Gender In Henry James "Turn Of The Screw" vs. Fumiko
Enchi's "The Mask" : In this 4 page essay, comparisons are
made concerning depictions of culture and power (as they
relate to gender and feminity) in "Turn Of The Screw" and
"The Mask." The first of these suggests that a man can also
be the object of a mastering look and that the association of
that position with the woman is conventional. The latter
work illustrates harsh conditions under which Japanese
women had to live in their own society and relevant
comparisons are made. No other sources are cited.
Turnscre.wps Shonagon’s “The Pillow
Book” / A Reflection Of Japanese
History : A 14 page research paper on this work by a
tenth-century Japanese woman who served as a
lady-in-waiting at the Imperial Court. The writer
demonstrates how Sie Shonagon’s collection of anecdotes,
reflections, aesthetic assessments and accounts of courtly life
provide a window into life in medieval Japan. Bibliography
lists 6 sources. Pillowb.wps
Saikaku’s “Life Of A Sensuous Man” : This 5
page essay
analyzes Saikaku's story entitled Life of a Sensuous Man
(translated). Two specific themes are discussed with citations
to support the themes. Especially emphasized is Saikaku’s
use of irony. No additional sources cited. Lifeman.wps
“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms”/ A Primer In
Chinese Initiative : A 16 page paper describing the classic
Chinese work on warfare and political strategy. The paper
points out how, by studying the strategies of “Three
Kingdoms” (written by protagonist Chuko Liang), Chinese
industrialists hope to impress upon their workers that there is
nothing foreign or Western about management, leadership, or
strategy. The writer examines how Chuko Liang’s political
and military strategy provides models for today’s highly
competitive global marketplace, and show how Chuko’s trust
and confidence in his generals provide models for a
team-oriented and initiative-driven approach in industry.
Bibliography lists seven sources. Kingdom.wps
The Story Of The Stone : In the reading of The Story of the
Stone there is an enormous amount of symbolism inherent in
the presentation. The author tells the reader, in the preamble,
that many of the names are allegorical. The style of writing,
similar to the telling of a myth or fable, and the inclusion of
metaphysical thought and paranormal activities (prescient
dreams) lends credence to the interpretation of the story in
terms of the symbols and the social climate at the time it was
written. This is 5 page paper examines the changes in social
and class structure in the late Imperialist era of the Qing
Dynasty through the auspices of the symbols presented in the
story. No additional sources cited. Storysto.wps
Lee Ki Chuck’s "From Korea to Heaven Country” :
In 5 pages, the author discusses "From Korea to Heaven
Country by Lee Ki Chuck, looking at the story from a
cultural heritage perspective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Lekichuc.wps
White Badge / A Novel Of Korea : A 5 page paper discussing
4 separate excerpts from the book “White Badge: A Novel of
Korea” by Ahn Junghyo. Each section details the realities
involved in issues concerning war from the perspective of the
men who fight and must somehow endure the hardships.
From each segment the reader can easily see the truths of war
and it matters not that the soldiers may be Korean, American,
or Vietnamese, for they are portrayed as nothing more than
human beings. No additional sources cited. Wbadge.wps
The Role of Women in Chinese Literature : This 5 page
paper is divided into two segments: the first addresses the role
of women and the different female perspectives presented in
Chinese literature during the Tang and Song dynasties, and
relates gender differences based on authorship; and the
second segment considers the social changes that occurred in
China after the An Lushan Rebellion of 755. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Chinale.wps
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