Essays on Edmund

In “Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: A Review,” C.S. Lewis famously said: “The value of myth is that it takes all the things you know and restores to them the rich significance which has been hidden by the veil of familiarity” (Lewis). The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and The Fellowship of the Ring, are two examples of fantasy novels that support this statement. The former tells the story of some children who are evacuated to the countryside, only to discover the land of Narnia in a wardrobe. The book evokes themes such as good vs. ...

Literature

“The letter to Sir Walter Raleigh” was written by Edmund Spenser in 1500s (Spenser, 1). The throne of London at that time was held by Queen Elizabeth I. In this letter, Spenser has portrayed a character similar to that of Queen Elizabeth I by the name “The Faerie Queene Gloriana”. In the allegory, the queen rides on a white donkey, with a dwarf behind her dressed like a warrior (Spenser 2). And like in real life, people beg mercy from her. One of such instances is when a girl kneels in front of the queen and begs for help ...

American painter John Frederick Peto created mostly still-life painting. A distinctive feature of his paintings was similar theme of dilapidated, time worn nature of what is depicted on his paintings. The objects of his attention include old books, lamps, boards, tubes, photos, everything that bears a particularly visible impact of aging, the inevitable influence of time and use. In the XIX century, when the artist lived and created his paintings, such images were not popular among the general audience preferring to see on the canvases something luxurious and rich. Only after his death, huge interest arose to Peto`s ...

The French Revolution was one of the most important moments in world history. The French Revolution symbolized that the ideologies and methods of the Enlightenment were no longer only the work of philosophes, academics and of the salons of Paris. The French Revolution was the moment when all of this theoretical knowledge regarding the way societies and governments should be organized left the pages and entered the streets, the cafes and the political clubs.  The French Revolution was the result of a crisis in France’s ancien regime and its assertion of the division of the state, the polity, ...

A. The Executive Branch. Discuss why you think we need (or do not need) eight different statewide elected officials. Why not just have a governor and a cabinet appointed by the governor? Explain your answer using the information available. Administering California’s state government belongs to the duties of the executive branch, which is led by the state Governor. The office of Governor consists of other executive officers, including the Governor himself (Edmund G. Brown Jr. at present) and his Cabinet, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Insurance Commissioner. All eight ...

In King Lear Shakespeare demonstrates the consequences of our actions in the in a few ways. In the first act King Lear, who is old wants to divide his kingdom between his daughters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. He decides that he will give out portions of land according to who loves him the best “Which of you shall we say doth love us most?/ That we our largest bounty may extend? Where nature doth with merit challenge” (Shakespeare I.I. 50-52). Both Regan and Goneril are more than willing to profess their love for him even though they are lying. ...

It was in Dead Poets Society that I have first encountered the words Carpe diem. In the movie, the main protagonist (Keating) explains the phrase Carpe diem with this sentence: “Because we are food for worms, lads. Because, believe it or not, each and every one of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing, turn cold and die.” (“Dead Poets Society” 14:40－14:53) That is why Keating encouraged his students to “seize the day.” But the real question is what does it take in order for an individual to seize the day? For Robert Herrick, ...

Abstract

Counseling psychology defines a specialty in psychology within the professional category that emphasizes on the need to facilitate both personal and interpersonal functioning around the entire life. The specialty borrows concepts from, social, vocational, educational, emotional, health-associated, developmental, and organizational issues. The goals of counseling psychology include a diverse range of closely attached practices that assist persons in improving their welfare, lessen issues, resolve crises and increase the capability of persons to improve their lives. The association of this area of specialization draws more attention from normal development subjects and issues linked with physical, emotional and mental issues. Counseling ...

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LIST THE COURSE LIST THE DATE THE ESSAY IS FILED Berlin, Symphony of a Great City (1927)

Introduction

A brief glimpse into Berlin, Germany, and film and documentary production in the 1920s will provide historical context to better understand and appreciate the quality and value of this innovative documentary. Cultural life blossomed after the 15 million deaths and destruction of World War I. In the 1920s, the German film industry, despite uncertainties and financial difficulties, became firmly established and very productive (Goesch 61, 72). The emphasis on Expressionism became reality, objectivity and good times in the late 1920s. The art ...

BLOG ENTRY 1: Edmund de Waal: the potter of words

Imagine you have a gift for pottery. A passion. Since you were a toddler, you have been spending more time at wheels and kilns and clay stores that your classmates spent playing with their consoles. Imagine you grow up, and become one of the most renowned potters of your time, starring solo exhibitions in the best museums in the world: MOMA, Victoria&Albert you are welcome at the best and brightest venues, where your beautiful, magical white porcelain pieces are admired by thousands of people. What else could you dream of? Maybe you are not completely happy. Maybe you feel ...

After the defilement of the congregation and consequent breakout of the French Revolution, their impact had extremely debilitated. Despite the fact that the impact of the clergy toward the end of the eighteenth century had practically no practical effect, the years to come after the end of the French Revolution demonstrated the quality and flexibility of the congregation. It wasn't until the state-church bargain was marked by both the religious pioneers and the administration pioneers of France when the enduring impact of Catholicism started to be felt once more, and thus, this impact would be felt all through history ...