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Children, though in hold of a functioning brain, rely on the knowledge of surrounding elders to comfort them. The poems by both Richard Wilbur and Billy Collins depict cases of adults protecting children. However, there are differences between the two works, for instance, the tone of the poet. These similarities ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences Between the Literary Works of Odyssey by Homer and the Aeneid by Virgil (986 words, 3 pages)

Although Influenced by different times, different cultures, and different writers, The Odyssey and the Aeneid, which have their differences, still coincide and relate beyond the influence of the surroundings. Virgil, the author of the Aeneid, undoubtedly influenced by Homer's, the author of the Odyssey, works and Virgil seems to draw ... Read More

The Medieval Period brought upon many new techniques and medias into the art world. Sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, mosaics, and metalwork were used greatly in the 1000 years of the Medieval. Many artists during these times were still influenced by life of the Roman Empire and iconography of Christianity. ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences Between the Mughal and the Safavid Empire (481 words, 2 pages)

Comparative Essay on Mughal Empire and Safavid Empire The Mughal and the Safavid Empire were similar in many different aspects. From the foundation of how the empires started and the decline and rise of their world. Though both of these empires were using the same social and governmental codes and ... Read More

The Effectiveness of an Online Education and Its Similarities and Differences to the Traditional Campus/Classroom Education Model (691 words, 3 pages)

Prompt 5 Old School v.s. New SchoolPrompt 5 Increasing numbers of people are seeking online education options (from individual classes to entire degrees). Evaluate the value or effectiveness of an online education compare to the traditional campusclassroom education model.Throughout the entire school system, the typical classroom setting involves a relatively ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the Essays of Alarcon and Cave (852 words, 4 pages)

Alarcon vs. CaveThe authors have a way and a tone of persuading and explaining there material precisely. Not only do their essays give a glimpse about what its like in the real world and into the meaning of certain things both portray a different style as to how the subject ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the School System of Japan and America (658 words, 2 pages)

Japans School system is a quite different from the one that American students experience. Education in Japan is highly sought for, creating a system where the students are pushed to do well and where there is much competition. This system has a more time consuming schedule and they often have ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences in the Movies Do the Right Thing and 25th Hour by Spike Lee (618 words, 2 pages)

Compare and Contrast25th Hour Do the Right ThingFor this essay,I have watched and viewed both the films Do the Right Thing and 25th Hour by director Spike Lee. While on the surface,the subject matter and bulk of the films are very different,certain trademarks of Lee shine through in both films,thus ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the Developments of Architecture in Russia and China (1374 words, 3 pages)

Modern architecture can be summed up with a saying of Marcel Breuer, one of the famous modernist architects, Modern architecture is not a style, it is an attitude1. Modern architecture focuses on simplicity and clarity of geometric forms and elimination of unnecessary details. There are not many things to do ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences Between the Characters of Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter and Olive Penderghast from Easy A (481 words, 2 pages)

There were many similarities between Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter and Olive Prendergast from Easy A. Both of these characters were gifted in embroidery and both kept secrets for other people who may not have deserved it. Hester and Olive were also very different. What was different was that ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences Between the Characters of Huckleberry Finn from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and John Grady Cole from All the Pretty Horses (606 words, 2 pages)

The characters of Huckleberry Finn and John Brady Cole had many similarities and many differences throughout the book. The two characters motivations for leaving home were very different but had some similarities. Huckleberry Finn and John Brady Coles family situation was similar but there were also differences between them. Another ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences Between the Artworks, The Bust of Queen Nefertiti and The Augustus of Prima Porta (727 words, 2 pages)

Roman EssayThe Bust of Queen Nefertiti is dated 1340 BCE and was created by the court sculptorThutmosis, it shows Nefertiti from the shoulders up wearing her Blue Crown(Elusiv.com). It is made out of limestone and stucco, the height measuring up to 19 inches. Nefertiti is widely known for her beauty ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences Between the Stories in What Men Live By and Kholstomer by Leo Tolstoy (433 words, 2 pages)

What Men Live ByIn What Men Live By, by Leo Tolstoy, we see a stark contrast from the story Holstomer. In this story, the moral is that people are saved by their ability to love. When someone expresses love, Tolstoy says that it is God shining through that person. We ... Read More

The Existence of Native Americans and Our Similarities and Differences (1921 words, 7 pages)

The Existence Native AmericansEver since the European arrival in the 15th century, there has been a distinct separation of the Native Americans and the Europeans. Weve summarized them as a population of mystic beings who highly respect nature and cannot be more different than the civilized modern man. When asked ... Read More

