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- 91: Oscar Wilde
- ... Gaol was published in 1898. It portrays prison life and the desperation of the people there. After his release from prison he spent his final years with friends in Paris, where he converted to Roman Catholicism. He died at age 46 on November 30, 1990 of a recurrent ear infection from an injury that occurred while in prison that became serious and became meningitis. Bibliography Hyde, Harford Montgomery. Oscar Wilde. Harford ...
- 92: Bless Me, Ultima: The Cultural Distress of a Young Society
- ... in Spanish. The fact is that he was no longer in the land of Mexico. He was no longer in a protective environment. Antonio comes from an strict catholic environment. There is nothing else but Catholicism. His mother wants him to become a priest as one of her ancestors was, but Antonio is battling a struggle of his own. He is now going to school with Protestant kids. Also, one of ...
- 93: Bless Me, Ultima: Conflicting Lifestyles
- ... ailing person. Ultima taught Tony these things and makes him much more aware and in touch with nature. In the long run this has a great impact on his life. Unlike his friends who see Catholicism as rigid, intimidating, and largely unintelligible, but do nothing about it, Tony is exploring something different and more meaningful to him. However, he is not completely turning his back on the religion that he grew ...
- 94: The Lord of the Flies: A Picture of Our Society Today
- ... religions can give power and money to many people. Fear of gods or protection from all fears in society can make person donate to a religious unit material goods or loyalty. Even traditional religions like Catholicism can allow the leaders to lead a life of luxury. Violence in the book increases as it does in society today. At first, the intention of killing the first pig was there and then when ...
- 95: The Life of a Jamestown Colonist
- ... public land. Most of the peasants, including my family, were kicked off our land because of the enclosure movement. Richard Hakluyt also wanted to form British colonies to spread Christianity while saving the Natives from Catholicism. We had all heard the stories of how horribly the Spanish treated the Natives. Mr. Hakluyt believed that we Englishmen could treat the Natives better than the Spanish. As my story progresses, you will see ...
- 96: Madonna
- ... it failed.. Like a Prayer, had a lot to do with her life. The death of her mother (Promise to Try), Her experience with Sean (Till Death Do Us Part), (Oh Father), the mystery of Catholicism, all of these titles had to do with her life experiences. Express Yourself and Oh father hit the charts in 1990. She decided to go back to acting so in 1990 , Madonna began shooting Dick ...
- 97: Christopher Columbus Was A Villain
- ... God, with Gods will, when I make my departure I will bring half a dozen back to their Majesties so that they can learn to speak (Koning p 52). Columbus realized the importance of Catholicism to the queen and therefore frequently refers and justifies his reasons using God. We must remember that Columbus was promised a handsome reward from the queen if he discovers land and brings back gold, not ...
- 98: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
- ... of State was set up to give him advise, and help him write laws. France became one of the first efficiently organized modern states. In 1801, Napoleon made an agreement with the pope that made Catholicism the state religion, but all religions were tolerated. "My policy is to govern men as the greatest number wish to be governed," said Napoleon. "I established myself in Egypt by becoming a Mussulman; I won ...
- 99: Napoleon Bonaparte
- ... of State was set up to give him advise, and help him write laws. France became one of the first efficiently organized modern states. In 1801, Napoleon made an agreement with the pope that made Catholicism the state religion, but all religions were tolerated. "My policy is to govern men as the greatest number wish to be governed," said Napoleon. "I established myself in Egypt by becoming a Mussulman; I won ...
- 100: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
- ... of State was set up to give him advise, and help him write laws. France became one of the first efficiently organized modern states. In 1801, Napoleon made an agreement with the pope that made Catholicism the state religion, but all religions were tolerated. "My policy is to govern men as the greatest number wish to be governed," said Napoleon. "I established myself in Egypt by becoming a Mussulman; I won ...
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