Everyman

Death is the end of this life on earth, but it is also the beginning of a new life. In the Dream of the Rood, the speaker receives a dream of the crucifixion story as told from the perspective of the wooden cross on which Jesus died. The speaker tells the reason of Jesus suffering death on the cross as, “But they (multitude) shall fear and few shall think what to contrive to say to Christ. But no one there need be afraid who bears the best sign on his breast. And on this earth each soul that…

I have always wondered about the background of Walt Disney’s creations. Although his creation may have their technological flaws, I believe the character themselves are flawless. Enough with the opinion part now onto the fun-filled facts.How can one person create so much entertainment you may ask, well that is for you to read and find out.Walt Disney has brought so much magic to this world through T.V. shows, Movies, Toys, amusement parks and so much more. Characters: Walt Disney created his…

WEEK TWO- Foundations I Following suit of last week, several new ideas were introduced to me through the readings and class discussions. Three main topics emerged within this week: Altercation of history for personal or political needs, Mr. Everyman, and the past (history) as influential to the future. Sense of History by David Glassburg opened my mind to the topic of manipulating history. I feel like I have known or seen this topic be used without actually realizing that it is…

Audiences have always been attracted to survival stories. We have hundreds of years of literature on this topic. What is it that draws us to these stories of life and death? Desert island or distant planet, people are captivated by those who have survived against all odds. Perhaps it gives perspective to one’s own life. The character’s ability to engage the audience and garner support from them is crucial. To resonate with the audience, the character should be relatable and must survive. Mark…

decision the Patient has to make concerning right and wrong. Within the novel, The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis portrays the many trials and tribulations as discussed; spiritual pride, pleasure and distraction. C.S. Lewis attempts to show the everyman the devil’s, or in this case, Screwtape’s tactics to bring humans off of God’s path. Screwtape tempts the Patient in various ways, and through it all, the Patient perseveres. I believe Lewis is trying to make us aware of the ways we would…

As the Medieval Ages drew to a close, the Renaissance proved to be a time of great change in European history. During the Renaissance the old superstitions and ignorance, which defined the Middle Ages, were gradually shaken off and replaced with a newfound yearning for knowledge and wisdom. It was the beginning of the age of the printing press, which made book learning more commonplace and affordable for everyone. The middle class became richer, larger and greater amounts of people were allowed…

“A Knight’s Tale;” The Story of One And Everyman Many medieval stories were meant to be told to large audiences of common and noble folk alike and as such, these poems and songs had to be relatable enough that the listeners belonging to either social class could immerse themselves in the tale. The nobility often wanted to hear stories of brave knights on virtuous quests for honor and glory, in hopes that it would spur a similar adventure in their own lives. Conversely, the peasants and laborers…

I have been struggling with irregular circadian sleep cycle and insomnia for a while. In recent lectures on Biopsychology, the course dabbled upon the topics of sleep. This sparked my passion and thus writing this paper to demonstrate my past casual researches in polyphasic napping and sleep in general. Sleeping is by far one of the most imperative biological needs for majority of organisms. It is comprised of 4 stages: NREM 1, NREM 2, NREM 3, and REM. In NREM 1, it is considered as light…

“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” - Leonardo da Vinci. This describes the change from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. During the Middle Ages people were more concerned with the afterlife than their current lives. Since most people were serfs they were waiting for an afterlife that would be better than their life on Earth. Eventually more people became employed, and with…

Could a period that lasted for 300 years change a continent’s history forever? If yes, how? Developed in Italy, around the year 1350 to 1700, Europe fell into a period of realizing changes, intellectual excitement, art and literature blossomed, and groundbreaking scientific advanced. During this time, people in Europe experienced new interests, and this led them to identify another part of them. Peasants became less dependent, serfs gained their freedom, merchants and banker increased, literacy…