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Like Shapes Moving In Another World: An Identification And Interpretation Of Mythical Figures In C. S. Lewis’ Novel The Silver Chair, Benjamin S. Perkin
Like Shapes Moving In Another World: An Identification And Interpretation Of Mythical Figures In C. S. Lewis’ Novel The Silver Chair, Benjamin S. Perkin
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As a result of his conversion to Christianity, author C. S. Lewis felt compelled to formulate a unique definition of myth. From his perspective, myth is a means through which God communicates His truth to the non-Christian world. Myth recognizes the yearning for home all people experience yet cannot satisfy, but while it correctly diagnoses humanity’s symptoms, myth fails to treat the underlying disease responsible for them. The influence of non-Christian, specifically Greek, myth can be felt most strongly in The Silver Chair, the sixth installment of Lewis’ series The Chronicles of Narnia. Through the allusions this essay explores, in …
Fairy Tales In Relation To Monster Theory: Stories Defining The Transformation Of Culture, Elsie Pak
Fairy Tales In Relation To Monster Theory: Stories Defining The Transformation Of Culture, Elsie Pak
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Fairy tales are stories that are defined and shaped by the cultures they are told within, lending them naturally fluid forms as the societal boundaries of each generation and change and expand. This research paper explores certain fairy tales under the lens of Monster Theory and the Seven Theses proposed by Jeffery Jerome Cohen from his introductory essay “Monster Culture (Seven Theses).” Through careful analysis and dissection, this paper offers a deeper look into the nature and construction of monsters and reveals the purpose monstrosity serves in society other than just to frighten. By delving into the insights proposed by …
The Structure Of Human Redemption As Demonstrated In Dante's The Divine Comedy, Erick S. Flores
The Structure Of Human Redemption As Demonstrated In Dante's The Divine Comedy, Erick S. Flores
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Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy is renowned all around the globe for its impact on literary history as a whole. This research paper delves into the structure of human redemption as portrayed in Dante's epic masterpiece. Through a comprehensive analysis of the narrative structure, allegory, and symbolism, employed by Dante, this study illuminates the underlying framework that guides the protagonist and readers on a transformative journey through the afterlife. By examining the divisions of Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, this paper reveals the hierarchical nature of sin, the ever-progressive path of spiritual growth, and the ultimate attaining of salvation and understanding …
The Creative Process—A Study Of Influence In Poetry Through Ocean Vuong And Ross Gay, Katie Hallock
The Creative Process—A Study Of Influence In Poetry Through Ocean Vuong And Ross Gay, Katie Hallock
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In this work, I attempt to document the creative process as it relates to itself: the inspiration and the interpretation changing each other. Poetry expresses a relation of the self to the world, and so it is both outlet and introspection. Being fascinated by this connection of inner and external, I hope this commentary and creation project will show the interdependency of the two. Poetry is a unique process; it is necessarily vulnerable and honest, connecting the writer and reader to the external world in a way that prose would find difficult to articulate.
Terror: The Ultimate Weapon Of Pirates, Aimee Hunt
Terror: The Ultimate Weapon Of Pirates, Aimee Hunt
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Attempting to explain the tactic of terror as 17th and 18th-century pirates' "weapon of choice," this paper covers the basics of terrorism and how Atlantic pirates used it. Through symbols such as flags, horror stories from survivors, or the savage abuse they inflicted on their captives, pirates fall easily under the description of terrorists.
Brigid Of Kildare: The Saint Who Got A Facelift, Aimee Hunt
Brigid Of Kildare: The Saint Who Got A Facelift, Aimee Hunt
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On the outskirts of Papal authority, early medieval Ireland created its own Christian identity separate from other European nations closer to Rome. Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of the patron saints of Ireland, played important yet problematic roles in that identity. After her death, the church began to alter her history. Being a female bishop, performing the first recorded abortion, and having both men and women within her monastery, Brigid had trodden on the male-dominated system in a way that few women had. Deemed unacceptable but having already been sainted, the Catholic church gave Brigid a holy facelift.
