1931 Essays

  • Betrayal of the Labour by Ramsay MacDonald in 1931

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    Betrayal of the Labour by Ramsay MacDonald in 1931 There were many problems faced by Ramsay MacDonald which, forced him to resign however, in this essay I will be discussing whether he betrayed the labour government. This essay will be broken down in to five main bullet points which will all sum up to answer the question above. The main problems faced by Ramsay MacDonald was economic and also the minority position. Ramsay MacDonald’s government was opposed by the liberals and so as

  • Abram Fischer Research Paper

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    Abram Fischer (Bram) was born on the 23 April 1908 in the Orange Free State. He was born into an influential Afrikaner family. His grandfather had been the first (and only) prime minister of the Orange River Colony, and his father Percy Ultrich Fischer married his mother Ella Fichardt who came from a cosmopolitan family and was completely English speaking. Thus Bram was brought up in an Afrikaans and English speaking home. He regarded himself as a proud Afrikaner. Bram’s schooling was at Grey

  • Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Hollywood

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    became a classic monster movie and all the high values of the original were forever lost. Hollywood has managed to reeducate the world of the timeless and classic literature by altering the story to the point beyond recognition. Starting back with 1931 Frankenstein, where producers took a simple strategy and altered the theme of the story in a way they thought audiences would enjoy more. An ambitious man of science that tries to play a god by creating a man of his own vision. The sequel followed

  • Family in “The Public Enemy (1931)”

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    Family in “The Public Enemy (1931)” A family is defined in different ways and at different perspectives based on the context and experiences of a person. Despite being a basic social unit that influences the society around it, a family remains a dynamic topic whose description has varied over time. To discuss the family and the definitions that the social unit this paper reviews and analysis the movie “The Public Enemy (1931)” produced by William. In regard to the analysis, this paper will explore

  • Abundance Of Westminster 1931 Essay

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    Before 1931, Canada was under the British crown, meaning the Canadian government abided by the decisions made by the Queen. However, Canada has long escaped the rule of Britain as portrayed though many instances in Canadian history and it can be proven by many instances throughout history. Canada not only demonstrated it was a self-governing nation, but it was also a strong one. Specific examples of Canada’s growing independence are the Chanak Affair, the Balfour Report, and the Statute of Westminster

  • Hana's Suitcase: A Literary Analysis

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    Children literature is a term that refers to the texts written for children. The artist uses creative ways to ensure that children are provided with educational books, touching on a variety of themes. This paper will include comparison of two characters from the two texts, “Hana's Suitcase: A True Story,” authored by Karen Levine and “Charlotte’s Web,” written by E.B. White, with the aim of understanding ways in which problems are solvable as indicated by selected characters. In the book, “Hana's

  • History Of The 1931 Exposition Coloniale International

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    The 1931 exposition coloniale internationale took place on the eastern edge of Paris at the Bois de Vincennes (Hale, 2004), and it was not the first exhibition to display elements of French presence overseas. The inspiration for the exhibition of 1931 had derived from the success of the colonial section included in the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1900 (Morton, 2000). Indeed, the French empire had been exhibited in French universal exhibitions and many fairs dating from 1878, including those

  • Ramsay Macdonald's Betrayal of His Party in 1931

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    Ramsay Macdonald's Betrayal of His Party in 1931 In 1931, Ramsay Macdonald resigned from his position as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minster of Britain, to take up a position a few days later as the leader of the new National Government set up to run the country, and thus becoming the countries leader again. Many have claimed that he betrayed the Labour Party by leaving them so he could join another party in a better position; in other words he was motivated by personal ambition

  • The Scottsboro Trial of 1931 and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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    charged with raping a white woman. Harper Lee was influenced by court cases that were based on the racial prejudice of blacks. One of those cases was the Scottsboro Trial of 1931, in which nine African American males were falsely accused of raping two white women while on a train to Memphis. The trial began on April 6, 1931, and lasted just three days. Eight of the nine boys were found guilty and sentenced to death. Because the Scottsboro Boys’ first trial was appealed, it was sent to the Alabama

  • Comparing the Creation Scene in James Whale's 1931 Frankenstein and Kenneth Brannagh's 1994 Frankenstein

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    Comparing the Creation Scene in James Whale's 1931 Frankenstein and Kenneth Brannagh's 1994 Frankenstein James Whale’s 1931 portrayal of Frankenstein when compared to Kenneth Brannagh’s alternate account from 1994 reveals some similarities but also many differences in the way they try to evoke emotions such as horror, fear and expectation from the audience and keep the plot moving. To do this, the directors have used a series of techniques, including: camera shots, use of sound and music

