Master craftsman

Despite his warlike nature, Ares became Aphrodite’s lover, and was subsequently captured by Hephaestus, Aphrodite’s husband, who humiliated them in front of the other Olympians. When an author alludes to Ares or Mars, he is emphasizing that character is mean and callous. The character is a strong warrior and good in battle, but unforgiving toward his enemies. He enjoys fighting for the sake of fighting itself. However, the character may also have a softer side, and may show compassion toward…

“In Germany they came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up… They came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up… Then they came for me, and by that time no one was left to speak up.” Reverend Martin Niemoller wrote these impactful words in 1946 addressing group responsibility for the Nazi’s actions during their regime. Perhaps inspired by the same words Saul Friedländer would come address similar topics in his historical narrative Nazi Germany and the Jews Volume I: The Years of Persecution,…

Firmly established gender roles helped to maintain strong family structures within the new American Colonies as well as the Native American settlements. Strong family structures were necessary because the family was the basis for government, church and community. Women have always had an important role with their various labors that contribute to their communities. Women of both races have social and economic responsibility, but the Native population has greater social, political, and economic…

Call to Freedom It is important to note that not every plantation experienced a rebellion. This can be partially attributed to the success of paternalism, but this was not always successful in creating a harmonious relationship between the master and his slaves. Nevertheless, slave revolts still presented a prominent threat in the south, and more or less played a large impact on southern identity. It is here that we examine the first major slave revolt to truly impact the south: the Haitian…

Ares Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera and the god of war. He was a violent god that enjoyed the chaos and bloodshed of war. He was one of the most disliked gods, even by his own parents. Ares lacked morals and unlike Athena, was more interested in destruction instead of the strategy and justice of war. He is often pictured in armor, with a shield and sword/spear and was known for his fearsome war cry. Ares often lost battles because he was always easily outwitted, but that didn’t stop this…

Nike is a United States sportswear company that was founded by Philip H. Knight and Bill Bowerman. The business originated in the 1960’s by Philip H. Knight, which was a mid-state runner at the University of Oregon, and his coach Bill Bowerman. His suggestions were not successful in the beginning. The two tried many different running shoes for years. In an effort to become successful, Knight made contact with a Japanese firm that made athletic shoes. This made arrangement for them to import some…

I chose to continue my research on John Singer Sargent for my final paper because of his strong interest in the female image. I wanted to know why Sargent chose women as his main subjects. His works include women of high social class, children of the wealthy and political figures. He also did painting of women in lower classes that he came in contact with in Venice, Capri, Spain and Africa. In this essay I will be discussing his works, the history of the paintings and the meaning behind the…

ruler is actually the court of the churches or the papacy, so the economic activity mainly controlled by the court with its expanded bureaucracy and affluent Curia. The papal city has been giving priority to luxury services made by artists, (master) craftsman, goldsmiths, and jewelers, booksellers, hotel keepers, tailors, and particularly bankers, the legal professionals like notaries, and wine merchants (Dekyneay 416-32). This situation formed the “client-based” or “demand-driven” patronage…

"Fun Home" by Alison Bechdel is an autobiography expressed in the form of a graphic novel. In this memoir, Bechdel outlines the events that unfold in her childhood and young adult life surrounding her father in what she describes as a 'family tragicomic." Throughout this novel, Bechdel lays a thick foundation of literary references that insinuate themes in her own life. Within this multitude of references, Bechdel develops a scaffolding to better understand and categorize the experiences she…

The Goal, written by Eliyahu M. Goldrant and Jeff Fox, depicts real life experiences in a production facility through the perspectives of those in positions that vary from accountants to production plant managers to co-workers. The underlying messages and knowledge gained from this novel can be applied to multiple situations to yield a better outcome. The processes within a production plant can be broken down logically using good judgment provided the step by step within the reading. The…