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Arthur transcends time The name King Arthur evokes images of mythical legends and elements that still exist today. The legend of King Arthur effects directors, writers, and even toy makers. But what is it about this legend that fuels our imagination and creativity? Perhaps it is humans desire to see good overcome evil. Some are enthralled with the magical elements. Others love the adaptability of the legend. I believe it is the mixture of good versus evil, magic, and adaptability that…

In the classic novel Puddn 'head Wilson, Mark Twain balances humor with some serious subject matter while weaving an involved tale concerning a slave who replaces her master 's child with her own son. Roxana, a slave belonging to the brother of the eminent Judge Driscoll, replaces his son Tom with her nearly identical son, Chambers. Although no one notices for many years, the truth is discovered by “Puddn 'head” Wilson, an underestimated scholar, and is eventually revealed when Roxana 's “Tom”…

Parody: an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. In his book A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court, Mark Twain parodies the bland narrative of classic medieval stories by allowing the protagonist Hank Morgan to get within breathing distance of literary tropes then turning them on their head resulting in an interesting tale of what would happen if the manager of a weapons factory got teleported to 7th Century Camelot.…

For many years, the English department at the University of Virginia has been editing classic novels. Classics such as Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” H. G. Wells’ “The Time Machine,” or Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights” have been revised by a member of the English department at U.Va. They work to connect to a more general, modern, audience rather than other scholars. Many are opposed to the editing of classic literature, for example, the NAACP declares “You don 't…

things brought together”. This summer, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Freakonomics and Dead Poets’ Society helped me to grow as a reader, writer and thinker by encouraging me that, while greatness takes time a preparation through small milestone, it is worth the effort. Summer reading is an important activity because it challenges young readers’ brain over the summer and prevents the brain from forgetting previously learned information. A Connecticut Yankee in King…

business because they have nowhere else to go, and it prevents me from having to pay to clean unnecessary graffiti tags. It’s a mutual respect the artist and I have.” says Jackson. The legal graffiti walls throughout the State of Connecticut, especially in cities like Bridgeport and New Haven, help create a canvas for managing graffiti vandalism. The legal walls or permission walls are a place that allows artists to freely paint what they want, as long as they have permission to paint on the…

The name of the person that I interviewed is Kristie Peek. It is a mother/daughter relationship. SHe was born on February 2, 1970 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Her mom’s name is Donna Scarpelli and her dad’s name is John Scarpelli the first. She has a brother named John Scarpelli the second. She has lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Dayton and Bowling Green, Ohio, Fairport, New york, Novi and Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, and Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. She attended a ton of elementary and…

Does that sound like you? It sure does sound like me every Saturday. Ever since I began watching Law and Order i’ve always had the passion to become a Prosecutor. I lost my best friend Justin when i was 14 because of a drive by shooting in Bridgeport Connecticut. I just couldnt understand how someone could take the time out of their day to end someone else's life?…

friends of the deceased are experiencing a myriad of emotions. Those attending services must be conscious of the circumstances and the best ways to remain respectful and polite. The supportive and knowledgeable staff at Larson Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Connecticut provide some advice for folks attending a burial service. What To Expect The burial service is the final step in the funeral process, though in some instances it may be the only service for the deceased person. The burial…

wanted to help my community but never knew how to. One day I saw a group of people which are my very good friends today with buildOn shirts, and I ask what is buildOn? And they responded, Well buildOn is an amazing non-profit organization here in Bridgeport and there mission is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expatiation through service and education. Once I heard poverty I knew what had to be done. You may ask why? Why did you act so quickly…