Longsword

The Prophecy Skarbak triumphantly ascended the rocks, raised his great horned head and roared. The sun glittered off his red and gold scales, blinding those below. He brandished the gleaming sword in his claws and rested its tip on a human skull. “Who are you puny humans who seek to destroy us? We have always ruled this land and we always will. Send your best knights and bravest warriors, I will defeat them all. I am enraged at the death of my brother Sardok, and I will have my revenge. I will…

The character that was the most different from play to movie was one of the protagonists, Romeo. For one, he is happier in the beginning of the movie than in the play. In both, Benvolio finds Romeo moping, but rather than whining to his friend about his despair like in the play, he banters the lines with him, plays pool, and is much less pathetic. He is also much less pathetic later in the film when he is banned from Verona. Rather than throwing himself on the floor, weeping into the…

In the play, Friar John has been sent to Mantua to inform Romeo of Juliet's phony suicide. He is unsuccessful in getting the message to Romeo due to being quarantined because he has been "in a house / Where the infectious pestilence did reign [. . .]" (Shakespeare 5.2). In the movie, the message from Friar Lawrence to Romeo is sent through a delivery service called "poste haste." The message is "blown away in the dust-laden wind" (Downing 5). In both the play and the movie, Balthasar goes to…

Knights were a class of warriors that specialized combat, and were often horseback. They often used used weapons such as the longsword, lance, dagger and various blunt weapons. They swore themselves by the Code of Chivalry, which was about etiquette, and courage in battle as well as being a devoted Christian. Not only did knights protect their lords from attacks, but they also…

Truce and honor A story of deceit, love, and conflict. I-An overview of the story The story happens in Medieval Europe, in Kingdoms that resembles Medieval England and Sweden. The true historical context is the different conflicts existing between different Kingdoms in England, during that time. Here, apart from these conflicts you also have internal infightings between powerful families leaving in that land. They are fighting, for influence, for land and for a way to…

Once upon a time, I was a little girl. Just seven years old. Off on a new adventure to a new school, wondering if I would make friends. Or if they would already have friends. Or if my teachers would like me. And all of those were true. I made friends and lost friends, and some moved away. Like Zoe White in fifth grade. She has moved to California, but this year, she moved to Wilmington. I hope to see her for the first time in three years soon. I started at Magellan as a quiet child who…

Fiora and her dad went to the Hall of Blades. This place is known for the duels which take place in here. All the spectators were sitting in the hall. Fiora picked her blue steel rapier and her Dad picked his grand longsword. The decisive battle begin, the dance of blades was in full action. Fiora’s dad spun his sword giving some grievous wounds to Fiora. Master of the House Taurna ran towards Fiora for the final blow, but the potion started acting which gave Fiora time…

Akhaians and Trojans died in the midst of war seeking for glory and not for Helen. These men believe that their brave act will make them renowned throughout the lands for generations not knowing that taking part in the war will only lead them to their own demise and lamentation of their family, women and friends. Many of the Akhaian and Trojan soldiers fought for glory for themselves. These soldiers cared so much about glory and honor because they know the bitterness of life, they know that they…

In the epic poem, the Iliad written by Homer, several characters taking part in the warfare between the Achaeans and the Trojans are portrayed as embodying the heroic code of courage, physical strength, leadership, arete of value of honour, and the acceptance of fate. The heroic code is illustrated by the actions of the Trojan prince, Hector and the Achaeans strongest warrior, Achilles. Both of these characters display the Greek’s image of a hero, and can also let the reader discern what the…

A look back at the Viking Heroes (Short Biographies of Viking heroes). This section is dedicated to the great Viking warriors, Monarchs and Norsemen who have inspired the sagas and played important roles in European History in general and Norse societies in particular. Throughout this section, you will have a clear image of what the Norse mentality must have been like during the Viking Age. It also gives you a clear indication of what it must have been when they settled in in places like Iceland…