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J.R.R Tolkien Heroes are leaders who are caring, honorable, and brave. Ordinary people can be heroes when they have enough perseverance to do extraordinary tasks. These individuals sacrifice themselves for anyone. J.R.R. Tolkien is a hero because, he fought in World War I and saved many lives, and never gave up on his love for writing and put that into his career. Tolkien's Father died when Roald was at the age of four. In 1904 Ronald's mother passed away due to sickness. Ronald and his…

Beowulf, a narrative written by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet, has a vague beginning considering it was originally told as an oral narrative until written down. The story tells the heroic deeds of the Geat warrior Beowulf and displays multiple elements which relate to the time and society which the book is set in. The most obvious way Beowulf reflects the tie and society which it is set in is through the social and political structures displayed in the story. For example, the idea of having…

A captain, cook, oiler, and correspondent find themselves in a miniscule boat fighting for survival. This is not the beginning of a bad joke, but rather the scene found at the beginning of Stephen Crane’s “The Open Boat”. Following these four characters as the recover from a shipwreck and attempt to make it to safety though all they have is a small boat and their waning strength, this story shares a powerful theme. This story is a prime example of the Naturalism philosophy: no matter what humans…

That Saint that I chose to be my model throughout confirmation and to base my Saint report on is Saint Michael the Archangel. The reason why I chose Saint Michael the Archangel is because he is the patron of grocers, soldiers, mariners, paratroopers, police and sickness. What caught my attention about Saint Michael the Archangel is that he is a patron of police and soldiers. Ever since I was little, I would always watch movies and TV shows involving police and soldiers because I admired them so…

How does Appelbaum create an insider language about fire? David Appelbaum is able to create an insider language about fire by thoroughly describing how the owner of the house must tend to the fire as part of the obligations. For example, on page 67 of The Kitchen Fire, the author clearly states, “A householder tends the kitchen fire and is tended by it. This is taming a great power. In becoming master of it, one is forever subservient. A great animal trainer induces the mighty lion and the bear…

Knight in Shining Armor I chose to write my Knight in Shining Armor Essay about my brother Trevor. He is like a knight in Shining Armor because he has that aura around him. He gives off that feeling of Pride and Justice. He does everything for the right reasons. He would help anyone in need. He is a perfect example of Chivalry. Showing Courage. He showed and taught me Courage. He taught this to me through teaching me how to ride a bike, teaching me to swim, and to not be afraid when it is…

Ofrendas are collections of objects that are commonly used to honor loved ones during the day of the dead. I created an ofrenda for Barry Allen. Barry Allen was The Flash, he saved many lives during his lifetime. Barry died not only saving our universe, but an infinite number of universes when the multiverse was in danger. Within my ofrenda I have “marigold petals”, a glass of water, black skull, The Flash helmet, candles, pictures of Barry’s loved ones and many pictures of Barry as The Flash.…

INTRODUCTION A The epic poem of “Beowulf” is structured in a way that makes itself seem like another typical hero plot. In truth, there is so much more to the story than a legendary man slaying monsters and dragons. B One of the major themes featured in “Beowulf” is the Age-Old Good vs Evil plotline. However this conflict is not only external in our story, it is also an internal struggle upon our story’s hero. C Another major theme focused on in “Beowulf” is loyalty. With two opposing…

reached the doors they opened into a large conman room filled with people a massive Bronze dragon sat in the middle of the room it was Saddaball. “What do they call you” his voiced boomed. Cale muster all his courage and respond “Cale master.” “Cale he said you are here to be reborn in fire. And so you shall” He moved to the left and reviled a font filled with lava “Enter the lava and be reborn” Cale was scared out of his mind the words of Karen echoed in his mind “listen and do what your…

Many of the challenges observed in Beowulf that the society of Herot faced are comparable to the struggles of Anglo-Saxon society. The epic, Beowulf, would be considered an archetypal symbol to Anglo-Saxons because the Anglo-Saxons had to fight groups in order to defend the society they had built up which is similar to what Beowulf encountered in the epic. One challenge that Beowulf faced was trust in his men. When Beowulf was going into his final battle Wiglaf was the only one brave enough to…