From Revolution To Rejection: Tejanos And The Road To The Civil War, Alexandra Leonor
From Revolution To Rejection: Tejanos And The Road To The Civil War, Alexandra Leonor
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The relationship between white Anglo-Southerner settlers and Mexican people in Texas directly impacted the participation of Mexican Americans in the American Civil War. This relationship was one of equal participation in the Texas Revolution; afterward, the racist discrimination of Anglo settlers led to Mexican people withdrawing from military service during the Mexican-American War, though they held important roles in the Texas Republic. During the Civil War, Mexican people largely fought for the Confederacy in an effort to earn respect and equality and avoid the Anglo settlers’ racism and violence. The race-based class system brought from the United States by the …
Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults, Trisney Bocala
Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults, Trisney Bocala
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This research aims to answer the question of which social media platforms youth prefer and what types of content they prefer. Using data collected from a quantitative survey, this research seeks to identify the most-used social media platforms and most appealing formats of content so that Seventh-day Adventist churches, media organizations, and digital missionaries can more effectively utilize social media as a tool for evangelism among youth, defined as 15 to 24 years of age.
The Tva: Chattanooga's Hero, Aimee Hunt
The Tva: Chattanooga's Hero, Aimee Hunt
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Informative paper on the Tennessee Valley Authority in the Chattanooga Area. Addresses current aspects as well as the history of the TVA and its creation during Roosevelt's Presidency.
Kumain Na Tayo! Exploring The Role Of Food In Communicating Tradition And Instilling Familial Values, Aaron Negrillo
Kumain Na Tayo! Exploring The Role Of Food In Communicating Tradition And Instilling Familial Values, Aaron Negrillo
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As a core part of Asian values, family plays a huge role in developing the individual’s identity. Family strongly contributes to the passing down of traditions and values. The expression of cultural values can be observed through many surface-level interactions such as food and meal rituals. This auto-ethnography explores the link between food and culture, specifically how it serves as a vehicle of communication that passes down traditions and values. The underlying core values of hospitality, respect, and sacrifice stand emerged from the thematic analysis conducted. Overall, food can be understood as a tangible expression of love: creating something for …
Public Religion: Balancing On The Tightrope, Erik Lorenz
Public Religion: Balancing On The Tightrope, Erik Lorenz
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No abstract provided.
Anna Safley Houston And Early Twentieth Century Collectors, Adam G. Houghtaling
Anna Safley Houston And Early Twentieth Century Collectors, Adam G. Houghtaling
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Anna Safley Houston was an eccentric woman from Chattanooga who had a compulsive desire to collect antiques. Houston’s glass collection is one of if not the finest glass collections in the world. Houston had much in common with other great collectors from the early twentieth century such as William Randolph Hearst, Armand Hammer, Bella King and others. Houston did a large amount of traveling, visiting every state along with Canada and Cuba. Houston also established a social and professional network of friend and family who helped her overcome certain difficulties of collecting. In addition, Houston wanted her work to be …
Postmodern Blackness And The Legacy Of Bessie Smith, Phillip M. Warfield
Postmodern Blackness And The Legacy Of Bessie Smith, Phillip M. Warfield
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This paper aims to analyze and focus on the average life of mostly female African American entertainers before and after the Civil Rights era, while also showcasing the life and legacy of one of the first African American women to gain nationwide acclaim, Bessie Smith, through the lenses of postmodern blackness theory.
Jim Crow’S Racial-Gender Inequality, Jordan S. Adams
Jim Crow’S Racial-Gender Inequality, Jordan S. Adams
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No abstract provided.
Penelope Johnson Allen: Making History By Saving History, Abby Jansen, Abby Jansen
Penelope Johnson Allen: Making History By Saving History, Abby Jansen, Abby Jansen
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This article explores an aspect of Chattanooga's history by tracing Penelope Johnson Allen's involvement in the preservation of Brainerd Mission. Allen was born almost 50 years after the dissolution of the mission; however, she dedicated a significant portion of her life to insuring a physical and documented memory of Brainerd Mission. This mission, dedicated to the assimilation programs of the local Cherokee, is located a few miles outside of downtown Chattanooga and the cemetery remains almost 100 years later. Through extensive secondary source analysis and the use of primary sources, including Allen's books, this article demonstrates Allen's insurmountable contribution to …
War, Reformation, And Antebellum Ink: Southern Authorship And Eliza Frances Andrews, Adeline Piotrowski Ms.
War, Reformation, And Antebellum Ink: Southern Authorship And Eliza Frances Andrews, Adeline Piotrowski Ms.
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No abstract provided.
