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Paraphilic disorders are described as “sexual deviation syndromes characterized by aberrant sexual fantasies, urges, and /or behaviors” (Saleh & Berlin, 2003). There is a difference from those who have unusual sexual fantasies and/or desires while engaging in healthy sexual activities with a partner and those who are diagnosed with paraphilic disorder. Those who act upon their fantasies in a way that causes harm to themselves and others are diagnosed with paraphilic disorders. For example,…

Czeslaw Milosz is a poet and has been awarded many prizes for literature. Milosz is looked up to by other poets. He has also written nonfiction books. These nonfiction books reflect his experiences during the Holocaust. The Holocaust plays a part in why he views man as destructive. He is very respected when it comes to Polish literature. His poems have been translated into English by other poets who respect his work. Czeslaw Milosz’s poem “Unde Malum” is a deep poem reflecting his views on how…

The legendary poem Beowulf is a work of the Anglo-Saxons. It is thrilling, bumpy, and can be confusing if every detail is on taken into account ride through out the poem. There are many themes I could identify throughout Beowulf but there is one main theme focused on Beowulf himself; heroic. In the Anglo-Saxon era Beowulf was classified as an ideal hero; intelligent, courageous, and strong physically and mentally. There is ample evidence in the poem to show the characteristics of being a hero…

Aristotelian appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos have underpinned persuasive communication for over 2000 years. Describe these appeals with specific examples of their application in modern business communications. How important are such appeals in digitalised business communications? Aristotle's "modes for influence" – also called logical interests – are known by the names of ethos, pathos, and logos.They are methods for convincing others to trust a specific perspective. They are frequently…

The poem Beowulf is an interesting twist on the plot of good against evil. This poem consists of a young hero named Beowulf who will fight three petrifying monsters to receive honor and glory. Beowulf was a powerful tale of the battle between a man and a monster. This may be the oldest known poem, but it is still considered one of the most thrilling and legendary. The legend of Beowulf is still shared to this day, but it has been edited by Christians to highlight another issue in the poem, which…

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” (Christopher Reeve). Hero’s often find themselves in situations where they must sacrifice themselves in pursuit of the better good. Beowulf was defined by his strength, valor, and boastfulness which allowed him to embody the ideals of a hero during the Anglo-Saxon time period. Today the heroes are not marked by their pure strength or boastfulness but rather their courage,…

In this argumentative essay, it consists of three texts: Beowulf, The Saga of the Volsungs, and Sundiata. Each of these epics involve characters who fight or become monsters (or half-monsters). However, one of the epics show most successful in incorporating the monsters to deliver its central theme. Monsters are motifs that can help develop the text's major themes. It usually symbolizes a dangerous presence in a community and are destructive or harmful to people in the society. It is successful…

In the book Beowulf the character Beowulf life was imagined in the views of the great viking virtues, which can be compared very well with the rap song “ Gangsters Paradise” by Coolio where the narrator has to live through the challenging life of a gangster. Although the story of Beowulf and the song “Gangsters Paradise” have many differences but as well as many similarities of the viking virtues. The narrator and the story Beowulf share more than just one virtue such as the anglo-saxon virtue…

"There are heroes in evil as well as in good" (Francois de la Rochefoucauls). A hero to one may be a villain to another. Heroism is viewed in many ways Beowulf, The Iliad and Sir Gawain and The Green Knight are all epic poems that display the ideas of heroism through various situations and characters. In the epic poem Beowulf, Beowulf is an ideal character where his background and personality befits the direct definition of an epic hero. Throughout the poem there are multiple instances where…

Throughout time the concept of a hero has changed. Although the meaning has remained the same over the years, what defines them varies. This is shown when analyzing and comparing texts from different time periods such as Beowulf, Lanval, The faerie Queene, and Oroonoko. All four texts present a hero and share some similarities and differences. Each text was written during different time periods therefore each society having different morals and views which reflects what they defined a hero to…