Fame Research Papers Samples For Students

Introduction

In any given community, certain individuals possess outstanding traits. Such traits are portrayed through their ways of doing things as well as their careers. Depending on their location, culture as well as the technological development such people are given more attention in the community. The attention that they are awarded by the community prompts them to develop certain traits to enable them to uphold their high status in the community. In some instances, they are given special responsibilities that are geared towards the promotion of certain aspects of the culture e.g. their virtues. Additionally, due to their ability to ...

Introduction

Beowulf, the heroic poem first published in Old English is presently finding a common place in modern media. However, Beowulf is portrayed as one eponymous conqueror who is not only hot headed, but dim-witted as well (Haydock 9). Conversely, in Old English literature, he is depicted as an iconic epitome of social intelligence as well as personal restraint. As much as Beowulf is described as having the power of 30 warriors and crowned on numerous occasions for destroying Herculean monsters, his actions as well as a form of dialogue exhibit both deference and modesty (Allard and Richard 76). In ...

The Gilgamesh is a Sumerian poem that is regarded the first poem to be written in the world. The content of the Gilgamesh revolves around the use of archetypal symbols, through which gods are presented as omniscient and omnipotent. The gods in the poem are characterized by their foolish use of power. On the other hand, Beowulf is the oldest Anglo-Saxon epic that was written in the 8th century A.D. The concerns of the poem are original symbols, powerful images, and powerful gods that control the action (Scheub 21). The epics of Gilgamesh and Beowulf concentrate on the immorality and ...

In literature, fame and suffering often go hand in hand. Hubris is the unseen hand, the subtle lever that sets in motion events that move the hero along the path to some cathartic moment. In The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey, Gilgamesh and Odysseus are kings and great leaders of men, secure in their positions and supremely confident in their skill, strength and courage. In seeking to place themselves on par with the gods, Odysseus and Gilgamesh exhibit arrogance and a lack of reverence for those beings who can determine the course of their destinies. Through suffering and loss, ...

Biography

Being There was written by Jerzy Kosiński, a Polish-American writer who was born on June 14, 1993 and passed away on May 3, 1991. He was born Józef, yet he had to change his identity during World War II as his parents were Jewish. His family survived through assistance of people in his local village, something that was illegal and punished by death to the whole family.
He went on to study History and Sociology at the University of Lodz after the war, achieving graduate degrees in both areas while only being 22 years old. In 1957 ...

1.0 Introduction of the Book and Background Information
Essentially, USA has become an increasingly capitalistic nation that concentrates on individuality rather than a community-based orientation. This condition is embedded in almost all aspects of the Americans’ lives that include social, environmental, and political activities. The alarming self-centeredness has raised a lot of concern from scientists, socialists, psychologists, and scholars in general. As a result, it has been investigated and researched widely in order to come up with ways of combating and reducing its levels in the social realms. In this line of thought, Twenge and Campbell (2009) addressed self- centeredness and ...

In today’s society, athletes have been using different types of drugs to enhance their performance. But, the excessive use of drugs has a negative impact on the health and wellness of these athletes. For many athletes, to need to excel often outweighs the need to practice sound judgment in their fields. As such these athletes resort to the use of drugs as there is the strong belief that performance enhancing drugs have complete positive reactions on individual users. In recent years, the mass media has played a negative and a positive role in the way athletes perceive the use of drugs. The ...

Mathew E. Russell Foundation was found back in 1992 by a group of parents who were frustrated with the poor kind of education their children were provided. The fact that their children could not afford to learn English because of lack of libraries was one of the forces that made them come with the foundation. The foundation is aimed at making reading material accessible to less fortunate children. The foundation has spread to different countries such as South Africa, Malawi and Kenya. Through the help of well-wishers, the Foundation can get donations in the form of money and books which ...

Bonnie and Clyde, clowning for the camera in 1933

Texas Ranger Frank Hamer (kneeling at right) and the posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde in Louisiana in May 1934
Bullet holes in Bonnie and Clyde’s car after the ambush
Introduction and Historical Context of Bonnie and Clyde
Although their career in crime lasted only two years, from 1932-34, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow became legendary outlaws during that brief period, dying violent deaths at the hands of a posse led by the equally legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer. There have been at least five films based on the couple’s escapades, including Gun Crazy (1949) ...

Celebrities as Role Models

Introduction
Generational change or transition is irresistible among the young people. Many of the young people often adopt actions and habits of the new generation once they attain the age of proper inductive reasoning, yet the mentorship and direction still challenges the society (Spurgin 118). Many people who have the right qualities and values to become mentors and idols to the young people; however, celebrities affect youths, who follow them in quest of attaining their status. The question that remains unanswered revolves around the reasons why celebrities command such a level of control over the young people. The drive ...

