With only references made to the teachings of Plato and "Ariadne's thread" (9), it quickly becomes clear that this chapter is intended for those with some background knowledge in the study of international relations. ... After demonstrating how the Stoic ideals diminished along with Western society's morals, Parkinson concludes his chapter with an incongruent commentary on the continued hypocrisy that permeates society today. ... Although it is unlikely that the beginner will understand what the author writes with the same clarity as would a more advanced reader; there remains a w...

• Word Count: 919
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The religion of Islam is expanding quickly and will soon dominate Christianity. ... He also writes about how Africa and Brazil will, within the next fifty years, replace Europe as the center of Christianity. ... The Pentecostal sects also tend to be much more conservative in their morals, stress preaching and gospel more then ritual, and put great emphasis on salvation through faith, greatly differing again the major global- north religions. ...

• Word Count: 1213
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

With this, a children's author carries the burden of having to satisfy two different needs (that of the child, who primarily seeks to be entertained and awed; and that of the adult, who is in search for morals and values to pass along to their children) at once. ... Whereas Alcott seeks to grapple with the hardships of everyday life, putting her characters through common situations and conflicts, Barrie writes to escape from reality (class notes, 4/3/03). ... What Barrie tries to convey, I think, is that for adult readers, we frequently grow-up too quickly, and so he presents to us a fan...

• Word Count: 1473
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Here the unscrupulous hedonist becomes a fundamentalist preacher and then quickly relapses into his former ways. ... Here Hardy writes, "He looked up, and perceived two life-size portraits on panels built into the masonry. ... However, Tess is also in possession of a clear set of morals which help her discern right and wrong from the various grey situations she encounters. ...

• Word Count: 2133
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate