Apothecary

Thirdly, the literary device theme is effective in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet because it addresses the settings and true meanings in the reading. Such as the relationship between Romeo and Juliet, their development compassion for one another creates a scene where the reader could comprehend and relate to the intimacy they share together. However, their intense fondness for each other is in a similar manner to love vs. lust. In particular, the first time Romeo notices Juliet at the Capulet…

“Where the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity -Hippocrates.” This quote is extremely relevant to “the pioneer of medical education” John Morgan. John Morgan was a doctor who founded the first medical school in America. Morgan was born on June 10, 1735 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He later died on October 15, 1789 in Philadelphia. Morgan was born to Evan Morgan, an immigrant from Wales, and Joanna Biles. After a classical education at West Nottingham Academy in Maryland,…

Most people would think Romeo and Juliet are to blame for their tragic death. Romeo and Juliet is a true Shakespearean tragedy in the way that both main characters die in the end with a downfall in society. However, have you ever considered the roll Friar Laurence played in this tragedy? The play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare tells the story of ‘a pair of star-crossed lovers’ and sends the reader into a whirlwind of love and passion of the timeless love story. Torn…

so that her mother does not die, she comes across bears and a strange man. The strange man has some medicine, that says he has the right medicine. The text said “Gretchen told him about the medicine she had to buy and asked if he knew where the apothecary lived. The young man, name was Leon, reached in his pocket and pulled out a bottle of dark blue liquid. Leon smiled at Gretchen and offered her the bottle.” Her traits are determined, she may have come across some obstacles but, she probably…

edition was published in 1751. The third edition is in good shape and readable. Medicina Britannica is a medical dictionary of herbal remedies to common illnesses of Great Britain in the late 1700s. It was most likely owned and used by Doctors and Apothecaries. The Medicina Britannica gives insight into the illness of the 1700s, the common medicinal plants of Great Britain, and ultimately the culture of the time. The Medicina Britannica consists of a preface, plant entries, and an index. The…

“If love is rough with you,be rough with love.”(I, i, 389) Romeo and Juliet by william shakespeare, is a drama. Romeo and Juliet is about two teenagers born in different families that are in a family feud. These to teenagers end up falling in love but because of the fight between the two houses a tragedy of romeo and juliet end the fight because of their death. The theme of of romeo and juliet is “which is more important in determining our destiny?” Free will is what determines our destiny.…

Romeo’s final words in Romeo and Juliet, 5.3.101-120 are a soliloquy, as it is words he speaks aloud without an audience to hear him within the play. Shakespeare wrote the passage in his standard blank verse, lines of unrhymed iambic pentameter mirroring natural human speech. This particular soliloquy dispels fate, which is a unifying theme throughout the rest of the text. Fate exists as the foundation upon which Romeo has decided to construct his death. By taking fate into his own hands, Romeo…

The Misfortune of Poor Decisions Throughout life every person will encounter and experience the intimidating and unmotivating concept of making a poor decision. A profound piece of literature that addresses the topic of poor decision is the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. The story is a tragedy and follows the twists and turns of Romeo and Juliet’s forbidden love that eventually leads to their deaths. Both participants in the relationship partake in risky actions that could…

It is said that love is only a word until someone comes around and gives it meaning. But people don't just love their best friends the same way they love their wife. Both types of love are very meaningful, but still very different. “The Ancient Greeks created four terms (Eros, storge, agape, and phileo) to symbolize the four types of love” (TotesCute.com). Eros is an emotional and sexual love. Storge is a family or friendship love. Agape is the love for everyone. And phileo is a deep friendship…

Native Americans. Or how they contaminated their only fresh water supply? One of the main reasons why the colonist died was because of the lack of jobs. Among the original settlers in May 1607, only one of them were surgeons. Also, They had zero apothecaries or druggists as they were called. This affected the colonist because if there’s only one surgeon and 110 settlers, that means he can't take of all their needs. To add on, there was no licensed druggists to give them the medicine they need.…