Hurrying

Life is a precious thing that only lasts for a limited time, so why not live life to the fullest while you are still alive? Carpe diem, Latin for “seize the day”, is a popular theme in literary works throughout history. Carpe diem poems are often used to claim a maiden’s “virginity” by appealing to the fear of death or by creating vivid imagery. “The Rubaiyat” by Edward Fitzgerald, “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell, and “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe are poems…

Walking and the Suburbanized Psyche EssaySmelling the sweet aroma of fresh flowers, the sun shining on the path ahead, the welcoming sounds of birds chirping and the rustle of branches and a light breeze in the air. As I walked through the garden, I felt a sense of appreciation and wonder for the creation around me. Away from the sound of honking cars and mindless chatter, I found myself utterly alone with my thoughts. At this moment, I reflected on my life up until that point. The stressors…

Quotes: 1. " 'There- that's long enough,' said she, though without pulling it away. 'But I suppose you are thinking you would like to kiss it? You may if you want to.' " (Hardy 40) This quote was Bathsheba Everdene's in Chapter 3. It was said after she had saved Gabriel's life and he then held her hand. Her saying gave readers a clue that she was slightly interested in him. A girl wouldn't allow someone who wasn't dear to her to hold her hand long unless she had some feelings or interest in him…

Ophelia, sprang from the chaise lounge in the parlor, when she heard the door bell ring. Ding dong! Her mother, Catherine, who was two steps ahead of her, quickly answered the door. As expected, it was Aunt Anne and Uncle Frank. Behind them, and hurrying up the front walkway, was Eddie and Elizabeth, who were arguing over a blue umbrella. “Give me back my umbrella Eddie!” Elizabeth demanded, as she ran along side of him, struggling to gain back her possession. Eddie laughed, as he held the…

As the note, slid to the floor beside her feet. Tear drops slid down Isabella’s face. She stared into the fire lost, confused and alone as she reminisced on the past few months……… Being, the youngest daughter of one of the country’s, most influential men. Isabella never had a normal childhood. Sheltered by her father and three sisters; she felt trapped and never truly herself. Her father, Warth, was a wealthy merchant and was traditional, in every aspect of his life and proud of the customs of…

Ways to Hone Your Intuitive Skills By Andrea Thiel Connell | Submitted On May 03, 2010 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter 1 Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg 1 Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Andrea Thiel Connell Although we like to think that our…

really needed it, he would have used it up and and probably would have died. Salva is making sure to choose his actions wisely.In the book,’’ Salva is a very smart young kid who knows how to control himself. In the book it says,’’Listening to Uncle, hurrying to stay close to him, Salva was able to make his feet move despite the cold terror throughout his whole body..’’ (Park,41) This quote shows that Salva knows how to control himself without crying and stopping and slowing the group down.…

and urge to reach home as the word ‘hurries’ is repeated several times. The father is even mentioned carrying out dangerous actions such as crossing a railway line despite his old age to get home. No matter even if his shoes are sticky, he is still hurrying. This creates a sense of hope in the reader, that despite the fact the father is isolated from society because of his old age, he will be taken care of at…

From childbirth to adulthood one seeks happiness. This happiness can take form as toys, love, and companionship. However, one's desire for happiness is not without pain and suffering. For instance, Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress," depicts an unnamed speaker yearning to obtain a Mistress's love, but is overcome with anxiety due to his idea that life is short. Furthermore, in "When I have Fears," John Keats displays his desires to achieve fame and love, but becomes defeated upon realization…

“Let’s just do it” he said calmly, “what’s the worst that could happen?” As I heard these words come from my unfrenzied partner, the chaos in my head seemed to disappear. We had been utterly consumed by the project for the past two months and the fear of creating something that wasn’t good enough was constantly weighing on me. In my civil engineering and architecture class the teacher assigned a project that was a design competition for the American Institute of Architects (AIA). We were to…