Ambrose Burnside

In the Confession’s introduction, Augustine used repetition of grammatical forms in the same sentence, Isocolon. “The more Augustine learnt about astronomy, the greater the tension in his adherence to the Manichee faith.”(Introduction, XV) The sentence tells us how Augustine continued in association with astronomy and slowly ceased his belief in the Manichee community. Augustine reflects on his own speech, “But in these words what have I said, my God, my life, my holy sweetness?” (Bk. I, p.5)…

Aptly titled, Confessions of St. Augustine, is a purging of Augustine’s mind and soul to God. He is alternately pouring out his sins of flesh and mind while praising God for allowing him to do so as well as atone for the sins of his youth. Frequently he relates tales of when he found himself compelled to sin and how, having found the err in his ways, he has turned his life to the study and worship of God through the Catholic church. Explanation, though not justification, comes in how he…

St. Augustine of Hippo’s Confessions details his life as it pertains to his views on theology and how they were shaped. One of the views noted was his distaste for tragedy. In the first half of the Augustine and Culture Seminar, the Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies was discussed. This essay will explore why Augustine would have an unfavorable view of the work, and also why he might have some leniency toward it. Before Augustine’s view of the Oresteia can be predicted, it is important to…

Within the Confessions St. Augustine divides his thoughts up into various sections of his life. Two sections that spoke out more than the rest were firstly the topic of his dear friend who had passed away; the next was that of the consolation in others. St. Augustine pondered on the memories that he had shared with his fellow friend along with the grieving process that encompassed death. He looked to God to help him cope with the loss as well as the fluctuating emotions that entailed. As humans,…

The Rule of St. Augustine Applied to Dorm Living The dorms of St. Norbert College mirror the dynamics and interaction found in a small community. Many bonds are forged in the lower classmen housing and these often times harbor everlasting friendships that stand the test of time. However, this is not always the case. Especially in freshmen housing, many quarrels arise between residents as well as RAs. In attempt to steer away from such hazards, I am in search of a plan of action that would build…

In book IV of the "Confessions of St. Augustine" Augustine develops a image of what a true friend is and how he once had the truest friendship but it didn't last and was replaced with grief instead. In the text Augustine states " My heart was black with grief." (Confessions of St. Augustine, section, IV) what I assume Augustine is saying is that the only emotion he could feel is grief because losing his friend was a difficult time for him especially since Augustine and his friend were not on…

“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” written by Ambrose Bierce. This short story is set in the year between 1861 and 1865. This story takes place during the American Civil War and is set in Alabama. This story is about a man named Peyton Farquhar he also has a family. The story starts out with Farquhar about to be hanged by confederate soldiers at Owl Creek Bridge. In the story right before Farquhar is being hanged, the unexpected happens, and the rope breaks allowing him to escape from the…

Suspense can maintain a story’s vividness. In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce, Peyton Farquhar, a Southern sympathizer, awaits his hanging above Owl Creek Bridge. He envisions his lengthy and dramatic escape from the rope, only seconds before his actual horrific death. Bierce’s brilliant usage of literary techniques, such as sensory imagery and similes, aid the ever-growing suspense of Farquhar’s unfortunate situation. To begin, Bierce’s use of sensory imagery, specifically…

the confederacy by burning the bridge down. He is a subject to the military law as he participates in the conflict. The soldiers in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” reflect and represent the unforgiving and controlled nature of war. In the end, Ambrose Bierce shows good examples of extremely important competence of dishonest writing worthy of an explanation, because Farquhar is showed as the main character. This is showing honorable qualities like courage and love of family, he’s guaranteed…

Literary Analysis of Occurrence at Owl Creek Farquhar, the main character of Occurrence at Owl Creek, rethinks his life before his demise. Bierce used some literary techniques, like Irony, to best describe the shock effect of the story. Symbols were used to foreshadow the final event of the story to make the story more realistic. Bierce used many allusions to conclude the outcome of the story. Bierce used Irony, Symbols, and Allusions in order to conclude the story by using literary techniques…