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Michelle Duarte Zapata Mrs. Dutcher ERWC 24 January 2017 The Warrior Code of Ethics Seamus Heaney provided a new verse translation of the epic poem Beowulf, which was originally passed on orally through generations. The poem does not have a known author, but it does serve as a guide to understanding the Anglo-Saxon culture. As the plot of this story develops, so does the reader's understanding of the values that the social group lived by, and the morals they held to be evident. The characters…

Amber Hayes REL 2100 Professor Zolondek October 15, 2017 Religion Traditionally, the concept of “myth” implies an invented story associated with some miraculous and improbable events that are likely to have never taken place in the real life. However, in case of religious studies, the concept of myth is viewed in a different way since experts in the field of religious studies, such as Joseph Campbell, view the myth not as a fancy story that emerged in folklore under the impact of various…

To begin with, Bola and Asi shouldn’t have known that Meji the son of Bola and the father of Asi. That he was a spirit. The first reason why they shouldn’t have realized he was a spirit is because Meji made it very hard for them to even think of him as a spirit. Meji encountered his family, touching and talking to them as if he was never actually dead. In the story Meji was carrying his daughter on his back and walking around with her while his mother went to the store. His daughter Asi didn’t…

When dealing with patients with Cystic Fibrosis it is important to know what education materials are needed for the patients and their families, whether it is in a hospital, a home, or in a specialized program. Some facilities in particular, will have educational materials online so that the patient’s families can print them out and review the material. The education materials will include instructions on how to perform the following: active cycles of breathing techniques, autogenic drainage,…

What is a true hero? What is a hero? There are many different ways to describe a hero. A hero could be like Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon hero, who was: strong, ready to fight battles and die for his country, and does everything for fame and fortune. A hero could also be like Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay politician, who was: a leader, ready to fight oppression against him, and help the LGBT community. Two totally different types of hero’s, but we still look up to both of them.…

The events portrayed in Stephen Crain’s “The Mystery of Heroism” show that Fred Collins is indeed not a hero. Crain implies this when he writes: “‘I can’t!’ he screamed, and in his reply was a full description of his quaking apprehension.” (Crain n.pag.). Here Collins walks away from a dying soldier in a moment of hesitation. Heroes do not walk away, they always help people in need which directly contrasts with Collins’ actions. Crain further proves that Collins is not a hero when he writes:…

Both Bessie Smith and Janis Joplin transcended the limitations of words through manmade sounds. At the end of “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out,” Smith interspersed sound with phrases. While she hummed “mmmmm” to demonstrate frustration with the speaker’s situation, Smith wove in phrases like “I felt so low” and “not one penny / And my friends I haven’t any.” She portrayed the bitterness and nostalgia people feel after loss. This lyric choice only made the ballad’s content more poignant…

Poems can have a great impact on the reader, they shed significant light on a story from different points of view and different opinions. Poets, during the Old English time period conveyed the image of light and dark imagery to portray a message of good and evil in their stories. Many of these authors describe epic clashes from both the hero and the antagonist's point of view, which is also demonstrated in Beowulf. In the story the author uses visual imagery and positive connotation to show…

INTRODUCTION Idiopathic scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that is characterized by significant curve progression during a growth spurt (1). The longitudinal growth plays an important role in the development and progression of idiopathic scoliosis (1). A histomorphic study of the vertebral endplates from IS patients confirmed a more active growth of the anterior column than the posterior column (2). This mainly affects young kids due to their bones not being fully formed and…

In the epic Beowulf, several themes are clear, however the theme of Good vs. Evil is most represented. Not only do characters such as Beowulf and Grendel reflect this theme, but others aspects of the epic do as well. Other aspects include Herot and Grendel’s cave. Under further analyzation, it becomes clear that an assortment of aspects in the epic can be placed within this theme. One way the “Good” is represented in the Anglo-Saxons society is by seeing how Beowulf decided to help the Danes…