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- 3571: Beethoven
- ... the cast majority of people suffering is still one of the fundamental characteristics of life, and it is their realization that an experience of suffering, pure and profound, enters as an integral part into Beethoven s greatest work, that helps to give that work its unique place in the minds and hearts of men. (Marek, 634) These words of compassion come from J. W. N. Sullivan during Ludwig van Beethoven s funeral. They express the regret and sense of loss felt by people all over the world as they caught news of his end. Beethoven was and is a cornerstone for music of all kinds in ... sole. His music brought inspiration and illumination to those who listened and Beethoven wanted it so. It is said that Beethoven wrote for the public. (Marek, 413) Those that knew him spoke of his lion s voice, broad shoulders, jaws that could crack nuts, square nose like a lions, strong frame, and carriage proudly erect. (Cooper, 383) Beethoven lived an interesting and exciting life filled with drama, revolution and innovation. ...
- 3572: Atticus
- ... novel about the relationship between a father and his troubled adult son. After one character dies, it zigs into a murder mystery, and by the end has zagged into something entirely different, a parable, let's say, in which characters find redemption. Atticus Cody, Colorado cattle rancher turned oilman, appears at first to be a remote and judgmental dad, but as we observe the gentle, persistent concern he shows for his wayward son Scott, we discover nothing less than the ideal dad. Scott's testing of his father's love goes way beyond normal bounds: his alcoholism and general irresponsibility actually cause the deaths of several other characters. Scott's peregrinations take Atticus from his home in Colorado to the slums and bohemian ...
- 3573: Frankenstein 6
- ... series of letters to his sister back in England. Walton encounters Victor Frankenstein in the seas near the North Pole and is told his story, and the major part of the novel consists of Frankenstein's narration of his strange adventures. Victor tells Walton of his early life in Geneva and his close relationships with his cousin, Elizabeth Lavenza, who had come to live with his family when her mother died ... murder. She is tried, condemned, and executed, despite her assertions of innocence, and Victor becomes despondent and guilty knowing that the creature he created was responsible for the deaths of these two innocent people. Victor's father hopes to take Victor's mind off of his grief by taking the family on a trip. One day while Victor is alone in the mountains, the monster appears to him, tells his story, and begs his creator to ...
- 3574: Zeus’ Zeus’ When one is dishonored, there are certain expected reactions. These reactions between Agamemnon and Achilles in Homer’s Iliad cause the primary conflict. Each man reacts similarly. They become bitterly angry toward each other. Achilles’ anger goes far beyond any average person’s rage, “which put pains thousandfold upon the Achains,” a wrath that only gods are capable of (1. 2-3). The only way to understand this wrathful reaction of Achillaes is to view it as an essential piece to Zeus’s broad master plan that includes suppressing human pride, sealing Achilles’ fate, and deciding the outcome of the war with the Achian victory. From the moment the story begins a conflict of power exists between ...
- 3575: The Regulators Of North Caroli
- ... during the Regulation was there an actual leader (2). Orange County was an early center of Regulator activity. Colonel Edmund Fanning, holder of numerous offices in the county including the prominent Clerk of the Recorder's Court at Hillsborough, became a prime target along with Royal Governor William Tryon, who took office in 1765. Tryon was hated because he aimed to use taxes to build Tryon Palace in New Bern, a very costly residence for himself, as well as the seat for the colony's government. The Regulators, "who named themselves after a group of country reformists in South Carolina (3)" shortly after Tryon's announcement to build the palace, had no sympathy with the governor's desire for a fancy residence. The War of Regulation was not limited to Orange County. Outbreaks of violence during the collection of ...
- 3576: Themes Of Unity In The Grapes
- John Steinbeck s novel, The Grapes of Wrath, is a moving account of the social plight of Dustbowl farmers and is widely considered an American classic. The novel takes place during the depression of the 1930s in Oklahoma ... of the story their family becomes one with other families who are weathering the same plight of starvation and senseless violence. In The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck emphasizes the power of groups over the individual s power to survive poverty and violence through character evolution, plot and the use of figurative and philosophical language. Tom Joad begins the novel with self-seeking aims, but with the ex-preacher Jim Casy as ... is going through a belief makeover and steadily moving toward the Emersonian oversoul including all people in a general spirit of human love and kinship. Tom is steadily angered more and more with his family s plight, but even into the beginning of the family s journey, he still has individualistic thoughts that consume his ideas. When Jim is trying to get Tom to think of the big picture, to ...
- 3577: Contact---fiction Story
- ... to go to the zero zone . Their assistant was Michael. He was main contractor of the construction. He showed them the place where they found this thing . -So what is it? - Asked John -I don t know, besides that s why you re here to find out. -Right. Soon they were on the place. There was this big hole blown by the explosives. The purpose was to make fundaments for dam so that it would not leak the water. The cave was reddish in color as the rest of the landscape. The thing that you couldn t miss was that after few feet from the entrance it was not a cave anymore. -So this is the place said John -Yeah, look at this polished walls. -Aha and I m sure it ...
- 3578: Macbeth - Tragedy Or Satire
- William Shakespeare wrote four great tragedies, the last of which was written in 1606 and titled Macbeth. This "tragedy", as it is considered by societal critics of yesterday's literary world, scrutinizes the evil dimension of conflict, offering a dark and gloomy atmosphere of a world dominated by the powers ofdarkness. Macbeth, more so than any of Shakespeare's other tragic protagonists, has to face the powers and decide: should he succumb or should he resist? Macbeth understands the reasons for resisting evil and yet he proceeds with a disastrous plan, instigated by the ... six parts: plot, character, diction, thought, spectacle, and song. Most important is the plot, the structure of the incidents. Tragedy is not an imitation of men, but of action and life. It is by men's actions that they acquire happiness or sadness. Aristotle stated, in response to Plato, that tragedy produces a healthful effect on the human character through a katharsis, a "proper purgation" of "pity and terror." A ...
- 3579: The Mill on the Floss: Summary
- The Mill on the Floss: Summary The Mill on the Floss is a book written by George Eliot, whose real name is Mary Anne (later Marian) Evans. There is a great deal of autobiography in this book. The facts of Mary Anne's life do not match Maggie Tulliver, but there is an obvious reflection of her own life. Book One: Chapter1-13 The novel opens up with a description of the countryside around the town of St. Ogg's and the river Floss. In the second chapter Maggie, Mr. Tulliver, Mrs. Tulliver, and Mr. Riley are introduced. Mr. Tulliver states his intention to send Tom to a different school. In the third chapter ...
- 3580: Comparison Of Augustus And Beo
- ... up in one word any historian would argue that these two are famed heroes. The word “hero” means a figure in mythology and legend renowned for exceptional courage and fortitude. Many aspects of each one’s character makes the claim for them to be great leaders and rulers to be true. Historians regarded Augustus as the creator of the Roman Empire, whereas Beowulf is a type of ideal hero and ideal king. Beowulf could claim that he had fulfilled his duties as a king and upheld the heroic codes. Although the two aren’t perfect they do represent the ideal hero. Many characteristics compare to the ideals in Rome in the first century and Britain in the eighth century. In his nineteenth year on his own initiative and at ... after the murder of his great uncle, Julius Caesar. In 27 B.C. the Roman Senate bestowed upon him the title Augustus meaning “the exalted.” They also gave him the legal power to rule Rome’s religious, civil, and military affairs, with the Senate as an advisory body. Rome achieved great glory under Augustus. He restored peace after 100 years of civil war; maintained an honest government and a sound ...
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