Ambrose Bierce

How to Be a Good Photographer? “Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art” –Ambrose Bierce. The perception of a beautiful painting is projected from the artist’s mind, feeling and mood; and a major part in completing the artists vision is the way he places the object in his art. Contrary to that some of the most beautiful pictures happen when objects naturally fall into place alas the natural movement of the sun from east to west can create many beautiful versions of…

“Ambrose Bierce defined the hypocrite as "one who, professing virtues he does not respect, secures the advantage of seeming to be what he despises."” (Babbitt, Taking Bulls**t Seriously). The hypocrite is one who is not always seen as a liar but often misrepresents…

In different philosophies and literary works, the ideas of fate and free will have always contradicted each other, creating tension. The difference between the two concepts is evident; free will advocates choice and the ability to shape your own future, while fate governs your actions for the rest of your life, similar to the Calvinist belief of predestination in regards to salvation. Having such distinct natures, how is it possible for these two ideas to coexist and sometimes merge into one…

A. Jermaine exercises regularly. B. Running three miles a week. C. Shakira enjoys keeping fit by taking yoga classes several times a week. D. Yoga often includes dynamic stretches. 3. A. Secondhand smoke causes respiratory problems, and it also causes reddening, itching, and watering of the eyes. B. There is no risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure, in fact, brief exposure can be dangerous. C. Secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke, is a complex mixture of gases and…

The story of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce is a realistic fiction that takes place during the American civil war. The structure of the story is broken out into three separate scenes. Scene one begins with our protagonist Peyton Farquhar who is in a situation of little to no hope. Scene two gives us some backstory to how Farquhar ended up in such a poor situation. Finally, we have scene three in which against all odds Farquhar is given a fighting chance to live. The way in…

American Literature dates back as far as 1608 when John Smith wrote A True Relation of…Virginia. The 18th and 19th centuries began the publishing of the first novels and authors such a Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving began publishing works related to the War of 1812(digital). Literature throughout history has reflected society and reading early American Literature today shines light on not only those outstanding works but also the history of America. Literature not only tells a story but…

Unsolved mysteries are usually talked about for years after the event occurred, just for the solid reason that they are interesting and that we were never able to understand what actually happened. There have been unsolved mysteries dating back to the very first colony to ever set foot on American land. This unsolved mystery is called, “The lost colony of Roanoke” and it’s become a sensation across the globe ever since it happened back in the 1500’s. When a group of 117 people followed John…

In The Devil’s Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce defined bride as “a woman with fine prospect of happiness behind her.” Similar to the quote, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Kate Chopin are two writers that focus on the theme of marriage in their short stories “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “The Story of an Hour,” respectively. Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Kate Chopin believe that instead of a content marriage life, there is a subordination of women and an inherent oppression in general marriage. In their…

American newspaper publisher, William Randolph Hearst, built the nation's largest newspaper chain. He was born in San Francisco, to millionaire mining engineer, goldmine owner and U.S. senator (from 1886–91) George Hearst and his wife Phoebe Apperson Hearst. Phoebe Apperson was the first woman advisor of University of California, Berkeley. She funded many anthropological expeditions and founded the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology. William Randolph Hearst dominated journalism for…

Human beings have a desire of finding their way back to the Garden. Humans all seek the ultimate serenity that thrives in the Garden. The American Garden simply represents a concept. Humans believe they can regain the lost Garden of Eden by creating a new Garden of Eden in the physical universe. Thus, the theory that emerges from this concept is that, America embodies the new Garden of Eden, because America is a country of opportunity and individual prosperity. However, the physical attributes…