59 Commentary Essays, Term Papers and Book Reports
A commentary on the poem Still Life by Jonathan Galassi
In the poem Still Life by Jonathan Galassi, the persona is on a camping trip with another person. The camping trip takes place near a lake that must have overflowed during long rain showers engrossing barns and trees within its waters. This poem is a detailed recollection of that specific camping tr....
A Tale of Two Cities- A Historical fiction
A Tale of Two Cities is a novel categorized as historical fiction. Historical fiction is a composite material, with a portion of history embedded in a matrix of fiction. A Tale of Two Cities is appropriately titled, as the novel is the story of England and Revolutionary France; as a result it can b....
Aboriginals in Australia
Aboriginals in Australia
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Minority Group Relations
Professor
February 21, 2007
The purpose of this paper is to show how the functional theory, the conflict theory, the interactionist theory, and the m....
all quiet on the western front
All Quiet on the Western Front Chapter SummaryBy: Jesse CodyAll Quiet on the Western Front is an anti-war novel from the opening chapters. Many critics of the novel in the early days after the publication of the novel blamed Remarque for writing for shock value. They did not want to believe his n....
Aristotle's astronomy
To the modern reader, Aristotle's views on astronomy, as presented in Metaphysics, Physics, De Caelo (On the Heavens) and Simplicius' Commentary, will most likely seem very bizarre, as they are based more on a priori philosophical speculation than empirical observation. Although Aristotle acknowle....
Baldwin

American writer, noted for his novels on sexual and personal identity, and sharp essays on civil-rights struggle in the United States. Baldwin also wrote three plays, a children's storybook, and a book of short stories. He gained fame with his first novel, GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (1....
Bernard Malamud
Bernard Malamud (1914-1986),
A Biography
Bernard Malamud was the finest short story writer produced by Jewish culture in America, and was, indeed, one of the classic American writers of short fiction. The five collections of short stories he published in his lifetime---The Magic....
Biblical Prophesy
Before the Babylonian exile, Biblical prophesy reached its highest
point. Prophets such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel changed and molded the
scope of Israelite religion. Their writings were intelligent,
insightful, well developed, and contained a great spiritual meaning.
Following the Babylonian exil....
Bond between David and the Lord
Psalm 23 opens with a sense of comfort and offers an immediate appealing message to its reader. This psalm is popular for church funeral services and also for use as a reading or in one of the many hymn settings. David, the speaker in this psalm, is thought to have written many of the psalms in the ....
Book Of Romans
The letter written to the Church at Roman is thought of more as theological discourse written by the apostle Paul who identifies himself as the author. It is more than likely that Paul found himself in the vicinity Corinth for a time, probably in about AD 55 to 57 and from there dictated his lette....
Camille Pissarro
Bomford, D. Art in the Making: Impressionism, London, 1990
Becker, C., Camille Pissarro, New York, 1999
Gordon, D., Justice to Pissarro, Commentary, Vol, 120, Issue 3 (2005)
Skikes, R., Pissarro: His Life and Work, New York, 1980
Ward, M., Pissarro, Neo-Impressionism, and the spaces....
Commentary of a passage in: Master Harold... and the Boys
Page 55 - Thats perfectly correct page 59 - a kite in the sky.
The drama, Master Harold and the boys, written by playwright Athol Fugard is similar to an incident in his life. The drama is set in the 1950s in South Africa, when the apartheid system was at its peak, when master....
commentary on hurrican katrina
During times of devastation, a countrys ideal situation would be the uniting of the people and working forward. However, in the wake of the recent disaster of hurricane Katrina, that was hardly the case. Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. It was declared a level 5 hurrican....
Commentary on Poem; Night Wind by Christopher Dewdney
The poem Night Wind by Christopher Dewdney is a very powerful poem with a lot of imagery and feelings that come out as one reads it. It describes the amazing powers that wind seems to have and the feelings that seems to run through its veins (metaphorically speaking of course).
