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- 6971: Slavery Reparations Are Wrong
- ... who perhaps once did have slaves. Also worth noting is the idea that those nations most responsible for slavery are unable to pay for it, such as Belgium and Portugal, while relatively benign countries like Great Britain are economic powers in Europe (Mazuri, 22). This makes the interesting point of such, and I feel that Britain does not have to pick up the slack and pay for what other nations did ... would, once again, like to make clear that I do not disagree that slavery was an act of near genocide, and ought never be forgotten nor trivialized - we owe the African of our day a great apology. Nor do I disagree that perhaps Africans contributed to global markets in the early days of European expansion (Miller, 71). However, I do not think it right that we bandage Africa in requital of ...
- 6972: "From Wrath to Compassion": Archilles As A Tragic Hero
- ... As A Tragic Hero The Illiad by Homer is a story about the wrath of a mighty warrior, Archilles. [Topic Sentence #1]: He displays the characteristics or a tragic hero in that he enjoys a great reputation, [Topic Sentence #2]: he gives into his tragic flaw, and [Topic Sentence #3]: he undergoes a change that reflects his moral growth. [Discussion of his reputation]: Archilles' pride has made him a wrathful person ... more important to him more than anything else and he gave up much for it. This shows that he is more concerned about he looks to others by portraying himself as a mighty warrior and great fighter. He was ruled by pride, anger, and hate. This showed up in all his spoiled attitudes and whining to his mother. [Example]. [Discussion of his tragic flaw]: At the end of the story, Archilles ...
- 6973: The Journey of Odysseus and Telemachos
- ... challenges rose, however (assisted by Athene), Telemachos rose to meet those challenges. His first items of business were to set the suitors straight at home. Although he was not completely effective, he surprised them a great deal with his authority, and even his own mother in later books. That proved that Telemachos was gaining a new awareness, not only about his father, but about the kingdom, his mother, and the role ... to follow in the footsteps. The two are compared in the poem from every aspect. However, in analyzing The Odyssey, one may also presume that Homer had not intended for the Telemachos to be as great a hero as his father. This may be due to the fact that, for example, he never had a Trojan War to fight, his setting is in a time of peace unlike his fathers, and ...
- 6974: Disjunction vs. Communion in Raymond Carver's Short Stories
- ... uses touch to instigate verbal communication. The story unveils as a woman and her family rent a apartment from Marge, and her husband, Harley. Betty, the tenant pays with crisp bills, which Marge examines with great curiosity. The scene demonstrates Marge's hunger for change. The relationship expands as Betty arrives to make a hair appointment. The two entangle within a conversation as Marge takes Betty's hand for a manicure ... Marge changes the subject to Betty's nail beds, Betty withdrawals her hand. The connection seems to break without the physical bond. This observance of a spiritual bond draws the reader into the story with great curiosity. It is almost compelling to watch the bond between the two grow. When such a str ong relationship is portrayed in a story, the reader, gains much more felt compassion between the characters. This ...
- 6975: Image of Child Heros
- ... t one of the newly released works in Russia, I think that the children's stories, sometimes being all that the Russian people had to read that wasn't corrupted by the government, made a great contribution to the development of the Russian culture and also had a great impact on many people. The image of the trickster is also very prevalent in different cultures. In the African culture the trickster comes to the forefront in many different folk tales and fables. He is ...
- 6976: Carpe Diem: The Golden Chance
- ... or later when one gets a marvelous job and is earning money like crazy. Now I am living and experiencing my own carpe diem philosophy. Now I am experiencing my golden chance of having a great education, and I have to make good use of the experience. The opportunity to come United States to study is very limited for Spanish students. It is limited because even when the country is not a third world country, Spain is a country not very rich, and for a person like my it would be not very intelligent to reject this great chance. Here I am trying to learn as much as possible about American life style, culture, language and people. My chance was supposed to expire in one year but now I have the opportunity to ...
- 6977: Beowulf - A Noble
- ... A Noble There are a two heroic acts that Beowulf accomplished that characterize him as being noble. One example of these acts is his altruistic behavior through out his life.When beowolf heard that the great king hrothgar and his knights were being attacked by the evil monster Grendel. Without even asking king hrothgar what was in it for him Beowolf got up and took 14 of his men and sailed ... Beowolf told king Hrothgar goodbye and said to call for him if he ever needed help again. Throughout the entire story Beowulf acts courageously without thinking of himself, helping other people and rescuing then from great dangers. His noble character has been preserved in these stories.
- 6978: A Comparison of the Women of Wharton and Deledda
- ... was much too dramatic, which probably just worsened the problem. I trust that if one's mother said she had spoken with a ghost about the current problems of oneself, that alone would be a great psychological strain. I believe that you could interchange these two characters and not make a great deal of change. The same can be said for Agnes and Mattie. Agnes was a paradox of sorts. So beautiful and pure enough for a priest to fall in love with, yet if turned upon ...
- 6979: Cheap Labour: Canada
- ... 70's. Many Greek immigrants who immigrated from their native country followed the same pattern towards finding happiness. Like most of the French, they worked long hard hours in bad working conditions and not so great pay. These sweatshops represent the first act of action to climb up the social ladder. But for the immigrants, it meant much more: they have these jobs in order to save up some money for ... continued to work because he had an ambition to become successful and buy a house knowing that he earned it with his own sweat. As a newcomer to this country, he seemed to succeed with great facility, unlike many French Canadians who seem somehow jealous of the immigrants who tend to succeed with such bad circumstances. This cycle seemed very effective for many immigrants and still is. Many don't have ...
- 6980: The Trickster
- ... guiding people in transition. Stories about him also provide comic relief and make him one of the Greeks favorite Gods. In Africa the Trickster we encounter goes by the name of Esu. Esu is a great satirist and is always blamed when life plays a trick on the African people. Esu is also great at exposing mans follies. In one story two farmers who live next to each other decide to make a pact that they will never argue with each other again since they are such good friends ...
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