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- 28111: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 to 1827)
- ... History: Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in Bonn in Germany, on December 17, 1770. His mother was a singer in the service of the Elector of Cologne. His father was quick to recognize his son’s talent for music, and started giving him piano lessons at the young age of four. Beethoven soon held a prestigious position as assistant organist in the Electoral Chapel, were he first started his organ lessons ... Vienna in 1792, Mozart had already passed away. Beethoven soon earned a good living being a musician. He completed his first symphony in 1800, and many other piano, cello, and violin sonatas. Beethoven was Vienna’s first successful “freelance” musician. Instead of depending on the support of the aristocracy, he had wealthy friends, patrons and admirers of his music He was known to be awkward in his manners, have an unpredictable ...
- 28112: Radical Feminism Inhibits The Liberation Of Women
- ... always breaking down what the traditional feminist is trying to build. The traditional feminist wants one simple thing, equality. The radical feminist also wants one simple thing, complete power. A easy way of making one’s case is undermining the other’s character. I believe that men and women are generally the same in ideas. Adrienne Rich disagrees with me she thinks that “Men in general think badly: in the disjunctive from their personal lives, claiming objectivity ...
- 28113: Benjamin Franklin Autobiography Analytical Essay
- ... his autobiography, and numerous of periodical type publications. These numerous works were based upon a version of the Whig ideal. Both the new and old Whig ideas helped to contribute to the thoughts of Franklin’s works. This ideal also relates to the enlightenment of the early American philosophies. Relating to Religion, power, politics and information to the people. Through examining chapter nine this will show through. In his autobiography, Franklin ... of mankind.” This comment is again showing what his true views on politics are. This is also in accordance with the enlightenment. He says that centralized power is a bad thing as did the Whig’s and the views of the enlightenment too. In 1736 Franklin was appointed to the general assembly, with out opposition. This shows how the people supported his views on politics and power. Finally Franklin had the ...
- 28114: Granny Weatherall Vs. Miss Emi
- ... Even as she dies at the end, Granny is still fighting the fact that she is dying and never actually accepts her death. Miss Emily denies that her father died, and then refuses Homer Baron s rejection by killing him and keeping his body. Emily then withers away in her denial, waiting for her death. Each woman is alone for a long period in her life. Granny Weatherall is left to raise her family and her ranch with no help. She is made stronger by all of her solitary hard work. Miss Emily s father dies and she is left in the old house with only a servant for several years. She meets Homer, and after he is killed, she is alone again. Miss Emily, however, does not grow ...
- 28115: Dear Richard III Society
- ... to much of a coward to do it himself. Last but no least, Richard III has to be one of the most selfish men to walk the face of this earth. Being royalty just wasn’t enough to Richard III, for most all people being a Duke would be more than they could ever dream for, but not for Richard, he wanted the throne, and to do so had many people murdered along the way . He even started rumors about the illegitimacy of his young nephew and stole the throne from right beneath the young ones feet! Once again I don’t not know how you can justify supporting a murderer as selfish and as cruel as Richard III.
- 28116: Porphyrias Lover
- ... traveled at night in a storm to meet her Lover which shows that she is certainly interested and devoted to him. I also think they are having an affair because the poem is called "Porphyria's Lover". It would explain why the relationship was so clandestine. Her Lover was not sure if Porphyria truly loved him. When he discovered that she did he killed her so they would always be together ... Is the poem uttered by one speaker who is not the poet at a critical time? Yes. The poem has only one speaker who is not the poet. It is the uninterrupted thoughts of Porphyria's Lover and is certainly uttered at a critical moment. I think this is probably the most significant thing, ever in the Lovers life and will change him forever. He seems very lonely and desperately wants ...
- 28117: Beowulf 2
- ... sacrifice his own life in doing so. In the short time period in which we have joined Beowulf, more heroic acts are presented than any normal man can have accomplished in his entire being. Beowulf's motive for crossing the sea to visitHrothgar was to repay a favor that was owed by his father, Scyld Scefing. Known to Beowulf wasthe chaos that which had been implemented by the demon, Grendel, on ... of this nuisance. But this feat would not be as simple as first thought. Beowulf was able to overcome Grendel with minimal effort, but this was only the beginning of his quest. Next, the demon's mother had to be rid, and the battle was not as simple. Finally, Beowulf was to face the Dragon, who not only was the hardest battle, but also would be the end of Beowulf. The ...
- 28118: Hamlet, Act 1 Scene 1
- ... be resolved, and that there is a reason for the king to be returning from the grave. From their speech, the reader learns that there has been a battle, and the result was the king s death. "Such was the very armor he had on when he the ambitious Norway combated," introduces the conflict between Denmark and Norway. Through dialogue, it is also told that military preparations are taking place at ... the presence of the ghost, it could be speculated that there would not be a story at all. When Horatio and Marcellus are speaking of the war, the reader is also introduced to the king s opposition, Fortinbras. Horatio describes young Fortinbras as being "of unimproved metal, hot and full." Although he is driven and determined, he is young, and does not have much experience. An important figure introduced in Act ...
- 28119: Shakespeare - Friar Laurence
- ... in the play. The tragedy of their deaths could not have happened if Romeo had received the message in time. This is due to Friar Lawrence not planning how he was going to fake Juliet's death. Due to his dauntless attempts to keep the two lovers together, he still failed. This was shown in Act 4 Scene 1 " I do spy a kind of hope, Which craves as desperate execution ... Scene 3 when he tells Romeo that people that rush in make mistakes. "Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast." Furthermore his death was the last part of the play that showed the Friar's significance. In Act 4 Scene 1 it shows how Friar plan is very dangerous when, Friar says "Take thou this vial, being then in bed, and this distilled liquor drink through off,". So Juliet has ...
- 28120: Problems of Modernization in Developing Nations
- ... rapid urbanization. Political instability causes economic problems in places such as Africa, and South America, where many governments are being overthrown. When a government is inconsistent, a tax system cannot be established and revenue can't be collected. If a government doesn't receive revenue, it cannot provide sanitation, or health care, and cannot build or repair roads or buildings. Also, political instability can result in the control of a nation "switching hands". For example, frequently in Latin ...
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