Good afternoon class: Appropriation is the translation of elements of one text into another text, in which the old elements are transformed to suit the responders of the new social context. ... As can be seen, the attitude to marriage in the 19th century context of Pygmalion contrasts sharply to that of Pretty Woman, a 20th century text. ... These are the main issues of marriage which have changed vastly from the appropriation of the 19th century text of Pygmalion into the 20th century composition of Pretty Woman. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The generation gap has undoubtedly led to some different thoughts concerning sex that are noticeable in the text. Firstly, there is something to be said about the insatiable female desire depicted in the text. ... Throughout the text women are continually being unsatisfied by men and are being overtaken by lustful desires. ... There have been three different worlds in the text; the authors, the storytellers, and the characters within the stories. ... The ideals of the plague, cultural norms, and the beliefs of Boccacio have all worked hand in hand in producing a very sexually laden text. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

How is this perspective on discovery explored in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing? ... These texts also offer new understandings of one's self and the way the characters view the world in a new perception. ... Therefore, The Tempest and The Peony Lantern has addressed each of these ideas throughout their texts....

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With three texts spanning over four centuries, not only does the style of writing change, but the presentation of relationships becomes arguably more realistic. In terms of love, it is arguable that all three texts; "Hamlet," "Sons and Lovers," and "A Streetcar Named Desire," present it as a destructive and negative force. ... Shakespeare's 17th Century revenge tragedy differs greatly to the other texts, mainly because it is set within the court so all relationships are portrayed to have political influences. ... Both "Sons and Lovers" and "Hamlet" display extremely strained and almost oe...

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The interpretation of the text changes even when we read out the authentic content that persistently remains timeless through generations. ... Readers of the story "Chameleon" in the past would render the gist of this literary text as being logical, since all that the character did in the chameleon was to just listen to the crowd. ...

• Word Count: 759
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• Has Bibliography
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The word choice of the author for this reference of the text reveals the results of deterioration of the mind and soul as a disease, and how it eventually affects others. ... All fear is taken away, leaving sediment of delight, enchantment, and charm to the text. ...

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Ironically, the text suggests these males attain manhood by following their intuition and their heart instead of attempting to live up to the impossible ideals created by society. ... Careful examination of the text, however, suggests that James does not actually love Miss Moran. ... Although Jake never explicitly describes his war wound, the text reveals his impotency subtly throughout the novel. ...

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There were no fights about misreading the tone of a text, or ignoring your problems as easily as pressing the "decline" button on your phone. ... Once you add any sort of technology to your relationship, your feelings or the sincerity behind them is lessened as your significant other struggles to decode the tone or underlying message behind your text/email. ...

• Word Count: 1310
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Ventadorn's exploration of love and the need for measure is sorely missed within Abelard's text after Heloise is "out of sight, out of mind." ... This is confirmed within Abelard's text, as there are two different points of view given on the story. ...

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Changes in a community are not always positive but woe to those that refuse to move when presented with a clear and present danger to the survival of that people. [ The sources of conflict of Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev are caused by differences in characterization in the text, which arises, from the principles and beliefs of each character stemming from the generation and the environment in which they were raised.] ... The sources of conflict of Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev are caused by differences in characterization in the text, which arises, from the principles and beliefs o...

• Word Count: 1234
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The idea of the hunted having power over the hunter is far clearer in this text, as he claims that he cannot Draw from the deer', despite that fact that he knows that he has no hope and that trying is like seeking to hold the wind'. ... While the general wistful feel of the text gives a far softer representation of love, this may not truly be what the poet intended. ...

• Word Count: 1276
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Changes in a community are not always positive but woe to those that refuse to move when presented with a clear and present danger to the survival of that people. [ The sources of conflict of Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev are caused by differences in characterization in the text, which arises, from the principles and beliefs of each character stemming from the generation and the environment in which they were raised.] ... The sources of conflict of Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev are caused by differences in characterization in the text, which arises, from the principles and beliefs o...

• Word Count: 1227
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The text states, "Love and wisdom will make straight his way" (Dante 1.22-23). ... The text states, "For when we read how her fond smile was kissed by such a lover, he who is one with me alive and dead" (Cantos V.130-132). ...

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"Five or six young guys-, "young Americans-, "one kid's mother- "references in the text such as these, confirm that the child who experienced this struggle understands that people on both sides have feelings. ...

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Courtly love is known in general as a romantic and glamorous type of love, which was practised by the members of the courts across Europe during the Middle Age. Characteristic for courtly love is that the "object of the lovers affections was a married lady of high rank" that theoretical only could b...

• Word Count: 1140
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Courtly love is known in general as a romantic and glamorous type of love, which was practised by the members of the courts across Europe during the Middle Age. Characteristic for courtly love is that the "object of the lovers affections was a married lady of high rank" that theoretical only could b...

• Word Count: 1140
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In a sense, "Pride and Prejudice" is the story of two courtships - those between Darcy and Elizabeth and Bingley and Jane. Within this broad structure appear other, smaller courtships: Mr. Collins's aborted wooing of Elizabeth, followed by his successful wooing of Charlotte Lucas; Miss Bingley's un...

• Word Count: 1738
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate