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Author : Steven Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 1964189454
Author : Steven Smith
Publisher : Sherwood Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-13
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781964189468
"Decoding Frankenstein" delves into Mary Shelley's seminal work, exploring the multifaceted themes and ethical dilemmas that have captivated readers since its inception. The guide begins by examining the novel's historical context, laying the foundation for understanding the societal, scientific, and cultural shifts of the early 19th century that influenced Shelley's writing. This period was marked by rapid advancements in science and technology, alongside significant philosophical debates about human nature, ethics, and the role of science in society. These historical elements are crucial for grasping the narrative's complexities and its characters' motivations. At the heart of "Frankenstein" lies the fraught relationship between Victor Frankenstein and his creation, a central theme that raises questions about responsibility, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the ethical boundaries of scientific exploration. Victor's ambitious quest to create life and subsequent failure to accept responsibility for his creation encapsulates the novel's critique of human hubris and the moral obligations accompanying scientific discovery. This guide emphasizes the dynamic between creator and creation, exploring how their evolving conflict reflects broader themes of alienation, revenge, and the quest for understanding. The novel's moral and ethical questions exploration forms another critical component of this guide. Students are encouraged to reflect on the implications of Victor's scientific endeavors, the societal rejection faced by the Creature, and the devastating impact of loneliness and isolation. These reflections lead to discussions on the nature of justice, the pursuit of knowledge, and the consequences of playing God. The guide also tackles the theme of nature versus nurture, inviting students to consider how environment and treatment shape the Creature's descent into violence and despair. "Frankenstein" presents an enduring study of the human condition through its rich narrative and complex character dynamics. This guide aims to illuminate the ethical considerations, the significance of empathy and social responsibility, and the dangers inherent in pursuing knowledge without ethical constraints. By examining these themes, students can engage deeply with Shelley's work and draw connections to contemporary debates surrounding science, ethics, and society. "Decoding Frankenstein" offers a thorough analysis of "Frankenstein," encouraging students to critically engage with the text's historical background, thematic depth, and moral questions. It provides a structured framework for understanding the novel's enduring relevance and the profound ethical considerations it raises, making it an indispensable resource for students seeking to explore the rich narrative and philosophical depths of Mary Shelley's masterpiece.
Author : Steven Smith
Publisher : Sherwood Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781964189406
"Decoding The Odessey" explores and uncovers the rich tapestry of Homer's "The Odyssey," offering an in-depth examination of the multifaceted aspects of this epic poem. From understanding its philosophical undertones to analyzing its political implications, the guide covers various dimensions that make "The Odyssey" a timeless classic. The profound relationship between the characters, their personal growth, and the intricate web of divine and human interactions are examined in detail. A thorough analysis of internal and external conflicts, the moral fabric, and notable themes like heroism, loyalty, justice, wisdom, transformation, temptation, gender roles, human resilience, and many others are provided with references from the text. Special attention is given to rhetorical devices, intertextual connections, multicultural perspectives, and the influence of "The Odyssey" on art, music, and educational pedagogy. "Decoding The Odessey" serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate world of "The Odyssey," illuminating its relevance in contemporary discussions and providing a gateway to understanding one of the most significant works in Western literature.
Author : Steven Smith
Publisher : Sherwood Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781964189482
"Decoding Persepolis" takes the reader deep into Marjane Satrapi's "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood," offering a comprehensive look into the memoir's exploration of character dynamics, themes, symbolism, and the overarching narrative. The guide begins by exploring Marjane's intricate relationships with her family and friends, which form the emotional backbone of the story. Throughout the memoir, Marjane navigates a labyrinth of conflicts, mirroring the tumultuous environment of revolutionary Iran. These conflicts range from internal struggles with faith and identity to confrontations with societal norms, the education system, and the broader political turmoil that envelops her country. This guide examines the author's use of potent symbolism throughout the narrative, using elements like the veil, keys to paradise, and cigarettes to convey repression, manipulation, and rebellion themes. The climax of the story is reached with Marjane's increasing rebellion against societal norms, leading to her parents' decision to send her to Austria. This moment of departure marks a significant transition in her life, symbolizing not just a physical departure but also a departure from childhood."Persepolis" provides a deeply personal glimpse into a critical period of Iranian history, inviting readers to reflect on the intersections of politics, family, and personal development. Through its exploration of Marjane's growth amidst political upheaval, "Decoding Persepolis" aims to enhance students' understanding of the memoir, unpacking Satrapi's complex themes and narrative strategies.
Author : David L. Cannon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118033685
The industry-leading study guide for the CISA exam, fully updated More than 27,000 IT professionals take the Certified Information Systems Auditor exam each year. SC Magazine lists the CISA as the top certification for security professionals. Compliances, regulations, and best practices for IS auditing are updated twice a year, and this is the most up-to-date book available to prepare aspiring CISAs for the next exam. CISAs are among the five highest-paid IT security professionals; more than 27,000 take the exam each year and the numbers are growing Standards are updated twice a year, and this book offers the most up-to-date coverage as well as the proven Sybex approach that breaks down the content, tasks, and knowledge areas of the exam to cover every detail Covers the IS audit process, IT governance, systems and infrastructure lifecycle management, IT service delivery and support, protecting information assets, disaster recovery, and more Anyone seeking Certified Information Systems Auditor status will be fully prepared for the exam with the detailed information and approach found in this book. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase
Author : 422cd CD-Rom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 158609615X
Robert Walton is a young man driven by his desire for knowledge and exploration - he wants to make his mark on the world. In a series of letters to his sister, Walton describes how passion for discovery takes him to the Arctic, and he relates to her his thoughts and experiences as he searches for new frontiers. But he finds something entirely different. As the sea ice closes in on his ship, he and his crew sight a strange, gigantic being driving a dogsled across the frozen wasteland, finally disappearing into the distance. The next day they find an ill and dying man floating on a fragment of ice and persuade him to come on board for his safety. As his ship lies trapped by the surrounding ice, Walton spends many hours talking with the ill man, a Victor Frankenstein of Geneva. As they talk, Frankenstein slowly tells his story to Walton. Frankenstein, too, was driven by a desire to make a name for himself, to forge ahead into realms in which no other man had trod. He searched the fields of biology, chemistry, and electricity for the secret to life and creation. Frankenstein succeeded in understanding what no other man had comprehended, and he soon put his knowledge to gruesome practical application - making a man. He succeeded also in this; but with his success came horror and consequences beyond his imagination. From death he had created life; but from the life he had created he reaped only death. Frankenstein finally vowed to destroy his creation. The monster ridiculed and taunted his maker, leading him on a desperate race that would finally end in the icy Arctic. Interactive CD-rom.
