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- 3611: Beowulf, Epic Hero
- What Makes an Epic Hero? In your opinion, what characteristics makes an epic hero in a story? Is it someone who can defeat many enemies? Or is it someone of great nobility? In the poem Beowulf, Beowulf is the obvious hero in this story. What makes him so great is his “fear nothing” attitude, as well as his nobility and leadership. He has many loyal men that would die for him, because he gives them something to live for, a better life style. So ... many things to fear such as getting mugged, robbed, raped, killed, or even just getting lost, but none of these compares to fighting gigantic sea-monsters and vicious beasts. Although these are fictional obstacles of great feats, they are still scary to think about. Imagine watching a monster eat your friends, and then come after you. “Forward Grendel came, stepping nearer. Then he reached for Beowulf. Beowulf grasped his arm ...
- 3612: Birdhouse
- ... school was even worse… Each room was painted a dark green, while the desks where in a triangular form as if it were an elementary class. Besides the schools lack of fashion Beverly had a great time getting to know everyone. If you lived close by (which she did) you could just spend the night at home, but if not the school principles were always willing to rent dorms to those ... a nightstand right beside it. So clearly they were very small! That is unless you had a room-mate then you were allowed to have a two to three bedroom dorm which are obviously a great deal larger then the one bedroom. When summer was over she went back home to her mother, but soon after she left Chuffy had sent a letter informing Beverly that they wished her to back ... Beverly Clare. A young adult, who fights to have both emotional and physical independence. Basically it tells the story of her life, who she is and what she does. During the novel Beverly meets a great number of men. Some of these men were married, while some just couldn’t handle long distant relationships. Luckily Ms. Cleary found her special someone. His name was Clarence and is about the same ...
- 3613: Britain and Joining The Economic and Monetary Union
- ... create a Europe of global superpower by consolidating its economic strength. Furthermore, some might say that Germany has for a century tried to unite Europe, creating a super-state in which German influences would be great. But what is in a monetary union for Great Britain? Below are discussed the pros and cons of monetary union from a British perspective, and the choice for Britain. ARGUMENTS 'AGAINST' THE UK JOINING THE EMU TRANSITIONAL COSTS The most significant economic cost involved ... This leads on to the second argument, the choice of the voters. Britain has proved to be a nation of "Johnny come lately" since the start of the EU (then the EEC) in 1957 in great part due to resistance from the public. Blair has promised a referendum on the single currency before deciding on the future for Britain in the EMU. At the moment, it is not likely that ...
- 3614: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: The True Sign of Maturity
- ... to me and get in." (19). These two men are complete strangers, and Huck knows that they are being chased, so they are obviously troublemakers. Yet he takes them in, and welcomes them aboard, showing great compassion. Later, the two men lie to Huck and Jim. Huck does not say a thing, though he realizes they are lying. "But I never said nothing, never let on; kept it to myself; it ... and they are treating him well. However, Huck is able to foresee the pain that this will cause the girls later. Such kindness is rare in a human. Finally, Huck displays not only kindness, but great loyalty, towards his best friend, a runaway slave named Jim. This man is not even seen as a person in Huck's society. After staging his death and running away to Jackson's Island, Huck ... loyal to Jim throughout the novel. At one point of the story, after Jim has been sold by the Duke and King, Huck needs to decide whether to go after Jim or not. During a great moral debate, Huck writes a letter to Miss Watson, telling Jim's whereabouts. Soon after writing it, he feels bad about his decision. He thinks hard, then makes a decision. "I studied a minute, ...
- 3615: A Review of "To Build A Fire"
- ... to his readers the impact the setting has on the lives of the characters. The gloominess of the setting instills feelings in the man and the dog, of a constant battle with this world of depression they are in. Being given no sense of imagination, the man is only gifted with his practical knowledge. He therefore is shown to lack the experience and thought to adapt to the conditions encompassing him ... but that it was a matter of life and death with the chances against him.” Without a doubt, the man now realized that this place had already defeated him. Panicking, the man ran around with great effort, for the last time trying to change his inevitable fate. Not having any success, the man tries once again to block out his meager view of what was left of his last moments of ...
