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- 12391: Hawthorns Letter A
- Although Nathaniel Hawthorne s The Scarlet Letter is primarily the story of an adulteress atoning for her sin and conquering the insignia which brings torment to her spirit, the quest of the partner in her sin, Arthur Dimmesdale, is ... in conquering his fears of humiliation and stands triumphant, publicly repenting for his misdeeds and dying clean of soul. It is not known until well into The Scarlet Letter that Arthur Dimmesdale is Hester Prynne s lover, but by this point, his conscience has already begun inflicting a woeful penalty on his spirit: "His form grew emaciated; his voice...had a certain melancholy prophecy of decay in it; he was often ... to be humility that his looming death is "because of his own unworthiness to perform his mission here on earth" (106). In retrospect, this marks the beginning of a critical and fatal duality of Dimmesdale s character: the public believes he is a saint, while Dimmesdale knows himself the vilest sinner. His refusal to confess his misdeed only compounds his guilt, which is symbolized by his rapidly deteriorating physical condition. ...
- 12392: Michelangelo
- Michelangelo was pessimistic in his poetry and an optimist in his artwork. Michelangelo's artwork consisted of paintings and sculptures that showed humanity in it's natural state. Michelangelo's poetry was pessimistic in his response to Strazzi even though he was complementing him. Michelangelo's sculpture brought out his optimism. Michelangelo was optimistic in completing The Tomb of Pope Julius II and persevered ...
- 12393: Art Comparison Between Modigliani And Villon
- ... Villon Italian-born Cubist painter, Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) and the French, Jacques Villon (1875-1963), both painted vibrant and expressive portraits during the early twentieth-century. In this case, the chosen portraits are Modigliani's "Portrait of Mrs. Hastings", 1915 and Villon's "Mme. Fulgence", 1936. Both of these compositions are portraits. Nothing is of more importance than the sitter herself. The female sitter in Modigliani's piece, sits in an almost dizzying pose with a twist in her elongated neck (a Modigliani trademark), a stylized and mask-like head and a columnar neck. All of which give the sitter a ...
- 12394: Hamlet 16
- Hamlet Great literary works retain their popularity as a result of many different factors. One such factor which can lead to popularity of a work, current or consistent discussion of a work's merit, can come into play when an author or playwright leaves questions unanswered in his work. In Hamlet, William Shakespeare creates such a situation. As a result of the ambiguity of clues given throughout this play, critics may argue for or against the idea that Prince Hamlet's "antic disposition" put on as a facade to mislead the royal family pales in comparison to the disposition of Hamlet's problems, or in other words, that Hamlet in fact truly succumbs to insanity due to the weakness of his character. Evidence for this opinion can be derived from Hamlet's erratic mood changes, careless ...
- 12395: King Lear: Consequences of One's Decisions
- King Lear: Consequences of One's Decisions Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is a detailed description of the consequences of one man's decisions. This fictitious man is Lear, King of England, who's decisions greatly alter his life and the lives of those around him. As Lear bears the status of King he is, as one ...
- 12396: Technological Advances In Agriculture Since The 1600's
- Technological Advances In Agriculture Since The 1600's Since mankind's earliest beginnings, man has had to deal with the basic need of providing himself with food. From the simplest means of accomplishing this goal, which include hunting and gathering and nomadic herding, to the complex ... look at it in terms of productivity. One source states that "Before this invention, a man or woman working a full day could at best separate by hand only a few pounds of fiber. Whitney's cotton gin, when operated by power, could separate more than 1000 pounds a day" (Todd & Curti, 330). Whereas cotton was previously limited in supply and production, this new invention provided the means for an ...
- 12397: Ben & Jerrys 2
- Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry's seem like an interesting company to do a report on and/or even work for. To start I would like to say that I am not that crazy about their ice cream. I have always been a Haagen-Dazs nut but, after reading up on all the favorable things that Ben & Jerry's have done and are doing for the society, I am thinking about giving them my business. The article that really caught my attention was "Ben & Jerry's sweetens its success by helping others". Starting ...
- 12398: Privacy and the Internet
- ... In America, not only is there a strong feeling that individuals have a right to free speech, but also there is a strong feeling that individuals have a right to privacy. Laws defining an individual's privacy rights do exist, but a great deal of privacy stems from common curteousy. Indeed, our society has created its own standards of privacy and its regulation. A problem arises whenever a new medium of ... it are not. Human nature does not change and just as people hurt others in the real world, so too can people hurt others on the internet. People can steal or unjustly copy another person's property, tell hurtful lies about another person, and even disclose upsetting or damaging secrets about another person. (Rose, xv-i) It should not come as a surprise then that privacy in the online world is ... we can look at existing laws and how they apply to the internet, as well as any other forces at play in determining users' privacy in the online world. What Is Privacy According to Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, privacy is "freedom from unauthorized intrusion." It is an issue that always concerns people. Especially now, with the internet, it is a highly debated subject. Several forces determine privacy. The ...
- 12399: Japan
- ... islands consist of the rugged upper part of a great mountain range that rises from the floor of the North Pacific Ocean. Jagged peaks, rocky gorges, and thundering mountain waterfalls provide some of the country's most spectacular scenery. Thick forests thrive on mountansides, adding to the scenic beauty of the Japanese islands. Forests cover about 68% of the country's land. Japan lies on an extremely unstable part of the earth's crust. As a result, the land is constantly shifting. This shifting causes two of Japan's most striking features-- earthquakes and volcanoes. The Japanese islands have about 1500 earthquakes a year. Most of them ...
- 12400: Summary of Nathaniel Hawthornes "The Scarlet Letter"
- ... first half of the 17th Century. Several years before the novel begins, Hester Prynne came to the New World to await the arrival of her husband who had business to conclude in Europe. However, Hester's husband was captured by Indians upon his arrival in New England and did not arrive in Boston as Hester expected. While living alone in Boston and believing her husband dead, Hester committed adultery and became ... Roger Chillingworth, an old man new to the village, asks members of the crowd about her and learns as much of her story as is commonly known. When he asks the identity of the child's father, he discovers Hester has refused to divulge this information. From the balcony overlooking the scaffold, the young Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale also asks for this information and eloquently appeals to Hester to publicly name her partner in sin. She refuses. Upon her return to prison, Hester is distraught, and Roger Chillingworth, a self-proclaimed physician, comes to calm her and the babe. Chillingworth, who is actually Hester's husband, refuses to publicly acknowledge her and share in her shame. He makes Hester promise to keep his true identity secret and vows to discover and avenge himself on the man who has wronged ...
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