Easter egg

Attack of the Bunnais!! It was a bright and sunny day, Richard was in his class waiting for the end of school. Richard’s classroom it was an ugly shade of yellow, and his classroom was as messy as the zoo. The shade of yellow is as ugly as barf. The bell rang “RING RING!” and Richard ran out the door and back home. Richard’s heart is as cold as stone, but nice to the teachers. Richard lived in California, Dora-Land, and he lived with his parents, Dora, and Diego. The goddess of this planet…

The Mysteries of the Easter Island Statues Explorers in the 18th century hoped to find something monumental, perhaps outlandish. When sailors made landfall on a tiny remote island, they found much more than they could have imagined: a land with a mysterious past and monumental statues that seemed far beyond their imaginations. Rapa Nui, or Easter Island as it was to become known, is the Polynesian island found in the southeast Pacific Ocean. Easter Island is considered to be one of the…

The Island of Rapa Nui, or known as Easter Island, is a small island located the south-easternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle, which is comprised of Hawai’I, Aukland Island and Rapa Nui (Hamilton,). Hamilton states that the island was initially inhabited Polynesians, who were sailing eastward. However, it is debated specifically where these Polynesians came from, and furthermore, it is disputed when Rapa Nui was colonized. Initially, through glottochronology, dated stratified finds and…

Patrick Pearse 1. Who was this leader (relevant biographical information)? Patrick Pearse was a key leader in the Easter Rising (Irish rebellion against British rule). He was an Irish man living in the late 1800s to early 1900s (1879-1916). (Green, http://www.ireland-information.com/articles/padraigpearse.htm) He was a nationalist and firmly believed that Ireland should be its own country. He was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (a group that wanted to use force to break the link…

Stonehenge, are both intriguing and rather creative. However, the validity of such claims can be discussed, argued and explored. Investigating how reputable these ideas actually are when compared to legitimate archeological evidence is rather interesting. Easter Island is often described as the most remote place on earth. It is an isolated volcanic island located in Polynesia whose native name is Rapa Nui. This island is a prime example of this type of archeological controversy. Alternative and…

Easter Island was remote speck of land. A forested island with an ample supply of fruits, nuts, and small animals. This was until humans started to use up all of the islands resources. This island was great for settlers who wanted to start a new colony. But, with a rising population it confronts shrinking resources. Destruction of the forest resulted in extinction of many exotic animals and birds. Humans were destroying this diverse forest by using all of its resources. Before human…

A man during the Irish revolution named Erskin Childers was shot and killed in the barracks on 24 of November 1922. His death certificate was supposed to be sent home to his wife for insurance purposes but never was, due to the army never making an official death certificate. She complained many times to the army and the army finally accepted her complaints and made a death certificate that was two days wrong. Later she asked for the stuff he had on him but the man who was with him must have…

”The Sniper” was published during the Irish civil war (January 1923) by the republican Liam O’Flaherty. It takes place as night falls in Dublin. Shots eccho. A young Republican sniper lies on a rooftop. He lights a cigarette; risks revealing himself. Instantantly, a bullet hits the parapet, behind which he hides. A car approaches and halts down the street. A woman appears from a side-street. She speaks with the driver and points to the sniper. Without thinking, he shoots the driver, and the…

William Butler Yeats use of pastoral poetry in his poems Lake Isle of Innisfree and Easter 1916 his use of this type descriptive language evokes the reader to imagine a rural Irish life rich in folklore and fairytales. Yeats’ also urges his reader to envision life in the picturesque world, he used this style of writing to bring about a feeling of nationalism but with the preservation of Irish history. In the poem Lake Isle of Innisfree, Yeats uses pastoral imagery to describe the Western…

The walls were a light blue in high contrast with the warm colors of the Norman Rockwell paintings. His work showcased by the beautiful exhibition design. There were many pieces that captured my attention but it is Norman Rockwell’s overall style that fascinates me. His quirky character designs make the viewing of his paintings a unique and fun experience. I have always enjoyed his work growing up. His drawings market different audiences and I believe his work is successful. This exhibit was…