... money, people and sponsorship. A non-trivial hurdle for any new initiative is not the competitor from outside your company, but rather the one you face down the hall. The second measure is historical readiness to perform new projects. Scepticism is very natural when the change is a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (the BHAG components of a vision of effective companies, as defined by Collins and Porras, ... 1996). Patterns of the past are often hard to break. It is helpful to champion a concerted effort of using lessons learned (Daudelin, 1996). Learning from ... the positive and negative effe...

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... would explain deviance by accepting without question definitions of deviance and concerning themselves with primary aetiology. However, labelling theorists stress the point of seeing deviance from the viewpoint of the deviant individual. They claim that when a person becomes known as a deviant, and is ascribed deviant behaviour patterns, ... as a criminal anyway and he can't get a job, he may then turn to crime as a way of life, perhaps with the aid of the deviant subculture in which he probably made connections with. Furthermore, if this happens, although he may not have had any other c...

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... texts of "popular" and "high" culture" (page 280). Representation as a result is used to gain superiority or authority over others. It is here that the concept of the other and the construction of difference need to be analysed. Johannes Fabian reveals that representation is linked to difference and doubles (i.e. binary oppositions) as things are linked with images, concepts ... " savage and Amazon River cannibals and hostile forest natives also portray savages. This is evident in the Apemen's resemblance to an animal. They depicted as the missing link that should be forgotten, as a resu...

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... two million volunteer troops into the British armed services from 1914 - 1916, while source C plays on the moral decency of the reader, calling for a halt to the foul deeds committed by the ape (representing Germany) that has caused the desolation of massive amounts of territory, together with the atrocities committed by soldiers under the direct control of Germany. All the sources stress the importance of duty to the cause, in particular, source ... C that evokes the prospect of a holy, or just war, in ... ...

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... fashion exhibitions and massive curatorial experience, Donna shaped and made this exhibition innovative and influential. Both of the curators have fashion-related knowledge and work experience which give them a clear clue when they pick up the suitable garments to meet the needs of the theme as well. Display Model/ Theme The design in the decorative art-based exhibition is very strong and functional which is a great success as ... the visitor weaves their way through the displays. Zaha Hadid Design director Woody Yao said, "We thought about recreating a dress, but ... ...

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... extreme envy (Acts 13:45; 17:5), which is utterly in keeping with Luke's theme of promise and fulfilment. Jervell is partly correct when he says that Jesus, in the Gospel of Luke, began the process of dividing the Jewish people into the repentant and the unyielding, although according to the evidence in Isaiah, the division had been established long before this. In Isaiah 11:12-13, 'Ephraim' is ... (Acts 15:14). Luke shows an awareness that there is now a distinction made between the repentant and the stubborn. In Luke 20:18 those who fall on the stone are broken to pieces in repentance...

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... Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Heller and De Bernieres uses the same background theme; However, though contrasts are apparent in their portrayal of war, their use of humour is employed differently also. In Catch-22, the humour is interwoven throughout the majority of the novel and is mainly the instrument of satire. In Captain Corelli's Mandolin, humour ... the novel continues and the seriousness of the situation regarding the characters humour slowly disappears, and the undertone of dread and hopelessness appears. The satirical humour of the novel is based around the absurdity of the antics...

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... above. As we will see, Hamlet and Othello share many other themes in common along with a few notable differences in theme and structure as well. Before proceeding with a critical analysis of these two works however, we should take a moment to reflect on the events and factors that helped to shape Shakespeare's life and his work. A Short Biography on Shakespeare It is generally ... is constantly zigzagging back and forth in his mind with his oftentimes contradictory and constantly evolving thoughts and convictions. Another thing that separates Hamlet from the classical tragedy is an over...

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... two tales embody Chaucer's overall purpose for The Canterbury Tales, which states that social hierarchy does not determine a person's morals. Discussing The Clerk's Tale and The Franklin's Tale further will construct a more apparent notion. The critic, John P McCall's article, "The Clerk's Tale and the Theme of Obedience" examines different literary critics perspectives to the tale. He suggests that it is common ... for critics to over analyze this tale in particular for its exaggerated theme of obedience. McCall's perspective on the tale is simple; a woman who is devoted to her husband...

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... original language, German, to English. In "The Metamorphosis" there are several hidden meanings that become apparent only once the reader looks past the overlying tip of the iceberg. In the same way that "Hills Like White Elephants" has abortion as an obvious theme, and an affair as an underlying meaning, "The Metamorphosis" has transformation into a beetle as ... an obvious theme, and many alternate discourses as hidden themes such as ... in a similar fashion to that which was explained in "Hills Like White Elephants," the theme of feminism can be examined. The feminist perspective show...

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... of this film which demonstrates that he may in fact be a proponent of free will. One of the messages that he may have wanted to convey to his audience is that free will, while achievable, comes at a cost. To further discuss the theme of destiny, the concept of fate needs to first be defined in a Langian context. While fate is generally thought of as ... an abstract power that controls the future of people, Tom Gunning believes that the notion of fate in Lang's films is based on a rigid cause-and-effect structure ... , or destiny-machine, slowly seizes control of Wanley's destiny with ma...

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... in which neither of them now appears. (pg. 536) " This untold story of their disappearance exemplifies the impermanence and fragility of personal relationships while providing a perfect formula for a trilogy whose theme is about the hopelessness of love in contemporary life. As the use of color became prevalent, these filmmakers began to typify a new European art cinema, expressing a distinctly ... entrenched, rat-infested trenches and barracks during World War I. Losey was a subtle stylist who focused mainly on themes involving destructiveness of the erotic impulse and corrupting nature ...

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... of frugal living because they are too poor to pursue or afford a luxuriant one. An important theme that would run throughout the novel to show how dehumanizing and depersonalizing social relationships became in the consumer society that Chicago was transformed into, is first evident on the fact that Minnie and Hanson invited Carrie to stay at their house not out of a desire ... metaphor and subtle reminder by Drouet and Hurstwood of their role and influence in her social elevation. The stack fact that Carrie fumbled through much of the rehearsal of the play, a the evidence that a woman's...

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... readers want to live in that era, I am pointing out how ever since the movie of The Great Gatsby came out, almost every high school, college, and social event has used the 1920's "Gatsby" theme. I'm suggesting that this fascination with the "Gatsby" theme is because of the appeal Fitzgerald portrays of the higher social classes. I believe that half of these participants probably do not ... know that the novel involves all social classes because they only notice the wealthy character's luxuries. In The Great Gatsby, the rich have or are invited to ... ...

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... by aleatoric act of the hero. The technique of the plot formation in the dialogical novel is realized in artly productive interaction of the theme and problem. The theme intention of the author is corrected by apofatic unpredictability of the hero, and the consciousness of the apofatic hero extends due to the author. The dialogical novel is neither the outcome of the author nor of the hero. The new dialogical form of the novel of the XX century assumes belittling ... of the "all-knowing" epic author up to a role of the story-teller alongside with an ... ...

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... . However, despite this, in terms of viewing both The Vampire Lestat and Dracula as Gothic texts, there arise many similarities in their presentations of vampirism. The theme of sexuality is one of the primary areas where there is evidence of the distinction between the new' and old' styles of vampirism. In the sexually repressed age of Queen Victoria, erotic feelings were often ... disguised. Stoker's Dracula pervades strong sexual themes, blending the violent and bloody attacks of the vampires with a passionate yearning for ... replaced by a "new style-, yet despite this vampirism as ...

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... a truth overlooked or misinterpreted by historians who are steeped in the sexual mores of a later and different age" (2). But the process of looking back was not the only focus of feminist art and theory. The feminist slogan "The personal is political," is perhaps the most important theme running through feminist art of the 70's. "The personal is political" generally stood for bringing issues previously designated as ... critiqued (by men) as "cathartic at best and indulgent at worst" (Kelley 222). Yet the almost compulsive need to unburden their most private thoughts and experiences rem...

