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Research into the Characters, Story, and Music of Guys and Dolls

The musical Guys and Dolls first premiered on Broadway in 1950; it ran for more than 1,200 performances (Liukkonen). The characters and much of the story of the musical were originally created by Damon Runyon in his work “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown.” Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling adapted the characters and story from Runyon’s writings into musical form (Liukkonen).

This play’s characteristic nature that makes it very different from other plays is that it generates its characters’ traits and story from music and this is why it is called a musical. Though criticized for going ...

We live in a world where toys are color-coded blue for boys and pink for girls. TV commercials for certain products food included are focused on men on one hand and others target women. Women have been cultured to be fond of “chick flicks” which are predominantly romantic comedies whereas men are meant to watch action movies and soccer. Roles and plays have been highly gendered. These cultural assumptions have been in existence since time immemorial. Therefore, the thesis by which this paper is guided is two-fold: there is a direct causative relationship between the cultural assumptions on gender ...

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One needs to at least have a certain level of cultural understanding in order to be fully sensitive a bout its environment and religion to which he/she is leaving in. In this paper, I am going to deal on how Islam understands health and they also compare it with science as far as there ethics is concerned. (Ullmann, M, 88). There social implications will also be given broader view. The Islam physicians will also through this paper learn on how to carry out their duties and at the same time ensuring that the Islamic medical ethics are followed to the latter. ( ...

Doll market has always been highly monopolized by Mattel’s Barbie Doll. It has been an icon for almost half of the last century, changing together with history and adopting to different customer requirements. Barbie was a symbol of femininity and independence, a role model for girls all over the world. Today Barbie is not only a doll, but also numerous collections of accessories, video games, cosmetics and even movies. Until very recently Barbie was dominating the fashion doll market. The few minor competitors could barely compete with Barbie, due to significant barriers to entry, or the obstacles, which prevent firms from ...

A toy is any object normally associated with pets and children which is used for playing. There are different types of toys which normally depend on ages for examples 6 to 12 months, 3 to 5 months and 1 to 3months. Toys help in determining how a child grows by developing cognitive behaviors and also improving creativity. They also help in improving physical and mental skills that children will find useful in the future. For example, a simple toy that one would use to improve hand-eye coordination is wooden blocks. Also toys allow children to use their minds and their body ...

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In this paper, I am going to look at the most important and general principles of Islamic ethics. Just to begin with, one should have at least a certain level of cultural understanding in order to be fully sensitive about its environment and religion to which he/she is leaving in. Here, despite the normal ethics which are found in all the religions, Islamic religion has got specific ethics which guide them in their day to day life. The main objective of this paper is to specifically deal with how Muslims understand health and compare it with science as far as ...

In this research paper on Ibsen’s A Doll’s House I will examine the play’s plot, central characters and themes and then provide an analysis of its production history and reception. It is a play that continues, through new productions, to engage audiences all over the world and the social dynamic between theater productions and social values is one that is full of interest and not without controversy. The very first production aroused controversy: Jaeger (p. 259) claims that “The close of A Doll’s House gave rise to dissentient criticism”. But even one of the first reviews ...

In recent decades feminist critics have attempted to appropriate A Doll’s House as a feminist text, but they have been met with a barrage of criticism from some critics who prefer to stress other aspects of the play. In one sense to call it a feminist play is, of course, an anachronism, since the feminist movement did not begin until the late 1960s and early 70s, but, nonetheless, Nora’s abandonment of Torvald and her children at the end of the play can still be seen as a rebellion against the prevailing patriarchal values of European society.

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In the play, A Doll’s House, different characters present varying characteristics that define their roles in the play. However, one of the key most impeccable characters from the play that creates some form of intrigue in terms of true identity is Nora Helmer. A review of the character projected by Nora indicates a significant shift in terms of character during the course of the play thereby highlighting some of the admirable qualities that one ought to expect from a woman in her status. In my view, the shift in terms of character projected by Nora during the course ...

Kids like to play with toys. They are fun, but they also play an important role in how children learn about themselves, the world, and what it means to be a man or a woman. This type of socialization starts at a young age and continues into adulthood. Many psychologists, sociologists and parents accuse the toy industry of programming children’s sexuality, exploiting gender politics and reinforcing negative and repressive sexual stereotypes. However, the toy industry is in the business of making toys and money. The toy company marketing strategies are not a diabolical conspiracy to brainwash children or influence their sexuality. Parents ...

The concept of masculinity involves the question behind what really makes up a man. The society has made it possible for different concepts of labeling that intend to develop the manner of understanding masculinity under the existence of particular elements including being able to face up to the challenges of gender stereotyping that controls a huge part of the world population both hen and now. In the writing of Michael Kimmel entitled Guyland: the Perilous World Where Boys Become Men, the author discusses the most common points of pressure that boys need to deal with as they enter the world of ...

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Thesis: Teen magazines create a hype which misleads young girls from understanding the world around them to self-abuse.
1. Topic: Through the flood of beauty articles, misleading advertisements, and relationship stories, teen magazines dumb-down young females into mindless Barbie dolls.
Findings: The role of the media has come in for criticism from various segments of society for its negative influence on society for various reasons, and magazines post advertisements that show young, vibrant, and portray women posing with a contagious smile on their face, as though there was nothing more that they needed in life.
2. Topic: Tiger ...

The mention of toys brings the idea of children to mind, boys playing with race cars and girls playing with dolls gives a concrete idea of toys and their several uses. All people grew up with toys regardless of culture, and sometimes they play with similar toys. Toys are products designed for use in playing, learning, challenging the imaginations and creating fun. Toys vary in their concept of use and their playing value. For the children below fourteen years virtually every object has a playing value but that does not make everything fall under the definition of toys. For an object ...

Symbolism has been used in a dolls house to bring out the theme of feminism in the play. Women have been displayed to be part of a man’s property who do not necessarily have their own rights. Women delight in having men who are able to provide for them as they believe they are to remain dependant on the man. The man is a symbol of strength and provision in the play which has been displayed by their need to have adequate resources. The title of the paper, ‘a doll’s house’ is a symbol that has been used to refer to Nora ...

The play Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen was among the first works of literature to seriously take on issues affecting our modern society at a realistic perspective. The play paints characters and situations in the same way that they would be happening in the real life. The major character, Nora, has been portrayed as neither a protagonist nor an antagonist, but as one who has both enviable characteristics as well as numerous flaws; just like any real person’s character traits would be described. Her husband, Torvald has also been depicted as a complex character who cannot be regarded as either ...

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In the study of social, moral and emotional development process in children, I carried out a research on four children selected from different age groups; a pre-school, elementary, middle school and high school. I did this to ensure all the stages of child development were studied, laying emphasis on one gender in a bid to give a clear depiction of the developmental changes that occur as the child grows older. On completion, I compiled and did an analysis of the answers in respect to characteristics and milestones displayed at each stage thus making a conclusion on the developmental process in my study.

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There has been a great deal of discussion over time about whether nature or nurture is to blame for differences between men and women. Interestingly, some scientists wish to throw out the debate altogether (Science Daily, 2009). The general consensus, however, is that both society and biology are involved in the development of differences between the genders.

As a mother of two girls, I have been surprised at how different my daughters are, despite, to the best of my knowledge, having given them identical upbringings. Both of them are showing an interest in typically female toys and activities; for example, they ...