Apothecary

“Paracelsus: A Snapshot of his life and contributions in Medicine” His name is quite famous for people who had studied chemistry or pharmacology (toxicology) for he is considered as the father of both bodies of knowledge. But beyond that, Paracelsus had given his life traveling and learning for the sake of knowledge that is yet unknown. His contributions are still considered today as priceless gems that have been considered true or factual for almost five centuries that have gone past his death…

Sabrina Hezeini Dr. Alan F. Hickman ENGL 103d Drama paper III 18 April 2016 Comparison of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the Filmed Version William Shakespeare is arguably one of the major English dramatists of all time. As a poet, he is credited with writing hundreds of published manuscripts, and probably more that are yet to be found. As a dramatist, Shakespeare is the author of many notable and famous plays that include Rome and Juliet, Anthony and Cleopatra, The Comedy of Errors,…

There is a Difference Between a Plan and a Well Thought Plan In the play Romeo and Juliet, by Shakespeare two adolescents who originate from two opposing families end up falling in love. This causes their actions to become rash and reckless ending in the death of both teens. Both of their deaths could have been avoided if just one of them would have thought about the consequences to their actions. In the beginning of the play juliet is exceedingly obedient and respectful. When Juliet’s mother…

Transformation can be seen in the objects collectors chose. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, diverse classes of people from nobles to pharmacists kept aristocratic and scientific collections of objects. Ferrante Imperato, for example, was an apothecary who often traveled to Southern Italy gathering specimens for his scientific collection. The frontispiece…

Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reveals the tale of a well-known physician, Henry Jekyll, whose experimentations in the realm of human consciousness lead to his transformation into the horrifying, violent Edward Hyde. Many literary critics have speculated that the novella is a metaphor for multiple personality disorder, however, I believe that Stevenson was symbolizing a darker fear present during the Victorian era: the rise of cocaine use and the…

1a. Tenterhooks Due to its versatility and economic value, tenter hooks are one of the most interesting objects from the past. The hooks are believed to originate from England and first composed of in the 17th century. Ever since then, Archaeologists have found over 270 tenterhooks in James Fort. Tenter hooks, composed of iron or wooden tenders, and spanning from one to two inches long, were used to dry clothes after they have been washed and pounded. Wool, for example, was hung on wooden…

The friends and relatives of Romeo are one day confronted by the Capulets, followed by Romeo afterwards. The two groups begin a dispute which leads to the death of Mercutio, and when Romeo sees this, he kills Tybalt, the killer of Mercutio. This causes the Prince to take more serious actions as he says “…for that offence immediately we do exile him hence”. This refers to his decision of banishing Romeo for his actions. As a consequence of this, the distance and communication between Romeo and…

The “Romeo and Juliet” 1996 film co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, is the adaptation from the William Shakespeare’s Play “Romeo and Juliet” of late 1590’s. The screenplay is written by Craig Pearce in early 1990’s. The success of adaptation depends on how the director visualize through his ideas. Baz Luhrmann has cut the dialogue by almost one-third but its essence has been kept intact (Gyde, July 1997). The costume has been designed well to illuminate an important element of the…

THE CONTROLLING FORCE OF FATE Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most notable works. Through Elizabethan theatre and elegant love poetry, Romeo and Juliet is a renowned fan favourite. The tragic tale talks about a pair of star-cross’d lovers who endure a tragedy of love-against-all-odds. The love of the couple must attempt to withstand the turmoil of fate. The main concept theme of Romeo and Juliet is the role of fate. Shakespeare wrote the play with the intention of a controlling…

The fourteenth century can be characterized as a period of complete devastation for European countries. Two unpredictable natural disasters destroyed societies: the famine and the Black Death. These disasters killed millions of people, as well as affected how they spent their daily lives. Famine and the Black Death impacted society by increasing mass starvation, decreasing population, reacting with unusual behaviors, and causing lasting economic and social consequences. A combination of…