to convey social status.
Tom Cruise and the character of Charlie
Thesis - 2 pages - Journalism
There are many lessons that parents teach their children. Parents teach their children to be honest, patient, nice, kind, non-materialistic, giving, and many, many more. As we go and we learn our society's films reflect the same messages. The movie “Rain Man,” directed by Barry Levinson...
The making of modern Ireland (1845-2000): the political career of Charles Stewart Parnell
Essay - 3 pages - Modern history
It is an indisputable and unavoidable fact that Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) has gained sufficient stardom and popularity throughout Ireland. In Dublin for instance, one cannot avoid noticing his statue on O'Connell Street. However, one might wonder why Parnell has gained so...
Understanding the Concept of Residential Economy by Laurent Davezies
Summary - 1 pages - Economy general
Discover the concept of residential economy and its significance in local economies, as presented by Professor Laurent Davezies in his 2009 article. Learn how the residential economy is structured around local demand and supply, and how it differs from other forms of local economies.
An essay on Charles Hartshorne's mnemonic metaphysics
Thesis - 4 pages - Philosophy
Our ancestors of the ‘pre-philosophical' era - much too often called Ionian thinkers - engaged themselves in an admirable quest to make sense of everything that struck their awe. As a consequence, the concept of deity, as well as the supernatural forces attributed to nearly all types of...
Towards a European Confederation? From de Gaulle's Return to Power to the Milan European Summit (1958-1985)
Course material - 6 pages - Modern history
After the failure of the federal concept and the more prudent approach of the Rome Treaties, for about 30 years, the European Economic Community (EEC) seemed to develop more along the concept of a European Confederation, not a Federation, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, Robert Schuman or...
Modern Times (1936), directed by Charlie Chaplin
Essay - 4 pages - Film studies
First, I will talk about the historical context of the film. Chaplin goes around the world during sixteen months. When he comes back to Hollywood, in 1932, he observes the economic and social results of the Great Depression, which made, in two years, seven million unemployed in the US. Indeed,...
Political Participation in Authoritarian Regimes
Essay - 6 pages - Political life and election
This document discusses the concept of political participation in authoritarian regimes, highlighting the dynamics between the dominated and the dominant, and the role of hidden and public texts in shaping political conflict.
Evolution of Princess Stereotype in Children's Literature
Essay - 4 pages - Literature
This document explores the transformation of the princess character in children's literature over time, from classic fairy tales to modern stories.
Charles Sanders Peirce, the fundamental hypothesis
Essay - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Peirce's presentation of the fundamental hypothesis centers around his notion of doubt. The hypothesis is fundamentally a scientific one and supports the fact that things exist and have ascertainable causes and consequences. Doubt, for example, arises in the face of uncertainty, and the...
Legitimizing Monarchical Power: The Coronation of French Kings as Described by Jean Golein in 1372
Text commentary - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
Unlock the secrets of France's monarchic past with the Treatise on the Coronation of the Kings of France by Jean Golein (1372). This seminal work reveals how the coronation ceremony legitimized royal power, asserted independence from external authorities, and symbolized institutional...
Semiology: Understanding Image and Language
Course material - 4 pages - Communication
Semiology is a European discipline that studies the interaction between image and language, particularly in advertisements, to understand the meaning and interpretation of signs.
Poetry Beyond Verses
Text commentary - 2 pages - Literature
This document explores the concept of poetry, discussing its relation to verses, rhymes, and literary figures, and how it can be present in both verse and prose texts.
