Enemy at the Gates

fighting was over, the victor of that great conflict took power. While peace was a wonderful thing to Vect, its presence offered him no solace. Yes, the Church of the Revealing Light had once been popular, but only a few now dared to approach its gates. Vect looked curiously at his unexpected visitor, whose agenda remained a mystery.…

The Trojan Sofa: Ideology is a luminous halo ‘Examine for a moment an ordinary mind on an ordinary day. The mind receives a myriad [of] impressions – trivial, evanescent, or engraved with the sharpness of steel. From all sides they come, an incessant show of innumerable atoms; and as they fall, as they shape themselves into the life of Monday or Tuesday...[but] life is not a series of gig lamps symmetrically arranged; life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the…

but fails to fulfill his true desire. Knowing what he truly desires, Dexter eventually leaves her, and regains a relationship with Judy Jones. Due to Dexter’s inability to reason, his attraction leads him to a path which he did not wish for. “The gates were closed, the sun was gone down, and there was no beauty but the gray beauty of steel that withstands all time. Even the grief he could have borne was left behind in the country of illusion, of youth, of the richness of life, where his…

groups’ actions in concentration camps during the Holocaust. In Night, Elie Wiesel recalled, “...the resistance movement decided to act. Armed men suddenly rose up everywhere...at about six o’clock in the evening, the first American tank stood at the gates of Buchenwald...”(Wiesel 119). In both instances, the groups were bystanders, yet they felt compelled to help the victims of the nearby genocide. Their actions gave the helpless an opportunity to survive. These sources illustrate that even…

Genesis, Chapter 2, gives a detailed account of the creation of man and woman. Although the first relationship in scripture was God and Adam, Adam had a desire for relationship with his own kind, “but for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him (Gen. 2:20b).” God created Eve as a helper. One commentary explains the relationship between Adam and Eve this way: God decided to make a helper suitable (lit. “a helper corresponding to him,” or “a corresponding helper”) for the man (v. 18).…

them. This man lead the country through troubled times from the Mexican-American War as well as the American Civil War. His leadership prowess was sure something else that most generals of the time could not match. Grant had much respect for his enemies, he believed in…

Explanation of Visual Project for Assignment 1 The Sengoku Jidai, or Warring States Period, was the time of great change and evolution with Japan, which lead the country into the modern era. This period saw the country become entangled in a savage civil war that saw the weakening and eventual complete disregard of the established government 's power, the fracturing of the country into small territorial clans. This fracturing also allowed for old established clans to fall and dissolve, and the…

until you dry up like an old piece of leather. But I won’t stop there. I’ll have a reaper escort your soul straight to Lulerain where you will suffer for all eternity.” The demon had a smug look on his face. “You can’t touch me unless you’ve proof I committed a crime. Treaty rules say so.” He referred to the Thalox treaty that had been drawn up long ago, protecting demons from malicious slaughter. Seemed the world needed a balance of good and evil. Eli snarled. “I make my own rules, and they…

Introduction Daniel chapter 4 holds an interesting position within the book of Daniel, as it is the only section that was authored by King Nebuchadnezzar. This is made clear from the opening of the chapter which clearly states, “King Nebuchadnezzar to all peoples.” Daniel chapter four is not a letter written to inspire a body of believers, it does not stand to describe battles fought on the battle field. Daniel four is a story. In fact, Daniel chapter four holds such significance because of the…

profitability and sustainability are not enemies, but rather the foundation of a successful business model today. His success as a leader a combination of his ability to inspire others in his dream for the future succeed in business that attempt to realize his vision. His harsh leadership style is further backed by an unrelenting work ethic and selfless dedication to his goal – aspects of his character that can not help but inspire his team to “follow him to the gates of hell” (Feloni), and has…