Lazarus Pit

In my novel: Department 19: The Rising the search for love, truth, and Identity comes into play multitudinously. Jamie’s life has been an utter disaster since the day he agreed to the terms of Department 19. He was hoping for a sojourn of a stay, but with the demise of his father, and the transmogrification of his mother into a vampire, he is in way over his head. Furthermore, the insurmountable burden of taking care of the greatest threat to mankind on his shoulders, Jamie Carpenter is in for…

The in-between place that Lazarus seems to reside in is exemplified in the how he is alive to his mother while he is physically dead. Brik imagines that while the letter carrying the news of Lazarus’ death traveled across the ocean “Lazarus was still alive for her...then she got the letter from Olga and read it and reread it...thinking up misunderstandings that could be undone so he could be restored to life” (Lazarus 74). In this imagining, Lazarus is both alive and dead, while maintaining the…

According to Lazarus, coping is defined as the efforts an individual will take to manage a potentially harmful or stressful situation (Austin & Boyd, 2015). Coping mainly falls under two groups: Problem-focused and Emotion-focused. Problem-focused coping is used when an individual feels that he or she had control over the stressful situation and takes direct measures to manage or change the stressful situation. For example, seeking social support, problem solving, and planning. Emotion-focused…

her struggles with depression and suicidal tendencies in “Lady Lazarus.” Although this poem address melancholia in a beautiful pattern, “Lady Lazarus” acts as a peephole into the darkest realms of Plath’s existence. Through personal accounts of loss and devastation, Plath paints a lugubrious picture of her overall state of despair and emptiness. Dark thoughts circulate Plath’s mind constantly, and she describes this in “Lady Lazarus.” Plath takes the reader through a short journey in her…

Dogs are seen as very intelligent animals and seem to understand to some extent the language of their master. In the novel, fifteen dogs, the gods Hermes and Apollo make a bet that if dogs were given human consciousness they would not live a happy life. Once all dogs were given the ability to speak, there was one dog who stood out from the rest. A mutt named Prince. Most dogs were caught up in the struggles of dominance, while Prince is captivated by his new way of analyzing things around him.…

The classification of canines known as pit bulls are feared by many people and are often viewed by society as vicious animals. Many people are frightened by pit bulls but they are not instinctively aggressive however their temperament is influenced by the owner. In the article “Dog Bite Statistics” explains that “Owners of pit bulls who attack and kill other people are increasingly criminally prosecuted as homicide cases” (D.B.C.Center). In Tom Junod’s article “The State of the American Dog” he…

I would have to say that the most important thing in my life has to my puppy. My puppy means the world to me. Puppies and or any other animal can have many impacts on a person’s life. They can impact you emotionally, mentally, or physically. It impacts you emotionally because when you feel alone or feel like you have no one, they are there. It impacts you mentally because many dogs are smart and they can sense when you’re sad or upset and they have some mental impacts. It impacts you physically…

In my opinion, fifteenth-century Europe is an inspiring chapter to read. Not only because of the remarkable artworks, but also because of the fact that many people in this period rose to power through their own accomplishments instead of inheritance. One of the famous paintings during this time that caught my attention is the portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and a woman standing next to him who is believed by many as his wife. What interests me about this is the number of different interpretations…

Fearful Dogs - Give Your Pooch Confidence When your family decided it was ready for a dog, you decided to rescue one from a shelter; however, when you went to get it, your husband was working. You and your kids selected what you thought was the perfect choice and brought your new friend home. A not-so-pleasant surprise happened when your husband came home – your new dog was terrified by him. Your husband didn’t do a thing – he just walked in, and the dog ran for cover. Now what? Fearful Dogs…

Great Danes are the perfect family dog for any family they are calm and timid. Great Danes have been around for thousands of years and were worshiped for a while. They are great with children because of their timidity they can handle little kids unlike other dogs. This is the perfect dog to be a watchdog and protect you while you sleep. these are three reasons why Great Danes are perfect family dogs. Researchers have found drawings of Great Danes that go back to 3000 B.C. There are reports of…