Charles the Simple

Finland, and Denmark. The numerous Viking groups sought opportunities of different intent whether that be a new land settlement, opportunities of trade, or barbarically raiding villages. None of these would prove to be more pivotal than the settlement of Normandy in Northern France in 912 A.D. An agreement made between Rollo (Scandinavian descent) and Charles the Simple (French descent) was to grant land in return for protection of King Charles’ people. The agreement was known as the Treaty of St. Clair-sur-Epte.…

through his words but through his actions. For example, instead of creating an elaborate plan for the home, he would live in for 2 years, he chose to keep it simple and use materials like used windows and planks of wood. Additionally, during his stay on the pond, he didn 't bring one form of entertainment, just the bare necessities, which allowed him to connect with nature even more. In contrast, in Call of the Wild, Mercedes did not at all believe in simplicity to be closer to nature.…

Good quality of life (QoL) is something that everyone, including those with an Intellectual Disability (ID), deserves to be able measure and recognize. Many things have been accomplished along the journey that the concept of quality of life has taken. Many challenges have been overcome and the entire process has been quite productive; however, there are still challenges that need to be overcome. The primary focus of this article is on the summary of the current understanding of the construct…

devote all their time to labor. Thoreau explains this using farmers as an example to back up his argument, suggesting that farmers are chained to their farms as prisoners are chained in jails; in working more than what is necessary, it shackles people down, causing more of a hindrance than individual amelioration. Therefore, Thoreau tells of his preference in abating one 's needs in order to increase one 's means to acquire much needed necessities of food, shelter, clothing, and fuel.…

He states “I went to the woods because I wished to lived deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not when I came to die, discover that I had not lived” (Thoreau 1101). Thoreau discusses many ideas, all circling one theme, simplified living. His practice of simplicity may be too extreme for most to adhere to, however it is a valuable guideline. Thoreau’s promotion of living a simple life in “Where I Lived and What I Lived…

Without art and beauty of the human being the picture wouldn’t be as inspirational. I personally think that art makes everything more beautiful, especially how the sound of the waves and the symbolic means of the harp create music. It’s the simple things in life that are more meaningful and enjoyable. The creativity shown in just a simple coastal landscape photograph and a little animated cartoon proving hard work pays off is extremely important to me. After analyzing these media, I realize I…

Everyone has a unique way of expressing themselves, and sometimes it’s hard to find someone that has the same beliefs as us. Chris Mccandless wanted to be away from society, where he was able to find peace within himself. The thought of doing the same thing over and over again was just not for him. A person who was very similar to Mccandless was Henry David Thoreau. They both shared similar values, had different results of their actions, and had a few things that they both could’ve learned…

of a mans two year trek in solitude. Thoreau sought to explore the simplicities of life, this quote explains Thoreau’s thoughts “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” This is a quote from the chapter Where I lived and What I Lived For. I personally think that this quote not only summarizes the trip but also teaches a…

I want to present two people, Henry David Thoreau and a vegan. Thoreau was an American Romantic who decided to go to the woods to live off the land, so he spent a year at Walden Pond hoeing beans and watching the water to show that anyone can sustain themselves on a small budget and nature while a vegan abstains from consuming any animal products. What do they have in common? Stereotypically, vegans are outspoken and obnoxious, and for some, Thoreau is annoying and irrelevant. Yet they share a…

Have you ever wondered if there could be an easier way to lift heavy objects without all the ropes, claws and wheels? Well not anymore, ever since the hydraulic crane which uses the force of water and pushes or pulls throughout the pipes and pulls up heavy items. This has been an innovation in the pulley and regular cranes. With something good there is one bad, if a person were to use pipes or steel which one would be more sustainable and last longer? As in all the other cranes this specific one…