Cain and Abel

The epic poem of Beowulf was originally a pagan poem, but many years after it was written a monk rewrote it to add some Christian elements. So throughout the poem it mentions God and the monk’s beliefs about who God is. Throughout the poem it also gives incite on what Beowulf and Grendel are like. The epic, Beowulf, has examples of Christianity, paganism, characteristics of Beowulf and also characteristics of Grendel. Although the poem was initially written to be pagan, it has different…

the fall of the parachutist as the event which leads to the ouster from Eden of the boys. Further, Jack's identification with hunting and Ralph's identification with shelter as well as their natural antagonism appear to be allegorization of the Cain and Abel story. Indeed, it is only the intercession of the adult who comes looking for them which saves Ralph from murder. Many critics have attempted to read Simon as a Christ figure; he is the one boy who has the true knowledge which can save them.…

In the novel, two families have intertwined destinies that reenact the Cain and Abel bible story. The Trask and Hamilton family have both evil and good in them. Some of the characters choose good, whereas some choose evil. Steinbeck proves the concept of timshel through the characters of Joe, Cal, Abra, and Cathy.…

There is a breadth of themes that lie in the text of Beowulf. The idea of Good vs. Evil runs through the entirety. It is ultimately the simplest story to tell, but no less effective. Courage and fatalism flood the story as well, with the warrior's bravery coming from a completely fatalistic boldness regarding life and apathy to death. Loyalty and vengeance are reflected in the morals and philosophies of the characters in Beowulf and help to clarify the motivations of the numerous characters…

The English epic, Beowulf, though believed to be the story of the successes of one hero, really is a testament to the successes of the society that produced the hero. The ideals such as interlacing and comitatus that were so highly regarded by the society were the main factors in the successes of the Anglo Saxon people. The ideal of comitatus that permeates various aspects of Anglo Saxon society is indicative of the society in which a character such as Beowulf would have existed. Comitatus is a…

Throughout history, intelligence is represented by light and ignorance is represented by darkness. Hence knowledge and education, the key to all intelligence, banishes the darkness and ushers in the light. The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass reveals that the condition of slavery and education are incompatible. Ignorance is one way slave owners kept their slaves manageable and calm. The chains of slavery had less effect when a slave became aware of their situation…

Right vs. Wrong: How Did a Christian in the Old Testament Know If They Have Sinned? Criminals, we know them and we have them. In order to be a criminal you must commit a crime. Question is how does one know when a crime is committed? Laws the answer to the question is laws. Laws are created to keep order. Imagine America without a president. It would be very chaotic and people would be out of control. In Judges 21:28, Israel was without a king. Everyone was right in their own sight. This is an…

This research paper is based on American Correction. Through this paper I will introduce crime, punishment, and correction, the birth of correctional facilities, as well as their meaning and their purposes. I will emphasize on how we have modernize from our old ways of corporal punishment to more civilize ways of dealing with criminals and delinquents. I will incorporate individuals, whom played a big role in the criminal justice system and influence the way we treat and care for prisoners,…

In the poem My Papa’s Waltz by Theodore Roethke, the article Coming of Age Whether They like it or Not by Megan Rubiner Zinn, the novel Coach Wooden and Me by Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and my personal connection would playing sports or working while enjoying both it all comes down to choose one, all show coming of age through a common theme of making hard decisions that help their future decisions. The connection between the two is coming of age by helping one achieve what they want, a bribe. In…

only be attributed to modern times. Bullying has occurred even in the earliest time of recorded human history. Allanson, Lester and Notar highlighted in their research that the bible is riddled with stories referencing bullying. The stories of Cain and Abel, the rivalry of Joseph and his brothers, David and Goliath and even the Good Samaritan are a specific example of violence by the spirit of bullying in the Bible. Christians were bullied and persecuted by Saul who is also the first noted…