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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous landmarks known across the world. It is mainly acknowledged for it’s powerful, symbolic meaning of freedom and of course, liberty. Not only is it the distinctive color and grand physical features but, the very important history of this landmark that attracts tourists and people everywhere. The Statue of Liberty has and forever will stand as an iconic symbol of the United States of America and be recognized for its great impact on our nation.…

The Story of Eichenwalde There once was a place called Eichenwalde, a medieval German town that was located in the middle of a lush, green forest. The people of the town were joyful and happy. There was always an event going on somewhere. But the real highlight of the town was the castle. It was large and towering, with a grand arched gateway that was a few stories tall. But what many people didn’t know, was that was home to a force of knights called the Crusaders. They were valiant and brave,…

Jacob Wolf Period 1 Western civ 13 April 2016 WW2 Tour The first place to go in Paris, is the Louvre. The Louvre has seen its fair share of events whether it was its abandonment during the making of the buildings or the stolen pieces streaming from the Louvre. The Louvre still contains some of the most famous pieces of art ever created. Pieces made at different times and for different events. Every painting has its own historical significance and the artwork is memorable to every person for…

During the turmoil of the Trojan War, Achilles makes considerable progress in his mental growth. In the film Troy, upon learning about Patroclus ' death, Achilles is quick to blame and punish his men for unknowingly following him to battle. Homer 's "Iliad" paints this scene in a different way: instead of accusing the Myrmidons, he blames himself for letting Patroclus and his friends die. Achilles expresses intense guilt and regret as he reflects on his past decision. Unlike the movie adaptation…

Paris, France There are many sites to see all over the world that are very interesting and have a lot of history behind them. For example, the pyramids in Egypt and Big Ben in London, England. Lets focus on just one part of the world that I find very fascinating. This place is called Paris. Paris is located in France and is actually the capital. Paris is well known for many things such as the Eiffel Tower, shopping, Art, and many more things. In this paper, I plan on going into great detail…

without even knowing it. Although there were some women during that time period that were advocating for women’s rights many weren’t aware of it (Sigel).” Significant numbers of women were involved in the progressive radicalization of politics in Paris and especially in the development of republicanism after the king tried unsuccessfully to flee the country in June 1791 (Levy pg. 281).” Thus the impact that the women had was with the events that they took part in as well them realizing that they…

During the summer of the years 1133 to 1855 a famous fair came into London, most commonly known as the Bartholomew Fair. Hosted in Smithfield, otherwise known as the location popular for slaughterhouses and public executions, the fair was a trading event that attracted Londoners of all classes. Ben Jonson uses this factor to his advantage with his play entitled, “Bartholomew Fair.” The type of people, activities, and crimes that occur at the fair gives Jonson the opportunity to reflect on his…

Humans, animals, objects: any one of these topics, along with anything else that something might see, hear, or smell, suit a compare and contrast argument. Compare and contrasts identify how ideas, people, or things share likenesses and differences. In Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities, one of the main characters, Charles Darnay, attempts to escape his life as a French nobleman during the eighteenth century French Revolution. Darnay’s heritage as a French aristocrat puts his life, as well…

The Aeneid is bursting with violent acts from the beginning to the end. The main character, Aeneas, faces conflict from both humans and gods. Aeneas is a Trojan hero and prince who embodies pietas, or driven by duty, honor, and devotion, which makes him an example of an ideal Roman citizen. Aeneas was determined to be a successful founder of Rome, but he faced complications along the journey. In each conflict, Aeneas dealt with fighting and violence; therefore, Rome was founded on violent…

Like an avalanche in the mountains change is inevitable and unstoppable. In the Iliad, by Homer, an epic/poem retelling the tale of the Trojan war, there was a bloody battle between Greece and Troy. One of the main characters is Achilles, an almost invincible Greek warrior. The author uses characterization to show Achilles experiences great change throughout the poem, from stubborn to devastated to avengement seeking, all because his good friend and comrade, Patroclus, was killed in battle.…