James Beggs
I'm 29 years old. I have worked various jobs including retail, mental health services, and food service. I am currently enrolled in the Indiana University of Pennsylvania's M. A. English literature and criticism program.
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The Cipher of Sligo: The Role of the Artist in William Butler Yeats's "Under Ben Bulben"In "Under Ben Bulben," William Butler Yeats presented a Romantic view of nature and the role of the artist, which was to present nature in a particular way to Irish people to form Irish people who would be firmly rooted in their lost traditions.
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BirthdayThe changes that the arrival of a new life produces.
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DeathA brief poetic contemplation of one of the few universal human experiences.
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Fred Chappell's I Am One of You ForeverThe relationship between oral and written literature is difficult to disentangle, but in this paper, I try to show how different texts influence the character development in Chappell's novel.
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How Do I Choose a World of Warcraft Server Type?World of Warcraft servers, or realms, come in three types: PvP, PvE, and RP. Each server type presents its own challenges. This guide gives some of the pros and cons of each type of server. -
The Everyday Gothic of Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen's SatireJane Austen satirized gothic novels in Northanger Abbey. The gothic genre lent authority to Austen's criticisms of patriarchy. Austen pointed out that the real horrors for English women were censorship, self-betrayal, and indifference. -
Three Ways Comparison Shopping Can Save Students MoneyWith rising unemployment rates, gas prices, and declining wages and home values, stretching each dollar has become crucial. -
Eminem to Relapse into Fame with Memoir and New AlbumEminem, one of the most notorious rappers, will release a memoir on Oct. 21 and a new album before the end of 2008. Will it be worth the hype? -
There Once was a Woman from Wasilla: Political LimerickSarah Palin can't name a single newspaper she reads or a supreme court decision she disagrees with, but she sure is pretty.
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Midnight Meat Train Brings Home the BaconMidnight Meat Train is an excellent horror movie--a great choice for the casual Halloween viewer or jaded gore aficionados. -
Earpieces, Winks, and Lies: The Debate Refuses to DieEarpieces, winks, and lies: the controveries of the Palin-Biden debate refuse to die.
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Biden and Palin to Spar in St. LouisA preview of the upcoming vice presidential debate. Topics probably will include the financial crisis, political experience, and Iraq. -
Highlighting the Differences: The First Presidential DebateThe Sept. 26, 2008 debate highlighted the differences between John McCain and Barack Obama. Hopefully the American people are paying attention. -
Lindsay Lohan Confirms Lesbian Relationship with Samantha RonsonOn Sept. 23, Linday Lohan confirmed her relationship with Samantha Ronson. The couple have been dating for "a very long time," according to Lohan. -
The Promotion: Misadventures in RetailConrad produces a competent film on two grocery store managers competing for the same promotion. The film chronicles the absurd hell of working in retail. -
Baby Mama: Things Yuppies LikeMichael McCuller wrote and directed Baby Mama, a funny lampoon of yuppie culture and values. -
Frederick Douglass Fought White PeopleFrederick Douglass was a slave who escaped from whites to win his freedom. His narrative shows that slaves militantly could resist white aggression. -
Pro-Barack Obama HaikusI humbly submitted these reflections on the candidacy of Barack Obama to the AC political haiku contest.
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: A Novel on ObsessionTo some people, Frankenstein is a story about a lack of family values. The trend toward psychological realism in novels causes Shelley to explain the madness of her novel. -
1 in 10 Students Experience Depression in CollegeDepression is a common problem among college students. Most will be able to find the treatment they need and will improve. -
Northanger Abbey: Jane Austen's Satire NovelJane Austen's lack of seriousness when she critiques British society and literature makes Northanger Abbey an enjoyable read. -
Republicans Whine Over Oprah Winfrey's Sarah Palin SnubRepublicans like Matt Drudge and the anchors on the Fox News Channel are apoplectic over Winfrey's refusal to interview Sarah Palin on their show. They whine and try to pressure Winfrey to no avail.