A Song of Ice and Fire

The TV series Game of Thrones, adapted from the fantasy novel A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, has been acclaimed by critics for its story telling, acing, scoping and especially its complex characters. The series has received 38 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015 and 2016, more than any other primetime scripted television series. (Wikipedia) The story sets on the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and it focuses on the dynastic struggle for the iron…

Society is progressing towards seismic shifts in terms of gender norms and sexuality – and television in particular is one of the most effective mediums towards this advancement. The cultures within the A Song of Ice and Fire literature, authored by George R.R. Martin, are portrayed in the Game of Thrones TV series. As one of my favorite shows, this series conceptualizes gender and sexuality patterns in a variety of ways. Martin has previously declared that while his work is that of pure…

5 Reasons to Enjoy a Fantastically Fun Day at Disneyland Hong Kong Part of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland sits on Lantau Island; the same island as the airport. It offers a fun day out for all, with a combination of fast and thrilling rides and tamer rides, special attractions for kids, entertaining shows, good shopping and dining options, and plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with all your favourite Disney characters! Pose for the perfect picture with…

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too; they’ve slowed their hands trying to find the source. Friendly chatter dies down and is replaced with harsh whispers, trying to identify what the source is. It’s thick, burning my throat, and I’ve just identified what it is when someone yells. “Fire!” I know I shouldn’t panic, but as smoke spreads through the room, the tension levels rise. I follow a swarm of girls to the elevator, knowing that I’ll be left behind. There are too many of us to fit in the small shaft, and it goes down…

of robbery, and Koreans’ racist attitude was also getting worse. The prevailing racial dispute was frequently discussed in the Black entertainment industry and media. The phenomenon is well represented in a song called Black Korea, by the African American rapper, Ice Cube. The rapper in the song is a customer in a Korean American store. However, as the rapper, African American, enters the store, “[The korean store owner hopes the rapper doesn’t] pull out a gat and try to rob.” This suspicion can…

Game of Thrones is the primetime fantasy series produced by HBO, based on the novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Game of Thrones has earned its fame not only as the most pirated TV show in the world (Sweney, 2014), but also won 38 Emmy awards setting a new Emmy primetime record in the history of television (Ledbetter, 2016). The record-setting viewer ratings of the TV show estimate around 23 million per episode (as of season 6), which solidifies Game of Thrones as the…

As I stand here today I am aware that each of you here will have your own images and special memories of David and the man that he was. Some of you may recall that cheeky smile of his, - his love of films and music, - or perhaps you can envisage him cycling full speed on his red and silver mountain bike, - and as he was a bit of a Dell Boy character - he was the go to man should you ever need a new watch. But one things for sure whatever special and happy memories you have of David, - - each…

Louis Owens, in his account “Motion of Fire and Form: Autobiographical Reflections” and Wendy Rose, in her collection Bone Dance, create experience-and-memory-based narratives that help them to shape their identities. They are able to recreate events to which some of the pieces may be missing, allowing them to better understand their history and their place in a world of categories. They learn from their families how to fit in and interact with the environment around them when they do not fit…

However, their story is slightly different to the ones of the Greeks and Romans. Nonetheless, they have the same underlying idea about the universe. According to Norse mythology, there was originally a chasm, Ginnungagap, bounded by fire and ice. Fire and ice combined to form a giant, Ymir, and a cow, named Audhumbla. By Ymir licking the cow, she revealed a man, Bur, who had three grandsons. These three brothers, one of which was Odin, killed the frost giant Ymir and created the world. It is…