Merlin and Viviane, there are three different love triangles with compelling stories that you wouldn’t normally come across in a real life situation. Three situations in which this occurs are with Uther Pendragon, Igraine, and Gorlois; Lancelot, King Arthur, and Guinevere; and Lancelot, Morgaine, and Guinevere. These love triangles all have a captivating story that reveals a positive aspect and also a tragedy that contributes to the Arthurian Legend in some way, shape, or form. The first three…
Although he is a man of many characteristics, his main characteristic is integrity. Sir Gawain shows integrity through being selfless, reliable, and trustworthy. To begin with, Sir Gawain is very selfless. He steps up and accepts the challenge from King Arthur because none of the other knights will. He swiftly beheads the green knight. The knight bends over and picks up his bleeding head and…
In the Middle Ages, if you were a knight chivalry was very important. To be a knight you put your life on the line for your lady and king. The excerpt from Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, translated by Burtin Raffel, demonstrates the code of chivalry Gawain’s brave actions in an effort to reflect the enhancement of the character in this literature of the Middle Ages. One example of chivalry was when Gawain stepped up and took the axe over author to swing the axe at the Green knight.( Sir…
system of fulfilment of government jobs. It shed light on the fact that there was unrest over those who got selected for the position. Once President Arthur was inaugurated, he began to pass laws to solve the issue starting with the Pendleton Civil Service Act. Twelve O’Clock, September 20 1881. Garfield's successor, President Chester A. Arthur, is sworn into…
Chester Alan Arthur became the 21st President of the United States in 1881 and served a four-year term up until 1885. Arthur’s presidency is often overlooked and his reputation was neither good nor bad. Although he was an accidental president and in a time of distrust in the political system, Arthur surpassed expectations when he calmed the nation and helped end the corrupt political system that brought him to power. Chester Arthur was born on October 5, 1829 in Fairfield, Vermont to…
There are many possible cause and effect examples in many different movies, books, plays, or just about anything. Cause is basicly what started or causes of something that happens to somebody. The effect is what happens afterwards because of this. It is like the end result. For example, in the play, ‘A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley’, Ebenezer Scrooge was a very sad man. When he went back into the past, he saw himself enjoying things and being very joyful. So he realized that he could be…
People of Salem! I have given you my soul, an empty void that has swallowed my dignity… but never my name. The one thing they can’t take away. I have stood up for the truth and have found peace and harmony within that for the first time, knowing I will soon belong in the Kingdom of Heaven. But what is there left of Salem? Look at those who stand at the gallows in front of you. There is no Salem community left… only chaos. This village is in constant fear, overruled by an unjust authority who…
The summer of 1955 is an unordinary summer for Jack Wolff. Trapped in the transitioning body of an eleven-year-old boy, Jack is drowning in the emotional trauma of a violent home life, illegal activities, and a lack of emotional support known as his childhood. This is a major period of change for any young boy, and dealing with the extensive distress does not allow him to mature in the conventional manner. Due to his abnormal progression, a common theme arises within the first part Jack’s life:…
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman presents to the reader a tragic work that also displays the harsh realities of life where betrayal and lack of meeting expectations must be faced. Through the story of Willy Loman, Miller develops an intricate plot which reinforces the idea that too much pride and ignorance can consume oneself to the extent that they detriment themselves and others. Willy’s act of allowing himself to be blinded by “The American Dream” and his expectations to leave behind a…
Lord. With the fear of punishment for their sins, the witchcraft accusations were a way of revenge and confession which was caused by the fear and hysteria in the Puritan society. Fear of harsh punishments put many in guilty for their actions. In Arthur Miller’s Crucible, fear controls the citizens of Salem. Fear affects their motives, their behavior, and the fates of all those involved. Fear alters their mindset and moral compass, causing them to act in ways that are opposite to their…