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On January 20th, 2017 Donald J. Trump was elected as President of the United States. He has only been President for a couple weeks yet it feels like his four years should be over. With the Republicans in charge of the congress there is nothing in is nothing in the way of accomplishing whatever they want; not even their conscious and sense of moral. In his opinion piece "Republican Fausts" , David Brooks is successful in his attempt to persuade his Republican colleagues that they have the…

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley tells the tale of a creator and his creation. Throughout this passage we will be addressing the monster in relation to being human. By looking at the monsters focus on his emotions and learning, this passage humanizes the monster as an intellectual being. In the beginning of this passage the monster relates what he is reading to himself and his emotions, from this we can see that the monster is capable of philosophically thinking, showing human attributes. This is…

Under the Shadow is a piano vocal score composed by Robert Denham. It is comprised of five vignettes and replies, a prologue, and an epilogue. Because it is considered a sacred piece, it often expresses themes pertaining religion. Additionally, the oratorio has themes about the conflict between light and dark. It uses these themes by describing a destructive event in history and in the Reply states a “hopeful truth” from the Bible or religious figure. Moreover, the composer utilizes many…

Beowulf portrays a lot of Germanic values for their cultures. The top three are family and tribe, the difference between good kings and good warriors, and fame, pride, and shame. In Beowulf, family and tribe determine one’s identity. Characters are always referred to as the son, wife, or daughter of some man; as well as their tribe. People or beings without tribes, such as Grendel, are described as lonely and joyless. In Beowulf, it says “… Until that wanderer of the wasteland, Grendel the demon…

What figure do most people see as an idol? Is there someone or something that you desire or lust for? “In the mid-sixties, Bob Dylan’s followers perceived him to be a messiah” according to Anthony Sacduto (qtd. In Tierce and Crafton 207). Joyce M. Wegs, Mike Tierce, and John Michael Crafton have different critical interpretations about Arnold Friend but with the same viewpoint. Both sides make the excellent argument that Arnold is a substandard individual. Joyce M. Wegs views Arnold Friend as…

Finally, you remember the scroll? The Lion from the tribe of Judah who was found worthy to open it is none other than Jesus Christ. Chapter six of Revelation represents the breaking of the seals. This scroll contains seven. As the seals are broken, God’s judgments are unleashed on the earth. Isaiah describes the earth as reeling back and forth like a drunkard (Isaiah 24:20). This is a great time of transition when Satan’s kingdoms will come to an end. Ezekiel 21:24-28 typifies the Antichrist…

This paper will start by establishing a solid image of Hell from primal and ancient times; the first, or early, view of Hell. Then this paper will convey a solid image of Hell as it is now. Afterwards this paper will be exploring the time in between this point A and point B to find the key changes in theme and appearance. With appropriate research, this paper will cite evidence relating to these shifts. Hell, as humans know it, is a place where human souls that did not lead a good life on earth…

After reading this I am sure the Author, Richard Louv, has a very angry yet sad soul. He has seen what emptiness we become when we become slaves to the technology we brought into our own homes. We lock ourselves in boxes with nothing but a screen with incredible lights that someone seems to make us be angry, be sad, and be happy. The worse part about this whole situation is that so many of us consider that living. We see beautiful pictures online and feel no need to see them ourselves. When…

The human condition is to question “what is happening to me and why?” The human condition is human’s eternal separation from God as a result of their sinful disobedience. Human’s first temptation to sin was because of their desire to be like God and acquire the knowledge of God. Satan tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden and told her that if she would eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil she would become like God. The only forbidden tree in the entire garden was…

One Is Not Always One Does one incident ever really matter? The American Civil War lasted a little over four years with an estimated fifty major battles, so it may appear odd that any single battle can be the sole reason one side prevails over the other. Yet, the Battle of Gettysburg is often considered the turning point of the war and a prime reason why the Union won the war. Some tests in school can have over fifty questions, so it seems mathematically implausible that one question, which…