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- 14281: Beowulf - Significance Of Scyl
- ... his foes; yet he, as a boy, had been found a waif; fate made amends for that. He prospered under heaven, won praise and honor, until the men of every neighboring tribe, across the whale s way, were obliged to obey him and pay him tribute. He was a noble king! (BEO 4-11). At first glance to any reader, the above passage that opens Beowulf may seem perplexing. Why is this poet rambling about some other great ruler? In fact, another 50 or so lines are dedicated to this Scefing character. Wasn t this poem titled Beowulf? It appears that the poet of Beowulf is rambling, ranting unrelated events and apparently digressing from the main topic. However, even though no concrete conclusions or links are presented between Scefing ... recalls Scefing was also described as a noble king, the pieces and reasoning of the previously digressive tangent rapidly falls into place. Then Scyld departed at the destined hour, that powerful man sought the Lord s protection. His own close companions carried him down to the sea, as he, lord of the Danes, had asked while he could still speak (BEO 26-30). This is the exact sequence of events ...
- 14282: Socrates
- ... the abstract concepts. Then, he understood that he had to ask himself the question "why" instead of how, which developed his philosophical view and style. At the time when Socrates was reaching his late thirty’s he became more prudent about life. Chaerephon, one of his friends, went to the Oracle at Delphi to ask it if Socrates was the wisest. The Oracle said he was. When this news reached Athens ... asked why he had done that. Upon return to Athens he gave up stonecutting completely and invested his money and regularly, as if by set hours, he went to the gymnasium to talk to passerby’s about many different reflective concepts. Crito once said "Socrates is the only one of all Athenians who knows where he is going and is all packed up, ready to go." Socrates asked himself why he ... prosecution told more lies and false charges, he was called to the stand for his own defense or Apology. Socrates first asked to talk philosophically (the way he talked on the Agora to the passerby’s). He said that he had ancient and new enemies. One of the ancient’s being Aristophanes, who he called a liar for creating a character named Socrates in his play and making him say ...
- 14283: Book Report The 13th Warrior
- The 13th Warrior Ahmed Ibn Fadlan is an Arab courtier who is sent to the barbaric north because he was seduced by a merchant's wife and was sent on an errand by the Caliph as a punishment. Soon, the Arab leaves the City of Peace and starts his travels to the city of Yiltawar. Soon, though, Ibn Fadlan, the ... their travels. When Ibn Fadlan is traveling along the Volga River, he comes into contact with the Norsemen, or the Vikings. He describes them as gigantic people carrying broad swords, axes, and daggers. The Northmen's leader, Wyglif had died, and a young noble named Buliwyf was chosen to be the new leader. Then, one of Buliwyf's kin, Wulfgar entered the camp and informed Buliwyf of a dread and unnamed terror that was terrorizing his father, King Rothgar, and his kingdom. Then the Angel of Death came in, and stated that ...
- 14284: Everything That Rises Must Coverge
- ... finds difficulty dealing with his mother and her views of the world. The story begins with Julian and his mother taking their regular trip downtown to the YMCA. Julian is often embarrassed by his mother’s feelings toward Blacks; she refers to them as the lower class and reminisces of life on the plantation in the south. Julian takes every opportunity of opposing her views because he finds her thoughtless remarks ... also does not want to show up for weight loss class without her hat and gloves. These actions were reserved exclusively for ladies when she was younger and she continues with them, however in today’s world it is not customary. No matter what Julian or any one else says, she will not relinquish those practices. She glorifies the fact that her grandfather was a plantation owner with one hundred slaves and dismisses the plights of blacks by saying, "They should rise, yes, but on their own side of the fence". It is clear that his mother has difficulty dealing with the changes of today’s current society. Evidence that times have change is given by the fact that the colored woman sitting on the bus was wearing the same hat Julian’s mother was wearing. This indicates that not ...
