The Mighty

The poem, “To An Athlete Dying Young”, is a literary work intended for adults and younger adults with a deep meaning. The work is an elegy, a poem of passionate expression for the dead, used to entertain but in a sad manner. “To An Athlete Dying Young” is about a cherished athlete whose glory lasts only for a short time. Using realistic fiction to depict a young star, Housman writes in second person directing the poem to the dead sportsman and his fame. The poet’s diction is very complex with a…

Poseidon Have you ever wondered about the Greek god Poseidon? Poseidon is one special individual. He has a great power. The power is being the power is being the god of the sea and earthquakes. He also has a well known family that is very creepy and weird. Poseidon is a Greek god with an interesting family, a unique personality, and who is represented by numerous symbols and animals. There are many things that have happened in the history of this family. There was also many…

count myself...as dangerous any day as Grendel” (Heaney). This represents how Beowulf firmly thinks that he is as strong and violent as Grendel, the fierce monster haunting Heorot. With that being said, he actually does fulfill his boast and defeats mighty Grendel in battle, saving the Danes. In the words of a critic from independent.co.uk, “Beowulf is a confident character that you would expect to have a dark destiny ahead…

The fall of the Roman Empire By: Owenkosi Sigudla Christianity’s contribution to the fall of Rome The fall of the Roman Empire is said to be an example of a domino effect; this comes from the idea of placing dominoes on their sides, one next to each other and then intentionally knocking the first in the line over to its neighbouring domino. This creates a chain reaction and eventually all the dominoes collapse. It was just like that for the Roman Empire, it was the Huns invading from the east…

decisions that were best for her and Jem. Calpurnia gives Scout a lesson when Walter Cunningham comes over for dinner. “... anybody sets foot in this house’s yo’ comp’ny, and don’t let me catch you remarkin’ on their ways like you was so high and mighty.” (33). Calpurnia evidently wants Scout to be polite and respectful when she’s older. Calpurnia’s character shows the most importance when…

Amy Poehler was born on September 16, 1971 in Burlington, Massachusetts. Ever since her college days, Poehler has always had an interest in performing and comedy. She began cultivating her acting talents when she joined a team of improvisational performers while attending Boston College (LeVasseur, 2016). Collectively, they were known as “‘My Mother’s Fleabag’” (LeVasseur, 2016). After she graduated college, Poehler went to Chicago where she joined the theater troupe, The Second City (LeVasseur,…

situations. The “S” is not for super, but not Kryptonian symbol for “hope.” The color red is used to depicting anger, sacrifice or alerts. Superman was looked at as an American Dream, due to being created after the Great Depression. He had superpowers, mighty…

Throughout the entire Hebrew Bible, multiple claims are made about the God of Israel. Some of the most important claims come from the book of Exodus. In Exodus 15: 1-21, Moses and the Israelites sang a song that entailed multiple claims about God. They sing just after they finally escape the clutches of the Egyptian Emperor. In the previous chapter, Moses is leading his people, or the Israelites, from Egypt where they were held as slaves for many years. Within this chapter, the Israelites…

There is a very clear distinction between good and evil in the book Beowulf. Grendel and Beowulf can be seen as representatives for these two forces. In this essay these concepts will be compared and contrasted. As well as what these ideas say about Anglo-Saxon society. Grendel is introduced right at beginning of the book as this monster who came from ancestors who were literally banished by God. So the things representing evil, in this case, are the monsters. Grendel starts to cause trouble…

9:45 am as I get to work. I took off my sandals as I reached the sand. I strolled across the searing sand as I looked at the shimmering water. The morning fog was slowly burning away as the sun gleamed fierier. The blue lifeguard tower sat high and mighty overlooking the beach. I then climbed the ladder onto the deck. I set my watertight bag and red cooler on the ground. I unlocked the padlock on the side. The padlock releases the side flap and it swung open. I opened the fiberglass door that…