Nemesis

persons. Through class discussion, I’ve come to realize that my client’s passing is mostly the result of a long history of oppressive systemic structures rather than their high-risk lifestyle. Because of this class, I now see this lifestyle as a nemesis to real colonial and ongoing systemic…

On December 5 of 1791, Mozart, one of the world’s greatest composers, died at the young age of 35. Since Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s passing, investigators have aimed to solve the mystery of his early and unexpected death. With over 150 theories acquired throughout the past 2 centuries regarding the young Mozart’s death. This paper will deal with certain theories of his death on accounts of poison, murder, and illness. To say Mozart was a busy man around the time of his death is to say the…

"But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision was only the beginning of things. When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision" (Coelho 70). This quote from Paul Coelho's novel The Alchemist reflects on that idea that when someone decides to take risks and persevere, they will discover so many opportunities and uncover their own character. Just like the protagonist,…

Nas performed a lengthy set on Saturday to a sea of screaming fans. The Hip Hop vet performed most of his Life Is Good album along with other classic hits. During his set, Nas took a moment to shout out his own daughter. "Today's my daughter's birthday," said Nas. "She's 19 today. That's crazy!" The short speech served as a segue to the track "Daughters." Nas' new billboard in classic back and white, is the largest billboard in Times Square and was revealed last week. Often called the poet…

Adversity is something that everyone faces at least once in their lives. People are usually able to deal with difficulties through a supportive family or group of friends who prop them back up. However, when people have a lack of emotional support, they are incapable of overcoming the adversity before them. Orphans often lack the psychological support because they do not have parents there for them. There are also metaphorical orphans – children who have parents that they do not have a close…

Their love life reads as romantic novel yet the reality of their relationship was truly was as multi fascinated and as passionate as represented on screen. “Over the years Claudel was Rodin's student, model, lover, friend, rival (after 1892) and nemesis.” Rodin was promiscuous with the ladies. He often had sexual relationships with the female models. His primary mistress was not a model but a respectable woman by the name of Rose Beuret. “Though Rodin had a longtime mistress, Rose Beuret, and a…

Liam MacDonald Joseph Campbell The Hero of a Thousand Faces The Hero of a Thousand Faces was one of the most influential book of the 20th century and I have never met someone who has disliked it after reading it. It's true that the book has a huge impact on writing and story-telling, and can be seen used making movies. Famous Directors like George Miller, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Francis Coppola owe their successes to the powerful pattern that Joseph Campbell identifies in the…

Throughout history, few works have endured so long and remained so relevant to popular culture as the story of Dracula. Bram Stoker’s novel is widely regarded as the vampire story that kicked off the vampire craze in 1897, and over 100 years later, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Twilight series are entertainment icons, stand-outs among a host of vampire entertainment. That being said, it may be time for some variety. In a market saturated with vampires, only the truly spectacular stand out.…

The two part film series Kill Bill, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was released in 1994 and follows the storyline of Beatrix Kiddo, who seeks revenge upon her five worst enemies and presumed killers of her unborn child. On the surface, this film seems to be just a bloody, cut-em-up Tarantino film, but when a feminist critical lens is applied to the film, some things become a little more apparent, such as the underlying implication towards Tarantino's progressive viewpoint on women’s roles in…

decision after twelve rounds (Velen). Following an effortless bout against Dutchman Rudi Lubbers, Ali was more than ready to face off against his rival, Joe Frazier, again. In a pre-game interview, Ali called Frazier “ignorant”, resulting in his nemesis attacking him. This altercation would result in a five thousand dollar fine to be issued to both of them. Using the incident as motivation, Ali vanquished his opponent, winning yet another decision…