Heroism occurs when a person tries to save another individual’s life, for instance by participate in a war in the process putting his or her life in a risk. Heroism seems to be a positive phenomenon, a value that is essential for human beings. However, it is an absolutist idea because it raises several doubts. This means that in some instance, it can be described as a positive phenomenon, while in others it is indifferent or negative. Many think that with time heroism will disappear or become outdated, and that it will have no place in the well-organized society. A society that demands that ...

In this paper we will look at how the 1970s and the early 80s showed a resurgence of interest in painting. This was a result of suppression of visual pleasure that was present at the time in the dominant art practices of the 70s. There came up a movement of painters who came up with the neo-expressionism style that advocated for the freedom in painting, a style that became really popular with the people (Sandler, 1996). It started in Germany in the 60s spread through Europe and then America. So as to study this movement well, painters like Jean-Michel ...

Chinese medicine and Chinese philosophy act as a whole. And the name of this whole - Taoism, the way of the Tao.
What I admire in the Taoists to the core of my soul, is the fact that they can find simple and affordable solutions for everyday problems, without losing sight of the whole complexity of life. Next wonderful parable illustrates this approach.

A rich merchant came to the sage and asked him to make a beautiful calligraphic inscription.

- Write to me the secret of happiness - said the merchant, - and I'll put the scroll on the wall of my home.
- Come back in a week, - said the sage.

When the merchant returned, sage showed him the scroll. The inscription read:

"Father will ...

Rock and roll is one of the most important genres in the history of modern music. The signature guitar styles, drum rhythms, and powerful electric sound allowed this genre to singlehandedly change the way that music was created, presented, and performed. Rock and roll techniques and styles are present in almost every single genre on the radio today, and the traditional rhythms helped to form the basis for other styles of music. Bo Diddley was a rock and blues legend who was so intriguing that he spent over 60 years on the road playing his songs. Born in Mississippi, ...

Introduction

Domenico Scarlatti is one of the most well known Italian Baroque composers. He is best known for his work on the keyboard sonatas. It is known that most of his life he worked for the royal families in Spain and France. While working for the royal family in Spain, he was able to compose over 500 sonatas. Dominico Scarlatti’s history and time spent in Spain has influenced his famous sonatas compositions that use the Spanish guitar style.

History of Domenico Scarlatti

Domenico Scarlatti was born on October 26, 1685 in Naples and died on July 23, 1757 in Madrid. It is known ...

Introduction

Biographical research projects in music conduct research within the works of musicians who are professionally qualified. Such biographical projects are commonly conducted in the present society that is ever changing and researches are often based on strands of social developments. High interest of reading biographical projects assists students and other researchers to create questions that can be answered about people Dunifon (2015). By gaining interests in people, researchers and students get to a position of reading several bibliographies and sharing what is learned. Most of the presentations are done orally and made in the public so that the entire group ...

Communication

When do the PR personnel of a Hollywood star needs to consider rebuilding reputation and image?
Entertainment headlines in the news often depict Hollywood stars getting involved in one or two controversies ranging from DUI offense to drugs and marital breakups. The role of PR personnel seriously damaging reputation is to minimize the subsequent effect effects of the controversies. News about Mel Gibson hurling racist and rather sexist remarks on his ex-girlfriend Oksana, or David Hasselhoff’s hospitalization due to alcoholism are just a few of the issues that PR personnel are trying to mitigate to preserve the public image ...

Abstract

The life and work of Ray Charles and Bob Marley are scrutinized in this essay with the intend to demonstrate why and when they became icons of their time. Being two of the most accomplished artists in history, the soulman and the ambassador of the reggae music represent nowaday much more than just a hero for their fans or the textbook references for their genres, but rather examples of how a person can be turned into a hero by their own talent. The comparison made in this contemplates the drawing of a parallel between these two completely different ways of life that made ...

Introduction

Andy Warhol represent popular culture type of art or “pop art,” an art movement which was very popular in the second half of the twentieth century. While he is famous for his unique paintings of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell's soup cans, he also created tons of inspiring artworks which included silk screens, commercial advertisements and films.
"Pop" is a shortened term for popular art which became an important art ethos in the late 1950s (Delves, p. 12). It is also considered as an art movement which intends to “blur the boundaries between "high" art and "low" culture” (Scherman & ...

