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Monraz 1 Cari Monraz Mrs. Carpenter Honors English 6 October 2015 Book X The Grace of the Witch: Reading Synopsis At the beginning of the story Odysseus continues his story about his journey for Alkinoos. He tells Alkinoos that after leaving Kyklops island, he and his crew came across the island of Aeolus, the god of wind. For a month Odysseus and his companions stayed on the island with the god, when it is time for them to leave, Aeolus presents Odysseus with a bag containing powerful storm…

them into thousands of Stupas across India. One of those many Stupas is The Great Stupa built in Sanchi, around the Great Stupa there are four gateways, or they are called toranas, placed at the four cardinal points that is wraps around the large mound. From the brackets of the toranas hang sensual female figures. These figures symbolize creation, and richness, and all foundations of life. The stupa itself consists of a foundation holding a curved dome, is called anda, which symbolizes the dome…

My first drafts were well first drafts. Mounds of errors surrounded my papers. Misused words such as the word solidarity in the draft “The coffee perspective” and the word Nebulas in the poem “The Arctic Fox” flooded my paper. Although these errors were merely surface level, other elements were missing from my drafts. For instance, imagery and visual language were lacking in my poems, especially my first poem. Clear syntax, style, and organization were evidently lacking in my second poem. To…

the presence of Cahokian settlers, colonist and migrants between about A.D 1050 and 1200”(Timothy R. Pauketat. Cahokia. 155). Secondly, it appears that there are ear ornaments, pots, material objects and smoking pipes in places as far as the Spiro Mounds in Oklahoma (see map). Before it was believed that Cahokians might have given smoking pipes and ear ornaments to their political affiliations as gifts. My third reason is that there is evidence of violence in Midwestern places more so than in…

The nurse manager of the floor, Diane Martin has lost sight, or lacks the skills of a transitional leader, this is a key component in creating a just culture. In order to be a transitional leader it is necessary to work with those you manage and display a strong sense of support and advocacy on behalf of their staff and patients (American Nursing Association, 2010). Diane Martin seems to not have this attribute. Nurse Kinsey, despite her preliminary concerns, challenges her for no longer being…

When someone says “mythology”, people usually think about the myths that come from places such as Greece, Scandinavia, or Rome. But there are also thousands of myths that come from right here in America. That said, there is not just one bundle of myths for the entire continent; in fact, nearly every Native American tribe has its own separate mythology, complete with gods, stories, and explanations for natural phenomena. These myths are not completely devoid of commonalities, though. Many factors…

For The Love of the Game Have you ever wanted something in your life so much that it hurts? The simple thought of it sends butterflies through all through your stomach? I’m sure you have, everyone has this feeling once in their lifetime. Whether it was over a girl you knew in high school or something much simpler as your favorite pizza. For me it was bringing home that state championship trophy. My little league all-star teamed was feared all through Davenport. Everyone knew that Northwest…

away, the mountain range was still astonishing. It was if the mountains had a mystery, just waiting to be discovered. As the miles counted down, they found themselves deeper and deeper in the Rocky Mountains. The mountains were majestic. Towering mounds of earth with a fresh blanket of snow. Evergreen trees lined halfway up the face of the mountains, as if their only purpose was to accent the wonder. It was extremely hard for driver to stay focused on the road. Often times pulling over…

"A small fact: You are going to die" That is the first thing Death says in Markus Zusak's The Book Thief. A story told during WWII, this novel takes you on a journey into the life of the protagonist, Liesel Meminger, an orphaned child who is raised in a house where Jewish people aren't a disgrace. This story dives into Liesel's life, her friends and her growing passion for reading. The Book Thief has everything, from its unconventional use of characterization to its beautiful symbolic messages…

other people/country. Certain people are more fierce and ready to fight at any time or place. The men would keep their holstered guns at the head of bed, just to be ready at any minute.(Zuckoff 80).“They cover for each other, climb walls and dirt mounds, and wonder about local men standing around watching them. Nothing happens.”(DeYoung). When the men are ex-marines they now the ways of handling jobs especially having their gun by the head of the bed, to be ready at a minutes notice. Anyone…