Commodore Essays

  • Submerged Book Report

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    Submerged is book one of the five part Alaskan Courage Series. This novel is about the McKenna family and their experiences and encounters with other characters such as Bailey and Landon. They are trying to solve a murder case that involved a plane crash and a loved one perishing. The title of this well-written book, Submerged, has multiple meanings. “Submerged” could reference the sunken shipwrecks, the feelings of Bailey, and the physical submersion of an island containing a church. During the

  • Theme Of The Open Boat

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    that was here established on the seas. No one said that it was so. No one mentioned it.” (Crane, 205). The brotherhood Crane mentions consist of a cook, oiler (aka Billie), the captain of the Commodore, and a reporter in a ten foot boat. In his news article Crane wrote on the actual sinking of the Commodore, he said Billie asked the captain at the last second for permission to join them in the boat (Crane: fact). The ten foot dinghy or any kind of vessel on the ocean can only contain a specific amount

  • The Theme of Community in the Open Boat

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    Streets. Throughout these earlier years in his life he also wrote Red Badge of Courage and The Black Rider, along with many other works. In 1879 Crane attempted to do journalistic reporting on the insurrection of Cuba. On his voyage the ship the Commodore sunk, leaving him to float to safety in a lifeboat. It is from this experienc... ... middle of paper ... ...4th, 2003] Available on the World Wide Web: http://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/ishikawa/amlit/c/crane_s19re.htm Works Cited Source:

  • Stephen Crane's The Open Boat

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    In Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat, the lack of concern of Nature is a reoccurring theme. The part Nature plays strengths man to battle with his own part in life. With a skewed impression of the universe, man must legitimate spot among Nature. These themes are found in the written work strategies of the writer. Crane utilizes tone, symbolism, and straightforward sentence structure to depict man's accommodation to the lack of interest of Nature. The written work style, character depictions and occasions

  • The Open Boat Essay

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    The narrator reveals the tone of The Open Boat is sarcasm but encloses a tiny bit of sympathy for the men and their struggle to survive. The short story begins with four men given the names the correspondent, the oiler, the cook, and the captain floating in a small boat. The sailors take turns rowing and steering the boat, trying to pass the time away while they float off the coast of Florida. By morning they become weak from rowing and after the men struggle to swim across the icy water, the men

  • Stephen Crane's The Open Boat

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    From all the readings made in class I decided to make this literary analysis about Stephen Crane’s “The Open Boat”. “The Open Boat” is a short story written by Stephen Crane an American writer, poet, and novelist whose works follows a Realist tradition. “The Open Boat” is a short story based on Crane’s shipwreck experience. Divided into seven sections, this story narrates the conflict of four men who are lost in the middle of the sea and fight for survival against nature. The main characters of this

  • Symbolism In The Open Boat

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    In “The Open Boat,” written by Stephan Crane, the readers are presented with a true story about Stephan crane. While being trapped out at sea on the boat with only each other, the characters needed to work together to survive. Stephan Crane displays the different views on nature throughout the story by posing the characters as a symbol of survival against nature and the universe. According to Mordecai Marcus, “The Open Boat’s” theme of nature stems from a threefold view on nature revealed by the

  • Commodore Perry: A Hero Or Hero?

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    complexity of Japanese culture. In the eyes of an American, Commodore Perry is seen as one of the greatest influential figures in international history. However, what most people don’t understand is how the very own citizens of Japan perceived Commodore Perry. There are many ways in which, the Japanese may have perceived Perry. However, a fascinating aspect to think about is if he was perceived as a hero or a villain. In order to think about if Commodore Perry was considered a hero or a villain, it’s important

  • Commodore Matthew Perry and Trade with Japan

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    country for over two hundred years. This led the United States to send Commodore Matthew Perry overseas in hopes to convince Japan to be more accessible. Commodore Matthew Perry knew that his task would be challenging because of Japan’s reluctance to interact with other countries and its belief that it was the greatest country of all. As a result of Perry’s mission, Japan changed politically, socially, and economically. Commodore Perry and his squadron of ships arrived in Japan’s waters on July 8

  • The Story of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt

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    The 19th century was a time of prosperity and adversity; there was a great deal of accomplishments in the 1800s, such as steamboats being introduced as a new technology and creation of railroads. Despite the growth during this period, it contained innumerable hardships; the introductions of new technologies continued, ultimately leading to increased competition. Competition played an enormous part in the success and downfall of many people during the 19th century, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, who

