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- 9951: Chaucerian Moral and Social Commentary in the Canterbury Tales
- ... classes, no doubt becoming quite familiar with the culture and attitudes of the commoners. Perhaps most vital to Chaucer’s ascension into poetic greatness evolved because of his unusual access and acceptance into the upper world of aristocracy. As an adolescent, Chaucer was sent by his father to serve as a page to Lionel of Antwerp. This initiated Chaucer into the world of the nobility to which he became a distinguished honorary member. Chaucer worked in many critical posts for the aristocracy, parliament, and the royal family. Chaucer’s service to the aristocracy provided him with an ... in the prologue. The pilgrims further reveal their true nature as they tell their tale to the travelers. Works Cited Abrams, M.H., Donaldson, Smith, Adams, Monk, Ford, Daiches. The Norton Anthology of English Literature. New York: W.W. Norton and Company Inc., 1962. 74-81. Brother Anthony. “Chaucer and Religion.” http://www.sogang.arc.kr/-anthony/religion.html Goffinet, Ben. “Approaches to the Pardoner’s Tale.” http://www.wsu. ...
- 9952: Great Gatsby - Dreams
- ... through the illegal sale of alcohol or "bootlegging" He learned the business form Dan Cody when he moved east from western United States. As Gatsby became richer he moved on to the West Egg in New York, which was directly across the bay from Daisy's home. Gatsby's house was built just for the purpose of impressing Daisy with his material objects, which is a sign of how the corruption ... she would have chosen Gatsby to marry she would have had the best of both worlds, instead of being in a marriage with a rich man she didn't love. The richest people in the world cannot have everything. Material objects can get many things for Jay Gatsby, (or the illusion of many things), such as friends. It could not however get the one thing he truly desired. Even though Gatsby ... to account that the dream deals with spiritual and personal happiness not just material objects. The American dream is not achieved in this story because of the one missing link, happiness. The wealth of the world cannot buy love or happiness, I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend, If it makes you feel all right. I'll get you anything my friend, If it makes you feel all ...
- 9953: Appearances - A Universal Concern
- ... universal; it permeates all cultures and peoples, and stretches from the past to the present. Throughout history, both men and women have gone to great lengths to become more attractive. In all parts of the world, people take many different measures to beautify themselves. Even move, the animal world also exhibits the desire to be attractive. Male birds of paradise, with their brilliant hues, contrast sharply with the females. Male peacocks have stunning tail- feathers that are obviously used to attract females as well ... worth to make ourselves more beautiful overall. Works Cited "Aesop." Grolier's Electronic Encyclopedia. 1993. Coon, Dennis. Essentials of Psychology: Exploration and Application. 5th ed. Los Angeles. West Pub. 1991 Robertson, Ian. Sociology. 3rd ed. New York: Worth, 1987.
- 9954: Sacrifices and The Road to Success
- ... Paul gave up his morals, family, and eventually his life to maintain his happiness in prosperity. To escape the dread and fear Paul felt at home, he stole $3000 from his employer to leave for New York. Paul is not a crook, but the pressures of leaving home, to find his own success causes him to set his morals aside. The family Paul left behind are not those who live on ... at Carnegie Hall and at the theater. That is where Paul considered his home. The music which emerged from there is what fueled Paul. When he learns that his father is looking for him in New York, and his supply of money is running low after living a few days of glamour and success, Paul realizes that it is all about to end. Paul makes the ultimate sacrifice, his life, so ... s basic formula for success is hard work and honest dealings with others. In Dick Wittington and His Cat, the character Dick fallows those principles. Yet it seems impossible for Dick to rise in the world like he dreams of. Lucky to be employed, his boss, Mr. Fitzwarren asks Dick to give him his beloved cat. Dick's cat was the only thing that he had, but he did not ...
- 9955: Massacre Of Wounded Knee
- ... body search of each warrior. The soldiers could not understand the Sioux language and the medicine man began chanting that they had nothing to fear and that the Ghost Dance would protect them. Suddenly a brave named Black Coyote pulled out a rifle from under his cloak. The deaf Indian had no idea what the soldiers were going to do, and so he waved the gun over his head and screamed ... Ghost shirts did not turn the bullets of the white men. Religion had failed to restore the old life. For the Indians of the West, there was now no choice but to submit to the new life. The Sioux Indians let go of the one aspect remaining in their culture. They were forced to discard the religion that had promised them so much. After their final true last stand, the Sioux ... Native American dreams. It made them realize that any hope of escape into the past could never be. The nation's hoop had been broken and scattered into irretrievable fragments. Years afterwards, an old Sioux brave named Black Elk recalled the slaughter and said, "I did not now then how much had ended. When I look back now from this high hill of my age, I can still see the ...
