Gouge

We as humans have been obliged to adapt to our surroundings. Throughout the course of history, any changes in the atmosphere or on Earth in general have forced us to adapt and transform to withstand certain conditions. Whether it is naturally within our bodies or by the harsh climate causing humans to adapt, survival is necessary in life as we know it. Starting in the 1950’s, scientists, astronauts and aerospace engineers now had to consider adapting to the conditions of space. From a great…

you see me get attacked by the strange cat thing? It had really big teeth a-and no eyes! NO EYES, PEOPLE!” The he remembered: There was blood! The blood will prove everything! “Look,” he said while lifting up his shirt. “Don’t you see the gargantuan gouge it made in my stomach?” The neighborhood stared at him even stupider. “There’s nothing there!” the young boy explained, “Now can you put your shirt down? You’re giving me the squillies.” Edgar looked down to see nothing there. Nothing but his…

Gothic texts are no longer of value due to their contextual irrelevance and simplistic content Gothic literature is often undervalued by contemporary audiences, who may label modern texts as more complex in structure and style, or more relevant to a present-day understanding. Despite this, Gothic texts still remain of value and relevance in terms of culture, society, and the influence that they have had on contemporary works. The Gothic genre has evolved from its roots in traditional Gothic…

Outline I. Introduction with thesis a. The fall of a prideful king to a humbled man II. Summary of the story including plot and climax a. Plot – Oedipus discovers that he has fulfilled the prophecy b. Climax – when he is convinced of his guilt and Jocasta hanged herself III. Character description including critiques from outside sources IV. Relationship with other characters in the story V. Apollos writings and how they relate VI. Conclusion Beard 1 Tiffani Beard N. Risch…

The pathos and ethos of cultures are often discernable in literary narratives as expressions of the sentiment of approval or disapproval. Thus, the impact of literary narratives on cultures cannot be understated; the arts do impact and influence culture in both positive and negative ways. This is not a new phenomenon and can be observed in cultures as early as 6 Century B.C. and can be traced throughout human history. An example of this can be seen in Homer’s Odyssey, in which there are certain…

Female Submission in Society Book Summary Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston is a book where the main character Janie get married at a young age out of obligation to her grandmother. This causes her to struggle with finding her identity because she can’t do anything out of her own will. Janie thinks of her life like this because there were parts of her life she liked and other parts not so much. Her first husband, Logan Killicks was an adequate husband at first taking care…

Initially, by using his power and authority King Lear manipulates his three daughters, but is deceived in return by Goneril and Regan. What the king plans to do is divide the kingdom into three and allow each daughter to rule a section. Ideally, he wishes for his daughters to take his responsibilities as king off his hands, but still wishes to be seen as a powerful and respected figure. “Only we shall retain the name and all th’ additions to a king. The sway, Revenue, execution of the rest,”…

Oedipus- A Tragic Hero in Oedipus Rex Oedipus was an old Greek play created by Sophocles in 429 BC. The story remains a standout amongst the most riveting stories ever, and it specifically brings out negative discernments and undertones in the cutting-edge society. The story has been thought to be the most melancholic for the past 2500 years. The hero in this story had a sexual association with his own mother in the wake of murdering his dad. In Sophocles' "Oedipus", Oedipus is exemplified as a…

The modern dance piece Night Journey (1947) by Martha Graham demonstrates the unique and powerful choreography which established Graham as the “Mother of Modern Dance” (Mapes). Perhaps Graham’s distinctive style can be traced to her unorthodox path into the field of dance. Unlike many of her peers, Graham did not begin her study of dance until her mid 20s (Mapes). Graham’s venture into dance was during an era in which women did not even have the right to vote and the globe was in the grips of…

The French Revolution: A Redefinition of the Form of Government and Politics. I agree that the French Revolution proved to be a pivotal period in world history in which government and politics changed. The whole government evolved into a more modernly acceptable one and fair system. It is, to me, literally impossible to say that the French revolution did not affect the way people in the world set up governments/rule. Events such as the raid on the Bastille prison and the writing of the…