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The Depiction of Beauty and Sexual Imagery in Today’s Media (1235 words, 2 pages)

In todays society it seems that a womans body is the main focal point in the media. We see the female body being portrayed as one of a model with unattainable measurements such as 36-24-36. All of this can be attributed to how our TV shows, movies, music videos, magazines, ... Read More

Thomas Wolfe’s Depiction of Human Dark Side and Madness in His Short Story The Child by Tiger (899 words, 2 pages)

In the short story The Child by Tiger, Thomas Wolfe portrays mans dark side through the unexpected madness of the seemingly good-natured Dick Prosser and the actions taken by the town people. This story is set in an era when people believed race determined the moral character of a person. ... Read More

The Historic Depiction of the Battle of Gettysburg (3020 words, 5 pages)

On the one hand, Gettysburg was an accident on the other, Gettysburg was inevitable. General Robert E. Lee followed the roads north toward Pennsylvanias capital Harrisburg. Gettysburg itself was a small town in size it was at the intersection of many different roads. Lees route led him and his troops ... Read More

Depiction of the Women of the 1920’s in The Great Gatsby (1797 words, 2 pages)

Many American historians have described the 1920s as a "period which crystallized the vast social changes initiated in World War I. It was an era of carefree release" (Jenkins). One of the most significant legacies of this era was the loosening of restrictions on women. By this decade, "Victorianism and ... Read More

Representation of Monsters in the Epic Poem Beowulf (597 words, 1 pages)

In many stories throughout ancient times, Monsters have been the focus of the problems in one's society. These creatures of the dark have always posed a certain threat to society. Further, monsters have been connected to features that are non human or primitive animal like features. Beowulf, whose author is ... Read More

Edward Ned Kelly Various Media Depictions (1767 words, 3 pages)

This essay explores the varying representations of the Ned Kelly gang in differing texts, investigating how the context and motive for composition has been reflected in the varying representations. Representation of Ned Kelly in Texts Sister Kate, Ned Kelly and the documentary Outlawed The real Ned Kelly vary in their ... Read More

A Comparison of Depiction of Powerplay in John Hugh’s After Mabo and a Documentary Cop it Sweet (778 words, 1 pages)

Power is a force that provides an individual or a group the ability to control. The term 'powerplay' refers to the manipulation of power between people and can be seen in the doc After Mabo and Cop it Sweet, both text explore race relationships and the power discrepancy between white ... Read More

An Analysis of Homer’s Epic Poem “The Odyssey” (327 words, 1 pages)

In Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," the protagonist, Odysseus, has spent ten years fighting in the Trojan War. Due to the gods' anger against Odysseus, he is destined to have a very long and difficult journey home. Odysseus proves to be brave because he overcomes both external and internal conflicts ... Read More

An Analysis of the Depiction of Odysseus in Homer’s Poem (593 words, 2 pages)

The depiction of Ulysses in the poem of the same name by Tennyson mirrors Odysseus from Homers Odyssey in that they both exemplify perseverance and courage. The determination to not give up regardless of the misfortunes bestowed upon them. Odysseus is a figure mainly heroic in his ability to continue ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character of Odysseus in an Epic Poem by Homer (541 words, 1 pages)

In The Odyssey by Homer, the character Odysseus proves his resourcefulness and intelligence. He uses this cleverness throughout the book in his adventures, proving his peira, or worth, since he is an epic hero. He is known by all, including the gods, for his cleverness. On the island of Kalypso, ... Read More

An Comparison Between the Movie The Molly Maguires and the Real Events it Depicts (3821 words, 12 pages)

Lance Fulton Molly Maguires Movie Comparison On October 27, 1873, a man calling himself James McKenna emerged from a train at the station in Port Clinton, a small community on the southern border of Pennsylvania's Schuylkill County. It was coal-mining country, a rough part of the world suffering from the ... Read More

The Depiction of Honor in the First Part of Henry IV, a Play by William Shakespeare (510 words, 1 pages)

Honor is something that is very much illustrated in the play of Henry IV. Analyzing honor in a play such as The First Part of Henry IV can be interesting, yet challenging. Honor is depicted in a variety of ways. To have honor is described by holding such qualities as ... Read More

An Epic Crusade of Science and Technology versus Theology (831 words, 3 pages)

Are You A Man or A Monkey ? A Disturbing Movement of Anti-Intellectualism in America Its more valuable to see with the eye in ones heart, rather than see with the eye in ones head. The epic crusade of science and technology versus theology, both religions of sorts dating back ... Read More

Art of Warfare Depicted in Homer’s Iliad (396 words, 1 pages)

After King Agamemnon admits the errors of his ways he sends Phoenix, Ajax, Odysseus, Odius and Eurybates on their way to sway the mighty Achilles to fight. They find the mighty Achilles in the Myrmidon shelters playing his lyre singing of famous deeds and heroes. With Odysseus in the lead ... Read More

Hatred and Jealousy Depicted in A Separate Peace by John Knowles (875 words, 2 pages)