- 9956: Ebonics 2
- ... Ebonics should be a language. I mean black adolescents that are seen as stupid and non-educated mostly use it. The talk compelled me to do some extensive studying on the subject. Ebonics is the new academician s jargon or buzzword for what we used to call Black English. Ebonics comes from the root word Ebony that means black or dark. So since Ebonics is considered Black English I am assuming ... Many elite Chinese Americans does not speak Chinese. But neocons wouldn t dare ignore those Chinese students who did speak it. So people proclaim the Ebonics will increase segregation. That is Bullshit! In the real world, race and class segregate us more than ever before. Students who speak Black English are unfairly forced to both decode and translate, simultaneously and automatically. Just as with all other linguistic instruction, Ebonics will be used as a bridge to help black students master English. Such mastery is mandatory for success in the world where Standard English rules in every area. Like all racist fears, this is totally ludicrous. Our cultural differences are real. Students should not be academically abused because of them. Ebonics will be victorious in ...
- 9957: When The Legends Die
- ... have been both hopelessly demoralized and wrongly persecuted; because of this, their culture as a whole is suffering greatly. It is a shame to see such a once prosperous culture become insignificant in today's world. To understand what this once great culture consisted of, first one has to obtain a basic grasp of some of the ideals that were practiced by Native Americans. Philosophy of life, importance of nature, and ... to this key term. In fact, the whole book is cyclical. In the beginning, Tom lives in the traditional ways of his people, and is enjoying it. As he matures, he finds himself faced with new challenges and opportunities. In the end though, Tom finds himself coming back around to become a clout Indian to complete himself fully in a circle. Beside these examples of cyclical life in the book, there ... not overburdening it, it would actually be much more productive than trying to force it. The Native Americans have always followed this sort-of guideline to life. I believe this is the area where the World as a whole could benefit so much by just taking into account some of the many perspectives Native Americans took on nature. In the novel, this is clearly seen in the end when Tom ...
- 9958: Bunker Hill , Battle Of
- ... protect their land and freedom. A crude "army" was made to defend the hill. The army was not a national one, for no nation existed. Instead, the army was made up of men from Cambridge, New England, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Also, this hastily combined force of men had no assigned commander in chief, but did what their revered Generals instructed them to carry out. On June 15, 1775 the American colonists ... 2,500 to 4,000 men. Besides having fewer deaths than the British, the colonists believe they had won in other ways as well. The Americans had proved to themselves, and the rest of the world that they could stand up to the British army in traditional warfare. And only a few days later, George Washington would lead a group of men up to Dorchester Heights, aiming their cannons at ...
- 9959: Macbeth 3
- ... Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see. (Act 1:Scene 4:ln.55) When Lady Macbeth heard of her husband's success and read the letter, we almost immediately feel that a new source of power had appared in the drama. Her words reflected a great knowledge of her husband and her practical approach to problems as seen in the following two verses. Glacis thou art, and Cowdor ... fear..................... (Act 3:Scene 1:Ln.52) Macbeth next hired two murderers to murder Bunquo, and convinced them to commit the crime saying that it was he who had prevented them from rising in this world. He attacked their courage and used his wife's philosophy to regain their confidence assuring them that everything will go fine. I will advice you were to plant yourselves, Acquaint you with the perfect spy ... when they become aware of it.It was and is always not easy to see a great man turn from good to evil. We admire Macbeth's courage, as he, with his wife dead and world collapsing, resolved to fight to the end and "die with harness on his back." Not all men are as heroic, after all !
- 9960: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- ... no longer able to pass for a prodigy, Mozart's reception there was muted and hopes of a job came nothing. Back in Salzburg Mozart worked for two years as a church organist for the new archbishop. His employer was less kindly disposed to the Mozart family than his predecessor had been, but the composer nonetheless produced some of his earliest masterpieces. The famous Sinfonia concertante for violin, violo and orchestra ... G minor, contrasts strikingly with the affirmatory Symphony No.41 Jupiter. Neither helped alleviate his financial plight, however, which after 1789 became critical. An extensive concert tour of Europe failed to earn significant sums. A new emperor came to the Austrian throne but Mozart was unsuccessful in his bid to become Kapellmeister. He was deeply in debt when in July 1791 he received an anonymous commission to write a Requiem. (The ... two little black eyes and a nice figure. She isn't witty, but has enough common sense to make her a good wife and mother .... She understands housekeeping and has the kindest heart in the world. I love her and she loves me....' . Constanze Mozart's life was far from easy. From June 1783 to July 1791, she bore six children. The Mozarts' first child, Raimund Leopold, died at the ...
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