Author : Mary Shelley
Publisher : Golden Valley Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947215140
"The novel 'Frankenstein' by Marry Shelley is a very famous gothic novel and has sold many copies till date. It is a compelling book that has managed to grab the attention of audiences since day-one. According to some, the monster of Frankenstein is symbolic of the industrialization that created havoc and destruction in Europe in the nineteenth century. However, according to others, it stands for the fears in the writer's mind to changing times and new events. The novel is often classified as gothic since it dwells on mystery and the supernatural world. The setting is that of dark, sublime and exotic, making the reader uneasy. And, the 'double' feature only adds to the mystery and the sensation for the reader. According to some critics in the past and present, this is the first extant scientific novel written in English language. The writing style of the author is truly remarkable and is the main highlight of this book. The plot of the book has been well thought of and it has all the essentials that make a book a classic. It has the right dose of love, suspense, friendship and, quintessential to this book, human psychology. The book provides the reader with an understanding on life in a totally new and refreshing manner."
Author : Sherryl Vint
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781441119605
From its beginnings in the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne to the virtual worlds of William Gibson's Neuromancer and The Matrix, Science Fiction: A Guide to the Perplexed helps students navigate the often perplexing worlds of a perennially popular genre. Drawing on literature as well as example from film and television, the book explores the different answers that criticism has offered to the vexed question, 'what is science fiction?' Each chapter of the book includes case studies of key texts, annotated guides to further reading and suggestions for class discussion to help students master the full range of contemporary critical approaches to the field, including the scientific, technological and political contexts in which the genre has flourished. Ranging from an understanding of the genre through the stereotypes of 1930s pulps through more recent claims that we are living in a science fictional moment, this volume will provide a comprehensive overview of this diverse and fascinating genre.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Arts, American
ISBN : WISC:89106824170
Author : Stephen Roscoe Cooper
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Diaries
ISBN : 0789424568
The well-meaning doctor who assembles a creature from human parts records the tragic, gruesome consequences of his creation.
Author : Stuart Sim
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780748693405
Featuring an international team of specialists on the subject, The Edinburgh Companion to Critical Theory provides a comprehensive analysis of the changing role of critical theory in the new century. Taking note of the many new theoretical and socio-political developments in recent years, the volume conclusively demonstrates critical theory's continuing relevance across disciplines ranging from the arts and social sciences through to the hard sciences. Being theoretically informed is not an optional part of study any more, it is a necessary, central part, and The Companion will bring you up to date with what is happening across the spectrum of critical theory.The volume consists of eleven sections comprising twenty-eight chapters, each covering a particular branch of critical theory from Marxism through to present-day developments such as Cognitive Theory. Every chapter considers the historical development of the theory in question, explaining the main concepts and thinkers involved, before proceeding to assess where it stands in relation to current academic and socio-political concerns and debates. Outlining recent advances in each area, and the emergence of new voices, The Companion offers readers a welcome opportunity to reorient themselves within the history and role of critical theory in its many forms.
Author : Lennard J. Davis
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317397861
The fifth edition of The Disability Studies Reader addresses the post-identity theoretical landscape by emphasizing questions of interdependency and independence, the human-animal relationship, and issues around the construction or materiality of gender, the body, and sexuality. Selections explore the underlying biases of medical and scientific experiments and explode the binary of the sound and the diseased mind. The collection addresses physical disabilities, but as always investigates issues around pain, mental disability, and invisible disabilities as well. Featuring a new generation of scholars who are dealing with the most current issues, the fifth edition continues the Reader’s tradition of remaining timely, urgent, and critical.
Author : Jeanne DuPrau
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375890802
A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies! The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever! Nominated to 28 State Award Lists! An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice A Child Magazine Best Children’s Book A Mark Twain Award Winner A William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner “A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” —USA Today “An electric debut.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” —VOYA, Starred “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Author : Bridgitte Barclay,Christy Tidwell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781498580588
Gender and Environment in Science Fiction focuses on the variety of ways that gender and “nature” interact in science fiction films and fictions, exploring questions of different realities and posing new ones. Science fiction asks questions to propose other ways of living. It asks what if, and that question is the basis for alternative narratives of ourselves and the world we are a part of. What if humans could terraform planets? What if we could create human-nonhuman hybrids? What if artificial intelligence gains consciousness? What if we could realize kinship with other species through heightened empathy or traumatic experiences? What if we imagine a world without oil? How are race, gender, and nature interrelated? The texts analyzed in this book ask these questions and others, exploring how humans and nonhumans are connected; how nonhuman biologies can offer diverse ways to think about human sex, gender, and sexual orientation; and how interpretive strategies can subvert the messages of older films and written texts.
Author : Essaka Joshua
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781108836708
This book provides new period-appropriate concepts for understanding Romantic-era physical disability through function and aesthetics.