Matt Dubois
I'm a senior English major at SUNY Geneseo. I enjoy writing and hanging with my peeps.
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The Effects of Oil Scarcity in Post-Fordist SocietyMany of the current social and economic ills facing our country can be traced to fossil fuels, or the lack thereof. This essay explores the influence of the oil weapon on the current shape of the U.S. economy.
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: Starved for KnowledgeIf you are what you eat, and you should know thyself, then why do so many Americans have no knowledge of or relationship with the food they eat? Michael Pollan, in his book, The Omnivore's Dilemma, tells us why. -
Fuzzy Environmentalism: Why Feel-Good Environmentalism is Killing the EnvironmentOnly by depoliticizing and de-dogmatizing the environmental movement can we hope to render it an effective tool in the preservation of the environment. -
Shakespeare's Plautian MuseShakespeare's early and highly successful "Comedy of Errors" owes a debt of gratitude to Titus Maccius Plautus' "The Menaechmi." This essay explores the similarities and common themes of the two works.
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Analysis of Howard Nemerov's "The Town Dump"A breakdown of the symbolism and themes Nemerov develops in his poem, "The Town Dump." -
Modern Art and PoetryThe art of the modern era, defined by poets like Ezra Pound and Robert Frost, as well as artists such as Dadaist, Francis Picabia, is a cultural barometer, both informing and reflecting the societal values of the modern world.
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Neocolonialism in Haile Gerima's "Sankofa"An exploration of the themes of Neocolonialism and the vindicating power of reclaiming one's heritage in Haile Gerima's 1993 film, "Sankofa." -
Bronte, Cervantes, and Swift on Human NatureCharlotte Bronte writes that human beings are incapable of attaining lasting satisfaction, and must instead manufacture adventure and drama. This essay explores the truth of her statement, as evidenced by Cervantes, Swift, and Marx.
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Deborah and JaelBoth Jael and Deborah use violence to take power into their own hands, and enjoy success and praise for so doing. They represent a marked departure from the patriarchal overtones of the Old Testament, and a feminist element in the Hebrew Bible. -
The Prophet JeremiahJeremiah's dedication to delivering the message imparted by God despite public scorn, as well as his involvement in one of the most defining passages in ancient Jewish history make him perhaps the most compelling prophet of the Old Testament. -
Ralph Waldo Emerson and the American ScholarThrough his unique and innovative perspective, Ralph Waldo Emerson revolutionized American thinking and learning and helped scholars and laymen alike abandon convention, thereby shaping the American zeitgeist for years to come. -
Dilated Sight: A Vision of a New Cultural IdentityAn exploration of the ways in which early American literary voices came to shape our cultural identity and relationship with nature.
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K'naan Warsame: Dustyfoot WisdomThe Somalian hip hop artist, hailing from war torn Mogadishu, bends genres and crosses borders to spread his message of peace and help heal his homeland. -
The Edenic FarceIt is a common error in modern environmentalism to perpetuate the notion of a dichotomy between man and nature. Paradise has not been lost - it never existed. -
Dickens the EntertainerApart from his moralizing works and social commentary, Charles Dickens is also beloved for his humorous and captivating storytelling. This essay examines three main elements that make Dickens' writing so entertaining. -
Dickens and EducationAn analysis of Dickens' works as a mouthpiece of social criticism, particularly against the treatment of children and the state of education during the industrial revolution. -
From Rogues to RichesAn exploration of some of Dickens' major works as moral masterpieces, commentaries on capitalist society and jumping-off points for modern writers. -
Interpreting the Prevalence of Gold in The Pickwick PapersCharles Dickens' works are known for their extensive and complex symbolism, and The Pickwick Papers is no exception, in which gold is a symbol of particular importance. -
How to Bulk Up for CheapWant to sculpt your body and improve your fitness without a gym membership? Here are a number of simple and effective upper body exercises that you can do in your home. -
Political Intrigue and Divine PunishmentCompagni's historical account of the Florentine political maneuverings surrounding Dante's exile provides invaluable insight into the climate in which Dante lived and wrote. -
Apples to Apples, Dust to DustA small gulch full of cigarette cartons and apples - refuse from both man and nature, decomposing together. -
Love DefinedA sweeping poem in rhyming couplets to capture the immortal power of love.
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Global Warming: A Projection of Our FearsMany simply accept global warming as truth because it's based on scientific "facts" and the findings of the IPCC. The facts of the raw data, however, are less cut-and-dried than media sources realize or are willing to admit. -
Dumbledore Gay? Stop CelebratingThe author's seemingly progressive support of homosexual culture is not only too little too late, there's also reason to believe it's only skin deep. -
Commedia: The Spiritual and Political Visions of DanteDante's Commedia is religiopolitical opus; considering that Dante's two primary pursuits in life were the intricate machinations of Florentine politics and the emancipatory art of the poetic word, it follows that the two would be of commensurate value to each other.
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Dante's Monarchy: A Compelling Elucidation of Monarchy that is Uniquely His OwnIn his De Monarchia, Dante establishes a compelling case for the divine right of empire in temporal affairs that bears his unique trademark. However, is his Monarchy so consistent with his unique style and vision that one could identify it in a anonymous manuscript?
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Organized Religion: Unwitting Accomplice to Imperialist Practice, Past and PresentBy employing a number of strategies and arguments, Empire attempts to render the domination and exploitation of a race of people not only logically sound, but morally defensible. Not the least of these strategies is the institution of organized religion.
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William Wordsworth's "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey"The works of Wordsworth are as ground-breaking as they are numerous. He goes so far as to defy, though subtly, the dogmas of the Christian faith and assert that one's own mind plays as much of a role in creating all that one sees as ever could some all-powerful deity.
