Stalwart

with his loathsome tread, while a baleful light flame more than light, flared from his eyes” (Greenblatt 56). This excerpt shows the rage rising in Beowulf as the fight is about to start. Beowulf and his men ready, “with their ancestral blades. Stalwart in action, they kept striking out on every side, seeing to cut straight to the soul” (58). “Seeing to cut straight to the soul” is specific and harsh wording which shows that…

Article 370 The partition of Bharat was based on the two nation theory. Insertion of Article 370 and the provision of special status for J&K is the corollary of the two nation theory. The ongoing armed insurgency or militarization of Islamic fundamentalism in Kashmir is the fall out of the two-nation theory. If the justification of Article 370 and special status for Kashmir underscores the need of protecting the interests of J&K Muslim majority vis-a-vis Hindu dominated Bharat, the same…

The Odyssey, by Homer, is an epic poem about a hero named Odysseus who is trying to get back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. He endures an incredible exhibition and conquers many trials along the way, all to return home to his family, yet it is still controversial whether or not he is a suitable epic hero. In order to be considered an epic hero in ancient Greek times, one must possess five important qualities. They are: strength, courage, leadership, craftiness, and devotion to home and…

single ray of light to escape from the dark, pitch black core. It reveals about human nature that our perspective can almost entirely dictate the outcome of the constant stream of struggles that life presents us, and with a positive mindset and a stalwart soul, there is nothing that we cannot…

The Prisoners of War were placed in hundreds of camps in towns all across the America. The prisoners had their own unique experience. Some of the Prisoners enjoyed their time in America. However, There were other prisoners who did not enjoy their time in America they were waiting for the day to come when they could return home to their families. During the wars in the United States, the prisoners who got sent to jail was treated differently by the gender. In other countries prisoners of…

The struggle of African Americans in America did not begin in the twenty-first century. It started long before the Mayflower ever landed at Plymouth Rock. A struggle can resemble a mountain which appears to be difficult to climb, but with time and perseverance, be that as it may, the outlandish possibility can turn into a sensible undertaking. African American history has its origins in West Africa and travels through a transatlantic journey to America. After arriving in a new land, the men,…

You may be ready to coronate the Golden State Warriors again, and rightfully so. At 64-7, Golden State is on pace to edge out the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the best record in NBA regular season history (72-10). So it's a foregone conclusion that this three-ball bombing brigade from the Bay will hoist back-to-back trophies, right? Well, I've got another theory. The San Antonio Spurs will dash the Warriors' dynastic dreams, and Tim Duncan will ride off into the sunset as a six-time champion.…

Both Craig Womack’s novel “Drowning in Fire” and Gloria Anzaldúa’s semi-autobiographical work “Borderlands” explore the intersection between queer and Indian identities. One specific way that Womack and Anzaldúa focus on these identities is through the tension between native religions and Christianity in the lives of modern natives. Both authors come up with a compelling narrative of what it is like to be native and queer in the face of an institutionalized product of Western conquest like…

Hillary has worked toward reform on women’s reproductive rights, establishing the importance of family values, and improving after-school programs. As both an advocate and legislator, she is a stalwart on women’s rights to equal pay. Clinton’s role in creating the Justice Department’s Office on violence against women underscores her advocacy for gender equality. She has also made the cause a significant Clinton Foundation priority. In the aftermath…

It has become an everyday part of life, much like brushing one 's teeth or squinting when the sun gets in your eyes. The ever present aroma of cigarette smoke has been around for centuries, long before anyone was ever concerned with global warming or second hand smoke or anything related to possible health problems. But should cigarettes be banned altogether? One could argue either way, as some would consider them no better than “death sticks” while still others would argue that it would be a…