A Flock of Birds Simple events in our lives are often overlooked by our rushed and demanding lives. John James Audubons Ornithological Biographies and Annie Dillards Pilgrim at Tinker Creek show what happens when one stops to smell the roses, or rather, watch the birds. Although describing similar events, the ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences in the Death Ritual of the Buddhists of Tibet and the Hindus of Varanasi (1054 words, 3 pages)

Finals Week Felt Like a Death Ritual Buddhists of Tibet and Hindus of Varanasi tend to share similar death rituals. Mostly in the aspect that theres a ritual for death at all, suggesting that death is a process not a moment for both faiths. While there are strong similarities within ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the Theories of Prinz, Kant, and Mills (1521 words, 6 pages)

What Makes A Right Action Right?Can right and wrong be determined by the outcome of an action, or is it something more profound and personal? According to Kant, a right action is always right regardless of the outcome. On the other hand, Prinz believes feelings are powerful and reliable tools ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences Between Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis (1424 words, 4 pages)

To use your heart? Or to use your head? Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis both harbored a hunger for power, but the source of their hunger varied. Being that Davis and Lincoln were both born in Kentucky around the same time one might think they would have had similar views. ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences in the Pursuit of Perfection in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (806 words, 3 pages)

During the course of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, men go to extensive lengths in the pursuit of achieving perfection. In both works men attempt to create what they believe to be the perfect human being. Even though they fall short of their goal ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the Motivation and Use of Violence Between the American and Thai Protesters (419 words, 2 pages)

In 1973, martial law was implemented in Thailand, which caused many anti-military students to protest. Students held rallies and demonstrations, demanding that the country create a new constitution and return to democracy. Some protests led to violence and arrests, but eventually in 1974 a new draft of a constitution was ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the Depiction of a Funeral Scene in the Dipylon Krater and Homer’s Iliad (409 words, 2 pages)

The Dipylon Krater, a 3 foot tall terracotta vessel used for mixing wines, dates back to approximately 700 B.C.E. The iconography adorning the Krater depicts the scene of a funeral honoring a fallen soldier, similar to the excerpt of Homers Iliad Book 23, where the great Greek hero Achilles mourns ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in Subject, Size, and Sculpting Style Between the Woman of Willendorf and Female Figurine (378 words, 1 pages)

The Woman of Willendorf, a figurine small enough to fit in the palm of ones hand and formed from a piece of porous limestone, and Female Figurine, a carving made from the smooth tusks of a mammoth standing a mere 8.7 centimeters high, share uncanny resemblance to one another while ... Read More

Imagine if you had to be a noble warrior who had to fight for his dear life, in exchange for some mere land. Well, this was the very task of the samurai and knights. Both of these powerful warriors served their purposes in different ways. From the Japanese samurai following ... Read More

In this essay, I will be comparing and contrasting 19th century philosophical and scientific ideas surrounding evolution. The 19th century was a time during which the mainstream views prevalent were criticized for being ethnocentric due to the fact that non-European societies were often deemed inferior as a result of being ... Read More

In this essay, I will be describing and assessing some of the differences and commonalities between mythological, biological and creationist explanations for life on earth. From a fundamentalist perspective historically it must be noted that the Christian Church has been in disagreement with biological and scientific perspectives on how life ... Read More

What effects do authority and role have on a common person? Do their behavior and decision making change drastically under the of influence others, or when they find themselves in a different position other than the usual common person? The purpose objectives of both Milgrams Obedience to Authority and Zimbardo's ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences Between Baroque and Classical Opera (307 words, 2 pages)

Similarities and Differences Between Baroque and Classical OperaBaroque and Classical operas, though from very different time periods, carry some similar fundamental traits. First, Baroque and Classical operas both include arias. Arias were used as a way to captivate the audiences attention through exploding musical tension, showcasing the performersorchestra. There is ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences in Sexuality and Secrecy Between a Man and His Wife in The Key by Junichiro Tanizaki and Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich (1361 words, 4 pages)

When exploring the two similar works, The Key, by Junichiro Tanizaki and Shadow Tag, by Louise Erdrich, finding the deeper meaning in both is what truly separates them. Not only do these works have striking similarities such as relying on the sexuality and secrecy between a man and his wife, ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in the Philosophy of the Ubuntu, the Akon, and the Yoruba from the United States (439 words, 2 pages)

Is the philosophy of Ubuntu, the Akon, the Yoruba andor other traditional African religious philosophies in conflict with the individualistic materialistic societies of western thought or social thinking in the United States?The continent of Africa has many different types of philosophies that have similarities and differences with other types of ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences in Interpersonal Communication of Italians and Americans (798 words, 4 pages)

Italian Interpersonal CommunicationItaly is a very high context culture they learn more from nonverbal and environmental cues than spoken words. They have a very relaxed concept of time, use many hand gestures and haptics, live by Bella Figura, and share a listening style similar to that of the United States.The ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013