Hatred in A Seperate Peace A man named Norman Vincent Peale once said that, "No one can avoid entirely an inner struggle between love and hate. We are all challenged by it. The question in everyone's life is not whether this feeling of hate and aggression can be done away ... Read More

An Analysis of The Epic of Gilgamesh (981 words, 1 pages)

The amazing stories of the great flood that are described in, The Epic of Gilgamesh which is translated by N.K. Sandars and ""The Story of the Flood"" which is the King James version, both stories similarly. Many of the events of each story are very similar in ways and very ... Read More

The Theme of Sorrow in The Epic of Gilgamesh (611 words, 1 pages)

The epic yarn Gilgamesh leaves the reader with the sour taste of pessimism when she finishes the book. This pessimistic ending is not the happy ending I was expecting to see considering the tragic ambiance of the rest of the story. The entire last part of the book, from Enkidus ... Read More

A Comparison of Ethical Theories of Epicureans, Aristotle and the Stoics (1254 words, 2 pages)

In comparing the ethical theories of the Epicureans, Aristotle, and the Stoics its found that they possess three separate ideas. These ideas are different in their individual beliefs yet attempt to accomplish the same goals of creating an inner peace and sense of well being in their followers. Generally these ... Read More

An Analysis of Bertolt Brecht’s Epic Theater (1070 words, 2 pages)

"Epic Theatre turns the spectator into an observer, but arouses his capacity for action, forces him to take decisions...the spectator stands outside, studies." (Bertolt Brecht. Brecht on Theatre. New YorkHill Yang, 1964. p37) The concept of "epic theatre" was brought to life by German playwright, Bertolt Brecht. This direction of ... Read More

A Comparison of the Bible and The Epic of Gilgamesh (549 words, 1 pages)

Nelson 1 James Nelson Mrs. Mueller 2nd September 1, 2000 The Bible vs. The Epic Of Gilgamesh Throughout history there have been many accounts of the same story just told in many different perspectives, this brief essay will help show the comparison and differences between stories. Some of the main ... Read More

A Depiction of Shiva Nataraja, a Sculpture of Dancing God (1043 words, 2 pages)

For a long time I have had a vast interest in a small sculpture located in my parents entryway. This sculpture is a figure with four arms, stands on one leg atop what appears to be a baby, and wears a funny looking headdress of some sort. For years Ive ... Read More

King of Uruk and the Quest for Immortality in the Epic of Gilgamesh (960 words, 2 pages)

The ancient epic of Gilgamesh was one of the oldest recorded stories in the world. The epic is about the King of Uruk and his quest for immortality. This quest eventually leads to his death. By reading this novel many things can be extracted about the culture and their values ... Read More

The Depiction of Positive and Negative Sides of War in Rupert Brooke’s The Soldier and Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et Decorum Est (1078 words, 2 pages)

'The Soldier' is a sonnet written by Rupert Brooke during the Great War. It was published in 1915. In his war poem Rupert Brooke talks about his feelings toward his home country. He is very concerned with informing the reader about the riches of England and what 'she' England can ... Read More

Analyzing Christianity in the Epic Poem Beowulf (2136 words, 6 pages)

Christian Elements in Beowulf The praised epic poem, Beowulf, is the first great heroic poem in English literature. The epic follows a courageous warrior named Beowulf throughout his young, adult life and into his old age. As a young man, Beowulf becomes a legendary hero when he saves the land ... Read More

Aldous Huxley Depicts a Fictitious Utopia in the Brave New World (475 words, 1 pages)

Brave New World The novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is an excellent book. The story accurately depicts the variation between a fictitious utopia and our present world. His vivid descriptions of the events and rituals of the utopians make the story a very quick read. The story starts ... Read More

Character Analysis of Beowulf, the Ultimate Epic Hero (1054 words, 2 pages)

The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of his fellow men through his amazing physical strength. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before himself. He encounters hideous monsters ... Read More

The Importance of Communication in a Relationship Depicted in the Short Story Shiloh by Bobbie Ann Mason (698 words, 1 pages)

Do Not Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today In the short story "Shiloh" by Bobbie Ann Mason, a lack of communication between Norma Jean and Leroy has devastating effects on their relationship. The loss of Norma Jean and Leroy's child was a distressing event in their lives, ... Read More

A Depiction of African-Americans in Power in Bamboozled by Spike Lee (467 words, 1 pages)

Spike Lee's "Bamboozled" was a tremendously good movie to show that our society really hasn't improved all that much in depicting African Americans on the same level as whites. In the beginning of the movie, Delacroix was under a lot of pressure to produce a new hit TV show. At ... Read More

The Summary of Last of the Mohicans, a Historical Epic Movie (619 words, 1 pages)

The film Last of the Mohicans is set near the Canadian border and the New York area in the mid 1700s. The driving force of the movie is to tell the tale of the last surviving Mohican Indian and how this came to be. The movie begins when an Indian ... Read More

A Comparison of The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Story of the Flood (942 words, 1 pages)

The Flood Stories The amazing stories of the great flood that are described in, The Epic of Gilgamesh which is translated by N.K. Sandars and The Story of the Flood which is the King James version, both stories similarly. Many of the events of each story are very similar in ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013