Mercenary

Of course, the issue of racism is nothing new in America. Some would argue that racism began alongside humanity, but the kind of systemic racism we see in Memphis today began in about the 1500s. European explorers began “discovering” other continents of the world. Whether they came to barter or to conquer, for the first time, Europeans were meeting people who lived very differently than they did (Fredrickson). It is a common misconception that Europeans began and are the only culture to use…

Midterm Exam 1. What were the major cultural, political and theological decisions Caliph Umar (634-644) made? Umar ibn al-Khattab or known merely as Umar was the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate of Islam. Umar was one of the most influential Islamic figures at the time and a close companion of Prophet Muhammad himself. During his reign, Umar upheld many of the values that the community had held dearly, and the regulation of the Islamic Calendar would enforce this ideology. The…

when Othello’s conception is love is damaged, he changes completely: “O, now, forever/ Farewell the tranquil mind! Farewell content!/ Farewell the plumèd troops and the big wars/ That makes ambition virtue!” (3.3.363-6). Othello is an experienced mercenary who fights for a living. He knows how to endure extreme adversities and discrimination, but he does not know how to maintain a romantic relationship. Similarly, Desdemona seems to be well-versed in spousal duty and virtue in marriage: “But…

I listened to the audio speech broadcasted for members of the Taliban movement by Amir Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansur Sahib. It is said that the speech was broadcasted this morning, through general radio communication frequency, to all mujahedin fighting against America and its supporters in Afghanistan. I will talk about the importance of the speech later, but first I should say that the new leader 's speech was like the deceased Mullah Sahib speech informal, simple in concept, and genuine. The…

Sensing Maxen was about to reveal something that might change her, trembling, Audra sat down. He pulled out the chair next to her and pulled close. “I’d been gone for five years. I lived in Sweden, working as a mercenary, as I often did, unless I found work in a blacksmith forge, but those jobs were difficult to find. “One night, I had an awful nightmare that you’d been killed. It was so real, and in the dream, I touched your ice-cold body. Your body lay pale, broken, and bloody from battle. I…

The Erastian view of spiritual and secular authority called for the secular government to have some authority over the church. Seen in the theology of reformist Zwingli in Zurich as well as in England with the creation of the Church of England, dismantling the Catholic view of two swords of spiritual and temporal authority held by the pope, both regions broke with the papacy, giving both swords to the local government. While nationalism and anticlerical views helped pushed the government…

The Battle of Sluys resulted in utter devastation for the French. Hindered by the crowded inlet, they were unable to maneuver effectively. Edward, capitalizing on the situation and with the wind in his favor, launched a relentless attack. English longbowmen rained arrows down on the French ships from elevated platforms, while English prows rammed into the immobile French hulls. The longbowmen paused their barrage to allow men-at-arms to board and engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat. The battle…

Rei POV: 'I hear the cries and screams of people around me. There's a dark figure, with a blade held against my neck. The smell of blood fills the air. I feel the warmth of two bodies touching. I see myself covered in blood, so dark it looks black. It all feels so real. The darkness subsides. A bright senery takes over. I see a group of people laughing, they look so happy, like a family. These people seem familiar. I see myself among them, laughing with them. My face glows with happiness as I…

Rough, Rugged, and Raw (NOG, No Came feat. Jay-Z) Verse 1 No Came Rough, Rugged, and raw, down to break means Brutal, an asshole, hooligan, marauder, ready to stake fiends Shit, outlaw, mercenary, daredevil, ready to break regimes The GRASP and Helper couldn’t stop out, they will mercilessly We stick up suckas anyway for clothes, watches, and the long green If we want it’s ours like J.L. Hunter "Red" Rountree If you are in our area better pray for help like Kitty Genovese Stupid, reckless,…

The Declaration of independence was carefully drafted by Thomas Jefferson with influence from 18th century Enlightenment Philosopher, primarily the ideas of John Locke regarding government. Although many American may not be aware the United States has a political philosophy, we do; it can be found in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence. Our political philosophy derives from, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by…