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- 4531: Thought Provoking Ideas
- ... story. Certain symbols stand for things, the gun representing the weapons society creates. The gun is an ideal symbol , for it is a weapon that if not used properly can result in unfortunate consequences, including death. Humanity cannot respect or are incapable of respecting power. The idiot (Harry) symbolizes modern society s ignorance. This enforces the theme that mankind could destroy itself. By using metaphors and symbolism, this theme is expressed ... becomes sad and angry. His intelligence becomes unbelievable, making it difficult for him to communicate to people on a normal level. In the long term the operation was unsuccessful, as it leads Charlie to his death due to complications in his brain. It deals with the inner space of the mind and heart, and an insight of whirlwind emotions. Charlie and his doctors were obviously incapable of dealing with the results ...
- 4532: Things Fall Apart 7
- ... prevent it from coming back and dying again? And what was this deal with hangings for minor crimes? Beforehand, even if you murdered someone you were only banished from the village, certainly not put to death! Okonkwo [is] deeply grieved. And it [isn t] just a personal grief. He mourn[s] for the clan, which he [sees] breaking up and falling apart (183) right before his very eyes. But the thing ... is flowing] into Umuofia. (178) Thiswould of course seem to be a good thing, like freedom over imprisonment, but is change nonetheless and Okonkwo is not happy about it. Another factor contributing to Okonkwo s death is the frustration that was caused by the apathy of the other clansmen. Okonkwo is a warrior by nature and whenever he [is] angry and [can] not get his words out quickly enough, he [uses ...
- 4533: What is Satanism?
- What is Satanism? Satanism is the religion of the flesh. Happiness, to the Satanist must be found here and now. No heaven exists to go to after death and no Hell of burning punishment awaits the sinner. Strongly attached to our family and close associations, we make excellent friends. Satanists do not believe that you can love everyone and treat every person the ... Magick rituals consist of three types. Sex magic (include materbation), healing or happiness rituals and destruction rituals. Destruction rituals may include sticking pins in a doll; drawing a picture or writing of a victim's death; delivering a soliloquy etc. Destruction rituals are best performed by a group. Male Satanists wear full length black robes, with or without a hood. Young women wear sexually suggestive clothing; older women wear all black ...
- 4534: The Things They Carried 2
- ... in Vietnam, focusing on the other things that soldiers carried - inner thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The story was brought to life by the realistic but disjointed narration of the author, illustrated by returning to the death of Ted Lavender throughout the story. Someone who had actually experienced similar events could only write the story with such detail. The repetitive narration describing the accumulation of things they carried eventually had meaning. This ... literary critic Joanne McCarthy when she wrote, Pranksters must become killers, dreamers must become realists or someone dies (McCarthy par. 7). The soldiers in the story were barely into manhood and faced the reality of death every day. They would have to kill, or be killed. Their dreams gave them a way of escape from the war, but they had to live in the real world to survive. The Things They ...
- 4535: The New Age Movement
- ... many of them desire personal as well as spiritual fulfillment. In comparison to the Christian religion their difference lies in the belief that all is one (god), therefore there could be no sin and no death. The death of Christ for our sins becomes meaningless. Although the New Agers will agree that Jesus Christ is God, his world view will always compel him to say that Jesus is no more God than anyone ...
- 4536: The Buddha's Four Noble Truths: A Logical Basis for Philosophy
- ... used in the modern field of psychology. Matter, sensation, perception, cognition, and consciousness are common nomenclature in both paradigms. "There is this Noble Truth of suffering: Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, sickness is suffering, death is suffering, sorrow and lamentation, pain, grief, and despair are suffering, association with the loathed is suffering, dissociation from the loved is suffering, not to get what one wants is suffering...." - Shakyamuni Buddha{3} The ... Buddha's philosophy are not lofty, abstract constructs which have no empirical basis. They are, in the most sincere use of the words, The Four Noble Truths.' FOOTNOTES******************************** {1} The idea of the cycle of death and rebirth, a central tenet to both Buddhist philosophy and the Hindu religion, will not be brought into this discussion of the Four Noble Truths. While reincarnation was very important to Buddha's formulation of ...
- 4537: The Scarlet Letter 6
- ... sin. Dimmesdale, who is a man of great reverence, has now embodied the guilt that will soon consume his life (line 15-17). There is an allusion to the Bible as well, the "shadow of death" (Luke 1:79). This, in turn, foreshadows the tragic denouement. The mirror in which the soul beheld its features was in each other's eyes. Looking into the other's eyes they [their souls] can ... are "coldly shuddering, in mutual dread" (line 7) because they are unaccustomed to the fellowship of spiritual individuals, and a little nervous, as it has been seven long years. Dimmesdale's hand is "chill as death" (line 13) to further the simile of he to a "ghost", or "spirit" and to give insight that he is not well, and possibly dying. The years of mocking and degradation transform Hester into a ...
- 4538: The Scarlet Letter 5
- ... sin. Dimmesdale, who is a man of great reverence, has now embodied the guilt that will soon consume his life (line 15-17). There is an allusion to the Bible as well, the "shadow of death" (Luke 1:79). This, in turn, foreshadows the tragic denouement. The mirror in which the soul beheld its features was in each other's eyes. Looking into the other's eyes they [their souls] can ... are "coldly shuddering, in mutual dread" (line 7) because they are unaccustomed to the fellowship of spiritual individuals, and a little nervous, as it has been seven long years. Dimmesdale's hand is "chill as death" (line 13) to further the simile of he to a "ghost", or "spirit" and to give insight that he is not well, and possibly dying. The years of mocking and degradation transform Hester into a ...
- 4539: What Is Religion
- ... Oxford dictionary, religion is the belief in the existence of a supernatural ruling power, the creator and controller of the universe, who has given to man a spirtual nature which continues to exist after the death of the body. Religion appears to be a simple idea on the surface, but in reality it is a very complex system of ideas that many base their lives upon. There are many religions in ... is the only way one person can attain salvation. All other religions are false and those who do not follow Christanity are misguided and will not attain salvation. It is only through Jesus Christ's death on the cross that one can repent, be forgiven, and attain salvation. Melissa feels that others who are non-Christians believe that their religion is true. Afterall everyone is brought up to believe in the ...
- 4540: A Medieval Contest Between The
- ... put the service of ladies foremost. (Malory, p.344.) Sir Gawain s strength was increased for three hours every morning but after noon would decrease. Once when in battle with Sir Launcelot to avenge the death of his two brothers by Sir Launcelot, Sir Launcelot realizes Sir Gawain s strength is less so he says to him Sir Gawain, I have endured many blows from you but I see that you ... Arthur and Frodo Baggins as protagonists were both elected to be leaders. Merlin appeared before King Uther and told him, Your child is destined for glory. (Malory, p.330.) In the church yard after the death of King Uther a marble block with a sword in it has the following inscription, WHOSO PULLETH OUTE THIS SWERD OF THIS STONE AND ANVYLD IS RIGHTWYS KYNGE BORNE OF ALL BRYTAYENE. (Malory, p.332 ...
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