Ministry of Darkness

animals can create their own light, but we mainly get our light from the sun, or from electricity. The first grade science standard we will be exploring is 1-PS4-2, "make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated." Objects that we see with light in color differ in the absents of light. Colors that we see absorb white light and what ever color it…

other sentences his hands might be trembling due to the fact that he is scared and just simply trembling uncontrollably from being scared of the unknown lurking in the darkness. The following sentence gives me the interpretation that the man is scared because you hear unknown echoes from the shadows and the shadow means darkness, evil, and people who mean harm. The sounds are outside of the house where danger is lurking in the shadows which is why he is trembling from fear. The poem says that…

Writer Paul Bogard believes the preservation of natural darkness is essential. Our world’s growing reliance on artificial light causes difficulties in the development of humans, animals, and ecosystems as well. In the article “Let There Be Darkness”, Bogard uses anecdotes for personal observation, facts, and rousing feelings in order to demonstrate the argument of why natural darkness is necessary for the world to go back to its primitive state. The article begins with Bogard’s personal…

Darkness the Vampire’s Double: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla Darkness in Le Fanu's Carmilla serves as its own monster since it is a representation of negativity, mystery, and fear. Darkness like the vampire creates an unsettling sensation for the narrative because it allows the uncanny to manifest and generate feelings of uncertainty and terror. For the main protagonist Laura, the overwhelming experience of darkness places the character in a state of distress which creates problems for…

Dickinson, is explaining how she lost sight of what was really important’ but soon grew accustomed to the dark and started to find her way. What Dickinson in her poem was that when the light is gone it’s hard to see but as you keep trying to see in the darkness something adjusts itself to make you think that you know what you are doing with yourself. ” When light is put away-... A moment we uncertain…

Long time ago, there was nothing but darkness. It was like an empty abyss, with no life… no… anything. This darkness was named Duisternis, a god that was as pitch black as the night. He liked the dark, rather keeping it this way for all of eternity. However, a problem arose for him. Inside of him were tiny bits of light, trapped inside of his body. It laid in the bottom depths of his cold heart, thumping and pounding wildly to break free of his prison. Duisternis feared this light, staying…

society. First, exploring the roots of origin in the word “shadow”, the word can be traced back to Old English originating as “Sceadwe”, “Sceaduwe”, or “Sceadu.” This was derived from the Greek translation of the Hebrew meaning, which means “intense darkness.”(Word Etymology) A new definition has taken root in its place since then. The definition of…

Carely Mendez Paul Bogard wrote “Let There Be Dark” in order to talk about the problem that is being faced in today’s world, the increasing use of artificial lights in the night time and the decreasing appreciation in the beauty of the darkness. He wrote it in order to persuade citizens as well as cities to take the problem more serious; he wants them to become a part of the solution by doing their part like turning the lights off late at night. He was able to accomplish his purpose by using…

The plot elements in Dark Eyes by William Richter can be demonstrated through many songs. In the exposition the main characters are introduced after a death has occurred. The lyrics “All I know is you held the door/, You'll be mine and I'll be yours/, All I know since yesterday is everything has changed” in the song “Everything has Changed” symbolizes the introduction of the main character Wally and her street family Ella, Tevin, and Jake in New York City who used to consider Sophie as part of…

Darkness, this is all you know. Imagine never catching a glimpse of a shooting star as it whizzes past your murky window. Imagine never witnessing the illumination of Christmas lights on a frigid, December night. Imagine never perceiving the simple wonders of the world: autumn leaves, goosebumps, and sandy seashells. How could one live like this; how could one find the strength to carry on? This is where some may resort to literature. Literature can provide assistance and encouragement for a…