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“What is democratic socialism, American-style?” an article written by Peter Dreier and published on CNN. This article target audience is anyone who wants to understand what democratic socialism is and how have American practiced it. He goes on to say that the united states biggest equal rights movements such as: woman suffrage, child labor laws, consumer protection laws and the progression income tax law were lead by socialists. Dreier uses a combination of rhetorical questions, One Sentence…

In Act one, Scene one of Hamlet, Barnardo, Marcellus, and Horatio wait to encounter the ghost of King Hamlet of Denmark. When they finally do encounter the ghost, he does not speak. After the disbelieving Horatio encounters the late King Hamlet’s spirit, he is determined to tell Prince Hamlet. The first scene in Hamlet is crucial because it establishes the tone of uncertainty and internal distress, as well as the major conflict of the late King Hamlet’s appearance. The first line of the play…

Borrowed from the Romans, who called the days after the then known planets which were named originally after their gods, the Scandinavian did the same, and as a Germanic language, the English language inherited these. Sunday and Monday were named after the Sun and moon, Tuesday translates to Týr’s day (the god of war and law and justice), Wednesday means Odin’s day, Thursday is Thor’s day, and Friday represents either the goddess of marriage (who is married to Odin) Frigg or the goddess Freyja.…

Claudius - perhaps the reader can feel some sympathy towards him as well. He only wanted to achieve his goal, however dastardly it was. Overall, the portrayal of corruption of through Ophelia shows how having Claudius as the king hurts the all of Denmark, since the fate of the king is the fate of all the people, as Rosencrantz says in Act III, Scene…

Major Work Analysis: Hamlet Author, Title, Genre Hamlet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Setting Hamlet takes place in Denmark. In several acts, the characters are within the castle of Elsinore talking or plotting against each other. Some other minor places they were located at were Polonius’ house, the ship ports, and graveyard. This play was written in the early seventeenth century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It reflects the uncertainties of the crown and how the power…

Beowulf was a great warrior that faced many physical monsters in his life, but that doesn’t compare with the inner demons that people face in their everyday life, such as depression, anxiety, and stress. This story was composed when England was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian culture. Reading through this heroic poem it is evident where the monks imbedded their ideals into this pagan story. Being passed down verbally through generations there were slight changes along the way, but…

Many events in the poem would not have occurred if the drive to enhance one’s reputation had not been pushing Beowulf. Beowulf may never have left on his quest to Denmark to defeat Grendel if he did not care what people thought of him. In addition, if he still happened to find himself on the quest, Beowulf would have never gotten past the Danish Watcher to Hrothgar because without his quick explanation of his accomplishments…

clearly distinguish his faults and negative qualities, there are moments throughout the play that can prove Hamlet to be an admirable character. Hamlet is not only avenging his beloved father, but is fighting for the honour of the rightful king of Denmark. His harsh words towards Ophelia are only to convince Polonius of his mad love toward the chief counselor’s…

challenged Austria’s leadership by using a long-standing dispute with Denmark over control of Schleswig-Holstein. Schleswig-Holstein was under Danish control, but Prussia wanted to give protection to the German population (Germany). This problem led to war with Denmark. In 1864, Bismarck manipulated Austria into joining the war on Prussia’s side in order to defeat Denmark (Otto von Bismarck). The victory of Prussia and Austria against Denmark set the stage for the Austro-Prussian war. In 1866,…

for me to study abroad showed itself. I am given the opportunity to study abroad at Denmark specifically at the University of Copenhagen for a semester this coming Spring of 2018. It excites me. Thrills me with the thought of expanding my world once again. I am sure that to study abroad will be beneficial for me academically and as an individual. Not only will I be exposed to the unique educational system of Denmark, I will also be exposed to a whole new culture. New people, new scenery, new…