  • Comparing the Creation Scene in James Whale's 1931 Frankenstein and Kenneth Brannagh's 1994 Version

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    Comparing the Creation Scene in James Whale's 1931 Frankenstein and Kenneth Brannagh's 1994 Version There are many similarities and differences between James Whale’s 1931 and Kenneth Brannagh’s 1994 Frankenstein. They differ in the way that lighting, sound effects and camera shots are used to create tension and suspense for the audience. Some similarities that occur are the religious references which are present throughout the scenes. The purposes of the scenes are also the same, to create

  • Comparison of Dracula and Bram Stoker's Dracula

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    this type of study. Comparing the 1931 version of Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi, with Frances Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula 1993 version yields some similarities. Both films are of the same genre: Horror. Both films are set around the same time period. Also, both deal with a vampire coming to England and causing disruptions in people's lives. Beyond these few similarities are numerous contrasts. An obvious difference in these films is that the 1931 version played to a Depression audience

  • Essay On The Scottsboro Trials

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    Trial and Defense Campaign (1931-1937)”, the Scottsboro Boys’ Trials were a direct result of the supposed rape of two white women, Ruby Bates and Victoria Price. Nine young black men were reported to have committed this crime. This event allegedly occurred on March 25, 1931 on a freight train heading towards Scottsboro, Alabama. Aboard the train, an unexpected fight arose between some blacks, and “white hobos” (“The Scottsboro Boys, Trial and Defense Campaign (1931-1937)”). “The

  • Analysis Of Family By Pa Chin

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    novels. Family: The plot of this novel is set in the city of Chengdu in the providence of Sichuan, located in central China. The book itself was written in 1931 and by this time, the Chinese communist party was well established and fighting battles with the Japanese and Chiang Kai-shek and spreading influence in south and central China. (Chin, 1931) This story is about the rich, aristocratic Kao Family, who live in the city of Chengdu, Sichuan. The story has some very interesting characters but for

  • Metaphors In Poetry

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    comprehend what the writer is trying to tell us in a story. In the poem, “Somewhere I have Never Travelled, Gladly Beyond,” by E. E. Cummings in 1931; he uses symbols and metaphors to express his love of roses. In lines 7 & 8 he says, “You open always petal by petal myself as Spring opens (touching skilfully, mysteriously) her first rose” (Cummings, 1931, line 9). We can see he uses symbolism

  • Exploring E.E. Cummings: Poet and Painter

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    the phrase “and kisses are a better fate” (Cummings, 1931, L.8) the “e” sound is the same in these words. We can see assonance again in the line “wholly to be a fool while spring is in the world” (Cummings, 1931, L.5-6) the “o” sounds in the words “to” and “fool” are the same. Cummings wrote the stanzas like this to show that the poem is meant to be tied together. Personification is also used in the third stanza "my blood approves"(Cummings, 1931, L7) giving human characteristics to something non-human

  • Causative Factors of the Spanish Civil War in 1936

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    of The Spanish Empire and that a cold civil war had been on-going since then. The Spanish Civil War broke out due to the political consequences of the failed dictatorship of General Primo De Rivera, the weaknesses in the Coalition Government of 1931 and all other following governments and the constant failures of the acting government leading in strikes and resentment from the Spanish people. General Primo De Rivera’s failed dictatorship led to the emergence of extreme political parties and the

  • Chicago Press Treatment Of The Gangster Analysis

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    McDonough, Daniel. “Chicago Press Treatment of the Gangster, 1924-1931”. Illinois Historical Journal, Vol. 82, No.1, (Spring, 1989) p. 17-32. In Daniel McDonough’s, Chicago Press Treatment of the Gangster, 1924-1931, the newspapers views and actions towards the gangsters crimes and punishments are analyzed. The gangster related crime began to increase during the time period between 1924 and 1931 and the newspapers covered every story. There were four main newspapers during the time putting their

  • The Yangtza Floods In China

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    In 1931, Central China was vastly affected by floods a series of floods. The floods are generally considered among the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded estimated 3.7 million and 4 million. In 1931 there were a number floods that hit suddenly and without much warning in China. They were so devastating that they are now considered to be one of the deadliest natural disasters of the twentieth century. There were a record number of deaths, which range from an incredible a hundred and forty five

  • The Curse Of Frankenstein Comparison Essay

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    The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) and Frankenstein (1931) Frankenstein is a horror movie that tells the story of Dr. Henry Frankenstein’s experiment. In search for the fame and glory of playing to be god, he reaches a point where he is able to revive dead people. In this version of Frankenstein’s monster we see a selfish and careless scientist that created a creature with his intelligence. The way the character is shown reflects how ambitious someone can be to reach to be known in the world. This