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- 10151: Colonial Differences
- ... First, they were different people. They come from different places and had different ways of life. Not only did the two regions both have different governing systems, but they were also driven to the New World by different religions or incentives. Even their slight economic differences helped to shape the individuality of the two areas. Most could probably see that is was painfully obvious as to who the religious fanatics were ... seemed that their grand purpose in America was to build A City upon a hill, in which the eyes of all people were upon them. In other words, they thought their purpose in the New World was to construct the model city. Connecticut, one of the other New England colonies was basically like Massachusetts. Their only quarrel with the Bay colony was that it was not strict enough. Not all of ...
- 10152: Sir Gawain And The Green Knight
- ... Both in the poet's use of alliterative verse and in his characterization of Gawain, it is apparent that Gawain has much in common with the Anglo-Saxon hero, such as Beowulf. The strange, hostile world he encounters upon leaving Camelot, the many tests he endures, the crafty machinations of the Green Knight, and the sexual temptations that can so easily overcome a man - impress us with the realization that Gawain ... recall the heroic, vigorous ideals of his Anglo-Saxon Christian heritage. In this sense, a pervasive concern is evident in the poems - a concern with the way a knight, or any Christian man of the world, should live in an uncertain and dangerous time. Patience and Purity exemplify the Christian virtues that have become their titles and these, of course, have obvious relevance to any Christian. The resulting interpretations are grotesque ...
- 10153: A Night To Remember by Walter Lord
- A Night To Remember by Walter Lord The new White Star Liner, Titanic, was not only the largest, but also the most glamorous ship in the world. The Titanic's maiden voyage was set for New York, but unfortunately the ignorance of some of the crew members made the "Unsinkable" ship test its capabilities against huge icebergs. Only 705 survivors were picked up by her twenty lifeboats from the originally 2,207 passengers on board. This terrible disaster not only stayed in peoples minds throughout the world, but also made people realize how horrible mother nature can be. I thought the book A Night To Remember presented all the horror and tragedy of that unfortunate night with suspenseful minute-by-minute hardships ...
- 10154: A Room With A View
- ... as a means of transforming her from a petty young woman to a subtle heroine. Lucy Honeychurch is introduced to the reader as a somewhat petty young woman, obviously ignorant to the ways of the world, who is being chaperoned by her cousin, Charlotte Barlett, while vacationing in Italy. Numerous conversations over matters of dress, the acceptability of various pieces of furniture, and other s vacations, suggest the snobbish nature of ... as a means of transforming her from a petty young woman to a subtle heroine. Lucy Honeychurch is introduced to the reader as a somewhat petty young woman, obviously ignorant to the ways of the world, who is being chaperoned by her cousin, Charlotte Barlett, while vacationing in Italy. Numerous conversations over matters of dress, the acceptability of various pieces of furniture, and other s vacations, suggest the snobbish nature of ...
- 10155: Joseph Hyden
- ... Haydn's birthday, but official records disprove this. It is rumored that his brother, Michael, was the source of this inaccuracy. Supposedly, Michael didn't want it said that his big brother came into this world as an April Fool. At age seven, young Joseph entered the choir school at St. Steven's Cathedral in Vienna, where he was to remain for the next nine years. During his early years, he ... for the royal family and nobility, and all of his concerts were huge successes. In July of 1791, Oxford University awarded Haydn an honorary doctorate of music. He seemed to be on top of the world, but tragedy was soon to strike, for it was during this stay in London that he heard of Mozart's untimely death. Shortly thereafter, Haydn composed one of his most important works, symphony No. 94 ...
- 10156: Samuel de Champlain
- ... he was not. He was very brave and he made us all proud. "I do not wish to dream, father." "Without dreams - how do you see the way ahead? You must dream, my daughter! This world is a cruel place but it is the sunlight!" "Go, my daughter. The She-Manitou is waiting for you! Before you go - in my dream - the Blackrobe walks alone." We left my father to die ... must go alone." Blackrobe told him we had lost everything because of them and Daniel must go with me. Blackrobe made a curious comment as we walked away. He said, "If dreams are the real world - this one is an illusion. No names - be silent. The dead talk at night. God bless you both", and he left. We never saw him again. I heard tell that when he did arrive at ...
- 10157: The Superfluous Man As A Mirro
- ... intelligent, educated individual, the superfluous man would appear to be one who has been either unjustly treated or outcast by society in general. The superfluous man attempts to find a place for himself in the world, but perhaps due to the combination of his talents, upbringing, personality and intelligence, continually finds himself on the outs with his peers. If the above definition is accepted as valid, then Pechorin might appear to ... no concept of cause and effect, at least not as it applies to himself as the cause. Moreover, it becomes fairly apparent that he is of the belief that he is a victim of the world, which is more interesting, as one considers the culture of victimization that has become popular in recent years. Who has not heard the excuse, I did it because my (parents/state representative/dog) (harassed/bit ...
- 10158: Colonists 2
- ... was inforce the laws they already had, not make new ones. George Greenville, Britains Prime Minister from 1763 to 1765, didn't realize this. To raise money for Britain after the expensive French and Indian war, they decided to tighten control on the colonies The Proclamation of 1763 was the first of five laws passed to accomplish this new goal. This "proclamation" reserved lands west of the Appalachian Mtns. for use ... the British parliament passed the Colonial Currency Act. This act took away the right of any colony to issue its own paper money. This lead to increased poverty and hardship after the French and Indian war. The people opposed it because if more money was in circulation the economy would of been better. The Sugar Act in 1764, put a tax on sugar, molasses, wines, and other foreign products. This upset ...
- 10159: Call Of The Wild: A Study of Jack London's Belief in Darwinism
- ... society's struggle with encroaching communism. "The study of Jack London's work became a mirror of the turbulent McCarthy era..." (Veggian 2). Through these struggles, Buck was able to adapt and survive in a world controlled by man. Buck also had to learn when and how to fight other dogs. Eventually Buck Fought and killed Spitz to become lead dog. "Buck stood and looked on, the successful champion, the dominant ... with his new home. Buck also must adapt to survive in his new home, the Yukon Wilderness: In London's Klondike, the game of Natural Selection meant the survival of the fittest. It was a world of inhuman cold, of blinding snow, and of sudden blizzards that obscure the trail and portend a death by freezing (Tuttleton 290). The first Lesson Buck learns is that he must sleep buried in the ...
- 10160: Silas Marner
- ... previous mistakes. Like most men of wealth he decided that throwing money at the problem would fix it. This still didnt cover up the fact that Godfrey ,someday, would have to confess to the world that he was the father of Eppie. This made his second marriage somewhat strenuous. The money he spent on Eppies well being was money that was meant for starting Godfreys second family. This ... he lived on the out kirts of the village, people came to see how he was doing with the raising of Eppie. People were surpirsed at how personable he became. Of course Eppie meant the world to him. He was very defensive about how he would be able to raise her. Many times he had commented on how he must be the only she knows as a father and no one ...
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