Skrevet af: Jeppe Bro Pedersen

Abstract

This study is based on an key interest in the meaning of the word minimalism, the use of the word minimalism in literature, an finally the study asks the curious question; “Why is the word minimalism used in so many contexts with a disregard of a clear definition by the user?”

This study first examines the meaning of the word minimalism and secondly explores literary minimalism found in works by Raymond Carver and Øystein Lønn. The study uses this examination to define the meaning of the word minimalism and armed with a clear definition, the study investigates literary minimalism and any tendencies that are characteristic of literary minimalism. An analysis is then conducted on selected works by Raymond Carver and Øystein Lønn to explore minimalistic aspects of the two writers, illustrated by a detailed examination of four different short stories, two from each writer. Finally the analysis use conclusions from each examination to compare the works and writing style of Raymond Carver and Øystein Lønn.

The study overall concludes, that the strength of minimalism as a writing style, is the extent to which it is able to include the reader in the story. The lack of communication is assumed and a theme in minimalistic literature, and therefore the study concludes, that it is a paramount for minimalist writers to build a close relationship with the reader. Without this close relationship, the story will not succeed. With this in mind, the study furthermore draws conclusions to whether or not it is reasonable that Øystein Lønn is called Norway’s answer to Raymond Carver.

The study concludes with a perspective on the effect that impressionism have on minimalism. [Læs mere…]

Kryptologi, Enigma maskinen og RSA-kryptering

Abstract

This paper examines a few widely used methods of cryptology and takes a look at the German Enigma-machine’s influence on how the 2. World War evolved, especially concerning the Battle of the Atlantic. Throughout time, humans have had the need to communicate secretly. The most practical way of doing this is through cryptology. Due to this, there is an extremely large number of different algorithms to ensure the secureness of transferring information. Not until recently, there has been a method that is practically unbreakable, while also working in the real world. The method is called RSA-encryption, and is widely used all over the world by banks, websites, and basically anyone who wants to transfer information easily and securely. RSA-encryption is based on prime numbers and their unique properties, but the overall principle is the same as any other cryptological method. During the Second World War the Germans used a machine for encrypting and decrypting their messages. This machine was called Enigma, and played an important part in the war. In this paper there is a detailed description of how the Enigma worked and what the influence on the war was, when the Allies broke its code. [Læs mere…]

Den franske revolution og borgerskabets rolle 1789

Indledning

Den franske revolution fandt sted i årene 1789-1799 og opfattes som én af de vigtigste begivenheder i nyere tid. Ifølge oplysningstiden og den amerikanske uafhængighedskrig, blev tankerne om borgernes rettigheder for lighed og frihed sat i særligt fokus.

I denne opgave vil jeg belyse Den Franske Revolution og helt specifikt, hvordan borgerskabet spillede en helt central rolle i opgørelsen med middelalderens stændersamfund. Jeg vil lægge særlig vægt på min kilde om den franske forfatning, da den er et vigtigt omdrejningspunkt i revolutionen.

Mit mål for opgaven er at besvare min problemformulering ved at gå taksonomisk frem. Jeg vil først redegøre for samfundsopbygningen i det gamle regime og årsagerne til revolutionens udbrud. Dernæst vil jeg undersøge og beskrive revolutionens videre forløb med særligt fokus på borgerskabet og deraf perspektivere det til min kilde om forfatningen.

Til sidst vil jeg vurdere, om borgerskabet nåede sit endelige mål ved hjælp af forklaringer og fortolkninger af revolutionen og dens årsager. Min besvarelse af problemformuleringen er hovedsageligt skrevet på baggrund af bøgerne Den franske revolution bind 1 & 2 af Niels Høffding. [Læs mere…]