Jules Verne and His Ability to Write Accurately About the Future
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A 4 page thesis paper on the 19th century author Jules Verne. Discussed is Verne's uncanny ability to write futuristic stories that actually turned out to be accurate predictions of what was to come. It is argued that Jules Verne's talent was actually to forecast the effects that his predicted technologies would have upon society itself. 'Five Weeks in a Balloon,' 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth, '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,' & 'Paris in the 21st Century' are among the novels cited. A supporting bibliography also lists 5 critical sources as well.
Filename: Julesver.wps

Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'
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A 6 page report on Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' in which the writer analytically examines the story's reliance upon general scientific knowledge. Key characters and subplots are explored in great detail and a supporting bibliography lists 4 critical sources.
Filename: Jny2cntr.wps

Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' / Society Redeemed
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A 17 page paper on the socioeconomic issues put forth by Victor Hugo in his novel. The paper discusses what role Hugo felt religion, politics, and social planning played in the reformation of society. It also deals substantially with Hugo's role as a romantic writer, and the implications of this in his novel. No additional sources cited.
Filename: LesMis

Victor Hugo’s Influence on Nineteenth Century France
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A 10 page paper examining the role of the Romantic writer Victor Hugo in the French people’s re-evaluation of their national character during the post-revolutionary period. The paper looks particularly at his novels Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KBhugo.wps

Albert Camus' 'The Guest' / Daru's Dilemma # 1
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This 3 page paper explores the dilemma of Daru in the Albert Camus short story, 'The Guest,' and questions Daru's decision to allow the Arab prisoner to choose his own destiny. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Camguest.wps

Albert Camus' 'The Guest' / Daru's Dilemma # 2
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This 3 page paper explores the dilemma of Daru in the Albert Camus short story, 'The Guest,' and concludes that the only resolution is to allow the Arab prisoner to choose his own destiny. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Camgues2.wps

Albert Camus' 'The Plague' / Death vs. Mankind
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A 5 page analytical review of Albert Camus' 'The Plague'-- a book detailing the universal condition of man. As described by the writer, the plague itself was meant to be an analogy for that which is hostile towards man... it represents death incarnate. An examination of its presence in Oran follows as it relates to this thesis. 1 additional source is cited.
Filename: Plague.wps

Albert Camus' 'The Guest' # 3
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A 6 page paper on the short story by Albert Camus. The paper examines the story's plot, point of view, theme, protagonist, irony, and major symbols, as well as the influence of existentialism in this work. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cguest.rtf

Albert Camus' 'The Stranger' / The Importance Of Original Language
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3 pages in length. Assessing the importance of original language and style of Albert Camus' The Stranger is an integral component to comprehending the subtle nuances associated with the French novel. The relationship between the translation and the original text could not help but lose something in the adaptation, inasmuch as considerable ambiguity exists between the two distinct versions. The writer discusses that while the French tale holds true to Camus' literary accuracy, the English rendition counts on a significant amount of literal and implied interpretation in order for it to portray the same passionate associations that exist in the original. No additional sources cited.
Filename: AlbCamus.wps

Albert Camus' 'The Stranger' and Existentialism
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An 8 page research paper on Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. The writer details the existential themes of the novel, and relates them to the story and the text. The primary source is cited.
Filename: Strange2.wps

Count Alexis deTocqueville & 'Democracy In America'
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A 9 page paper on Tocqueville's conclusions as written in Democracy in America. The writer examines Tocqueville's views and analyzes the relevance of his observations in modern America. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Tocque.wps

Appearance Versus Reality In Thoreau, Coetzee, and Shakespeare
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A 5 page paper discussing the fact that it is the lens of society that distorts reality, thus making the perception of truth more difficult. The paper concludes that the individual is most himself when he is apart from the roles into which society has bound him. Bibliography lists three sources used to argue these points : Thoreau's Walden, Coetzee's Waiting for the Barbarians, and Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.
Filename: Thoreau.wps

Voltaire's Candide & Shelley's Frankenstein / Representative of their Times
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A 5 page research paper that examines how each of these classic works represents the age in which they were produced--The Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, respectively. The writer demonstrates that each author had as a motif the treatment of women by society and that the promise of improvement implied by Candide failed to materialize by the time of Mary Shelley. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Candfran.wps

Cyrano De Bergerac
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A 3 page discussion of what made this protagonist a hero and why. Writer is both personal and persuasive. No Bibliography.
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Comparing Fanon & Foucault
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A 5 page research paper which examines the similarities between two great French philosophers: Frantz Fanon and Michel Foucault. The writer demonstrates, through an examination of Fanon's 'Black Skin, White Masks,' and Foucault's Madness in Civilization, that the two philosophers agreed on quite a few fundamental points concerning power and the marginalization of minority groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Fanonfoc.wps

The Necklace": Guy de Maupassant
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
Filename: RAnecklce.rtf

Rationalism vs. Romanticism in Moliere and Rousseau
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An 8 page paper contrasting these two literary movements through an examination of Moliere’s “Tartuffe” and Rousseau’s “Confessions.” The paper argues that while Moliere is trying to put forth a socio-political position, appealing only to our intellect, Rousseau wants to elicit sympathy through evoking our emotions. No additional sources.
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