An Autumn Afternoon

Catherine and Frederick: Victims of War When there is a war, soldiers fighting at the front are not the only ones affected, but many others are too in some way. Friends and families of soldiers, workers who have lost business due to war, and people forced to leave their homes and everything they know because of war are amongst those victims of war people do not think of right away. Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms is a fictitious novel which tells the story of war victims. The…

In the novel A Farewell to Arms, written by Ernest Hemingway uses, Foreshadowing and Symbolism for death, when rain is presented. In A Farewell to Arms ,many main characters as presented throughout the novel such as Frederic Henry, an American working for the Italian army driving ambulances, Catherine Barkley a nurse working for the Italian army, and Emilio a man who Henry meets in a hotel who helps Henry and Catherine escape to switzerland by lending them a boat. Hemingway introduces the use…

Fall is an amazing time to be outside enjoying nature. Going for a hike, tailgating, or just looking at the beautiful colors as the leaves change are all great ways to enjoy this time of year. As the days begin to get shorter, it is important to remember that the temperature will drop significantly once the sun goes down. If you are hiking or engaging in outdoor activities, always make sure to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket. If you are out in the mountains, it is especially important to…

shades. During this time of year it is so enjoyable to be outdoors without worrying about the temperatures being either too hot or too cold. Many residents looks for things to do, places to go and sites to see while the weather is at its peak during autumn. In Alabama there seems to be many exciting events, fairs, festivals and ways for families to gather together to take in sites, learn a few things about culture, food, music, crafting, art and so much more. There are tailgate parties,…

As the holiday season is in full swing, the weather naturally gets changes. The leaves change colors and eventually fall off. The temperature of the warm summer night breeze dramatically changes to a brisk chill and frosty air. As the weather gets colder, women get excited about transitioning out of their summer dresses into fall and winter blazers and scarfs. Fall fashion is fun for many women because they love the fall colors. Maroons, deep purples, royal blues, mustard yellow and navy green…

role model I got to meet is Emilie Autumn, a baroque/gothic pianist, violinist, and singer-songwriter. And probably most importantly, the main reason that I did not commit suicide freshman year. She indirectly taught me to be confident, stand up for myself, to fearlessly be myself, and that it was okay to be mentally ill. Through her lyrics and writing, she helped me get out of my depressive, suicidal episode and finally be happy. When I found out that Emilie Autumn was hosting a high tea…

Edie stood in front of the grave of her parents Eduardo and Ana Salazar, holding in her hand two long stemmed red roses on a cool autumn day. Silently she monitors and captures the everlasting magnificence and amicable nature sound that encompasses her. Melodic sounds of singing birds sitting in the towering oak trees in their autumn color beauty of yellows, oranges, and reds scattered throughout the cemetery. Along with its vibrant fall shower leaves sheltering the deep green grass and the…

It is commonly considered that Ancient Greek is the origin and center of civilization in Europe, and China holds a similar position in East Asia. Aristotle played a significant role for Ancient Greek, and Confucius is highly emphasized in Ancient China. Many may think the two philosophies will confront each other as Europe and Eastern Asia have dissimilar historical development. The two views do have undeniable different views, but they are also comparable and supporting each other in some sense…

His room on Lang Ya Mountain remained dimly lit and sparsely decorated. Mei Changsu did not know how long he was going to stay on the mountain, but for now, the mountain was the safest place he could stay in. Mei Changsu sat on cushion on the ground, his mind flitting from topic to topic too quickly for him to concentrate on the medicine book in his hands. According to the public news that reached the Liang empire, Prince Jing was responsible for causing an internal conflict between Xia Jiang…

The Harvest Moon Festival is an Asian holiday that celebrates the union of families and friends while observing the full moon and giving thanks for the harvest. The Asian American Student Association and the Vietnamese American Student Association observe this day and created a festival here, at Oklahoma State University. I enjoyed the festival, even though the festival did get a bit disorganized, you could still tell that the organizations and the audience all had a fun time regardless of the…