Education In The South: 1870-1930, Joe S. Mixon
Education In The South: 1870-1930, Joe S. Mixon
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The fight for better education in the South after the Civil War was a long, arduous process. Illiteracy was at extreme levels as Reconstruction was under way. Many people in the South saw this and tried to remedy the problem as best they could. This paper will look at how education levels in the South increased through the eyes of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the United Confederate Veterans, the Cherokee Indians, and most important of all, Anne Bachman Hyde.
Wilma Dykeman: Homegrown Appalachian Environmentalism, Courtney Calvert
Wilma Dykeman: Homegrown Appalachian Environmentalism, Courtney Calvert
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This is a research paper exploring Wilma Dykeman's themes in her Appalachian literature, especially the transcendence of time or place through the common human experiences. It shows Dykeman's use of her knowledge of the uniqueness of Appalachia to craft books that artfully expose the dangers of wasting resources, especially those of the environment.
Women Of The Incan Empire: Before And After The Conquest Of Peru, Sarah A. Hunt
Women Of The Incan Empire: Before And After The Conquest Of Peru, Sarah A. Hunt
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This paper contrasts the life of Incan women before and after the Spanish conquest of Peru by Pizarro. Spanish colonization of Peru had a significant, negative impact on Incan women, across social, economic, and religious sectors. Before the conquest, women held fairly complimentary, rather than subordinate roles to men in society. Spanish rule introduced a strict patriarchy, which reduced Incan women to second-class citizens. The Spanish exploited women within the economy, and destroyed the once revered female religious institutions. Examining women in conquest history provides an intimate look at gender and power relations, socio-economics, and the shifting familial and cultural …
A Supplication For The Beggars: The Arguments Of Simon Fish And The Cultural Relevance Of His Writing In Sixteenth Century England, Charlotte Mcfaddin
A Supplication For The Beggars: The Arguments Of Simon Fish And The Cultural Relevance Of His Writing In Sixteenth Century England, Charlotte Mcfaddin
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No abstract provided.
The Drink Of A Thousand Kisses: Coffeehouse Culture In 16th Century England, Derek A. Haas
The Drink Of A Thousand Kisses: Coffeehouse Culture In 16th Century England, Derek A. Haas
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The purpose of this paper is to understand the history of coffeehouses in Early Modern England and how they affected the public sphere. Coffeehouses changed the way English citizens did business, socialized, and engaged in politics. At different points, coffee was opposed by different social orders, women, and even Charles II himself. The tiniest thing became one of the most controversial items of the 16th century.
Victor Horta's Illusion Of Space, Courtney Manning
Victor Horta's Illusion Of Space, Courtney Manning
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An exploration of Victor Horta's architectural illusion of space.
The Treatment Of Women By Achilles And Agamemnon, Erica M. Cosgrove
The Treatment Of Women By Achilles And Agamemnon, Erica M. Cosgrove
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No abstract provided.
Dr. Cooper Holtzclaw: Healing Through Change, Peter Houmann
Dr. Cooper Holtzclaw: Healing Through Change, Peter Houmann
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In America, the field of healthcare underwent extraordinary changes in the years from 1870-1920. A huge expansion in the number of patients spurred growth in the number of hospitals and physicians. The field became more professionalized and standardized. Dr. Cooper Holtzclaw, an eminent physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee, experienced these changes firsthand during his years of practice, and maintained his respected status among the citizens of Chattanooga.
Prostitution's Positive Role In Society, Courtney Manning
Prostitution's Positive Role In Society, Courtney Manning
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Alice Cooper was a prominent brothel owner in Chattanooga during the mid nineteenth century. This research paper uses primary sources to defend the claim that her business had a positive impact on the local economy.
The Church And Its Economic Involvement In Colonial Latin America, Michael A. Jensen
The Church And Its Economic Involvement In Colonial Latin America, Michael A. Jensen
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Because of the Church's prominence in colonial Latin American society, understanding the role of the Church in the economy of the times does not simply give insight into Church policies; it provides clarity, depth, and color to our understanding of the culture, society, and economy of the time. This paper begins by examining the part the Church as an institution played in the economy of colonial Latin America, and what effect that involvement had. Then, the discussion delves into a deeper assessment of what colonial Americans expected of the Church, what the Church expected of the people, and what happened …