Lancelot

In continuation, another textual event that contributes to the epic theme of how to prevent war is again prompted by one of Merlyn’s educational animal transformation. Despite initial hesitation at transformation, Merlyn transforms Wart into an ant. During this adventure, Wart, as an ant, is able to observe the ants’ communistic/fascist society (Kennedy 288). After having observed the events of World War II, White’s outlook on war was greatly influenced (Hadfield 208), and this can be seen in…

THESIS: Tales have been told for generations of the deeds chivalrous knights completed for the sake of wealth and fame. One man in particular with the name William Marshal, became the mold that all of these stories would be passed on. From the book “The Greatest Knight”, author Thomas Asbridge shows that during the time of his life this warrior class evolved into the chivalrous group remembered today. In all the author shows how these men not only ruled the battlefield but through strategic…

I sit here in this half empty room listening to music. I try to think of what keepsakes to use for my Opus project. This project isn 't hard, but very tedious and time consuming. I already found four objects to use and wrote the paragraphs about them. I really hope what I wrote about them is enough. I follow along in my book, but the movie jumps and lose where I am. I give up following along, so I just watch the movie. I am completely enthralled in the movie and the story line. The Importance of…

Introduction While the word chivalry is associated with gentlemanly behavior today, in the Middle Ages it was the code of knightly conduct that encompassed religious, moral, and social aspects. It was the way medieval knights were expected to behave both in society and on the battlefield. It is important to note, however, that a knight was not just any soldier, he was the mounted warrior of medieval times. Being a knight refers to being part of the cavalry and was a highly respected position,…

Auguste Rodin once stated, “What is commonly called ugliness in nature, can in art become full beauty”. In Rodin’s sculpture The Kiss, made from 1901 to 1904, he applies his own philosophy to showcase the relationship of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Ramini from Dante’s Inferno, in the impressionism period. The marble sculpture depicts the two nude, sensually embracing in a corkscrew with their hands all over each other, sitting upon a rough rock-like structure. The sculpture is carved in the…

Avalon is associated with Glastonbury Tor, which some legends say was once a magic island surrounded by water. Morgan is one of the three queens that takes King Arthur’s body to Avalon to heal. As a witch and healer, she is said to know the power of both healing and poisonous herbs. In Avalon, She presided over nine priestess’s who were prophetesses and healers. Avalon is known to have been an oracular center. Some believe that Avalon was a Druidic college for priestesses of women’s mysteries.…