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- 221: Ernest Hemmingway
- ... for the United States. He suggested that he use his boat, the "Pillar", to surprise German submarines and attack them with hidden machine guns. It was at this time that Ernest, always a drinker, started drinking most of his days away. He would host wild, fancy parties and did not write at all during the next three years. At war's end, Ernest went to England and met an American foreign ... as Tenete, experiences many of the same situations which Hemingway, himself, lived. Some of these similarities are exact while some are less similar, and some events have a completely different outcome. Hemingway, like Henry, enjoyed drinking large amounts of alcohol. Both of them were involved in World War I, in a medical capacity, but neither of them were regular army personnel. Like Hemingway, Henry was shot in his right knee, during ... life. It is obvious that Hemingway felt, as a young child and throughout his life, powerless, and so he created lives by writing stories. Hemingway acted out his feelings of inadequacy and powerlessness by hunting, drinking, spending lots of money and having many girlfriends. I think that Hemingway was obsessed with death and not too sane. His obsession shows itself in the morbid death of Miss Barkley and her child. ...
- 222: Slavery and the Underground Railroad
- ... the railroad, this was called "catching the next train." There were also songgs that ave directions to slaves that were taught to everyone so that they might memorize the way. One such, was "Follow the Drinking Gourd" The drinking gourd was the slaves' terminology for the big dipper. The Big Dipper's "handle" points to the north star, which they could use to find their way north. The song gave landmarks along the way ...
- 223: Affirmation
- ... founder of the Underground railroad; by her will to give and her heroism, she is still remembered and her determination inspires people still today. One sacred song the Enslaved African-Americans sang was “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” which really meant to follow the Big Dipper and the North Star to freedom/Northern U.S. “Follow the Drinking Gourd” was a great song that actually motivated slaves to seek freedom. When a slave became a free slave their happiness really belonged to those like Harriet Tubman who risked their lives by guiding slaves ...
- 224: Clothing Or Concept
- ... that he will attain this image by wearing IZOD clothing. This misrepresentation occurs in many ways within the ad. The ad’s picture shows a group of male and female friends all sitting around socializing, drinking beer, laughing and smiling, all with a whole-hearted carefree attitude, all while wearing IZOD clothing. In fact, they aren’t just socializing, but are also playing strip poker. This is where the sex appeal ... negative side effect of this ad. Second, is the alcohol issue: IZOD’s ad backs one of the most hazardous ideas of our time--that beer means fun. IZOD not only illustrates this with beer drinking taking place, but also comes out and says it in plain English. In a comment relating to an old couple standing outside the window watching the game proceed, the advertisement states this: “Strip poker attracts ...
- 225: Taming Of The Shrew 3
- ... Sly was a beggar who was a slob, worse off, a slob of a lower class. A wealthy Lord came along and wanted to have some fun. Therefore, when Sly was unconscious because of over drinking, the Lord took Christopher into his own home, put the finest clothes on him, and acted as if Sly were the Lord when he awoke. Why would he deceive him like this? "Persuade him that ... Sly was a beggar who was a slob, worse off, a slob of a lower class. A wealthy Lord came along and wanted to have some fun. Therefore, when Sly was unconscious because of over drinking, the Lord took Christopher into his own home, put the finest clothes on him, and acted as if Sly were the Lord when he awoke. Why would he deceive him like this? "Persuade him that ...
- 226: Taming Of The Shrew 2
- ... Sly was a beggar who was a slob, worse off, a slob of a lower class. A wealthy Lord came along and wanted to have some fun. Therefore, when Sly was unconscious because of over drinking, the Lord took Christopher into his own home, put the finest clothes on him, and acted as if Sly were the Lord when he awoke. Why would he deceive him like this? "Persuade him that ... Sly was a beggar who was a slob, worse off, a slob of a lower class. A wealthy Lord came along and wanted to have some fun. Therefore, when Sly was unconscious because of over drinking, the Lord took Christopher into his own home, put the finest clothes on him, and acted as if Sly were the Lord when he awoke. Why would he deceive him like this? "Persuade him that ...
- 227: Metallica
- ... through a number of different bass players and guitarist. One bass player was asked to leave the band because…….well he sucked, one of their rhythm guitarist was kicked off of the band for a drinking problem, and sadly one of their bass players was killed in a car accident. This was a huge tragedy for the band, but they were forced to move on so they hired Jason Newstead for ... Cliff Burton died, Ron McGovney sucked so they kicked him out, now Jason Newstead is on bass, hopefully to stay. They also kicked Lloyd Grant (their lead guitarist) out of the group because of a drinking problem. James Hetfeild plays the rhythm guitar and vocals for the band. He was born in Los Angeles on August 3, 1963. He is currently living in San Francisco. Kirk Hammett plays the lead guitar ...
- 228: Resume Of Twelfth Night
- ... Other deceptions that take place are: Viola and the Sea Captain deceiving all the characters that Viola is Cesario; Sir Toby tricks Sir Andrew Aguecheeck into thinking he is his friend, in order to obtain drinking money; Sir Toby Maria, Sir Andrew, Fabian and Feste all trick Malvolio into thinking that Olivia is in love with him; Sir Toby and Fabian fool Cesario and Sir Andrew into thinking that the other ... distinguished fighter and Olivia deceives Malvolio that Cesario has left a ring with her, so Malvolio will take the ring to Cesario, without suspecting a thing. The riotous behaviour is reflected in the late-night drinking sessions of Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, Maria and Feste. Even the serious themes of the play reflect aspects of the festival. The "Lord of Misrule" would welcome the failure to rule or control the behaviour ...
- 229: Business Planning
- ... a safe and controlled environment. Our establishment brings a relatively new concept to the Districts hospitality industry. What we will provide is an ever-changing mix of entertainment to customers while serving all of their drinking and dining needs as well. We are somewhat of a way out club, in that we provide not only the drinking and dining needs of person going out but we also provide, in the same location and depending on the night, everything from dancing to competition games and also to a well movie experience. Because of ...
- 230: Eddie Vedder Is A Vampire
- ... they are dead drink the blood of their so called best friend" While the last line may appear to contradict the vampiric interpretation, in fact it strengthens it. Most known vampiric codes strictly prohibit the drinking of a fellow vampire's blood (known as “diablerie”), and tales exist of vampires being ostracized for it. Several of the other songs on “Versus” have vampiric interpretations. Animal is indicative of Vedder's disgust ... head at your feet fool to your crown fist on my plate swallowed it down" The last four lines reflecting Eddie's diminutive status when compared to his sire, especially during the humiliating conversion. Since drinking from his sire was necessary, the wrist was obviously offered ("fist"). After the conversion, vampires remain physically the same as before, hence "it wasn't my surface most defiled". Eddie obviously fled his sire after ...
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