Title: Perseus Quest Theme: perseverance Concept: will be based on a myth, Perseus and Medusa. It would be a game that relies on moral choices to progress through the story. The main character will be Perseus, and to reach certain areas, vanquish enemies, or progress, you must rely on choices that will become available once you reach a certain point/marker. It would make for a compelling game since you will be the one to influence Perseus to make moral decisions within the game. The game will…
There are many different opinions that have been discussed throughout the web quest, ranging from complete conformity, to immense individuality. These thoughts have impacted many people and all people, therefore giving most an opinion, based on their thoughts on this topic. There are some wonderful perks to these different types of thought but also major disadvantages of them. Many of us, as people, like, and value our individuality. Most people think that they are better at certain things…
Confidence in the Quest Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit and Sierra from Shadowshaper both start out as characters who do not know much about the fantastic that is in their lives. Bilbo knows a miniscule part of what lies beyond his hole in the ground, but never imagined being a part of any adventure because as a hobbit they stay with comfort. Sierra on the other hand is an artist that knows nothing of what was to come in her future. At the beginning of the book it shows that after leaving the…
Scotland’s Quest for Independence Since the 16th century Great Britain has had control over the economic welfare of Scotland. Some of the economic levers that Great Britain controls is currency, finances, oil sales and debt. This control over the years has caused a lot of friction and in 2014 the first vote for independent was made. This first referendum was voted down due to the people thinking that Great Britain provided a safe blanket and felt Scotland was too weak to stand on its own…
After hearing Utnapishtim’s story of the flood, he understands that the quest for immortality is a futile one, as creation itself also contains the seed of death, making it inescapable. He learns that it was the Gods intentions for it to be this way, and he returns to Uruk having learned that the quality of one’s life is measured not by wealth or fame, but by the quality of the time he spent while alive and the people with which he surrounded himself. Gilgamesh learns that overcoming death is…
As humans we are governed by a code of ethics even though sometimes we fail to acknowledge it. It is this innate reasoning that allows us to decide which road we all take in life; this can be seen as us doing things that are ethical in nature. The word ethics as viewed from a Christian perspective as defined by Grenz is “the study of how humans ought to live as informed by the bible and Christian convictions.” It is with this definition that we seek to understand how human beings should operate…
to a quest: a quester, a place to go, a stated reason for the quest, challenges, and a real reason to go there, (Foster 3). Most novels don't feature a six-year old as the protagonist, and even rarer is that child saving the world. However, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is no ordinary novel, and Ender Wiggin is no ordinary protagonist. His quest takes him on a journey to learn what truly lies beneath the facade of his world, and to learn more about himself along the way. Ender's quest is…
Quest Diagnotics Inc is a large corporation that specializes in laboratory testing based in the United States. The company evolved by the innovations of a glass company named Corning Glass Works Corning Glass Works innovation of Pyrex glassware propelled the company into the Laboratory business( fundinguierse.com). The Corning company is not only known for their products but also the research and development of the product for other industries. The pyrex invention lead the company to invent a…
In the quest for equal pay many challenges arise. In my opinion the two that seem to be the most prominent are accountability within employers and the reinforcement of laws already in place. I think if lawmakers and activist were able to come together and tackle these two major obstacles great progress would be made within the fight for equal pay. Of course there are more to consider but these are the issues that if resolved would be the most impactful. The accountability of employers is…
The path to glory is an age-old quest that always seems to always repeat itself. Though at times this path is dangerous and comes with a hefty price, the outcome is always well worth it. The ongoing challenges and obstacles the hero goes through will define him as him as a person as he continues his quest. In the epic of Beowulf a great warrior, with a reputation to dominate anything that is in his way, decides to help the King Hrothgar with his problem. While doing the King’s favor he…