Rapture

Symbolism in literature is used to convey ideas, themes or certain qualities to the reader, by using symbols that are different from their literal meaning. Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of The Scarlet Letter uses several key symbols throughout the novel to both structure and give symbolic meaning to the book. In particular, Hawthorne uses the sunshine as a symbol of happiness and freedom, the scaffold as the structure to the novel, and the letter A, the biggest symbol in the book, to represent…

John Stuart Mill was a British nineteenth century philosopher who believed utilitarianism was the theory that could truly define moral actions. The theory of utilitarianism’s purpose is to create the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people. Mill believed that all the philosophers before him were wrong in their theories as they were looking in the wrong place. Utilitarianism, according to Mill, was misunderstood and throughout his book, he address and corrects objections…

brightened into gold”, “sparkling lines radiating ever so delicately traced”, which provide color to the story (1). In contrast the second and third paragraph take a much darker turn, as the author uses words such as, “bewitched” and “speechless rapture” (2). While Twain contrasts himself throughout the passage he shocks the reader. Twain, instead, could have told the passage from one point of view, and not in a contrasting type way. By doing so, the audience would not have been able to truly…

Water was moving down on the edge of the bath. Steam was surrounding the girl sitting in the water, hiding her from the real world that was behind the window, and letting her dream. Water splash - and her thin legs merged to each other, transforming into azure, scaly mermaid tale. The steam became thicker, and then purple whales and giant pink elephant flew above her head. The noise around transformed into the songs of sirens that lured her to join the dream, leaving any troubles behind. Knock…

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave and Uncle Tom’s Cabin Harriet Beecher Stowe and Frederick Douglass were both writers that focused on the topic of slavery. They expressed their frustrations through writing, for Harriet Beecher Stowe, she wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which became one of her most famous works. Frederick Douglass wrote Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Both of these stories were different and similar in many ways. These…

In Homer’s Iliad, Achilles’s rage is a major element of the plot, as he withdraws from battle based on spite, essentially, when the Achaeans desperately need his help. Agamemnon therefore sends an embassy consisting of Ajax, Phoenix, and Odysseus to convince him to return. Odysseus in particular is often described by Homer as a “tactician,” or one who is generally calm and logical. His speech does contain fairly methodical rhetorical strategies, such as appeals to emotion and the ancient desire…

Renaissance theatre was staged in an exceedingly patriarchal and misogynistic society where women were considered beneath men. One only has to look at the words of English Puritan cleric William Whately, who said that a woman during this period should “acknowledge her inferiority” and was to “carry herself as inferior” (Whately). However, there are some works of Renaissance theatre that do subvert these gendered beliefs, such as William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, John Webster’s The…

In 1839, Breitkopf & Härtel published Robert Schumann’s Fantasie in C major, Op. 17. Schumann conceived the piece in early 1836. The first iteration of Op. 17 was a one movement piece titled Ruines. Ruines was Schumann’s cathartic expression of the fatigue of separation from his love, Clara Wieck. After several alterations of the piece--in the effort to raise funds for a monument to Beethoven--Schumann expanded Ruines to three movements, mulled over a series of titles, and ultimately settled on…

Christian mysticism is an aspect of Christian experience where Christians believe that they have had some contact with God (Boon, lecture, Aug. 24, 2015). It is through these extraordinary claims that give an individual authority, power, and an experience that goes beyond the human realm. Beatrice of Nazareth was an author, a nun, a Christian, and most importantly (for the purpose of this discussion) a mystic. In her writing of early mystic literature, the Seven Steps of Love, she eloquently…

I have just three words for you: Methuselah and The Flood. Exact dates (years) are impossible to determine. I am only suggesting a general time period for the start of The Tribulation. Bear in mind that this does not set any time period for the rapture of the church which could happen at any moment. Iran Nuclear Deal and the War of Gog and Magog One of the Obama Administration’s “achievement” was passing the Iranian Nuclear Deal. The summary of the deal is as follows (from Wikipedia): Lift…