  • The Voice of Billie Holiday

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    The Voice of Billie Holiday A woman stands before you, and although she isn't a politician, she expresses her moving thoughts on issues that affect all Americans. Her voice isn't harsh or demanding in tone. Her stature is slender and traced in a shimmer of light that reflects from her dress. A southern magnolia is lying comfortably above her ear. She sings. She sings of incomprehension, of hate, and of a race's pain. She sings low and confused. She sings as "Our Lady of Sorrow"(Davis 1)

  • Commodore Matthew Perry: American Black Ships in the Land of the Samurai

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    Commodore Matthew Perry: American Black Ships in the Land of the Samurai One hundred and fifty years ago, an American commodore was assigned by the American President to go to “the barbarian land.” The commodore’s name was Matthew Perry and the land was Japan (Walworth 18). He was curious enough to become interested in the mission, even though it was said that “the Japanese were the least interesting people in the world” at that time (Graff 63). Japan had been closed to the outside world

  • Opening Trade with Japan: Treaty of Kanagawa

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    Commodore Matthew Perry: Breaking Open Japan Many other countries tried to open trade with Japan but only the United States had successfully a mission to open trade with Japan.This great achievement is credited to Commodore Matthew Perry because of his mission. Perry’s mission lead to the Treaty of Kanagawa and many issue in Japan. Japan Opening trade with the United States changed the future of Japan for the worst. Many countries had tried to open trade in Japan. Most of those missions had failed

  • Informative Essay: What Is Lionel Richie's Net Worth?

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    What is Lionel Richie’s net worth? Singer Lionel Richie has been a music icon for decades. His net worth, not surprisingly, clearly reflects this. Whether with the Commodores or in his own immensely successful solo career, Richie has always seemed to find himself atop the charts one way or another. More recently, the iconic vocalist was also brought aboard as a judge on the upcoming American Idol reboot, something that should be interesting to watch closely given that fellow judge Katy Perry blasted

  • Breaking Open Japan, by George Feifer

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    Breaking Open Japan Feifer, George. Breaking Open Japan: Commodore Perry, Lord Abe, and American Imperialism in 1853. New York: Smithsonian Books/Collins, 2006. pp. xx, 389 p.: ill., maps; 24 cm. ISBN: 0060884320 (hardcover: alk. paper). Format: Book. Subjects: Japan Foreign relations United States /United States Foreign relations Japan. 2. A statement regarding the author: George Feifer is a native of Roxbury, Connecticut. He has written for a wide array of publications. He is a “well-known”

  • Explain How Many People Lived By Their Laws In The 1900's

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    In the 1900’s many people lived by their laws and did not care about others. Most people carried around guns there was not a strict legal system like there is today. If someone robbed you or scammed you, you could get revenge your own way. Many people were murdered for revenge. There was also a lot of cheating and scheming. People could not be trusted in the American Old West. In the movie Maverick, Mrs. Bransford’s scheme was to pretend to be married to make it easier to get way after she pickpocketed

  • The Open Boat by Stephen Crane

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    life. “The Open Boat” is a nonfictional fiction some call it. It typically is argued as only fiction, but many lean toward its nonfictional quality. Crane wrote the story based off his real life experience of a shipwreck he tragically endured. The Commodore, the name of the ship, was the victim of the waves and Crane just so happened to be one of its friends. He wrote 2 articles based on this tragedy, but “The Open Boat” became the best way for him to make people visualize his struggle. The correspondent

  • Autobiography in The Open Boat

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    The Open Boat is based off the true story of the sinking of the Commodore. Stephen Crane had a traumatic shipwreck in January 1897. After the crash on the 10-foot boat, Crane was lost at sea for 30 hours. He was later rescued and wrote 3 different writings on the sinking of Commodore (Eye). Crane’s afterthought of the sinking of the Commodore led to the short story. It was initially published as “Stephen Crane’s Own Story” (Hayes). The Open Boat is now a fictional tale written by Stephen Crane to

  • How Did Western Imperialism Affect Japan

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    pursuit for an empire, and Japanese emigration to America and elsewhere. The Western reaction to Japan’s series of events, eventually led to Pearl Harbor. Western impact and influence in Japan started in the 1850s with Commodore Matthew Perry forcing Japan open to trade. When Commodore Perry arrived with his modern warships, the Japanese senior leadership was aware of the technological superiority of the West, and feared military action. Japan’s fear and inexperience lead to the eventual signing

  • Essay On What Role Did The West Play In The Downfall Of The Shogunate

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    Western influence played a significant role in the downfall of the Shogunate. The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853 and the signing of the ‘unequal treaties’ lead to further discontent in Japan’s Feudal Structure and rebellions against the government. Although in the lead up to the arrival of Perry, there were already problems within the Feudal structure of Japan, it was the response of the Shogunate to Western influence that ultimately lead to an alliance, which sped up the downfall of