Introduction

Monogamy is defined as type of marriage where a person has only one husband/wife at any single time (Troost, 2005). Traditionally, monogamous relationships were assumed to be between a man and woman or vice versa but recent developments in the marriage structure and homosexual activism has led to the inclusion of two women or men in a marital relationship as a form of monogamy. However, for the purpose of this research, the conventional monogamous structure of one husband and wife will be used. Monogamy normally has two sociological perspectives. These include: one, having only one spouse in a lifetime; and two, having only one ...

Helen Keller’s The Story of My life

They Story of My Life is an autobiography written by Helen Keller, the first deafblind person to earn a bachelor’s degree in arts. Her educational achievement is even more notorious considering that at the beginning of the twentieth century women had limited educational and work opportunities. At 22 and while still a student at Radcliffe College she published her autobiography, The Story of My Life, which had appeared the year before in installment form in the Ladies Home Journal magazine.1 Helen Keller opened the doors to education and opportunity to many blind and disabled people not only in ...

Each and every region on the planet has its own traditions and customs; basically, in the other words – its own culture. There is no doubt that all of these aspects or elements of culture are based on the geographical area of the aboriginal people’s living. Nature plays the prominent role in the humanity’s life. Folklore is that specific type of literature, which people are passing from generation to generation through songs, visual art, tales, legends, ghost stories, etc. According to this, there are a number of scientists and researchers all over the world, who are highly interested ...

The history of the fusion of American and European popular music can be traced back to the first half of the 1960s when British musicians started to actively conquer the U.S. audience. However, before dwelling on such phenomena as Beatlemania and the British Invasion, as well as the entire congruence of European and American traditions, it is important to analyze the nature rock music and other genres that appeared popular during those times. Rock music is a common title of a number of music trends that emerged in the 1950s. With that, rock is not merely music, but rather ...

My generation rarely likes classical music. More specifically, my friends most often do not like classical music. Today, it is extremely rare to meet a person who is in his 25 keen on classical music. Mostly, people do not know how to interpret it on their own. No one said them how to do that when they were kids. When they get more adult, they start believing that classical music is real boredom. Having no musical training, we pay attention to only the first impression of the music, and for spoiled with popular culture, classical music seems very boring. ...

Introduction

Biblical archeology is something that has been in the public domain for quite long; it is a topic that dates back in history. Moreover, the subject of biblical archeology is something that has remained a center of controversy for a long period; it is hated and loved by equal measures. Proponents of the subject have varied reasons why they support it, same to its opponents.
Biblical archeology is just like any other form of archeology, however, it is primarily meant for recovery and the scientific investigations of artifacts and other material remains that shed light on the ancient cultures. ...

One of the most significant and important musicians of all the times, Louis Daniel Armstrong was an American singer, composer and trumpeter. His talent has been accepted by the masses and has made him one of the most influential personalities among all the representatives of the American jazz scene. Having a variety of nicknames from his colleagues (Pops or Satchmo), Armstrong has had a career of almost five decades, in the period of 1920 – 1960s remaining one of the most important musicians and composers in different representations of jazz actual for each period within these decades.
He has become ...

Rebecca Skloot is the lady who wrote about Henrietta Lacks in her famous expose called The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. In the book, Skloot reveals about the unethical manner in which doctors at the John Hopkins hospital profiteered from cells of one its patients without her consent and that of her family. Further to that, some of the media houses were running family pictures without consulting the family.
Rebecca Skloot’s book unearthed the lack of professionalism in the way in which the researchers handed Henrietta Lacks cells, and earned the author much fame. However, one question ...

Zydeco music originated in Southwest Louisiana and it was pioneered by the French Creole speakers. The music blends R&B, Blues and Cajun music. The songs are a reflection of the rural beginnings and the prevailing economic conditions that are reflected in the song titles, bluesy vocals and lyrics of Zydeco. The music developed as a synthesis of ancient Creole music, Afro-America traditions, Cajun music, Jazz, gospel, blues and R&B. The music was often called French music and the first recording was made in 1928. It was the Creole music that formed the foundation for the music that was later to be ...

Back in late 52 BC came the final pacification of the Aeduis, and then Arvernes expressed humility. Moreover, they returned to 20 thousand prisoners. With regard to the Aeduis, then they even maintained the status allies, who besides them had only loyal Lingones. Arvernes, though, had to give a large number of hostages, also received quite tolerable peace terms on which their independence in dealing with domestic issues was recognized. Now that the danger of united Gaul was eliminated. For Caesar, it was important to find support at least in the two most significant communities.
But is there any ...

- Opening Statement: Since it was introduced to the public at the beginning of the 20th century, computers have been an integral component to man’s continuous development and discoveries.
- Thesis Statement: While he was not the one who invented the computer, it was Bill Gates who made a way to make computers user-friendly for all types of users and introduced cheaper and efficient software for the public.
- Who is Bill Gates?
- Early Years - William Henry “Bill” Gates III was born to Bill Gates Sr. and Mary Gates on October 28, 1955 in ...