- 14285: Sometimes a Shining Moment: Good Teachers/ Bad Teachers
- Sometimes a Shining Moment: Good Teachers/ Bad Teachers In the book Sometimes a Shining Moment: Eliot Wiginton had a student that talked about a teacher who takes time to recognize students as an individual and not just part of a group. The student went on to say “I had one particular ... some thing that was extremely outstanding she would take notice and share it with the class. It was things like that she did that made her class a fun learning experience. Another student from Wiginton's book said: “I had a teacher who was always willing to stay after class and talk to you. He would always help straighten things out. If I did something wrong he'll tell me. I ... My friend is now out of trouble and we are still friends so I feel that I did do the right thing by not letting him keep running from the law. With out Mrs. Lenher's help I would still feel guilty. She was also their for me when I was trying to win a scholarship to an art school in Pittsburgh. I remember she stayed up very late one ...
- 14286: Downfall Of The American Dream
- ... toward a single green light, minute and far way, that might have been the end of a dock. (Fitzgerald 26) The green light that he appears to be reaching for is the light on Daisy s dock. In Gatsby s early life he had a romantic relationship with Daisy. However, he went away to war and when he came back she was married to an extremely wealthy man, Tom Buchanan. Gatsby concluded in his own mind that in order to win Daisy s love, he too had to become wealthy. After he established himself financially, he bought a house directly across the water from Daisy and her green light. He associates Daisy with the green light, and ...
- 14287: Romanticism In Music
- Romanticism was one of the strongest movements to ever have hit the music scene. Romanticism lasted a large portion of the nineteenth century and it=s music reflected that of the world that was rapidly changing during those years. One of these massive changes taking place was the Industrial Revolution. In Britain, science was being applied to already existing manufacturing processes ... musical interests C and abilities by a group of Hungarian noblemen. While studying, he formed friendships with some of the great leaders of romanticism such as Chopin. One of the most influential moments in Liszt=s life was the appearance of the violinist Paganini. This made him aware of the possibilities of being a virtuoso instrumentalist. Liszt , being one of the greatest pianists of all time exceeded this. He was energetic ... house and was in a position to influence public musical taste and did so without regret to promote the type of music that he and Wagner felt was Athe music of the future. In Liszt's later life, he settled into the church for some peace and quiet and was known as Abbé Liszt. It was during this period that he created his most recognized religious works. Before he died ...
- 14288: The First Seven Years: Parental Consent
- The First Seven Years: Parental Consent Often, parents want their children’s lives to be better; this is the human nature of most parents. Feld, for instance, in the “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, worries much about trying to get his daughter, Miriam, supported & taken ... because he was sure there was more to him than Miriam, with her inexperienced eye, could discern.” (64). Here, it is seen again how Feld is worrying to much about if he thinks his daughter’s life sounds good, not even whether or not Miriam herself likes it. As a dynamic character, Feld eventually learns, thankfully, to be less narrow-minded, as noticed when he gives Sobel a chance at the ... Miriam, hoping Feld would get them on a date together, or even that Miriam would like him! In addition, he further proves his actions by doing such things: ‘Will you see him again?' 'He didn’t ask.' 'Suppose he will ask you?' 'I won’t see him.” Feld, being naturally even-tempered, did not argue (with Miriam)” (64) He could have further talked with Miriam, to try to convince her ...
- 14289: Farewell To Arms
- ... Italian infantry. His experiences with journalism and war create a excellent symbiosis to exploit the writers rule, only write about what you know, which makes Farewell to Arms a remarkable novel. Personal experiences alone don t always make a good story however. Ernest Hemingway s ability to achieve a roller coaster of emotions from chapter to chapter is remarkable. The basic feeling of hope and despair take turns throughout the novel but the idea that life is a futile attempt at salvation is stressed at all times. The emotional seesaw that Hemingway puts the reader through is an invigorating experience but even more stimulating since he can maintain the overtones of depression. Hemingway s ability to pull so many tragedies together to stress the themes of depression, despair, a futility in humanity also make this novel very impressive. Just the setting of a love affair during wartime implies ...
- 14290: Femininity In The Odyssey
- The many women that are included in Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, all are presented with a certain appeal to them for which they come to attract Odysseus's eye. A group of the women that comes into contact with him are those helpful souls. Lets use Nausikaa as an example, she who encounters him when he arrives at her fathers land Scheria. Her charm, innocence and virtue are what intrigue Odysseus and she invites her to her home so that her parents can lend him a hand. On this same land Odysseus meets her mother, Arete who's kindness act as a counter part to her husband and as a result of this she helps to bring about the expedition for Odysseus's return to Ithaca. Eurykleia, who is a devoted nurse ...
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