It can trave....
Commentary on Poem; Jilted by Silvia Plath
The poem Jilted, written by Sylivia Plath, has its subject based on the disappointment of love which results from a female being neglected by her male lover, who probably must have gone off in pursuit of another female. This is shown by the phrase my tears like vinegar and the sour lemon....
Commentary on Poem; Night Wind by Christopher Dewdney
The poem Night Wind by Christopher Dewdney is a very powerful poem with a lot of imagery and feelings that come out as one reads it. It describes the amazing powers that wind seems to have and the feelings that seems to run through its veins (metaphorically speaking of course).
It can trave....
Commentary on Prince of Peace and Suffering Servant
The Tenakh filled with Jewish prophetic writings concerning the coming of a messianic figure. Writings about the coming of this Messiah are given in great detail. The books of Micah, Genesis, Isaiah, Psalms, Malachi, Deuteronomy, Zechariah, Daniel, and Amos all describe accounts regarding the birt....
Commentary on The Rejected One by Morley Callaghan
In the extract from The Rejected One, the author, Morley Callaghan tells us about a young man named Karl, who is going to introduce his new girlfriend, Mamie to his family. The author illustrates the distress faced by Karls family members and Karl himself due to Mamies arrogant behavior and ....
Credit CARD Act of 2009
"An Act to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit...." - H.R.627 title
When President Barack Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, credit card issuers experienced the m....
DECEMBER 2004 TSUNAMI IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
Introduction/Abstract:
Up until a few years ago the phenomena known as the tsunami was not on the minds of most of the worlds population. But December 26, 2004 changed all of that. An earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.3 struck off the Northwest coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra (Iw....
Difference between Judicial Activism and Orignal Intent
The terms judicial philosophies of judicial activism and original intent are vastly different in their approach to the law and how it is interpreted. Both theories leave question as to the effectiveness of their approaches to the interpretation of the law, which in turn often leads to the philosop....
Effectiveness of the legislation in securing accommodation for the homeless
" There are large question-marks surrounding the effectiveness of the legislation in securing accommodation for the homeless. It has been argued that the combined effect of judicial decisions and local authority practice has been largely to reduce the extent of the duties as intended by those who p....
Emily Dickinson I would not paint a picture Commentary
Emily Dickinson was not your ordinary poet. She did not really follow the "normal" conventions of poetry. She is really unlike any other poet, quite remarkable actually. Her unusual style is what separates her from most of the poet of the world. She uses a sort of elliptical style of poet....
Exegetical Analysis for Psalms 23
Psalm 23 (TNIV)
1 The LORD is my shepherd I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are....
Feet
Commentary Feet
The major ideas that will be examined in this commentary will be the narrator, the subject matter, the themes and the language used to sharpen our understanding of the passage. Our perspective is changed from an emotionally difficult situation by means of different themes and ....
Finding Nemo
After the loss of his entire family consisting of a wife and more than 400 children still in their eggs to the belly of what appeared to be a gar fish or a Moray eel, clownfish Marlin (voice of Albert Brooks) has become what some would call over protective of his only remaining son, Nemo (voice of A....
Foreign direct investment
Presentation Topic: What is foreign direct investment? Evaluate the different forms direct investment might take, outlining the benefits and risks of each type.
To carry out multinational enterprises (MNEs) worldwide operations, they rely on foreign direct investment (FDI), it is investment, acqu....
Henri Fayol : Father Of Business Management
Management has a rich past. Moses was consulted by Jethro, his
father-in-law, about the merits of organizing people. Confucius of
China advocated leadership should be conferred upon those
possessing proven abilities. Aristotle of Greece exhibited
tremendous wisdom regarding the de....
Illegal Immigration and the Economy.
