Shield

bravery in every battle he fights: “I have heard moreover that the monster scorns/ in his reckless way to use weapons/ therefore, to heighten Hygelac’s fame/ and gladden his heart, I hereby renounce/ sword and the shelter of the broad shield,/ the heavy war-board shield, the heavy war-board: hand-to-hand/ is how it will be, a life-and-death/ fight with the fiend.” (Beowulf 433-440.) Beowulf proves using weapons or protections would make the battle too easy. He confronts Grendel with his weapons…

Do you know who really discovered North and South America also known as “Americas”? Several thousands of years before Christopher Columbus’ ships landed in the Bahamas, a different group of people discovered America. The nomadic ancestors of modern Native Americans who hiked over a “land bridge” from Asia to what is now Alaska more than 12,000 years ago. In fact, by the time European adventurers arrived in the 15th century A.D., scholars estimate that more than 50 million people were already…

A great leader of the Crow named Elapuash once said, “A good country because the Great Spirit put it in exactly the right place.” When he had said that, he was talking about the Crow’s homeland, which is now Montana, near the Bighorn Mountains.The Crow had many previous names, Great leaders, and traditions. The Crow also had many defense tactics, own religion and they still have their land today, more than 8000 people live on the crow reservation. Their land used to offer plentiful resources and…

for their quality of clothing and their high status on the fashion runway. In the ads, they are known for their edginess. They are not shy about going out of the norms when it comes to making their adverts. It all started in 1980 with the Brooke Shields (a 15 year old girl) advert in 1980, with a punch line "Nothing comes between me and my class" One would argue that even though the ad is targeting a younger demographic there still needs to be a sense of responsiveness towards proper ethics.…

jumping to conclusions, often leave us in tangling conversations that can lead to embarrassment. Naturally thoughts and emotions flood of our minds; let’s not let them flood our mouths and our lives. How can you avoid trifling conversations? Build a new shield to help you block your mind from jumping to conclusions with ease, only utilize first-hand information, remember there are two sides to the story, and using proper communication. Remember in high school how every Monday new stories…

identity. The images I drew all have a distinct message behind them. In the shield I drew an Indian flag and the Canadian flag which represents national identity because my nationality is both Indian and Canadian. I was born and raised in Canada but both my mom and dads ancestory comes from India. These flags showcase who I am and where I’m from which is a key aspect in making up my personal identity. Ontop of the shield is a Khanda which is a Sikh symbol and is used as a military emblem for…

Kristie Phillips 10/8/17 Lincoln 100 Events That Shaped Lincoln as a Politician There were many factors that shaped Lincoln’s political career. One of the most important of these factors was his ability to form relationships. He made many friends early in his adult life such as Denton Offutt, John Todd Stuart and lots more. These relationships would prove helpful throughout his career and even his life. Lincoln’s drive and perseverance also helped him a great deal. Lincoln always knew what he…

reputation and nothing else. The Thorin Conspiracy The best-selling book The Hobbit has a diverse set of characters, Gandalf, Bilbo, Smaug, Elven King and many more. One of the more intriguing characters, however, is often overlooked; Thorin Oken-shield. Thorin often displays heroic attributes as well as villainous tendencies. He is often painted in a dark light. Thorin works for his own gain and places others to do the 'dirty work', often placing the ones he loves in mortal danger. In the…

supports the comparison of the two stories is when the text writes,” Shivering in the cold, we pressed close together trying to shield Mama from the wind. As we stood in what seemed a breadline for the destitute, I felt degraded, humiliated, and overwhelmed with a longing for home.” The text shows how the family was not even offered blankets, and how the children had to shield their own mother so she could keep warm. This relates to inequality by showing how the people running the camps didn’t…

GLADIATORS: AN UNNACEPTABLE SPORT For too many years’ gladiator fights have been considered normal in our roman way of life. Forcing innocent people to die for the pretext of public entertainment is not a practice that should be continued. This inhumane practice doesn’t consider the importance of human life and instead focusses on entertainment that is both free and barbaric. QUOTE FORM A GLADIATOR HATOR “The other day, I chanced to drop in at the midday games, expecting sport and wit and…