Compass rose

Once Genghis Khan rose to power, he united the Mongols. The Mongols were highly militaristic and their soldiers were trained to ride horses from a very young age. They were known for their exceptional cavalry and archery skills, as well as their stealth tactics. All of these…

In her 19th century romantic novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley explores the characteristics of humanity, illuminates societal influences on development, and challenges the traditional biological definition of human beings through literary allusions and character interactions. Particularly, Shelley focuses on the characters of the creature and his creator, pitting an ugly, malformed giant against an educated, dedicated scientist to come to a surprising conclusion. While the creature becomes fallen…

I didn’t have a compass, so I couldn’t tell which direction I was going. My legs were aching and my feet were numb. I couldn’t even see the ally anymore. I was getting deeper into the city, which meant more crimes here. I had my go money ready, but that was for emergencies…

The character of Hamlet has remained a topic of interest for literary critics since the play was first published towards the late 16th century. Since then, literary critics and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike have attempted to shed light on his true thoughts and intentions throughout the play—ultimately trying to determine why his character remains so elusive throughout the majority of the pages. A number of theories have been developed, and just as many opinions expressed on this subject, but to…

Adolf Hitler’s influence on the German culture in the 1930’s-1940’s Introduction Adolf Hitler, a man who is hated by many and loved by few. He is often given too much credit or just the opposite, given too little credit. It is easy for a modern society to separate Hitler from society and his beliefs. But from a sociological point of view, it is interesting to look at the Nazi party and study how they influenced culture and came to power. Changing a whole country’s belief system of what they…

Throughout history, the world of politics has been continually rocked by salacious scandals which distract from a politicians’ ambitions and place magnifying glasses on their moral character. Benedict Arnold and Andrew Jackson are no different. Each man rose to prominence during the tumultuous period of the American Revolution and both witnessed as their resolute pursuits for power, respect, and, most importantly, honor, helped manufacture their societal disgraces in the aftermath. These…

Ursula K. Le Guin’s Schrödinger’s Cat is a science fiction short story from her short story collection, The Compass Rose (1982). Schrödinger’s Cat begins with a narrator who does not identify by gender or name explaining the world in which he/she lives. A nearby couple is overheard having a breakup, yet in this unexplainable world, they mean it literally as the woman turns into a heap of body parts, with the man reduced to pieces hopping around. The most agonizing aspect of this world is that it…

Life in the middle ages was short and hard for the working people. The Church ruled large parts of their lives, and had total control over the justice system. The feudal system kept the poor poor and the rich sitting in their manors or castles. Wars between kings, lords and religions interrupted daily living, and Sickness and disease could strike at any moment. These dark ages were a testament to human ability to make something good out of all the tragedies happening. The improvements, progress,…

The United States has stood amongst the most powerful and influential countries of the world for decades and decades. In the early 1960s the United States had a leader who was a leader among leaders and had the respect of an entire nation. John F. Kennedy was one of the most respected U.S. presidents to ever live. Before that Kennedy was a World War II hero, a United States Senator, and a renowned author who published a book titled Profiles of Courage which won him a Pulitzer Prize. John F.…

Explore the ways in which Shelley explores the transition of the monster between Chapters 11 and 17 In the beginning in Chapter 11, the monster is portrayed as an infant or a baby. “[He] knew and could distinguish nothing”, this demonstrates his lack of awareness for his surroundings mirroring the actions and mind-set of a new-born. They have no ability/are not alert of their capability to hear, see, speak and smell. As a result they are highlighted as vulnerable. At first the monster seems…