A Game of Thrones

Oh Mighty Greeks! The Ancient Greeks from the Greek Golden Age (c.a.480-430 B.C.E) up to the culmination of the Classical Style during the Hellenistic Age (323-30 B.C.E), were able to build one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. We all have probably heard stories from the Ancient Greeks in our lives, but no until we research and study in depth their culture, one cannot fully understand the magnitude of the legacy of their classical culture. Due to the Ancient Greeks influence in…

In American culture, we’ve explored the force behind society’s influence over the female ideology on ideal beauty and behavior. Many have made a stance against this force and sought to control society’s influence over the female struggle; however, we fail to acknowledge the male struggle. Society’s impact over the male ideology on “what it takes to be a man” has been effective for as long as its impact on women, and just as poisonous. The consequences and torture concealed in the pressures…

Though few details are known about the life of Xenophon, his hatred toward Athens and Athenian democracy is one of the primary themes communicated throughout the body of Xenophon’s work. Born into an aristocratic family within a democratic society that placed commoners in an equal political position to the wealthy, Xenophon was part of a class of people who were “greatly dissatisfied…with the operation of democracy.” Even if he had not been born into an aristocratic social class that showed…

Teiresias says is tested, tried ,and true. Here are some examples ; “When pride comes , then comes disgrace , but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2 “ But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.” Daniel 5:20 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13. An example of Humility is when Nelson Mandela and Dr.…

Celebrities – what do they have aside from their good looks and fame and the ability to stare at the camera without feeling awkward? Equally hot family members! These celebrities have brothers or sisters you probably didn’t know even existed and they’re just as attractive as their famous siblings. Here goes. 1. Rachel McAdams From her Regina George to The Notebook days, it’s hard not to love Rachel McAdams and her infectious smile. What’s more to love about her? Her dazzling younger brother,…

I desire to discuss about the perception of Rome during the film and the juxtaposition between the film and real historical facts. Also I see to understand the adaptations made in order to bring the film into the light of modern media and garner positive public perception. Overall, the movie was merely a movie based on history, not replicated by it and by fully interpreting the circumstances facing Rome we can have a deeper insight to the movie than what we understand on the surface. The movie…

George Lucas’ Star Wars revolutionized special effects and the film industry as a whole. The science fiction saga Star Wars and astounded the world when it was first released and its popularity has grown tremendously since its inception. The effects team that worked on Star Wars nearly invented special effects and really popularised the use of them. Star wars also had a big effect on culture and the entire film industry. even decades after its release, Star Wars has only grown in popularity…

Throughout the drama, Goldman uses idiolect to vary the personalities of the characters. He especially utilizes the idiolect and thought processes of England’s nobility in order to show the varying levels of knowledge in treaties, land, and power. Henry II, being the King of England, displays a great sense of knowledge in the status of his empire as well as how to negotiate with neighboring countries. For example, when meeting with King Philip of France, Henry began the negotiations, stating,…

held for him.Huck was then adopted by the Widow Douglas, a kind elderly woman. Huck is not excited with his new civil life that includes,church,manners, and school. He only stays at Tom's request, and because Tom says he can't join his robbers game unless he stays civil.Things progress nicely, until Huck's drunken father,Pap, appears in town to claim Huck's money.The widow…

Elias Martinez Jenna De La Cruz February 16 2017 The most powerful mobsters of the 1920’s When we think of tailored suits, cigars, fedoras, and tommy guns, the first thing that tends to come to mind are the powerful and notorious mobsters of the 1920’s. Who held the title to be the most notorious and powerful of all mobsters during that time period is highly debatable to some, but clear to others that Charles “lucky” Luciano's early life of mugging, shoplifting, and extortion had prepared him…