Kim Ki-duk

“We have to learn to see ourselves in things that we thought were outside of ourselves in order to dissolve false boundaries” (Nhat Hanh, 1998). Buddhism is a well-known term used to define a way of life in which meditation plays an important role. This intellectual belief focuses on positive traits as wisdom, love and compassion; also, it helps to overpass the negativity and transform it into positivity. The movie Written and directed by Kim Ki Duk, emphasizes the four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter), in each of one an important lesson is thought by the monk. In each of the seasons a different animal is presented as part of the scene being a companion of the monk and the child. Each animal has a different symbolism in Buddhism, likewise it resembles the season lesson. In addition, the movie is composed of various elements with a powerful meaning in Buddhism. The movie is developed in South Korea; all the scenes involved the monastery floating in the lake. In this essay, we will discuss about the main elements of Buddhism presented in the film, and how the movie can be used to teach a history approach. In addition, it will be presented the main lessons of the passages of the film and how are related to our society. First of all, spring shows us the first lesson; the child decides to attach a…

Known as the “Vanishing Island”, Isle de Jean Charles is located in Louisiana and is quickly eroding due to climate change and rising waters from the current pipelines-- it has been called home to residents for over one hundred and seventy years, and the island is vanishing from underneath them. Vaughn-Lee, the director, composed this New York Times op-doc in hopes to reach out to society about the matters that are taking place in Isle de Jean Charles, so authority could take action of the…

Isle of Dogs: A Delightful Dose of Dogs Isle of Dogs takes place 20 years in the future, where the japanese city of Megasaki is ruled by the cat loving Kobayashi dynasty, which has banished all dogs to live on an island of trash. This leads 12-year Atari (Koyu Rankin) to venture to the island to find his deported guard dog, Spots(Liev Schreiber). Upon his arrival, a group of dogs (Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban) agree to accompany Atari across the Isle…

including The Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and The Naulahka: A story of West and East. During the winter of 1899, Caroline decided that the family should travel to New York so she could see her mother. The journey was tough and when they arrived Kipling and his daughter Josephine were sick with pneumonia. Being a famous writer the newspapers kept up with Kipling's health as he recovered over the next few days. Eventually Kipling fully recovered but his daughter Josephine did not. His…

Stellar award winning singer, song writer, actress, fashion designer and activist, Kierra Valencia Sheard, also known to the world as “KiKi” is whom I decided to write my paper on. Kierra was born on June 20th, 1987 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. She was raised up in West Bloomfield, Michigan within a family of great talent within gospel music. Kiera is the daughter of Karen Clark-Sheard of the Clark sisters and Bishop John Drew Sheard. Kierra is also the grand-daughter of the late gospel…

Here are two magnificent pieces of literature. One is a poem which is called “If-” and the other a memoir, that is called “Kipling and I.” The poem “If-” talks about how you learn to be a better person through life lessons, morals, and endurance. In the memoir “Kipling and I” reflects back on the poem “If-” because this assists or inspires the person to keep going. It is like “Kipling and I” has “If-” inside. Throughout this writing we will be looking at: what Jesus Colon is using from the poem…

At some point in the numerous journeys we embark on, we hit an obstacle and we feel all hope is lost. Sometimes we give up before any progress, and sometimes we give up right before we make it to the finish line, despite putting in so much effort to achieve it. Through Invictus by William Ernest Henley and If by Rudyard Kipling, it is shown that “if you can keep your head”, “yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it”. Both texts insinuate that success comes from commitment and a true sense…

RD1; Biographical Information The devotion an author has towards his audience is what determines the transcendence of his work. Rudyard Kipling was not only an outstanding writer, but a genuine charismatic person very aware of the readers he enthralled through the diversity and genius of his work. Using current events and his own experiences as the leading influences for his poems, stories, and more, he captured the attention of people ranging from the common reader to royal authorities such as…

Rudyard Kipling is a well known author of Indian descent that grew up in England for much of his life, according to the article titled “Rudyard Kipling: patriot or prophet?” written by a professor named Michael Timko. In Kipling’s works, his content largely is inspired by his and his sister’s poor experiences living in England (Timko). In addition, Kipling uses his poems, short stories, and novels to depict “the relationship between the British and India” (Timko). Now in “The Mark of the Beast”…

It was day 9 of the 12-day cruise. Sitting with my family at the dinner table, I interrupted the conversation and asked if I could be excused so I could go see some friends that I had met on our cruise. I got the go ahead and the time I had to be back in the cabin that night. Normally my curfew is 12am, but that night in particular I thought I could stretch it a bit because we had no obligations for the next morning. I went back to the room, changed, grabbed my phone then went out. The usual…