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- 3491: Poetry- Woman To Man By Judith
- ... reputation for expressing herself, and therefore could write a subjective poem about this issue. The main idea of this poem, is based upon female sexuality and sensuality, and that sex is symbolic of life, or death if pregnancy fails. The title seems to mean now, "Woman to Man" as if the woman is offering herself to the Man, offering her body to create a child, through the act of sex. It ... which the woman holds - has the potential of becoming a child. The image of the day of birth as a resurrection day is important in this respect for, just as the resurrection of Christ defeated death, so too, does each individual conception and birth. The use of alliteration in this first stanza contributes a crescendo of confidence, which relates to the pain, and stress building up until the conception. This also ... passion and pain breaks in. At the same time the poem as a whole has suggested that in each sexual act there is the potential for the creation of new life which challenges time and death. The woman is the proud yet fearful instrument of this process. The peom has a rhythmic pattern that compliments the metaphors and paradoxes. The stanzas begin and end, individually, for the first and last ...
- 3492: THe Life and Work of John Keats
- ... was not going to be a doctor as a profession, his true passion was in poetry (computer). Though some of his early poetry which was written when he was twenty just six years before his death, the poetry didn't seem top-notch.'' As his life played out his poetry became more matured and astonishing. Because of his lack of education he spent allot of time studying Shakespeare and Milton. He ... some good reviews, but these were followed by the first harsh attacks by the influential Blackwood's Magazine. In 1818, his brother Tom who had tuberculosis died. Keats took care of Tom and before his death made a promise to his brother that he would show his critics that he really was a poet. However Keats didn't know that he would be diagnosed with tuberculosis the following summer. During 1819 ... failing him and he would not be able to survive another harsh England winter. Joseph Severn, the devoted young painter who, alone in a strange country, nursed Keats and managed his affairs daily until his death, accompanied him. While in Rome, Keats tried to recover peacefully in the warm Mediterranean climate, but his physical condition and mental attitude continued to deteriorate. The night of February 23, 1821, Keats died in ...
- 3493: Lyrical Analysis Of The End
- ... most astounding track the doors ever recorded. Jim Morrison uses words as much for their emotive effect as their meaning. The song suggests rather than states a mind filled with fears of sex, violence and death. Its the imagery more than the meaning of the words themselves that gets the message across. The imagery is terrifying-"the snake is long" and he's "old and his skin is cold." A symbol of evil if combined with images of sex and death. After a "Roman wilderness of pain" we take on an even more treacherous journey. The journey to paradise where all things are possible can be accomplished by giving your final destination to the driver of ... The promise of wisdom for those who are willing to go to the "ancient lake." But the wisdom is sad, hopeless forbidden knowledge-the knowledge of evil. Violence, guilt, misguided love and most of all death. To forbidden fantasy of incest and patricide is to where the bus travels. The Oedipal section says, "Kill the father" it means kill all of those things in you that are drilled in you ...
- 3494: The Lord of the Flies: A Complex Web of Symbolism
- ... demanded them to grow up a bit. The boy with the mulberry mark, a littlun, had been missing for days. With this loss, the boys seemed to lose their own innocent views on life and death. Most of the littluns ended up joining Jack, who provided them with meat and protection from the Beast. The littluns started a ring on their own.......At once the crowd surged after it, poured down ... bit tore........Simons dead body moved out toward the open sea. The loss of innocence is clearly noted as the littluns turn from helpless children to merciless murderers. They danced in a circle chanting death wishes on the Beast. The beast they attacked, however, was one of their own, Simon. With the loss of innocence being a main theme of the novel, the littluns are used to display the subject clearly. The death of Simon causes the reader to realize that the littluns performed adult acts despite their ages. With the chaos around them, the young boys did what they wanted to do, without restriction. Without certain ...
- 3495: The Epic Poem Of Beowulf Blend
- ... purpose in life was to be remembered and regarded with honor once they died. This "pagan" factor also carries into Beowulf, such as the one line in the story which states, "To any fighting-man, death is better than a life of dishonour." He wanted to be remembered with honor and dignity after he was dead. At the time of the writing of Beowulf, Christianity had already established itself as the ... is, therefore, not only the story of a hero, and his adventures, but it is a story of two converging worlds: The Christian world, and the world of the pagan. *Beowulf does cause Grendel's death by tearing his arm off, but Grendel bleeds to death. Beowulf does not kill him.
