Eve Ensler

Mr. Farmer's Animal Buffet It was a beautiful morning this February day and Mr. Farmer, just finishing his morning cereal, was very happy to see the sunshine gleaming through the tree limbs and warming the earth below. So far it had been a cold and snowy winter. And even though he knew no friends or neighbors, he felt that on this day he would not sense that feeling of being alone because the sunshine, the swaying of the tree limbs and the small animals at play would make him feel less lonely.…

Traveling during the holidays can be hectic; and flying is no exception. WestJet airlines decided to do something different in 2013 for their passengers. They wanted to show their guest that they truly value them and go above and beyond customer service and give their customers a “Christmas Miracle”. The video shows passengers talking to Santa on at a kiosk station telling them what they wanted for Christmas. Requests ranged from a big screen TV to socks and underwear. Once the passengers…

represents Eve's innocence, but ironically it was used for the apple and the snake that both caused Eve and Adam to be cast out from the Garden of Eden. The piece is a symbolic representation of the forbidden fruit, which housed the snake that leads her to seduce Adam. Ultimately, the seduction led to their banishment from the Garden of Eden. This piece is both engaging and intriguing because Eve seems to embody the snake itself and the emergence of the snake coming out of the vulva signifies a…

Ali Kudia Ms. Patricia AP Lit 9/25/15 Historical and Literary Allusions Paper Let's begin with a definition of an "allusion." An allusion is a reference in a literary work that references something else without saying so directly. Often, but not always, allusions are cultural or political references. However, allusions in Western literature will often be related to mythology, the Bible, and other well-known works of literature. In Dante Alighieri’s Inferno (Cantos XVIII) there are not many…

Genesis is a book that should be divided in two. The sections, though not equal in length, are 1-11 and 12-50. It should come as no surprise to know that Genesis 1-11 and 12-50 go together. One must know what happened in 1-11 to truly understand 12-50. Genesis 1-11 provides the framework from which the rest of the Bible should be read. Genesis opens with the God creating and structuring all things. The pinnacle of creation is mankind. The creator looks on his creation and recognizes that all…

He says “the devil would not have ensnared man in open sin of disobedience if man had not already begun to please himself in pride” (Augustine, 98) Adam and Eve didn’t choose the true object that they desired, God, but choose to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. They had “become inevitably self-centered, their will being ‘curved’ back on itself.” (Rist, 148) Their desires were not focused toward God, which caused…

During the holidays New York City is one of the most breathtaking places to visit. There is something for everyone to see and experience. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve the city is charged with the bustle and excitement of the holiday season. The festivities extend from Rockefeller center to Manhattan to New Jersey. Which means a lot of traffic, dreary taxi rides, crowded subway cars, or a sea of tourists and locals walking briskly to reach their destination. Must – See Events The Macy’s…

Shortly after Cain is cursed for murdering his brother Abel, Cain’s family line begins in earnest. Noting that Cain had disregarded God and simply wished to do as he pleased, Cain’s line would be partakers of his spirit. Wickedness, boastfulness, pride, and other such things would all become characteristics of Cain’s descendants. It is found within Cain’s descendants that the true results of sin are exhibited, specifically by Lamech. People tend to be influenced by the behavior of those around…

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful while this winter festival” said by a writer Noman Vincent Peale. Further Justin Bieber continues to say “ its the most beautiful time of the year lights fill the street spreading so much cheer”. Christmas is also known as X-mas and mid winter, ‘Christ’s Mass ‘ is the word from which Christmas has derived. It is celebrated on 25th of December all around the world, coupled with, a public holiday is…

spot the best wire reindeer, Santa impersonators and nativity scenes in town is a highlight. 8. Sales Geelong at Christmastime is madness, especially when the sales start early December. For those of us who lack in the planning department, Christmas Eve is wonderful chaos as we strive to find the cheapest Apple gadget on offer, and race to grab it a la Arnold Schwarzenegger in Jingle All The Way. 9. All the carols Hark the Herald Angels Sing? Jingle Bells? Silent Night? You’ll be hearing every…