Wilhelm Branigan
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What to Do with an English MajorI give a definitive answer to the age-old question, "What should I do with my degree in English?" I cover the single key to success, happiness, and a great career, especially for those who wonder about opportunities outside of "teaching."
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A Critique of Schindler's ListIn this critique, I explore the themes of authority and sacrifice and how they are represented in the film Schindler's List by Steven Spielberg.
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Booker T. Washington's Up from Slavery: Discrimination and Other IssuesIn this essay, I examine Booker T. Washington's book, Up from Slavery, and the different issues that it addresses, ranging from education and work ethics to racism and discrimination, to varying degrees of success.
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Upton Sinclair's The Jungle: Meatpacking or Socialism?Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle changed the meatpacking industry in America forever, but was that his original plan? In this essay, I examine Sinclair's real motivation in writing the book: socialism.
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Metaphysical Poetry: John Donne's The BaitIn this essay, I examine John Donne's poem, The Bait, and how it exemplifies the genre of metaphysical poetry by parodying a romantic poem, namely through bizarre metaphors.
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Evil: Shakespeare Vs. MiltonIn this essay, I compare and contrast the different and contrasting views about the nature of evil expressed by Shakespeare and Milton in their works.
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Dr. Faustus and the Faerie Queene Compared and Contrasted: Protestant ChristianityIn this essay, the religious themes of "Dr. Faustus" and "The Faerie Queene" are compared and contrasted to show their representations of Protestant Christianity that was common in Elizabethan England.
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Beowulf and Sir Gawain: Loyalty and ReligionIn this essay, I compare and contrast the two different characters of Beowulf and Sir Gawain to show the differences between the cultures in which their respective stories arose.
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Emma as a Comedy: Realism and RomanticismIn this essay, I examine the place of the novel Emma, on the scale of comedic literature, ranging from realistic to romantic. The novel exhibits elements of both types of literature, but the books feels more realistic than romantic.
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A Critique of The Passion of the ChristIn this paper, I critically examine the film, The Passion of the Christ by Mel Gibson, to determine the true relationship between cinematic techniques and themes, such as anti-Semitism, that are present in this film.
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The Merchant of Venice: ShylockIn this essay, I give an overview of the two prevailing theories about Shakespeare's portrayal of Shylock and anti-Semitic themes, and I explain which one of these is more likely the case given a historical reading.
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Note Taking for College: Mind MappingTaking notes is about organizing knowledge. Learn how to do this using the simple, fun, and effective method called "mind mapping." You'll be acing tests in no time. -
How to Study for College ClassesLearn how to study for your college classes. By intelligently implementing scheduling and smart note taking methods, everyone can achieve lasting success with their university education. -
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a University EducationWhat are the benefits of going to a university? Carefully consider the pros and cons of spending your hard-earned cash on higher education.
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The Benefits of Learning and EducationEmbrace the advantages of an education and being a lifelong learner. Learn why it's important and worthwhile for everybody to fully embrace the fun and valuable reality of being an intelligent, human being.
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How to Pack for Backpacking Travel: CampingPacking the right amount of the right stuff can be one of the deciding factors of how fun any trip is; learn how to pack everything you'll need for any trip without forgetting anything.