Poker After Dark

that possibly occurred prior to the commencement of the play, given that he is incognizant but much full of himself. It is those characteristics from Faustus that led him to create Mephastophilis for guidance and as a intermediary for his pursuits in dark magic. This character is brought about by Faustus’ want of grandeur and drive to be great, and possibly better than God.…

Humankind’s interactions with nature changed during the Middle Ages due to many factors, but the most important of these factors were agricultural technology and the commercializing of its economy. Arguments over the factors that caused this change in the interaction between man and nature can be seen in the works of Lynn White, Lisa Kiser, and Elspeth Whitney. Lynn White argues that agricultural technology did change how man interacted with nature, but he believes that the Christian religion of…

of Gilgamesh to The Dark Knight version of Batman, the story lines share a lot of similarities. Even with three centuries between the time the tales were told, the themes are parallel. For example, both protagonists have experienced abnormal childhood circumstances, have friends and enemies who influence them and are flawed heroes. Childhood experiences affect how anyone views future, adult events. Bruce Wayne and Gilgamesh are no exception. Although it is not shown in The Dark Knight, it is no…

Nathaniel Hawthorne and Dark Romanticism Nathaniel Hawthorne, being a Dark Romantic, writes about the darker sides of human nature. He is not afraid to expose the side not frequently seen by the public. Nathaniel Hawthorne explores the human psyche of narcissism, leading to the revelation of nature's superiority over science in "The Birthmark". He also utilizes the human psyche of guilt and fear which, in The Scarlet Letter, leads to self-destruction. Vanity can cause oneself to believe they…

story that exemplifies this is the story of Bruce Wayne in the beloved movie Batman Begins. This movie portrays the story of Wayne as he transforms from a semi-pampered rich kid, into a symbol of justice that makes the criminals of Gotham fear the dark. All throughout the story, the distinct steps of the hero’s journey can be seen. The birth of an archetypal hero is most often very out of the norm. Whether it is Odysseus or Ironman, their beginnings separate them from everyone else. Bruce is…

Dark Shadows (2012) is an interesting film, as Tim Burton (director) attempts to twist comedy and horror in this parody-like remake of an old TV series with the same name. The old TV series, Dark Shadows (1966–1971), was a gothic horror series that had over 1248 episodes and was considered quite popular during its air time. It amassed a significant fan base and even has its own wikia fandom dedicated to finding anything related to the series. The series also obtained a 7.6/10 rating which is…

When an individual mentions the term “gothic,” the first word that come to the minds of most people is evil, mysterious, or dark. However, the term “gothic” was created in 1610 from late Latin Gothicus to mean “Germanic.” The goths were the ancient Germanic people; hence, its use in the 1640s as a term for the art style that emerged in northern Europe in the Middle Ages has nothing to do with the historical Goths and it was originally applied in scorn by Italian architects of the Renaissance.…

how Hopper's narratives are told “in a single picture,” depicting “impregnated moments: the images seem to pose a question—and that question remains unresolved”. Hopper’s “still vignettes seem eternally suspended in an instant between “before” and “after.” It is this same kind of moment that I want to capture, where the viewer is witnessing an in-between moment that leaves one questioning what may have just happened or what might happen next. The parallels between Crewdson’s work and Hopper’s…

“The Sound of Night” Analysis It is human instinct to fear the dark. Whether it is the monsters under the bed or the noises that come when the sun goes down, individuals continue to be irrationally afraid of the night. In her poem “The Sound of Night,” Maxine Kumin manages to play on these emotions through the utilization of descriptive diction and repetition. Kumin’s word choice within the poem allows the speaker to emphasize the sounds in the forest, create an irrationally fearful tone, and…

Canterbury Tales Humans perceive things in a certain way. These perceptions are shaped by processes such as drives and expectations. One might create an image of someone or something, but that image might be completely imaginative. The Canterbury Tales’ Prologue tells the story of certain group of people during the Medieval Period. In the Prologue, characters’ traits and personalities show a contrast with those who actually lived during the Medieval Period. In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer…