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Quests, 2002.
An analysis of quest tales and the ways in which they differ from each other, with specific reference to Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
2,365 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper looks at the differences in quests by looking at the differences between the heroes and villains and what they are searching for. The writer talks about how the nature of the story changes according to whatever the heroes or villains are searching for. An important distinction between those quests that are successful and those that are not is discussed. The plots of Tolkien's ?The Hobbit and ?The Lord of the Rings? are also discussed in brief.
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?Both J.R.R. Tolkien?s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are certainly stories in the form of a quest. Indeed, in some senses The Hobbit can be seen to be a sort of ?practice quest? for the hobbits, the author, and the readers. While for the dwarves it is about the reclamation of a home, for Bilbo it is about the search for a treasure, in many ways the least interesting kind of quest.The Lord of the Rings, which is on the most transparent level also about a quest in that it takes the form of a story about a journey, is a much more interesting quest in part because this literal journey (as is true in all good quest stories) becomes increasingly metaphorical as the story progresses, and in part because of Tolkien?s skilled use of mythology and comparative religion in crafting it. The traveling of the different characters becomes by the end of the trilogy a symbol and a way of understanding many different things.?
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Epic Identity Quests, 2002.
An analysis of Arjuna and Odysseus, heroes of "The Bhagavad-Gita" and "The Odyssey," who, although from vastly different cultures, reveal through their heroic roles the quest of all human beings for identity.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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Two epic heroes of vastly different cultures search for identity, representing all human kind. In the similarly chaotic worlds Arjuna, hero of "The Bhagavad-Gita", and Odysseus, hero of "The Odyssey", learn about themselves in depth and come to terms with death, war and the afterlife, revealing that heroism in these two worlds is quite similar. This paper examines the major differences in their responses to the challenges of their respective quests, their relationship to their gods.
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"Two ancient epic poems, The Bhagavad-Gita and The Odyssey, from vastly different cultures, reveal the ongoing search of the human race to understand the significance of the self and humanity?s role in a world it cannot comprehend. In both these epics the quest for the individual human?s sense of self is presented in the form of the hero metaphor in which a larger than life figure takes on the symbolic search for identity. Arjuna and Odysseus, the heroes of the two epics, both strive to bring order to the everyday chaos of the human world. In many ways the quests are similar. Central to both epics is the way their heroes struggle to discover what their relationship to the gods has to do with their identity. The major difference between Odysseus and Arjuna in the quest for identity, arises from their contrasting cultural conceptions of the gods, those superhuman forces, and how they influence, control, or guide mortal men."
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Literary Quests, 1996.
Compares accuracy of protrayal of human condition in John Bunyan's [The Pilgrim's Progress], Samuel Johnson's [The History of Rasselas] & [Sir Gawain & the Green Knight] (Anon.).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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"This study will compare three works based on quests---John bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Samuel Johnson's The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia. The study will argue that Johnson's book most accurately portrays the human condition, that Bunyan's book is fairly good but less accurate, and that the anonymous author of Sir Gawain depicts the human condition most inaccurately of the three.
By "accurate" this reader means not necessarily true, for Bunyan's Christian allegory may, after all, be true. However, the "human condition" includes far more non-Christians than Christians, and surely the majority cannot be considered outside of that condition. By "accurate" picture of the human condition, then, it is meant here a picture which most realistically..."
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Quest Diagnostics, 2007.
This paper gives a history of Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services.
3,997 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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This paper describes the acquisition history and business approach of Quest Diagnostics, the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services. This paper is written from the perspective of an independent consultant hired to resolve conflicts and analyze team dynamics in the company. Some areas considered include work-group productivity, an expanded discussion of social influence within the organization, and the role of the individual and diversity. Additionally, Steven Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" are integrated into this paper. The author concludes that everything comes back to the strength of the organization, and the organization must be maintained and promoted as an overall priority for any firm.
Organizational Behavior-Quest Diagnostics
Overview of the Paper
Work-Group Productivity
Social Influence
Individual Differences and Personality
The Habits of Effective People
Perception, Attribution and Motivation
High Performance, Effective and Ineffective Teams
Quality Management and Teamwork
Conclusion
People
Process
Professionalism
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"When discussing the dynamic of Work-Group Productivity, there are multiple facets of the dynamic itself to consider. Of course, the success of any group is only as good as its weakest member, but from another point of view, the old adage that two heads, or perhaps twenty heads, is better than one. American businesses, Quest among them, have long ago reached the conclusion that the ability to make important decisions is greatly enhanced by having a group of decision makers involved as opposed to one individual (Robbins, 2005). By having a group involved in decision making, the stress of the decisions is spread among many, removing from the equation the possibility of one figure head melting down in the face of the stress of making decisions all on their own. Beyond this, of course, the group is able to provide a great deal of different perspectives, attitudes, and experiences to the table, making it possible for the decisions to not only be made in a time effective way, but also in such a way that allows for high quality decisions that remove much of the possibility of error and poor judgment."
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"Tristan" and "Quest of the Holy Grail", 2002.
A comparative essay analyzing two medieval stories, "Tristan" and "Quest for the Holy Grail".
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 45.95
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A paper which presents a detailed comparison between "Quest of the Holy Grail" by F. Locke and "Tristan of Thomas". The writer of this paper presents the two stories and then analyzes where they are similar and where they differ. The paper shows that one of the main differences between the two papers is that in "Tristan" there is an important element of love for human, while in "Quest of the Holy Grail" there is an element of spiritual love and willingness to go wherever that love took them.
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"The magical experiences found in each story have much to do with the era of their existence. Loving a woman so much that one is willing to give up the ways of a knight was extremely rare in those times. Loving the hunt for the grail enough to give up all sense of a normal existence was also rare. It is the very rarity that each story depicts that make the stories similar in their foundational natures. The reader can read them both and come away with a sense of fulfillment and a desire to choose a quest of their own and follow their hearts to fulfill that quest."
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Quest In Literature, 2002.
An analysis of the "quest" motif in the books "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Moby Dick".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss the books "Moby Dick" by Hermann Melville and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. The element of the quest in the stories will be explained and examples cited. The quest of the main characters in the stories will be discussed as well.
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The Quest for the Ideal, 2002.
The artice looks at the works of Oscar Wilde and Robert Browning to discuss the quest for the ideal/perfection and the various ways it is and is not worth the cost.
1,491 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper present the views of Oscar Wild and Robert Browning about the search for perfection or the strive to live up to an ideal. They both hold that this quest is not worth the effort and may result in very negative outcomes.
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"Idealism means that something is perfect and worth striving for. According to Robert Browning and Oscar Wilde this search for perfection or an ideal leads to disastrous consequences. The quest for the ideal can lead to chasms in life and since no one can attain the ideal, whether that ideal is an ideal character or a state of mind, to try and attain the ideal can lead to heartbreak, as in the case of Lay Chiltern, or downfall as in the case of poor brother Lippo. Therefore, both Wilde and Browning suggest that living up to an ideal is not worth striving for and is not a way for one to live his or her life."
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Lakota Sioux Vision Quest, 2002.
Discussion of the Lakota Sioux Vision Quest and its significance to the Lakota religion.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 80.95
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One of the most important rites in the Lakota religion is the vision quest. This paper goes on to elaborate on this area of the Lakota religion.
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An Examination of the Dwarves? Quest in "The Hobbit", 2006.
This paper examines the characteristics of the dwarves as well as their intended quest in J.R.R. Tolkien's romantic fairy tale "The Hobbit."
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper counters the popular conception that author J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his lack of irony in his writings by proving that this particular novel exemplifies irony in its finest form. The basis of this irony consists in Tolkien's depiction of the dwarves' spiritual impurity which becomes apparent upon their pilgrimage. The writer of this paper describes the plot and main characters of Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit." This paper details the areas of the novel in which the text is replete with examples which illustrate the dwarves' repeated failure to rise to the occasion when confronted with the assorted tests, trials and tribulations demanded of all heroic quest seekers.
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"The cyclical nature of the dwarves' crusade reflects, in turn, the circular plot-structure of all Quests, in which an action that is initiated in the concrete present-here, the scheme to conquer Smaug and recover the dwarfish hoard-is brought to fruition in an (often-idealized and mythologized) past. In addition, the grandiosity of the dwarves' mission replicates "the epic spirit and grandeur" of the traditional Quest by pitting the questors against the "forces of greed, cruelty, and aggression" while situating them before the sweeping backdrop of an imagined world-Middle-earth-that is replete with "its own theology, myths, geography, history, paleography, languages, and orders of being."
Unfortunately for the dwarves (and, ultimately, for Middle-earth itself), the impurity of their crusade precludes the manifesting of another seminal convention of the heroic Quest: the social, psychological, and/or spiritual development of the hero(es). Their chronic inability to transcend the limitations of their original personae is illustrated both in the dwarves' childlike inability to defend themselves against the various perils which they encounter as they journey toward the Lonely Mountain and in their nearly-disastrous, initial refusal to share their treasure with the men of Esgaroth."
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Hamlet's Revenge Quest, 2004.
An examination of Hamlet's quest for revenge.
2,587 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines Hamlet?s quest for vengeance by looking at the text directly and taking cues from secondary sources. It concludes that Hamlet?s delay in taking vengeance is primarily based on his indecision, his self-interest, and his desire to protect Gertrude.
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"Shakespeare?s Hamlet is a play about revenge and indecision. Because Hamlet?s father is wronged, Hamlet himself spends most of the play deliberating on the subject of his revenge against his uncle Claudius, who has killed his father, married his mother, and assumed the throne. Hamlet?s adherence to the patriarchal ideals is supported throughout the play by the appearance of his father?s ghost, which appears as a sort of dream-like interruption of the quotidian reality in which Hamlet might deny the filial duty to avenge his father. This ghost spurs the prince on to seek revenge, even when Hamlet seemingly wants to get on with his life and save his soul in the process."
