Boulder

Sisyphus was the King of Corinth that was damned to an eternity of repetitiveness in moving a boulder up a hill only to watch it roll back down the hill just to repeat the process. The gods thought this was an appropriate punishment due to his chronic defiance of the gods’ wishes by defying their wishes and literally locking death in chains. Due to this unique punishment, Camus has termed Sisyphus the absurd hero and claims that his punishment is symbolic of the human condition of strife and…

I can see myself enriching the diversity of Boulder's community through usage of my bilingual education and comprehension of different cultures. Being Latino, I understand the Spanish language and Latin culture, something that is a big part of the nation's community. Through these capacities, I open a broader connection with the community. In understanding how to communicate with others of Latin origin, I can work with a wide group of students to solve a problem and answer the need for different…

The Minoan Palace and the Micenaean Citadel both have walls that protect them. However, they are both very distinct. Minoan Chronology has two main periods. The “old palace” period lasted from about 1900 to 1700 BCE while the “New Palace” period started around 1700 and it lasted until 1450 BCE. Sir Arthur Evans excavated the complex at Knossos in 1900 CE. The walls of the palace are practically earthquake-proof while the lower walls have dressed stone. Minoans created all kinds of extravagant…

The Comparison To The Underworld Many pieces of literature contain many similar characteristics to Greek and Roman mythology as these references illustrate a certain idea or image for the reader. Many authors in the past would draw these comparisons to invoke a deeper meaning to their writing. The Underworld of Roman mythology is the kingdom of Pluto and is where Romans believed the dead went to in afterlife. For one, the house of Trimalchio as well as the contents in it, are directly related to…

rules are a requirement to follow and that is what constrains him from hurting a child. As the novel progresses, the same Roger who wouldn’t dare hurt Henry, has now positioned a large boulder, “ High overhead...with a sense of delirious abandonment, leaned all his weight on the lever (180),” and launches the boulder down the mountainside which eliminates Piggy. Roger has been situated on such a remote island for such a continuous period of time, that he now has lost all respect for human life.…

On this weekend, our leader Mario had selected Red Box Canyon which is situated on the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. We were headed for The Valley Forge Campground. A round trip hike of around six miles in and out. We had planned to stay over night and pack out on Sunday. We had a full group with us, besides ourselves, there was Ralph and his brother, Kevin, Jim Spencer and his son Tim, and Mark Cook. This is an excellent trail shaded by a forest canopy of oak,spruce, and alders.The trail…

protects everyone and everything. To begin with, he saves many people and one person in particular. Her name is Meg and she is the love of his life. He would do anything to protect her. He shows bravery by saving little kids that were stuck under a boulder in a valley he has never been to. Little does he know that those kids work for Hades, and Meg was sent to him to draw him into the trap. He uses his…

“He struck her in the face with his clenched fist and she fell among the boulders, and he kicked her in the sides”. In The Pearl by John Steinbeck, Kino, a poor villager, finds a pearl that shifts his life around. With hopes of a brighter future, Kino, Juana, his beloved wife, and Coyotito, his son go to the local market in hopes of a deal to sell his prized pearl. After a salty deal, in which Kino does not receive the amount of money he feels is fair, given by the buyer. Kino gathers his…

Pounamu is several types of nephrite jade found only in southern part of South Island of New Zealand. Pounamu is green hence the name greenstone in common English. The gem Pounamu comes from boulders on river beds (specifically the Arahura river) and when carved out, most are no bigger than the palm of a human hand. Pounamu is regarded as taonga or treasure and is significant in Maori art culture. Pounamu comes in many shapes because different shapes have different meanings from status and…

disorder among the characters in Hamlet, while the same phenomena are responsible for the order and unity displayed between the protagonists of Lord of the Flies. In Chapter 1 of Golding's novel, Ralph, Jack, and Simon collectively decide to push a boulder off of a cliff that hinders their view. This causes “a deep hole in the canopy of the forest” (28). Implicit fear comes over the boys as the now uninterrupted view of the island accompanies the candid idea of death that suddenly becomes real…