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Brandi Smith Dr. Alisa Clapp-Itnyre English L392 November 19, 2015 The Use of Mythology in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is filled with hints toward Greek, medieval, and Biblical literature, as well as other folklore. Through her conscious use of past archetypes, Rowling displays an expansive intellect that readers many not notice during their first read-through of the series. Rowling uses her knowledge of these classics in the naming of the…

forehead. Without a fossil record to either confirm or dissipate these accounts. Could it be possible that the animal in question is merely a figure of our imagination? Should these accounts be put upon the shelves of mythology with the tales of Zeus and Odin? This topic is not discussed among scholars, since the creature in question is a unicorn and already subjected to the realm of fairy tales and bedtime stories. However the Unicorn is shockingly not found in any mythology. Instead it is…

I both disagree and dislike the articles “How Hollywood Killed Death” by Alexander Huls and “You Can Do Anything: Must Every Kids' Movie Reinforce the Cult of Self-Esteem?” by Luke Epplin. I believe fake deaths can be an effective story telling technique, and often fit the plot. Additionally, I disagree with Epplin’s complaints about the “magic feather syndrome” so commonly found in children’s movies. He comes across as if he would prefer a world where all children’s movies encourage kids to…

However, time has passed,changed the beliefs, and converted to Christianity. Wooden, a Gernan vision of the Scandinavian god Odin was Anglo-Saxon god, and also Thunor, Fridge, and were the name of god's in this term.In AD597, the Pope in Rome decided it was time the Anglo-Saxons in Britain heard about Christianity. Monasteries were centres learning, the schools in Anglo-Saxon…

Beowulf’s funeral is represented in the poem with strong Christian values connecting the hero with the story of Jesus Christ by ties seen between the burial of both characters, their twelve followers, and their dedication to God; however the film’s adaptation of the scene narrows in on pagan concepts and ideals, more specifically the culture and religion of the Vikings as well as the degradation of Christianity through Unferth’s position as a Christian figure. In the poem, Beowulf…

Marvel is an ever expanding universe of superheroes and villains mostly created by Stan Lee. The cinematic world of Marvel is centered on making the heroes in the comics come to life through action-packed movies. There have been thousands of characters throughout history, including superheroes, villains and certain groups of individuals that have all shaped Marvel’s cinematic universe. Usually, in the films, they will slightly differ from the original comics and take on their own roles. What has…

I enjoyed reading the play, Wit. It touched on the importance of human interaction and how we choose to live our lives. The ending, even though Vivian dies gave the reader comfort. I feel Edson’s writing is very intriguing; I like the different layers within the play and her choice of words. The main character Vivian is very intelligent and witty. I liked how she spoke to the audience though out the play. It gave me a feeling of interaction and insight about what she was thinking. She…

Every person has a certain characteristic that makes them stand out from everyone else. Some people eat pizza with a fork, some people think moon Nazis are going to invade America, and others can’t sleep at night without a blanket; we all have a quirk that make us unique. My personal quirk is I love getting tattoos, although I hate the feeling of a needle going in and out of my skin. After getting a new tattoo, I am always in awe of the lasting piece of art I get to wear on my body. I got my…

raise the cattle and pigs, and overall were able to survive without having to go into the wild and get their food. The religious beliefs of the Vikings differed from the rest of the world as well. They have a God, which his name is Odin. “The great ash tree, Yggdrasil… Odin, hung for nine days and nights in order to attain much of his magical power.” This is obviously completely different from Christianity. Our God didn’t hang from a tree to get his power. However, as time went on and the…

“saved” in Avengers: Age of Ultron. But probably the most relatable villain is Loki. He’s tried to be a star and he’s tried to be loved by everyone, but he is always cast in the shadow of his older brother, Thor. Plus, it doesn’t help that Loki’s father, Odin, is kind of a jerk to him. This sad, relatable backstory is one of the major reasons that Loki is so adored by the Marvel…