Luigi Pirandello, Madness, and the Plays Six Characters in Search of an Author and Henry IV
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In four pages this paper examines the effects of madness in the works of author and playwright Luigi Pirandello in a comparison and contrast of how madness is utilized in these two plays. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Machiavelli and the Common People
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A five page paper analyzing Niccolo Machiavelli's attitude toward the common people of Italy as evidenced in his work 'The Prince.' The paper argues that Machiavelli believed that a nation composed of relatively powerless common people was best served by a powerful and centralized government which made their decisions for them, and aggressively defended their interests to the betterment of all. Bibliography lists one source.
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Machiavelli: A Teacher of Evil?
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A 7 page consideration of the question of whether Machiavelli and his teachings were evil. Writing during the sixteenth century, Machiavelli concentrates on the tactics which he sees important in a ruler advancing the interest of their states and themselves in the future in a unified Italian state. The author reviews Machiavelli’s writings to contend that while it is quite obvious that he was neither virtuous or moral in the true sense of either of the terms, neither was he evil. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPmachi3.rtf

Medieval Cities in Dante's Inferno
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A 3 page essay that discusses the role of cities as settings in Dante's Inferno. In the notes that accompany the Hollander and Hollander translation of Dante's Inferno, these translators comment that the medieval city provides the "centering image of political life" for Dante's vision of Hell (Hollander and Hollander 56). As this indicates, Dante pictures Hell in terms that are synonymous with those of an earthly city, such as his native Florence. As this indicates, an examination of Dante's references to cities in the Inferno demonstrates how this setting aided Dante in accomplishing his literary goals. No additional sources cited.
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Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince"
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An 8 page overview of the views of Niccolo Machiavelli in "Il Principe" ("The Prince") written in the sixteenth century. Machiavelli outlines the tactics which he sees important in a ruler advancing the interest of their states and themselves in the future in a unified Italian state. Emphasizes that while these writings could be defended as indicative of Machiavelli's virtuosity and high morals, however, they are really more indicative of a man for whom the end justified the means regardless of how immoral and condemnable those means may have been. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Petrarch / The Frontiers of Two Peoples
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A 9 page paper positioning Petrarch as a transition figure between medieval and Renaissance, but ultimately one whose conclusions about existence are firmly grounded in medieval thought. The paper focuses on Petrarch's literary criticism and letters, particularly the 'Letter to Posterity' and 'The Ascent of Mt. Ventoux', and is both historical and literary in orientation. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Puzo and Marshall
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This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the novels “The Fortunate Pilgrim” by Mario Puzo and Paule Marshall’s book “Brown Girl, Brownstones.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVPuzMar.rtf

Realism and Symbolism in Moravia's "Il Conformista"
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A 5 page paper which discusses whether Alberto Moravia's "Il Conformista" possesses, as he claims, aspects of realism and symbolism. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmoravia.wps

Revenge in Homer’s “The Odyssey,” Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” and “Antigone,” Dante’s “The Inferno” and William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”
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A 10 page paper which examines how this popular theme is presented in these great works of Western literature. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGrvenge.rtf