Wine is an alcoholic beverage derived from fermented juice, usually grapes. They go along with the dishes during meals in many of the countries in the world today. People around the globe drink wine as naturally as water. They serve wines during meals and occasions.Celebrations and occasion around the globe is not complete without wines in their menus.
Generally wines are composed of 87.7% water, 11% alcohol, and the remaining percentage is composed of acid, tannins and other ingredients. Wine production has various processes. Fruit grapes are first cultivated and allowed to ripen in vineyards until the sugar ...

The late 1950s and 1960s was an era of tremendous social upheaval throughout the country; (Weber, 2013). It is during this time that the Sam Cooke and Freedom Singers sang their hearts out in a quest for equal rights. The original Freedom Singers musical group started in 1962 in Albany. Its purpose was to raise funds and awareness for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). They were a group of four young African-Americans, namely, Rutha Mae Pooles, Charles Neblett, Cordell Reagon and Barnice Johnson Reagon. All four members of the original group were under age 21. Three of whom were daughters ...

Abstract

In an era where global competition is on the rise and must be confronted in every sphere in order to survive and progress, creative industries can be a potential source of employment and provide an intermediary platform through which the non-employed can contribute to the economy. The United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Germany are some of the developed countries that have advanced creative industries with diverse characteristics and manifestation. Statistical data shows that global creative economy generates the value of us$ 22 billion dollars annually, and the figures keep rising. The annual growth rate of this industry ...

Introduction

Natalie Portman is a famous actress. Her fame resides on acting career which she started at a tender age. Her first role as an actress was in 1994 when hitman picked her as an orphan in the action film Leon: The Professional. Her ultimate fame came to existence during her acting in the movie Star Wars Prequel trilogy which she took the role of Padme Amidala. This film was released in 1999, 2002 and later in 2005 (Yang, 2006 p 12). From this time onwards Natalie’s celebrity and obvious her acting and presentation design line has been admired by many. Natalie ...

Reggae music was born on the island of Jamaica in the late 1960s. It is a fairly recent music genre that has roots in mento, R&B and Ska music that were contemporary musical movements. Recorded music was relatively late in coming to Jamaica with the first recording studio opening in 1951 and recording “mento” music which was a fusion of European and African folk dance music. American R&B music also became widely available around that time. The genre of Reggae may have langered in obscurity and never achieved international status and recognition had it not been for it’s most iconic ...

Analysis of “A Rose for Emily”

“A Rose for Emily,” written by William Faulkner is a story written in flashback by an unknown limited third person narrator. Its main character is Emily Grierson whose selfish, possessive father was one of the last generations of the “Old South.” By the time of his death all he had was his pride, and his house, his daughter was left improvised, he knew that he had nothing to leave to her yet; he drove away all her suitors. Miss Emily was in quite a shock when he died and refuses to even admit that he is dead. Miss Emily is well ...

What is Dharma and how does it show up specifically in the Ramayana?

Hinduism forms a way of life, a Dharma. The term “Dharma” has been derived from the Sanskrit word “dhri” which stands for “to hold together”. The individuals who profess the Dharma of the Hindus and seek to follow it are guided by social, spiritual, moral and social rules, knowledge, actions and duties which are integral in binding the human race together. The word Dharma does not stand for religion; it is basically the law that is capable of governing all actions. The Dharma in the Hindu religion is known by several other names such as Vedic Dharma and Sanatan Dharma. The ...

Dancing and musical style of disco - perhaps the most popular trend of pop culture of the past century. The history of the genre begins around mid-70s at the same time the United States and Europe. American style disco has incorporated the traditions and the sound of funk and soul. European same direction disco inherited typical trends of traditional pop and interlaced with the new trends in pop music.
Some argue that the Disco came on the scene in the early 70s of 20th century, around 1971-1973. Others say that the disco appeared in the mid 70s of ...

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An American author and performer of songs in the style of country music, Dwight David Yoakam, extremely popular in the 1980s, he has recorded over 20 albums and compilations. Billboard music magazine has put more than 30 songs of Yokam in the charts of the most popular country music songs – “Hot Country Songs”. Dwight Yoakam, who has greatly contributed to the heritage of country music and country genre development, doesn’t seem to rest on his laurels but keeps on rejoicing cockles of his admirers` hearts and pleasing their ears with his new music masterpieces and, what`s more, ...