- 3496: Similarities Between Franz Liszt and Kurt Cobain
- ... father's uncles committed suicide, along with the fact that there were a lot of dysfunctional marriages and alcoholism present. During a concert, Kurt would jerk around as if he was being electrocuted. After his death, the sale of Nirvana memorabilia increased dramatically. As you can see, both Franz Liszt and Kurt Cobain have some characteristics in common. They had both been hospitalized for an illness. However, one was physical while the other was mental. Both had unusual concert styles. Like many classical composers, Kurt was not truly appreciated until his death, as shown by the fact that the sale of Nirvana memorabilia increased WORKS CITED Dougherty, Steve, No Way Out. People Weekly April 25 1994. Pg. 38 Goulding, Phil G. Classical Music New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1992 Rosen, Craig, Cobain death spurs rush at retail; biz talk turns to bands unreleased work. Billboard April 23 1994. Pg. 9 Schoenberg, Harold C. The Lives of the Great Composers. New York, London: WW Norton & CO., 1981 Seidenberg, ...
- 3497: A Pro-Choice Argument
- ... heinous crimes against doctors who perform abortions, thinking that they are justified in bringing harm to these "murderers". But the biggest mistake they make in their assumptions is that "pro-choice" does not mean "pro-death." Having to deal with an unintended pregnancy is possibly one of the most difficult challenges a woman has to face. Having a child is a huge financial burden on a woman as well as her ... necessity for the defense of innocent human life.'"2 Pro-life activists view extortion and brute force as a way to get things done, but how often do you hear about pro-choice activists sending death threats to government officials warning that if they don't pass a pro-abortion bill their life will be in danger? Pro-life activists need to realize that their way of activism can be that ... taking the lives of their unborn child, their mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters will have the opportunity to receive a safer abortion and lessen the risk of endangering themselves? Pro-choice does not mean pro-death. It means having control over your body as well as over your life. Works Cited: 1. April 28th press release from the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League 2. National Abortion and Reproductive ...
- 3498: Antigone
- ... She would seem to fit the part in light of the fact that she dies in doing what is right. She buries her brother without worrying what might happen to her. She "Takes into consideration death and the reality that may be beyond death" (Hathorn 59). Those who do believe that Antigone was meant to be the true tragic hero argue against others who believe that Creon deserves that honor. They say that the Gods were against Creon, and ... hero. Creon, on the other hand, realized his mistake when Teiresias made his prophecy. He is forced to live, knowing that three people are dead because of his ignorance, which is a punishment worse than death. My opinion on this debate is that Antigone is the tragic hero. She tries to help her brother without worrying about what will happen to her. She says, "I intend to give my brother ...
- 3499: The Ebola Virus
- The Ebola Virus In the year 1976, Ebola climbed out of its unknown hiding place, and caused the death of 340 people. Fear gripped the victims faces, and uncertainty tortured their minds. The people of Zaire waited outside clinics, churches and in their homes for a treatment of the horrible disease, but there was no cure. They were forced to watch people die, hoping that they would be saved from the violent death of the Ebola virus. From the year of 1976 to the present date of 1996, researchers have searched for origin and cure of the virus. Scientist have carried out numerous studies and investigations, but no ... muscle aches. These diseases usually progress until the patient becomes very ill with respiratory problems, severe bleeding, kidney malfunctions, and shock. The conclusions of the viral hemorrhagic fever can range from a mild illness to death (www.cdc.gov/nci..brochures/ebolainf.html, 1995). Ebola viruses are spread though close personal contact with a person who is very ill with the disease. Usually the wide spread action of the virus ...
- 3500: Teen Suicide
- Teen Suicide Suicides among young people nationwide have increased greatly in recent years. Each year in the U.S., thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 - to - 24 years olds, and the sixth leading cause of death for 5 - to - 14 year olds. Teenagers experience strong feelings of stress, confusion, self- doubt, pressure to succeed, financial uncertainty, and other fears while growing up. For some teenagers, divorce, the formation of a new ... questions. Parents, friends, and classmates all ask in endless echo-WHY? Everyone tries to make sense of it. But no sense can be made. All questions. No answers. Just the cold, haunting specter of senseless death. Psychological studies have discovered a number of links to teen suicide. It comes as no surprise that depression and hopelessness typically top the list. Alcoholism and drug abuse are prevalent among kids who attempt ...
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