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... think. This school of thought is further elaborated when explained by means of errors in reading and writing. Once again, the unconscious – according to Freud – can be visualized somewhat in the context of these errors. Staying true to the theme of an unconscious connection to forgotten memories and speech blunders, Freud dives deeper, and discusses lapses in Forgetting Impressions and Knowledge ... all of his accounts will make perfect sense in the world the psychology has built today. However, the Apollo example is one that may be more easily accepted, generally. When reciting the ...

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... a significant event in New Zealand history that has caused many debates among historians due to the many differing perspectives towards the events that took place. The Treaty takes its name from the location in the Bay of Islands where the first signing occurred in 1840 on the 6th of February. Following the arrival of many missionaries stationed in New Zealand, increasing numbers of British migrants and labourers settled ... do not know when this text was actually written we could assume that because it is written in past tense that Williams has written his recollections some time after...

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... slope, though, and the political infighting continued. Appian relates numerous deaths throughout his Civil Wars, and this can be seen in Livy as the constant abuses of the tribunes, leading to the ultimate loss of plebeian power in the story of the decemvirs. On the issue of absolute power, Livy has much to say. Although this theme occurs often within the first three books, one of the greatest examples is ... that of the decemvirs, and their leader, Appius Claudius. Due to rising tensions ... Livy was perhaps a little too fond of making them out to be tyrants. When contemplating why Li...

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... in his short story "The Open Boat". This story was inspired from his personal experience of his survival of in a shipwreck tragedy he experienced while he was traveling for work. The personal experience can create a significantly more realistic vibe to a story that readers can relate to. A main theme in "The Open Boat" is the idea of that constant fear that ... is lingering in human nature regarding the unpredictable nature of death. Like the men stuck on the ship in the having absolutely no control over their lives due to natural forces makes vulnerability inevitable. Knowing that at ....

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... Santa Fe. During their life and work in the beautiful and rough environment, they are radically transformed, especially by the experience of the westward movement of the agricultural frontier. The story is based on the life of Archbishop Lamy, the first bishop in the New Mexican territory. Setting - Territory of New Mexico, the American Southwest Theme - -History-personal history of Archbishop Lamy and the development of his huge diocese. -Immigrants, Pioneers ... Archbishop Latour die because of natural causes, they are were mourned by many because of the great love the two Catholics s...

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... 1938-9 in his own native Ferrara, one of the oldest Jewish settlements in Italy, at the time of the racial laws. Bassani's story of the Finzi-Contini family is an account of the relationship between the autobiographical narrator and Micòl Finzi-Contini. The theme of the persecution of the Jews is approached indirectly in this way. After the Unification in 1870, Jews integrated well into Italian society ... parte terza, we learn that the Finzi-Contini have always lived separately from the rest of the city, si era sempre tenuta in disparte dalla vita associata cittadina and also from the...

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... Age. This was in line with Victorian theorists who held the view that evolutionary reasons where the justification for the mental and physical differences between the genders. A woman, deemed as a fallen one, showed signs of disregard of the set norms, expressed sexual aggressiveness, and ignored the need to be submissive to the men in her life (Gilmour 18).The theme of a fallen woman became a popular topic in literary ... circles during this age. In my paper, I will use these two poems to explain a number of strategies that had utilization by the Victorians to treat women and their sexu...

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... are addressed. He is also the character who has the greatest appreciation of the gods that are the basis of civilised life. The conflict between civilisation and savagery is portrayed throughout the play by its setting, language and imagery. In the opening lines of the play, we are first introduced to the setting: Lemnos, a large island west of Troy. The scenery of this island reflects the theme of savagery. Sophocles expresses this ... savagery with the opening image of " ... ...

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