Sublime

“Fate is the endless chain of causation, whereby things are; the reason or formula by which the world goes on” (Zeno of Citium). In the nineteenth century, new movements in literature were developed due to changes in society after the Civil War: Realism and Naturalism. The main intent of Realism was to exclude romantic and fantastic ideals in literature, interpolating what is real. Authors who describe themselves as Realists explain things without decorative language or sugar-coating events, and…

Styles we use to learn, how we have come to understand new information. There are four modes of learning styles, the first mode values creativity and human relationships, the second mode values information gathering and theories, the third mode likes completing problems and using technology to do so, and the fourth mode is good at decision making taking initiative and teaching. Its not just the modes you uses its also how you learn for example visual, a visual- learner likes to observe and…

In the mid-19th century, during the Romantic Era, individuals began to challenge societal norms and religion. Some, known as transcendentalists, believed that there was an inherent good in both humans and nature. This inherent good was referred to as the universal soul. Every human being possessed the universal soul and it was their duty to express it. At its core, Transcendentalism was the art of begin self-reliant and surpassing the contemporary status quo by emitting one’s sublimity and…

trying to impart wisdom to her son on how to raise her grandchildren despite his vehement arrogance. According to the Holy Bible, “Trained up a child that way they should go which will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). According to Fiola, (2012), “Sublime evidence of the appeal of allegory may found is Christ’s use of the parable: a brief narrative-usually allegorical but sometimes not that teaches moral (p. 472, paragraph 2) Character Consequently, The children were particularly…

Within Colombo’s Rereading America, an emphasis is placed upon an need to “reread (re-evaluate) commonplace ideas.” In this case, that topic is regarding the model American family as perceived from before and now. This essay will discuss specific topics such as that of media influences, job rationales, and same-sex marriage alongside comparing the views as described from within the book to our modern day views. The first article present within the reading was a narrative called “Looking for…

Discovery may often be seen as spontaneous and sudden, however, it is just as often a result of a long process evoked by curiosity, necessity or wonder. This concept is evidenced through poems such as ‘The Tuft of Flowers’ and ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ by Robert Frost, as well as ‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley. These texts all feature key elements of discovery which can be identified and analysed as containing a conscious process, rather than occurring spontaneously or…

quickly got lost in the maze of rooms, different floors, and people. When we found our correct room which was, decorated with pink streamers high up on the ceiling, we had to wait EVEN MORE until, finally, it was our turn to perform our wonderful and sublime skit. A queasy feeling settled into my stomach and my hands became sweaty to the touch. When we started to perform, I felt a bit nervous but going on, I began to feel more confident of myself. We were all playing our roles perfectly,…

Nero the Empire Emperor Nero is the rotten tomato in a garden of sublime heroes and malevolent villains. He is, undeniably, a milestone that history would happily hand over to someone else. However, his essence has lived on for centuries since his reign ended in 68 AD. He is depicted as an opulent and tyrannical man in many cultures. Nero is recognized mostly for his luxurious performing arts activities, his personal life drama, and his association with the Great Fire of Rome. Nero was…

The San Diego Museum of Art has a fascinating and eclectic selection from around the globe. On my tour, a number of pieces caught my eye and really resonated with me. The Coney Island exhibit captured the ambience of America’s playground, bringing observers back to its heyday in the first half of the 20th century. Among the artwork, I took particular note of Wonderland Circus Sideshow, by Edward J. Kelty, owned by Ken Harck. This 1929 film photograph illustrates the bustling scene on the…

Exploring Frankenstein “I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” This quote from Robert Frost’s, “The Road Not Taken,” involuntarily reveals the curiosity that is covertly sewn into the minds of men. Curiosity leads to exploration, and exploration prompts development; without exploration, one does not grow. Exploring is a characteristic of human nature. But, what if the explorer is not human? Mary Shelley’s eighteenth century novel, Frankenstein, shares the…