- 3616: Ralph Waldo Emerson: The Theme of Nature In His Works
- ... used, it decketh joy,... Ill used it will destroy,...” (lines 7 and 9). Water well used, like rain, nourishing a farmer’s crop would bring joy, a flash flood would destroy his crop and cause great sadness. The same goes for human beings, if someone spends time doing nice things for people they will make people happy, but if they ill use their time for bad things they will cause great unhappiness and maybe even destroy lives. This was Emerson’s way of trying to explain the experience of spirit of soul that human beings feel in themselves and also in nature. Emerson’s famous essay ... and as a minister preached his own interpretations.4. The fact that we find our spiritual existence is reflected in the world of nature. In the poem, The Informing Spirit, Emerson wrote, “There is no great there is no small to the soul that maketh all: and where it cometh, all things are; it cometh everywhere.” (lines 1-4) This poem is basically stating that above natural law and human ...
- 3617: Epidural In Labor
- ... in America, writes that in the medical management of childbirth, the experience of the mother is viewed by physicians as pain: pain experienced and pain to be avoided.1 Having experienced childbirth ourselves, we have great compassion for women in painful labors. However, we also feel a responsibility to mothers and their babies to explore issues concerning the use of epidural anesthesia in labor issues that are seldom discussed prenatally. Several ... retention, fecal and urinary incontinence, paralysis of lower extremities, loss of feeling in the limbs, headache, backache, septic meningitis, slowing of labor, increased need for forceps and vacuum deliveries, cranial nerve palsies, allergic reactions, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, and seizures.2 In addition, a piece of the catheter that delivers the drug into the duraregion of the back may break off and be left in the woman, a dangerous risk that ...
- 3618: RedScare
- ... of expressing the world in gothic ways, really captures the reader´s attention. Even though he lead a tough life and was known as a sadistic drug addict and alcoholic, he still managed to produce great pieces of literature. Three of his greatest works were "The Tell Tale heart", "The Fall of the House Usher", and "The Raven." All of these are very known troughout the world and are considered three ... in which he published short stories, poems, and ascorbic literary reviews. In October, the Clemms joined him, and in May he married his cousin Virginia. The rest of his life, Poe suffered from severe mental depression and declining physical health. In 1838, he published his only novel, "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym". In December, 1839, he lost his job because of the intense rumors of his excessive drinking habits. "By ...
- 3619: Beowulf: What Makes a Hero?
- Beowulf: What Makes a Hero? A traditional hero is usually defined as a person of legendary status that is held above others for his great ability, strength, knowledge, and morals. The traditional hero performs a service or somehow helps the population. The “super-hero” is typically assigned these characteristics. Superman, Spiderman, and others all possess the traits of the traditional ... The Anglo-Saxons believed that a hero should be strong, brave, and loyal, possessing the traits of the traditional hero. Beowulf is the true definition of an Anglo-Saxon hero. The traditional hero possesses a great deal of strength, as does Beowulf. Beowulf goes through the treacherous act of killing the monster Grendel without any weapons or help from others. Others had tried using swords and other weapons but were not ... the dragon. Nevertheless, during the fight, he was still able to swing a sword “with all his might”(1605). Using his inner-strength, he slayed the beast and returned home a hero. Beowulf possessed a great deal of strength, which would make him an ideal Anglo Saxon hero. Beowulf was loyal to God, which was an admirable quality to the Anglo-Saxons. Many times through the story, Beowulf thanks God ...
- 3620: Book Report On The Catcher In
- I found the "Catcher In The Rye" to be one of the best books I've ever read. I found it more interesting than books such as "The Crucible", "Great Gatsby", and even Ben Franklin's "Autobiography". Writer Jerome David Salinger has peiced together a great novel. In New York City, 1919, Salinger was born. With his father, Sol, being a food importer, and having an average mother, Miriam, noone knows where he attained his natural love for theatre. Growing up ... from an elevator operator, but can't follow through in chapter XIV, and when he decides he wants to be the catcher in the rye in chapter XXII. Overall, I think that this is a great book, and I won't spoil the rest for anyone who wants to read it. Despite this being the only novel by Salinger, it shows that he put a lot of time and effort ...
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