Illegal Immigration and the Economy
Illegal immigration has become one of the key political issues of the 1990s, especially
in border states such as California. The Bureau of the Census estimates that there are
now 4 million illegal aliens living in the United States and that about 300,000 more
....
islam
Despite its huge following around the world and the growing Muslim communities in the United States, Islam is foreign to most Americans who are familiar with Christianity or Judaism. Because most Americans know little or nothing about Islam, they have many misconceptions about Muslim beliefs and rit....
Jews and Christians
While we speak about the tenuous relationship between Christians and Jews dating back to the time of Christ, the seeds for the schism within Judaism may have been planted more than 500 years prior. Jeremiah was one of a group of distinguished prophets whose works became part of the Old Testament can....
Jpod and Relationship to Social Commentary
What does it mean to be a team? By definition A team comprises a group of people in a common purpose. Well this is exactly what one will find when reading the novel JPod you will see many situations where the characters work together as a great team and also how each character is a part of somet....
Lord give me a sign commentary
In the song, Lord Give Me a Sign, DMX writes about an emotional feeling he has inside him. He feels he needs Gods help to succeed and wants to leave his old ways of life. In doing so he exemplifies the conflict within himself and the devil as he asks God for help. DMX also uses sentimentalism when....
Lord of the Flies Chapter 11 Commentary Essay
After the separation of the hunters and Ralphs tribe and the tragedy of Simons death at the feast, Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric went to the hunters fort Castle Rock to negotiate for Piggys spectacles that the hunters have stolen.
This passage indicates the climax of the entire novel, it is....
Marijuana
Should Marijuana be Legalized for Medical Purposes?
Have you ever visited a restaurant or parked in a parking deck and before entering the building a cloud of cigarette or cigar smoke smacks you in the face? Imagine if that cloud of smoke came from a marijuana joint. Would you just walk on by ....
Monster
I have had an interest in gangs and their life style for a couples years. I had to write a 25 page paper for a class and I chose gangs as my topic. A friend had referred me to this book. I found it to be very educational. I seldom read for entertainment purposes. When I read this book, I could hardl....
Note Taking "Its Impact on Investigative Report Writing"
Note taking has become an essential part of a high-quality investigation. These
notes may not only help with their current investigation but may also be used in other areas.
Note taking not only in tales facts but it is also at times appropriate to use ones opinions. Not
only are the notes ....
Ode to a Nightingale
Ode to a Nightingale: Commentary
The poem Ode to a Nightingale reflects Keats love for nightingales and their melodious voice. In this poem we see the pain and anguish experienced by the poet along with joy and happiness while giving a tribute to the nightingale. We are able to see through ....
Paulâs Letter to Philemon
â1. Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2. to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3.Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4. I alw....
Pauls Gospel under Attack but Victorious
From the very first preaching of Christianity, there was a difference of apprehension between those Christians who had first been Jews and those who had first been Gentiles. Peter was the Apostle to the circumcision, but Paul was the Apostle to the uncircumcised. He informed us of another journey, ....
Prose Commentary: The Comfort of Strangers, Ian McEwan
In the extract from The Comfort of Strangers, the narrator Robert describes an event from his childhood which (seemingly) impacted him greatly. Through the narrative voice and tone of the passage the reader gets the impression that this is an anecdote from a long story detailing his early life. ....
Prostitution in the Bible: Moral or Immoral
Prostitution within the Bible: Moral or Immoral?
Prostitution is a primordial institution documented back in the ancient Greek times and possibly utilized even before then. In antiquity, most of the time, it was an act that occurred in cultic temples as a tribute to the Greek God of fertility, Aph....
Religious Paths
While examining different religious paths within Hinduism from the perspective of four patterns of transcendence (ancestral, cultural, mythical and experiential) it is interesting to see how each pattern found its dominance over four segments of Hinduism: Vedic sacrifice, the way of action, the way ....
Revolution 1848
Beginning shortly after the New Year in 1848, Europe exploded into revolution. From Paris to Frankfurt to Budapest to Naples, liberal protesters rose up against the conservative establishment. To those living through the cataclysmic year, it seemed rather sudden; however, hindsight offers valuable w....
sharks
1) Objective Explanation: Capuzzo portrays the transformation of a woman's role and status in society throughout the 20th century.
Passage: Women who ducked demurely under sun umbrellas and cooled their porcelain faces with Chinese fans. Engle set plans for Sunday's "ladies' softball game,"....
Slumdog Millionaire Vikas Swarup
Part 1: Summery
Ram Mohammed Thomas is arrested for winning an Indian game show named "Who Will Win a Billion". It is hard to believe how a poor orphan boy without education will win such a contest. The police and the producing company of the game think he cheated. By telling his layer, smith sha....
sonnet 128 commentary
Sonnet 128 Commentary
In Sonnet 128, the speaker arises in jealousy of the instrumental objects being played by a mistress accompanied by her tender and gentle manner, causing the speaker to fantasize her sensual presence. Shakespeare utilizes personification, imagery, and two dominating tones t....
Storm Commentary - Samah Syed
Theodore Roethke's poem The Storm is about a raging and radical storm that has affected many people within that area. The author makes the reader feel as if they are in this chaotic and radical storm while keeping the structure of the poem very basic. By keeping the poem very simple, it is divided i....
Story Behind Philippians and Philemon
In life there are sad stories, happy stories, success stories, and even stories of failure. But the one thing I have learned in this life, there is always a story behind the story. And it is that story that tells the real story (testimony) of someone's life.
The events surrounding Paul writing to....
Summary and Commentary of The article "The Most Succesful Revolution"
In the article "The Most Successful Revolution", Irving Kristol talks of the importance of the American Revolution and how little it is appreciated with the value that it should be. Kristol quotes "One even gets the impression that many of us regard ourselves as too sophisticated to t....
The Abstraction of Beasts
Carl Sagan. The Abstractions of Beasts
Tom Regan. The Case for Animal Rights
Introduction
This week we will be taking up two essays on the topic of animal rights: The Abstractions of Beasts, published in 1977 by Carl Sagan, and The Case for Animal Rights published in 1985 by....
The Anti-Trust Case Against Microsoft
Since 1990, a battle has raged in United States courts between theUnited Statesgovernment and the Microsoft Corporation out of Redmond, Washington,headed by BillGates. What is at stake is money. The federal government maintains thatMicrosoft'smonopolistic practices are harmful to United States citiz....
The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Retrospective and
The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Retrospective and
Prospective Gaze of Purgatorio XXVII.
In The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri, Purgatorio XXVII acts as a bridge between the Seventh Terrace of Purgatory and the threshold of the Earthly Paradise.
While the position of the canto looks....
The Interpretation of Horror Fiction
Fear is one of the oldest emotions known to man, and it is the strongest. The fear of the unknown keeps many up at night to wonder what lurks outside their window. Horror, as defined by Webster, is a painful intense fear of the unknown. The genre of horror has been a part of American popular cul....
The life of Charles Wright
MILLS, CHARLES WRIGHT (1916-1962).
Charles Wright Mills, sociologist, social critic, and cultural analyst, son of Charles Grover and Frances Ursula (Wright) Mills, was born at Waco on August 28, 1916. He was raised a Catholic but reacted permanently against Christianity in his late adolescence. H....
Then the Lord Said
Then the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner. So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called ever....
To kill a Mocking bird
When Jem was nearly 13 years old his arm was badly broken at the elbow. After it healed and Jem was assured that he could still play football, his arm never bothered him - though it always remained shorter than the right, and hung at a funny angle. Years later, Jem and his sister, Scout, still talke....
When Should Government Promote Private Business?
Never. That is the short answer, and it is a substantial claim considering the plethora of subsidies and financial support given to business by the federal and state governments today. There are several reasons why government assistance is actually harmful to the economy and they clearly explain t....
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