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Jonathan Swift/"Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift"
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A 4 page essay that analyzes Jonathan Swift's poetic commentary on his own death. Swift (1667-1745) is one of the greatest satirists of all time. His wit and critical viewpoint of society did not exclude himself as a topic. In his poem "Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift," he addresses how he imagines his own decline, death and the response of his so-called friends and public. The underlying theme in this poem is that profuse shows of concern and compassion serve to cover the basic self-interest of the individual, who is enormously glad that the sufferer is not himself. Likewise, Swift lampoons his own reactions to the success of others. Examination of this work shows how Swift uses the symbol of pride to point out the follies inherent in human behavior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Jonathan Swift/A Modest Proposal
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A 3 page essay that analyzes the irony in Swift's famous essay. In his famous satire, "A Modest Proposal," Jonathan Swift carries a metaphor to its most extreme, if logical, conclusion. At the time, i.e., the early 1700s, British rule over Ireland a causing widespread poverty and starvation conditions. Swift's satirical stance is that since British landlords "have devoured most of the parents," it seems clear to him that they "have the best title to the children" (Swift 1642). In other words, as the British were, metaphorically, "eating" the Irish alive with their absentee landlord policies, they might as well literal eat their babies. As this indicates, Swift's main tool in writing this social protest against British rule is extreme irony. No additional sources cited.
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Jonathan Swift/Gulliver's Voyage to Lilliput
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A 4 page essay that discusses Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, which was published in 1727, a tumultuous time both in European history. By cloaking his political satire in the guise of fiction, specifically the imaginary and fantastic voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift was able to provide a merciless lampoon of the foibles of government and human society in general. The writer compares incidents from Book I to contemporary society. No additional sources cited.
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Jonson & Tacitus/Political Commentators
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A 7 page research paper that compares Ben Jonson's Sejanus His Fall (1603) to his source material, which is drawn from the Annals by the ancient Roman historian Tacitus. This discussion of both works demonstrates that Jonson was scrupulous in adhering to historical accuracy and also explores the possible reasons why Jonson would make historical accuracy a principal criteria for his work. The writer argues that Jonson adhered to Tacitus so minutely because it offered him a plausible defense in case of political prosecution, as well as offering a means for offering criticism of politics during his era. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Jorge Borges/Circular Ruins
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A 3 page essay that offers a discussion and explication of Borges' short story "The Circular Ruins," which is a complex narrative that can be understood on many levels. Borges's protagonist is an elderly mystic who comes to the ruins to dream. The mention of the Zend language, at the beginning of the story, places the narrative in the Middle East, which is where human civilization is thought to be first existed. The nature of this story makes it apparent that Borges is not addressing literal, rational truths, but rather truth as it exists in the subconscious and dream worlds. As Ormsby (1999) points out, the rhythm of Borges use of language in his prose is even more poetic than in his verse. Therefore, an outsider's view of "The Circular Ruins" takes the form of investigating the meaning of this narrative from a standpoint of interpreting the story on a metaphorical level. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Jorge Luis Borges' "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius"
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6 pages in length. Jorge Luis Borges' Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius can readily be interpreted as a piece of speculative fiction focused most prominently upon reflecting the parabolic aspects of Berkeleian idealism. Discovering a once-upon-a-time existence where materialism has no place, Borges' protagonist brings this reality full circle when, upon recreating this other world's history, culture and languages, the actual world in which he lives begins to adopt such principles. Indeed, the fundamental purpose of this story is to ponder various philosophical themes and questions, which one might readily equate with a number of Freudian theories, not the least of which include his dream theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Jose Antonio Villarreal's 'Pocho' / Richard & His Parents
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A 5 page analysis of the relationship between the main characters in this novel. Parents around the world face the challenge of instilling in their children values and cultural heritage but so often children resist their efforts. In this case, the parents fought to keep their son from becoming a "pocho" - one who forgets where he's from. No additional sources are used.
Filename: Pocho.wps

Jose Enrique Rodo’s “Ariel”
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This 6 page report discusses the novel written in 1900 (and translated to English in 1988) “Ariel” by the Uruguayan writer, philosopher, and political activist, Jose Enrique Rodo (1872-1917). Although the novel is ostensibly a work of fiction, it is also an allegory or a treatise on the relationships that existed between North-Central-and South America at the turn of the 20th century. Just as Shakespeare’s own Ariel in “The Tempest” causes the audience or reader to reconsider their assumptions regarding the reality of those who want to present themselves as the standards of power, Rodo’s “Ariel” causes readers to reconsider the various power bases -- economic, social, cultural -- that exist between modern Latin America (Ariel) and the controlling and demanding United States (Prospero). Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWariel.doc

Jose Maria Eca de Queiros' 'Cousin Bazilio'
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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.
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Jose Maria Eca de Queiros' 'The City & The Mountains'
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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.
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Jose Ruben Romero's "Mi Caballo, Mi Perro Y Mi Rifle
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3 pages in length. Jose Ruben Romero's "Mi Caballo, Mi Perro Y Mi Rifle" delves into the lurid history of Western European conquest over the Mexican Indians. Clearly portrayed throughout the pages of Romero's historical account is the white man's opinion that if one was not a of European descent, one was not worthy of living. The writer discusses how this obvious cultural hatred harbored by the white race was focused toward the Indians for the unprovoked manner in which they attempted to preserve their indigenous land. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCperro.doc

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