Blacksmith

Duality exists across many concepts: dark and light, bad and good, burden and duty, war and peace. However, one of the most valuable is that of the beacon and the gibbet: the notion of carving our own futures for the sake of destiny. This idea is as old as time itself. In Greek mythology, the tale of Icarus is depicted as one of overestimation and pride. As the story goes, Icarus and his father flee imprisonment from the island of Crete using wings built of feathers and wax. His father warns him…

The practice of slavery was a catalyst for American society. The integration of slave trade from Africa left many innocent individuals feeling baffled and bitter about their painful circumstances. But the introduction of slavery was not a change in lifestyle for those coerced into it; this was an occurrence affecting many across the developing nation. Numerous accounts exemplify the adversities of Africans who were compelled to live a lifestyle that accommodated to the common Caucasian man. It…

In Greek mythology there are many gods and goddesses who make up some people’s beliefs. One of those gods is Hephaestus, the god of fire. He is very important in Greek mythology because he was the son of Hera and Zeus, and would basically be the source for when god’s needed reliable weapons. The god of fire was a sibling to Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Athena, Ares, and Persephone (greekgoddesses.net). His children were Euklela, Eupheme, Euthenia, Philophrosyne, Thaleia, Palikoi, Erikthonios, and…

It was 100 AD when Momotombo was working with his brother Qunte Quiente in the blacksmith shop in Midgard or Norse Mythology times. Momotombo and Quente Quiente wanted fight all the Norse gods because Momotombo and Qunte Quiente thought that the gods would bring ragnarok and kill everybody. So, the next day appeared and Momotombo went to go see Qunte Quiente but something horrific happened, Qunte Quiente was killed. Right next to Quente Quiente was a spear and on the wooden side of the spear it…

to work at a factory at a very young age and resented his father for it. He was never allowed the chance at an actual childhood. Dickens demonstrates this corruptness in Great Expectations by leading us to believe early on that Pip is to become a blacksmith. Pip, like Charles Dickens, was expected to work from a very young age and not given the opportunity of a…

Bernie Sanders once said, “A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much, while so many have so little.” This statement accurately represents the Roman economy. Rome started out as a small city-state, but developed into a large empire because of its economy. The wealthy population of Rome nearly controlled the economy, while the poor lived difficult lives. Though much of the power rested with the rich, the growth in the economy was accomplished by the work done by…

In the 18th to 19th century, the world of electricity was seen as a bit of a mystery to scientists of these days. Although it was a mystery, scientists were still aware of this phenomena. A few facts were known here and there about the subject, but there were really no known examinations or experiments on it. Like all other sciences, electricity would not be advanced until scientists actually realized that it was something worth exploring. In A Century of Electricity, the author writes,…

were two main lessons that were visible throughout the book itself. In the book it explains how Pip a young boy, who lives with his sister Mrs. Joe Gargery and her husband Mr. Joe Gargery. Mr. Joe Gargery was a very hard working man; he worked as a blacksmith for his career. However Joe wasn’t very educational, but he sure was a sweet, and kind-hearted man who had manners. Mrs. Joe Gargery wasn’t the type of person that would be too common during this time of history.…

Animal welfare is making sure the well-being of an animal is met. There is much controversy worldwide regarding the rights and ethical treatment of animals and many disputes within the sport of thoroughbred racing. According to Dr. John Webster, Professor of Animal Husbandry at the University of Bristol, there are five freedoms that humans need to strive to provide for their animals: Freedom from thirst, hunger, and malnutrition, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury, and disease,…

“Lady Dominique, may I have this dance?” a third man asked. Knowing that Ann would not let her sit it out, she accepted this dance as well. He remained quiet for the first part. “I am Sir Harkin,” he introduced himself. Tizbeth looked again and realized that she didn’t know the young man, even in passing. “I’ve just been knighted,” he told her eagerly. She took note of the life about him. She looked at him closer. With mousey hair and dull blue eyes, he wasn’t as attractive as Donovan.…