Narrative
Essays

An analysis of John Millington Synge's "Riders to the Sea." In the paper, analysis is provided of the one-act play's structure and discusses how it is like a Greek tragedy through unity of time, place, and action. Additionally, the paper discusses how narrative and social commentary are intertwined and discusses the role that irony in terms of nature and religion has in the play.

Irony and Symbolism in Poe's Cask Of Amontillado

This paper looks at the leadership traits and values exhibited by Beowulf through his actions in the light of the modern world. The Germanic Heroic Code is discussed as well as certain aspects of the selfless values Beowulf portrayed through his leadership. The paper concludes with a brief look at the lack of these values in modern society.

Autobiography: Not Simply the Telling of One's Own Story

Trait Leadership Introduction – Definitions / Descriptions of Trait Leadership According to Peter Northouse's book, trait leadership focuses on identifying several qualities: intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity and sociability. Published in 2009, Northouse's book (Leadership: Theory and Practice) goes into great detail as to what constitutes trait leadership and what behaviors and values do not qualify vis-à-vis trait leadership. Northouse isn't alone in providing narrative that defines and describes trait leadership. A University of Cincinnati publication (Army Leadership Traits & Behaviors) explains that leadership trait theory focuses on a leader's: a) values and beliefs; b) personality; c) confidence; and d) mental, physical, and emotional attributes (www.uc.edu).

Films and Directors of the French New Wave Movement

It is rare to find a quality musical that is beautifully adapted from the stage onto the screen. In fact, throughout the years, American cinema has ping-ponged between deaths and revivals where musical film adaptations…

A description and outline of a paper to be written on French New Wave cinema and how elements founded by this movement can be found in the 2009 film District 9. Among the French New Wave elements District 9 uses are a loose story line, improvised dialogue, documentary style filming, and social commentary.

Mary Kay Ash: A Biography of a Woman with 'Skin-Deep Beauty'

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig is perhaps one of the most unusually named works of contemporary philosophical narrative. The book takes the form of a novel in which certain philosophic…