Cupid

Justinian the Conqueror (aka The Emperor Triumphant, Barberini Ivory) is thought to have been created in Constantinople (Byzantine) in the early 6th century. The artist is unknown. It is a diptych panel in five parts. The pieces’ dimensions are: 32.4 cm by 26.8 cm by 2.8 cm deep. The second piece, Augustus of Primaporta was discovered in1863 at the villa of Augustus’ wife Livia Drusilla, and close to a late Imperial gate called Prima Porta . The artist is unknown. It is a freestanding marble…

Imagine reading a book detailing the senseless slaying of four innocent lives and actually feeling sorry for the brutal killers. The book In Cold Blood by Truman Capote illustrates the murdering of the Clutter Family. The book appears to be a tell all about the killers’ and how their backgrounds and family history played a key role in how they got the title of cold blooded killers’. The Clutters were what some would call the perfect american family. They seemed to have everything that anyone…

Top 10 Life- Changing Quotes By William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is often recognized as one of the most prominent figures in English Literature. His works are extremely popular throughout the world, and are consistently studied within various cultures and languages. Although, Shakespeare's work seems to be quite mentally stimulating to those who chose to delve into the pits of his intricately constructed narratives, it is also noted that within his works are lessons in which some may…

A/N: Sam is pretty cute. Agree or Disagree? "Like a church bell, a coffin, and a vat of melted chocolate, a closet is rarely a comfortable place to hide." -Lemony Snicket, The Blank Book ••• The darkness of my lids and the blinking of my alarm didn't help jog my memory. I threw something and everything went dark. I clench my hands and squeeze my eyes shut. Remember dammit, remem- It was an early morning in August when They informed me an error had occurred in their system and it put…

Individuals and the government are falling behind as the internet is continuing to grow with technology advancing. Although, individuals are more to blame than the government, both are at fault. Individuals are careless about the things they do on the internet but are quick to care when they learn their privacy is being invaded. In the video “Why Care About Internet Privacy?” by Epipheo, Alan Henry from Lifehacker.com stated “every time you click from one website to another you click the link to…

Dreams are an occurrence in which anything can happen. They can be nonsensical, chaotic, and the world portrayed can be completely transformed. Dreams are something that happens to the unconscious mind, and they are uncontrollable. Dreams portray a world in which the predictable is nonexistent and when it’s over, reality and confusion sets in. In the play, Shakespeare uses “dream” to describe the world of a young person who is infatuated or madly in love; it is ineffable, their world is…

Magic, the Great Mishap Markus Mack Bethel University The role of magic in “ A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is prevalent throughout the whole play. It’s used for good intentions, but leads to mischevious things, which turns the play into a comedy. Love is something that should be naturally sparked, but when the use of magic intervenes, it can have dire consequences. Magic has a role as if it was a hidden character of comedy and it’s the foundation of the play. Magic,…

Since 1949, cartoons have been a crucial aspect of society, especially for children. Young children can learn colors, shapes, sounds, and even inspire them to be imaginative. As they grow, they learn how things function in real life, learning about feelings and relationships in ways easy to understand. If cartoons are important to the development of children, then why are they censored and show unequal gender representation? While children’s television is primarily marketed towards kids, gender…

total commitment, it attempts to override all other claims and insinuates that any action which is sincerely done ‘for love’s sake,’ is thereby lawful and even meritorious" (Lewis, The Four Loves 18). C.S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces is the tale of Cupid and Psyche retold through Psyche’s sister, Orual’s perspective. Unlike the envy, malevolent sister in the original myth, Orual’s abusive manners are driven by her “love”. Through the destructive impact of Orual’s love, Lewis delivers his message…

Love. It surrounds everyone at any given moment, whether it is on television or if a loving couple are holding hands. The theme of love is especially present in literature. It entices people like magnets because of suspense, tensions, or because it is so easy to relate to. In the Bible, there are hundreds of passages which pertain to the theme of love. One of these passages includes an insightful message about what love feels and looks like. It says, “Love bears up under everything, it’s hopes…