Aesop

How does Greek Mythology Gods, art and fables fit into our lives? People today have told so many stories about the Greek God Hades that it’s hard to figure out which ones are close to the truth. Well, as close to the truth as it can get because they are myths. Let’s start from the beginning. Hades, the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Was kicked out and banished to the underworld where he became ruler of the dead. One of the main things people get confused about is the simple fact that Hades is not…

“Mrs. Aesop” is more about loss and need of love than criticism of male dominance. By criticizing her husband’s behavior, the wife aims at regaining a wholesome relationship. In an interview, Duffy stresses this point: “She’d like less stories and more passionate love. She wants him to stop strutting about and being big-headed and spend more time on their relationship” (Wood). Duffy herself felt bored by Aesop’s stories when she was a child; a feeling that was highlighted in the…

Sadness. It eats at your heart until there is nothing left but the bitter pain of emptiness and loneliness. The most difficult part is saying goodbye. There is no right time. There is no right way. There is just the grief that follows. Losing someone can devastated a person. They become blind to opportunities of happiness. In the stories Our Town by Thornton Wilder and Sounder by William H. Armstrong, death happens. How does a person move on after such a big loss? The boy in Sounder loses not…

Vietnamese folktale – retold by Marilyn Bolchunos The story I will be sharing is Chopsticks –a Vietnamese folktale – retold by Marilyn Bolchunos and illustrated by Dick Brown. This short story displays the theme unity and relating to the quote once said by Aesop, an ancient Greek story teller. “United we stand, divided we fall” The old father is wise and smart shows the kids, Thu, Hai, and Ta, the importance of unity in everyday life. He gives a demonstration using chopsticks, which are normal…

Conversely, in “The Fox Outwits the Crow” William Cleary says, “Moral: Attending flattery comes at a high price.” In the case of this fable the price was the cheese that the crow collected. Perhaps in “The Fox and the Crow” the crow also had a toll even if Aesop thought there was a stronger…

Greetings. I am a seventh grade student at Brickell Academy. I created a narrative based on traditional literature of a certain culture. From the Woodland Native Americans, my narrative is a modernized approach to their origin and spirit stories. I am 12 years old, and hoping for someone to publish my narrative. It is a modernized story based on the origin stories of Native American tribes. My narrative story is titled “How the Dab Came to Be” for the newer generations to enjoy. The purpose…

I’ve read hundreds of novels, plays, and vignettes in my life, yet the story that taught me the most about being human was one about a porcelain rabbit. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo tells the story of a china doll named Edward, who begins the story as an arrogant and vain doll loved by one young girl. Through a series of accidents, Edward is moved from family to family, and his little heart begins to feel the love he has always received. I believe The Miraculous…

rt and Architecture There were rules as to how ancient greece buildings should be built which were called orders. There were 3 architectural orders; Doric, Ionic and Corinthian Temples were a big part of Greece architecture. They were large simple buildings that honored a certain god or goddess, and had a statute of them built inside. The most famous architectural building of Ancient Greece is the Parthenon, located in the city of Athens. It was built for Athena, the goddess of wisdom Pottery…

Fig 2, Rodin, A, 1882, The Kiss Fig 3, Parker, C, The Distance Similar to the idea of boundaries is concealment. Sculpture artist Judith Scott had Down syndrome and was severely deaf; she used yarn, wool, and other fibres, which may suggest a way of communicating to the public themes of loss, separations, relationships and new beginnings. Her practice consisted of abstract cocoons whereby objects are wrapped up in colourful threads, from crimson red, blues, cream, purple and black. Seeking…

To solve our daunting conundrum, we must look toward the internet and what many contemporaries call “social media.” Our current generation of young and bright minds already strive to create their own little “safe spaces” if you will. These aptly named spaces allow users to share their thoughts among those with similar opinions, creating an “echo chamber” of thoughts (Political Polarity: Does Social Media). But, more importantly, if we were to bolster our efforts in this field, these sanctuaries…