Leo

to live, and living to die is expressed throughout history in all manners of literary works. Of the endless writers whom illustrate the theme of death, four authors whom depict this leitmotif are John Keats, Rosalía de Castro, Emily Dickinson, and Leo Tolstoy. The works albeit different, transcribe the desire to accomplish their goals; to blossom, before they are faced with their mortality; to perish. This idea is both beautifully motivating to fulfill ones dreams, yet exceptionally terrifying…

all warriors are these two- Time and Patience” (War and Peace Quotes by Leo Tolstoy). In a world enslaved by war and wealth, Leo Tolstoy achieved the impossible. He broke his shackles and saw the world beyond the surface. Money and power seemed worthless. Instead, morals formed over time with copious amounts of patience. These morals could only have been formed due to his life experiences. The work of the profound author Leo Tolstoy was molded by the culture and family life of 19th century…

On April 26, 1913, at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta, Georgia, a thirteen-year-old girl named Mary Phagan was raped and murdered after receiving her wages from the superintendent of the factory, Leo Frank. Jim Conley, an African American sweeper at the factory, was arrested because he was caught trying to rinse blood out of a shirt. After Newt Lee, the night watchman, told the investigators that Frank seemed nervous the day of the murder, both Lee and Frank were ordered by a coroner’s…

may have influenced the way Leo turned out was definitely his participation in extracurricular activities. Despite his slow-to-warm up temperament, Leo was always ready to engage in activities that were associated with what he loved to do or with what deeply interested him. My son was persistent on the idea of joining the boy scouts since he was fascinated with the nature and the outdoors which is why we always took trips to the mountains and played in our backyard. Leo was also very involved in…

antithetical to many of his beliefs in presented in Plato’s other dialogues, some continue to misinterpret the Republic as a serious political treatise. Plato’s preposterous construct of a “just” society has led some, such as German political philosopher Leo Strauss to view the Republic as an ironic work. Plato’s Republic should be read not as a political treatise, but instead as an extended city-soul analogy which provides an ancillary…

Although science indicates that our brains are designed to focus one thing at the time, it is popular that we ignore this fact, and perform multitasking instead, particularly when driving. Detecting this problem, the print ad “Don’t Text and Drive,” thanks to its brilliant designs, its conveyable image, and its interaction with viewers, reminds us to think twice about our choice. In the jungle of colorful and complex designs, the “Don’t Text and Drive” print ad enacts viewers by its innovative…

Leo Tolstoy pulls no punches when the story of The Death of Ivan Ilyich begins. The revelation that Ivan Ilyich has died was met with dismay and shock for all of the wrong reasons. Colleagues and “friends” became concerned for his death not because of the loss of his life, but for the inconveniences and changes it would cause for them. The lack of sincerity surrounding Ivan became very clear in the opening scenes of the story, and we quickly start to realize that Ivan lived a “false” life.…

Case Study: Meet Samuel Samuel is seven years old and in year three. He attends the local public school. Samuel wears the same t-shirt and shorts each day, regardless of the weather. He finds comfort in familiarity and is put out by change. His mother Lisa remembers many tantrums thrown by Samuel if his daily ‘uniform’ is being washed. Samuel becomes stressed and overcome by emotions if his t-shirt is not an option that day. This particular t-shirt fits him snuggly. He is disturbed by the…

fiction book by Jon Krakauer about Christopher McCandless and his journey as he discovered who he was, independently from his family. For the majority of his youth Chris idolized non-conformist authors such as Henry David Thoreau, Jack London, and Leo Tolstoy who influenced his development and beliefs. When Chris begins his solo voyage, he utilizes their thoughts to guide him, and he discovered who he was aside from those authors he learned from. The character traits that Chris showcases in his…

When I first started the semester, the only real exposure I had to any of the arts was the music I listened to, two art museums and Bharatanatyam, a classical dance from India. Many events and readings later, I find myself with more insight in the arts. I have much more appreciation for all of the various arts, specifically ballet, opera, and the orchestra. Prior to this semester, I always held a biased disinterest in these types of performances due to the fact that I didn 't feel the need to…