Hannover, Universiẗat, Diss., 2003.

Braunschweig, Techn. Universiẗat, Diss., 1999.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 1982.

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Portia serves as a complex and often underestimated character in William Shakespeare's controversial comedy The Merchant of Venice. Using the critical methodologies of New Historicism and feminism, this thesis explores Portia's representation of Elizabeth Tudor, Queen of England from 1558 to 1603. Striking similarities exist between character and Queen, including physical description, suitors, marriage issues, and rhetoric. In addition, the tripartite marriage at the play's conclusion among Portia, Bassanio, and Antonio represents the relationship Elizabeth Tudor formed between her merchant class and her aristocracy. Shylock serves as a representation of a generic or perhaps Catholic threat to England during the early modern era. Moreover, by examining Portia's language in the trial scene, the play invites audiences to read her as a representative of the learned Renaissance woman, placing special emphasis on the dialectical and rhetorical elements of the language trivium in classical studies. Finally, through a close reading of the mercantile language in the text, Portia can be interpreted as the merchant of the play's title.

This dissertation explores the significance of Queen Esther in early modern England by examining her literary representations in light of historical, religious, political, and social contexts. Although she is often linked to Deborah and Judith, Esther’s multifaceted character allows for greater flexibility in representation than is the case with other biblical heroines. The differing aspects of her character – obedient orphan, beautiful virgin, clever and courageous queen, savior of Diaspora Jews – inspire multiple, at times even contradictory, depictions of Esther in early modern literature. Whether Protestant or Catholic, male or female, Queen or commoner, sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English writers appropriate Esther in ways that paradoxically challenge and support women’s traditional roles in society. Chapter One introduces the Esther narrative as presented in the Old Testament and Apocrypha. Chapter Two examines Esther in relation to female authority, focusing specifically on references to Queen Elizabeth as an Esther figure. Chapter Three studies the dramatic interlude Godly Queen Hester, while Chapter Four analyzes works of prose featuring Esther as an exemplum for virtuous and heroic women. Chapter Five studies poetic depictions of Esther, and Chapter Six concludes the study by noting briefly how women authors engaged in the querelle des femmes enlist Esther to refute their opponents.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes special report study entitled: Public routes and spatial design. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes special report study entitled : Public routes and spatial design. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

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by Lau Cheung Hoo, Gary. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-68). / ABSTRACT --- p.i / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.i i / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Method of Study --- p.3 / Chapter II. --- REASONS FOR CHANGES --- p.5 / External Forces --- p.6 / Internal Forces --- p.7 / Chapter III. --- CHANGES UNDER THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY --- p.10 / Establishment of the Hospital Authority --- p.10 / Changes Under the Hospital Authority --- p.12 / Chapter IV. --- STRATEGIES FOR THE PLANNED CHANGE --- p.17 / Structural Approaches to Changes --- p.17 / Technological Approaches to Changes --- p.18 / People Approaches to Changes --- p.19 / Comments --- p.22 / Chapter V. --- CASE STUDY： QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL --- p.24 / Background Information --- p.24 / Mission of QEH --- p.25 / Major Changes --- p.26 / Resistance and Problems --- p.29 / Results to-date --- p.35 / Overall Evaluation and Summary View --- p.43 / Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSION --- p.50 / APPENDIX --- p.55 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.67