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Menelus and the ThousandA war poem in iambic tetrameter.
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The Impossibility of World PeaceThe last time I was drunk, I thought to myself, 'If everyone in the world, everywhere, could be drunk simultaneously, you know, have one huge, world party with everyone invited, then there could truly be world peace.'
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The Influence of Visual Art on DanteDante's Commedia paints a masterful portrait of ecclesiastical traditions, Italian politics, and the drama of personal redemption. He did not write in a vacuum, however, and undoubtedly drew inspiration from a multitude of influences, both poetic and visual. -
Desperate Housewives: Tragicomic Satire or Uninspiring Melodrama?When viewed analytically, Desperate Housewives loses value, cheapened by its formulaic, commercialist nature. Its melodramatic and often predictable narrative, and the commercials aired during its runtime reveal its true nature: a money-making automaton of pop culture. -
Why 300 Really is a Political MovieAs I became less dazzled by the film's aesthetic value, and more receptive to the symbolic, an extensive substructure of pro-war political undertones developed before my eyes. -
The Hard Truth of Global WarmingAll corporate-funded, politically dubious attempts to convolute the truth of global warming aside, it is obvious to any clear-headed individual that the impact of our activity on our planet is severe and palpable. And it's only going to get worse. -
Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy: InfernoThere is one canto in particular that is particularly salient to Dante's own most deeply-held beliefs, and couched in some of the Commedia's most ingenious rhetoric: Canto XIX, which describes the bolgia of the Simoniac popes.
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Making Informed Decisions on Whether to Trust the News MediaThe ways in which the government, the dominant media, and the military shape our conception of reality in the post-9/11 world are ever-changing; they demand our vigilance if we wish to obtain the truth about the United States' actions around the world in an unbiased light.
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Space Travel in the Private SectorThe monopoly of an enterprise by a government agency is incongruous with the nature of America's economy, which in almost all other areas is highly supportive of private franchise. In recent years, public interest has been sparked in the idea of private enterprise in space. -
Assessing the Mindset Imperial British FictionOne of the most defining characteristics of the literature of Imperial Britain is the ubiquitous self-deception and arrogance underpinning and essential to the Imperial ethos.
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"The Communist Manifesto:" the Power of Written WordBy not only inventing a new societal system, but also satisfying the impulse to translate it into written word, Marx and Engels acknowledged the power of language to exert force on the collective consciousness of their society, and thereby to both destroy and create.
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Poetry Analysis: My Last Duchess, by Robert BrowningIn his poem, "My Last Duchess," Robert Browning establishes the character of its speaker indirectly but distinctly through conversation alone. Browning conveys his perspective not only on the speaker, but also on all members of the upper stratum of society.
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Sylvia Plath's Motherhood PoetryPlath's impression of the role of women in child-rearing is not simply unique, but almost perversely different, at times, from the traditional definition of motherhood, and reflects the dark and individualistic aspects of her character.
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Movie Review: "The Hills Have Eyes"A contemporary example of the excesses of horror is amply provided by Alexander Aja's "The Hills Have Eyes" (2007). Aja's "Hills" goes above and beyond the call of duty in fulfilling its parameters as a horror film. -
The Value of Collegiate-Level Calculus for Non-Math Majors"Why am I taking Calculus?" A common and irksome question posed by many students, myself included, be they first year students or upperclassmen. However, Calculus provides students with a valuable set of problem-solving skills, valuable to any major.
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9/11: The New JFK AssassinationIn a sense, 9/11 has become the new JFK assassination, in that everyone seems to remember exactly where they were and what they were doing at the time it occurred.
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Literary Analysis: Assessing the Imagery of Sharon Olds' PoetrySharon Olds' poem, "I Go Back to May 1937" is a work that is rife with imagery, at the same time beautiful and savage. It is a deceptive one; the imagery Olds employs over the poem's course grows increasingly violent, belying its innocuous and even sentimental beginnings.
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Margery Kempe: Medieval Woman and Unconventional MysticThough she didn't amass a significant following during her lifetime, she still attained notice, both historically and in the world in which she lived, making her if not the most famed, the most unique and unusual of all her female mystical contemporaries.
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Divine InjusticeIf God is truly the maker of all things and all men, and if He created a set of laws for mankind to follow, why does He punish those who obey them?
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The Origins of Western PhilosophyA look at the birth of Western philosophy from the minds of Euripides, Thucydides, and Plato.
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Understanding the Rule of St. BenedictClearly influenced by both Athenian and Hebrew tradition, St. Benedict was a product of diverse traditions, a fact that is markedly reflected in his work.
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Assessing Commercial DietsIt's time for our society to develop better living and eating habits on a daily basis, and a little patience, rather than looking for a quick fix.
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Nuclear Fission and Hydrogen Fuel CellsIt is clear that alternative energy sources such as nuclear power and hydrogen fuel cells will be a valuable investment to be made for the near future, and their many benefits far outweigh their costs.
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The Significance of NamesAccording to Shakespeare, "that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." However, names often hold a deep and unique significance to the bearer, becoming an intrinsic part of one's personality.
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Affirmative ActionIs affirmative action truly beneficial to minority students, and if so, is it morally justifiable?
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Women in Hollywood CinemaAn evaluation of feminist writer Laura Mulvey's theory of the male-oriented nature of cinema, and criticism of the Freudian Castration Complex upon which her argument rests. -
Here I AmA poem written during my first real experience of love, about its ability to make you feel like you're soaring. As it is very emotionally-driven, it tends to be a bit overwrought.