A Game of Thrones

We learned, changed, and took many things from Ancient Greece. We took their art and architecture and changed Greek government so we could put it into our lives. Ancient Greece is different from us, but similar in some ways because the first Christians were Greek and early scripture was written in Greek, not that all of them believed in Christ, but they made inventions we use today, and they were smart to choose their leaders. Geek ancient food there was much different from us today. We now…

out- the two of us - wouldn't you take it as a friendly act?" (Chaucer ll.204-209). " Now look; when he comes back, get up in fun to have a wrestle; then, as you attack, ill up and put my dagger through his back while you and he are struggling, as in game; then draw your dagger too and do the same." (Chaucer ll.220-224). "The youngest as he ran towards the…

illusion shall draw him on to his confusion: He shall spurn fate, scorn death, and bear he hopes ‘bove wisdom, grace and fear. And you all know, security is mortals’ chiefest enemy” (III.v). This quote is a representation of how the three witches played games with Macbeth. They made Macbeth believe the things he was told out of hope. Hecate told them to continue playing these tricks with Macbeth because he reacted to the prophecies in a way that…

Time is fluid, as are the actions of people, that’s what makes writing a piece about a decade that truly encompasses it impossible. There is always something before, something that inspired people, that challenged their thoughts and brought them to where they are. Therefore, I wanted to show through this decade that the world is made up of building blocks one thing leading to another. You’re about to read a microscopic look at the decade of the 70s, there is always more going on, beyond what I…

political intrigue that made her queen for nine days when she was only sixteen years old, Grey is one of the best-known women in English history. Her reputation has evolved over the centuries, and while she was once viewed as a meek pawn in a political game,…

A satire is a literary composition in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule. In the novel Animal Farm, the farm itself is a representation of the soviet union. The Russian Soviets were ruled under a socialist government system in which they believe peace to the country was attainable. The major characters in Animal Farm personify this historic context by re-living in a different, but similar situation. Animal Farm first begins with the animal 's idealistic…

of writing (well barely). These sentences are ones that I would say if I were drunk. The question is if nominalization is something that is truly important? You know what, I hate nominalizations. I just don’t care. If I were to compare it to Game of Thrones I would say, “I wouldn’t care if this sentence were to die.” I may do an “awwww.” “Delete little to or nothing words.” Okay I got that. “Delete words that repeat the meaning of other words.” Okay sure… “Delete words that implied other…

Shakespeare, in the acting choices of some of the most famous comedians and even in modern day television. It has helped pave the way for modern day improv and has inspired many great characters; on the stage, in movie, in comics and even in video games. It is believed that Commedia dell’Arte has been in practice since around 1545, when the first recorded performance happened in Padua, Italy. Commedia troupes were usually run by a director and sometimes with the help of the leading actors.…

and the people carrying Maximus's dead body and leaving Commodus to rot on the ground. However, this does not discount the Roman's part in the spectacle, entertained by men killing each other, parallel to the contemporary dystopia film, the Hunger Games. Moreover, Gladiator spent more time focusing on the evil of a particular character, Commodus. He justifies his haineous deeds by not being loved by his father,…

I cannot make my identity by how people identify me and how they think what I am; I know what things is strength that never let me give up what I am. It is well said by George R.R Martin’s- A Game of Thrones, “Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it and it will never be used to hurt you.” As the stages of life start with childhood, teenage and then adulthood…