Jazz Music has been bestowed and granted with some of the finest musicians and artists that the world has even seen. The list of artists who have excelled this genre of music is rather big, but one name that can never be missed while talking of incredible and exceptional Jazz artists and musicians is that of James P. Johnson. A gifted jazz pianist, he is considered to be the finest when it comes to stride pianists. An artist who had grip over many genres including Early Jazz, Ragtime and Stride, James left his mark on the music world. He ...

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This document illustrates in detail on Fela who was born in Nigeria and at the age of 20 years, he was sent to London to study medicine. Instead of doing what he was sent to do, he opted to venture into music whereby he formed a band called Koola Lobitos which played a fusion of jazz and high life. The document illustrates in detail on how Fela performed his music and what impact it had on the people (Manuel, 2007, 56). In addition, it entails that he was a multi-instrumental musician and composer, which made him a pioneer of Afrobeat music, and a human ...

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Steve Jobs was well renowned CEO of Apple Inc. He is chosen for this paper due to his influential and entrepreneurial business and technological innovations. His achievements include introducing iPhone, iPad, iMac, iTunes, iPod and iCloud. Jobs had enormous excitement for product quality. He persisted on elegant plan and simplicity. Steve, not like other CEO of the companies, he became tremendously absorbed in details, particularly when it get nearer to a product and how the product was marketed. One of the reasons of reputation and fame of Steve Jobs was his magnetic personality and unbelievable showmanship, which he confirmed at ...

In recent years, Hispanic actors have risen in prominence more and more, to the point where Latino and Latina actors and performers have become a vital and important part of pop culture and the entertainment industry. Of particular note is Penelope Cruz, who in just over a decade has become one of the most well-known and critically acclaimed actresses in Hollywood. Her career in the entertainment industry has been eventful and long, and she holds herself up as a role model for other Spanish-speaking actors and actresses, due to her substantial success and acclaim in both small, independent films and big blockbusters. ...

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This essay seeks to analyze the subject of death in two epical stories. It is based on the critical analysis of the epic of Gilgamesh and the book of Genesis in the Bible with regards to the issue of death. The theme of death in both Genesis and Gilgamesh takes the form of the protagonists' realization of their own mortality, which is attributed to disobedience in both narratives. Gilgamesh falls asleep although instructed to remain awake. This is similar to the case of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit. Having witnessed both Enkindu and his flower dying, Gilgamesh ...

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Over the 20th Century the New York Yankees have proven to be the most successful franchise in professional sports because their dominating players and their overall work ethic to success. The Yankees have made immense contributions to sports. Over the years, the Yankees have continued to remain relevant and even after their demise, their legacy still lives on. Among the most celebrated Yankees are Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe Dimaggio, Marino Rivera, and Derek Jeter. Below are biographies of these baseball players.

Babe Ruth

Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore. Only Ruth and one sister survived infancy. His ...

During the 1920s, the village of Harlem, New York, was the center stage for a revolution in art, music and culture for African-Americans. In the realm of music, one of the most important developments to come out of the Harlem Renaissance was the development of jazz music as a style and a way of life. In this paper, we will examine the varying aspects of jazz music in the Harlem Renaissance, including its origins, its evolution, and the major players involved. Also, the cultural significance of jazz and its role in building identity in this movement will be explored.
The “New ...

Influence of Media on Youths’ Thoughts and Behavior

Over the last century, the world has witnessed great innovations in media. Media can take many forms which include newspapers, magazines, radio and television networks (McManus, 2008). The last half century has particularly seen an unprecedented growth in one of the most popular forms of media today – the internet. Other forms of media include video games (McManus, 2008). These media outlets have undoubtedly changed every human society. They have brought about faster communication means and enhanced businesses through advertising. The media has also enabled openness in societies, which has helped expose corrupt activities by government officials and thus aided ...

Cognitive Functions of the Brain

The phrase ‘Cognitive function’ in its basic form implies the mental processes of acquiring knowledge. The cognitive functions include reasoning, perception, intuition, creativity, predictable behavior, social interaction with others and problem solving among others. According to Baars and Gage (2010), part of the brain majorly concerned with cognitive function is the cerebrum cortex. However, in as much as we can say that this is part of the brain concerned with the cognitive functions, some of which mentioned above, the brain is holistic in nature (Baars & Gage, 2010). This implies that one part of the brain (for instance the cerebrum) ...

There is a vivid description of a heroic character in the two literature works: Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The heroic protagonist is portrayed, in both cases, as a plain human being with imperfections in one way or the other. In this work, I have critically analyzed and given a comparison of the heroic qualities of both the characters.

On the onset, Beowulf crosses the ocean to fight and the main reason for the fight is to attain fame and honour. In his society, one of the greatest achievements is fame, especially after death. This is the notion that drives ...