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"The Quest of the Silver Fleece", 2004.
A review of the novel, "The Quest of the Silver Fleece," written by W.E.B. Dubois.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the experimental novel, "The Quest of the Silver Fleece," written by W.E.B. Dubois. The paper explains that Dubois uses elements of both realism, which was the contemporary form, and romanticism, a form that was generally considered out of date at that time. The paper describes how the book is written as an epic, exploring the roles played by the various characters.
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"The intention of using the epic form is much more evident in the story than a romantic intent, in part because the first story alluded to in the novel is an epic. Aside from being a title reference, it is one of the first things imparted to Bles by Miss Taylor, and in turn to Zora. I choose Zora as the hero because she has the longest journey to make. She grows from the blissfully ignorant swamp girl who knew everything that was important to know, to the woman whose role as the leader of her community makes even Bles' ambitions subordinate. Like all epic heroes, she is continually beset by forces that may not seem evil, or they didn't start off evil, become obstacles to her completion of her journey. Zora is the hero, because she is able to surpass Bles, who begins as her teacher. Zora as the hero is also fitting because she begins as the most problematic character with potential for growth."
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?The Elusive Quest for Growth", 2004.
This paper analyzes ?The Elusive Quest for Growth: Economists? Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics? by William Easterly.
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This book report examines at great length the various methods used by global banking institutions to promote growth in poor and developing countries. The paper points out that Easterly describes several panaceas, or approaches, which have been used over the years by these financial institutions, such as the World Bank and the IMF. In most of the cases, there is a spotlight shone upon the shortcomings of each of the approaches.
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"Economics provides the vision of what works and doesn?t. The point of Easterly?s book is to show that economics itself proves that many of the current techniques applied to the problem of poor and developing countries are ineffective. Each of the panaceas presented is a surprisingly in depth exploration of the failings of the methods endorsed by the World Bank in particular. Economics as an objective science shows that many methods just don?t measure up, yet they continue to see practice."
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"Quest for Conception", 2002.
Reviews Marcia Inhorn's book "Quest for Conception" which links the rate of infertility in modern Eygpt to its male dominated society.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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Marcia Inhorn examines the connection between infertility and patriarchy in contemporary Egyptian society. This leads her to study various social phenomena in Egypt, including cultural beliefs, family structures, community relations, gender and religion. Overall, Inhorn does an excellent job in providing extensive documentation on the subject of infertility as both a social and medical problem for women.
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Margery Kempe?s "Quest for Spirituality", 2002.
This paper reviews "Quest for Spirituality" written by Margery Kempe, a 1400's English religious writer.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper describes Margery Kempe's words as foreign and the meter of her prose as awkward but similar to Shakespeare in terms of familiarity. The paper discusses the book as a journey for self-realization, living as a vagabond in Medieval Europe and traveling to Jerusalem. The author believes that to understand Margery Kempe, the reader must understand the time and social chaos of medieval Europe.
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"Chapter 11 is a discussion between Mary, her ?husband? and the Lord at the end of 3 years of fasting from sexual relations. Her husband thinks that she is a ?no good wife? for her behavior, but Mary is convinced that this course has brought her closer to her God. Her prayer to end this period of fasting reveals the key to her strange behavior, and the plight of the people of her time."
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The Quest for Puritan Idealism, 2002.
The Puritan's mission in America was to create a "city on a hill." This paper analyzes how this idealism and quest for perfection resulted in the death of so many residents as described in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible".
862 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", was written in the context of the historical Salem Witch Trials, and shows many innocent people being accused of crimes and sins they did not commit. Miller wrote "The Crucible" to show society has been blinded in response to "witch hunts".
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"In "The Crucible" Miller describes the life of a puritan community in Salem as being rigid and somber, and for allowing little room for people to break from the monotony and strict work ethic that dominated this society. Furthermore, the Puritan religious ethic informed all aspects of society, promoting safeguards against immorality at any cost to personal privacy or justice. The Puritans of Massachusetts were a religious faction who, after years of suffering persecution in England, developed a rigid sense of community. This puritan society is characterized by a paradox which seems to be a major theme of The Crucible: in order to keep the community together, members of that community believe that they must interfere in others' affairs to guard against immorality. In this book Miller writes about an intense paranoia over morality typical of the Puritan community and about their belief that they are in some sense chosen people who aim at founding a ?New Jerusalem? ("The Crucible" p.5), a New City of God in the New World. In addition, this community is one that promotes interference in all personal matters and intensely criticizes any sinful conduct without allowing for any legitimate expurgation of sin, contrary to the Catholics. For this reason, the witch trials may be considered as a mean to break from this strict atmosphere and publicly confess one's sins through accusation. For example, the confession of Proctor of having had a sexual relationship with Abigail probably relieves him from the burden of hiding his sin."
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