Saint Leo University

After I watched Radio, I realized that it was one of the movies included in the Cinematic Representation article by Renwick, Schormans, and Shore (2014). This article found two themes present in the films they analyzed: A simplification of occupational participation and infantilization. They portrayed Radio as someone who was nearly always happy. He rarely showed anger or sadness, until his mother passed away. His emotional dynamics were not as evident as other characters I saw in the movie.…

Peter the Great Rylie Roberts April 24, 2016 Abstract Peter the First, also known as Peter the Great, was a Russian czar in the late 17th century, his main goal as a leader was to make reforms and to turn Russia into a great nation. As one of the most famous rulers in history, he first ruled as czar, king, and later became Russia’s first emperor. He transformed his country and his people, which were isolated and backward, into a great European power. \ Peter the…

Many different forms of art were used to reflect both society's political changes and the move to the modern world in Russia and Great Britain from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. In Russia, Fyodor Dostoyevsky used his main character in the novel Crime and Punishment (1866) to explore the psychology of the tsar Nicholas I. The novel Crime and Punishment reflects Dostoyevsky's life experiences of the events happening in Russia. The main character in the book, Raskolnikov, experiences…

One of my favorite piece of work is Pieta a creation birthed during the Renaissance from Michelangelo. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, a praised Renaissance artist; known for his significant influence upon western art. Michelangelo was by far one of the most talented scultors of his time, he was also known for versatile abilties as a, painter, architect, poet, and engineer. In 1498, he had created Pieta. This marvelous sculpture was made from a block of Carrara marble. The…

By 1861, Russia had been and would remain a backwards country. Russia possessed a large population and adequate land, both of which had combined to eliminate the urgent need for industrialization that had affected Western Europe. With its primarily agrarian economy and autocratic government, Russia struggled to catch up with the rest of the modernizing countries in Europe. In this historical context, Tsar Alexander II’s 1861 emancipation of all Russian serfs was a shocking first in a series of…

Halloween is a tradition that goes back to an old Celtic festival called Samuin, which is the practice of wearing costumes in celebration of the end of the year as they celebrated a new year on November first. During Samuin people dressed up to impersonate the evil spirits. The Celtics believed that the end of the year which is October 31st, the living and dead world would overlap. This resulted in the dead having access to roam earth again. So by people dressing up in costumes they were trying…

Simon Peter, the impulsive yet sensible disciple of God. Outspoken and ardent, one of Jesus’ closest friends, and above all one of the first “pillar’s” of the church. Though he had his flaws, because of God’s amazing abilities, Simon Peter ended up molding into a leader and someone the Christians could depend on. God set Peter’s life in place; through this Peter became more than just generic fisherman, but he became a foundation of the ever growing church. Peter was born just Simon, son of…

Santa’s Coming To Town Christmas time, a time usually in connotation with joy, family, milk and cookies, and Christmas classics such as A Charlie Brown’s Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. As a young boy or girl, everyone has their stories of Santa Claus, from wanting to touch his beard or telling him what you want for Christmas. Christmas has grown into not just celebrating Jesus’ birthday (if that’s what you believe in), but instead as a holiday for lots of gifts. The idea for…

Sergei Witte was the first Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Russian Empire, he was responsible for the attempt of the idea of rapid industrialization in the Russian Empire, the reasoning Russia was in desperate need for rapid industrialization was for the cause of Russia have being falling behind with the rest of Europe in terms of technological advancement which was proven after the Crimean War which resulted in a loss for the Russian Empire. He played a grand role in the effort for…

“The leadership of Tsar Nicholas II and the public perception of the Empress Alexandra was the single greatest cause of the Russian Revolution. Discuss.” These are my research questions and haven't joined them so they flow yet sorry The citizens of Russia were getting restless in their everyday lives, questioning not only their government but getting increasingly frustrated with their situation. On the 12 of March 1917, the president of the Duma (nobility parliament), telegraphed the tsar…