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This 5 page paper considers the marriage of Celia to Oliver as a symbol of redemption and reunification and initiates the return of the family of Sir Rowland de Boys to favor in the Court of the Duke as the theme of marriage serves to reunify Duke Frederick and Duke Senior. This paper also considers the representation of marriage in general in the genre of Shakespeare's romantic comedy and the impact for the outcome of the play. No additional sources cited. Celol.pws

A 9 page analytical discussion of the historic marketing strategies between Coke and Pepsi. Using applicable business principles, the writer attempts to decide who actually has won the 'war.' Reasons why Coke leads the industry but has also failed to successfully de-market Pepsi are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper which examines the concept proposed by Witold Rybczynski in his book, City Life, that malls have become the de facto downtown of the American suburbs. The writer also consults the work of Lyn Lofland in her book A World of Strangers: Order & Action In Urban Public Space for information on how sociologists gain rich data from their observations of such public places. Bibliography lists these books.

A 5 page paper discussing the book City of Glass, by Paul Auster and how it has many connections to the main character in, and the story of, Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes. While there are apparently some very obvious references to Quixote in Auster's work, these are not the connections that are generally discussed. The two main characters are quite similar in many ways as they struggle to be free of their inherent constraints. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. An in-depth evaluation of production technique and use of camera in Vittorio De Sica's 'The Bicycle Thief.' The overall effectiveness of various elements (location, movement, etc;) is examined and a good amount of cinematic terminology is employed by the writer. No Bibliography.

A 6 page paper examining Robert De Niro and his three 'levels' -- his star persona, actor's persona and as a man in an attempt to explain his career longevity and how his celebrity reflects upon American popular culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In 2 pages, the author analyzes Robert De Niro's acting skill in "Awakenings" (19990). The style and effect of his performance are noted as well as what makes him believable. The question of whether his delivery is effective and convincing is answered, as well as whether he uses formalistic technique or method acting. Examples are given. No sources cited.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the following three themes in relation to Cabeza de Vaca's voyage: how the Spaniards and Indians viewed one another; Spaniard hatred and racism toward the Indians; and assimilating into Indian culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper which examines how Louis XIV as an absolute monarch manipulated and controlled court life and the French nobility. The writer includes references to contemporary writings of the time, specifically 'Tartuffe' by Moliere and the letters of Madame de Sevigne. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper primarily dealing with the social history of Portugal. It discusses how little Portugal changed between the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries, and touches on the work of realist writer Ea de Queiroz, who attempted to address Portugal's social backwardness. No sources.

A 6 page paper looking at Shakespeare's King Lear, The Tempest, and Spanish playwright Lope de Vega's Fuente Ovejuna in terms of the degree to which they permit characters to question and flout authority. The paper argues that this has a great deal to do with the medieval view of government as a God-given hierarchy, and only as humanism began to take hold could authority be questioned. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2 page look at the anonymous French chanson de geste, The Song of Roland. It analyzes why Roland takes such a long time to blow his horn to summon aid, and determines that it was initially pride, but then sound military strategy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page report discusses the medieval poem 'The Song of Roland' or Chanson de Roland and summarizes the plot, describes the poem's characters and their roles, and briefly discusses the 'ideal' behavior of a knight, as well as chivalry in the middle ages of Europe. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page paper discussing The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare and The Fable of the Bees by Bernard de Mandeville. The paper shows how the development of capitalism has had roots in distinctly non-capitalist values. No sources except books.

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.

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of Eca de Queiros' work and considers the major themes as they apply to Portuguese society of the late 19th century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines how this novel by Josa Maria Eca de Queiros reflects the life of nineteenth-century Portuguese society. The writer presents various interpretations of the novel including one proposed by New York University Professor Alexander Coleman who argues that this novel is representative of the declining Portuguese aristocracy who were either unconscious or oblivious to the political and social elements which would soon impel Portugal into the creation of a republic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of Eca de Queiros's work and the considers the major themes as they apply to Portuguese society of the late 19th century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper on the classic children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It shows how through symbolism, Saint-Exupery demonstrates the unity of responsibility and love. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay discussing Marie de France and her lover's passion and her assertion that God must be on their side. The writer illustrates how this attitude expresses the conflict between love and 'Christian values' in the story. No additional sources cited.

A well-organized 11 page research paper on the theme of courtly love in Medieval Literature. The writer focuses upon such authors as Andreas Capellanus, Chretien de Troyes, and others. The role of women, chivalry, etc;-- is elaborated upon using such examples as 'Lancelot' and various other Arthurian romances. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page analysis of de Troyes' tale on the subject of how pure love leads to transformation of the individual—where Yvain and other characters are representatives of both the personal soul and the community soul. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper showing how the title character in Chretien de Troyes' medieval romance learns to appreciate the value of love. The paper concludes that in the Middle Ages a successful man's life was supposed to be carefully calibrated to include both love and adventure -- a public life and a private -- and Yvain erred in favoring one at the expense of the other. One source cited.

This 15 page overview explores the origins of the Constitution. Included are references to John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu who supported the theory of civic humanism. Also discussed is the applicability of earlier documents such as the Magna Carter and the Mayflower Compact. A discussion of constitutional amendments and how concepts have changed over time is also included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

An 8 page transcript of an imaginary symposium set in an eternal 'now' in which Jean-Baptiste Moliere, Mme. de Lafayette, Jonathan Swift, François Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Charlotte Bronte, and a Moderator discuss their philosophies. Special attention is given to the dichotomy of reason versus passion, and of the individual versus society. No sources.