The Moonstone

Out of the darkness, there was the distinguishable sound of a match being struck, out of which a small circle of light emitted and illuminated the crouching figure. The girl touched the match to a pink candle and a snap of light broke the dark. Mabel Pines worked quickly, placing down crystals and flowers and candles on the floor in a sort of organized chaos, being careful to not make a sound. If her parents woke up and saw what she was doing, they would most likely murder her. She had planned…

sensationalist novels, was truly reflective in his mystery works; riddled with undertones of a truly tragic life in victorian England. His life as well as the strong social class structures of the time are reflected heavily upon in his novel The Moonstone. His ability to critique certain social issues, while also being enveloped within his own hypocrisy, creates a certain skeptical…

This novel takes place during the Dark Ages in Britain at a time when King Arthur won a decisive battle that gained peace for Britain for many years. The article Mists of Avalon does a good job explaining that half of this story takes place in a castle setting--beginning in Caerleon, and for the last half, Camelot. This more urban setting is used to represent the contemporary society that is ever changing, along with the characters within it. The confusion of fate and destiny, a major theme…

appeared on the edge of the hollow. Vicky halted her mindless banter and looked at the words. She read," Let it be known that he who holds the Stone of Argablobicus in his hands has the power to shape the world to his will." At that moment, the Moonstone started to hum. The hum grew stronger and louder until it throbbed under Vicky's fingers. There was a great shining light, so bright it could burn out your eyeballs if you looked at it directly. As Walt and Vicky shut their eyes against the…

Vedika Bakre Mrs. Webb Humanities I- 3B Title of paper The Dallas Museum of Art, located in downtown Dallas is a must visit place for any art lover.Offering a diverse array of special exhibitions such as, Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt, Passages in Modern Art: 1946-1996, The Wittgenstein Vitrine, Concentrations 60: Lucie Stahl, Art and Nature in the Middle Ages, and it also contains artwork from the Renaissance, Native Americans, and more, featuring works of art that span the…

Astrological Sign Spotlight For Imbolc and Ostara Candle Colours for Seasonal Festivals ~ By Dorthy Workman IMBOLC- February 1st or 2nd. Candle colors are- Lavender, and White. These colors represent the divine (White) rebirth and preparations for one’s spirituality (the Lavender). OSTARA- (Vernal Equinox) Around March 20th..Candle colors are-Light Green, Yellow, and Pale Pink. This is the colors of the beginning of maturing plants and flowers. Zodiac Candles ~ By Dorthy Workman When…

you can play with different makeup looks. From everyday neutrals to daring and bold colors, you can find something for parties and work. Try the sweet Ballerina Pink for a romantic date or the sultry Coal for a night out dancing. Wear the neutral Moonstone with a bold lip or create a twist on the smoky eye with Sweet Plum. Apply the makeup directly to your lids or apply a primer cream first to make the eye color really pop. Mary Kay mineral eye color makes an ideal gift for body care fanatics.…

All Shapes and Sizes People are like shapes. They come in all different sizes and designs, some just unique to themselves. Everyone is different in some way. By personality or whether it's by image, everyone is different. Today, however, it seems many try to fit in with each other and society rather than be themselves. This concept is greatly illustrated in the characters of Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury. It shows how two people can be completely different yet the…

The word Blessed Be is a very sacred one, it is used to invoke a person with their blessing. You are asking that deity to come into your body while you are doing a spell or a ritual. It is mainly used during the ritual for the Five-Fold Kiss and Drawing down the Moon. Bless is an old English word that means to make holy, give thanks and to consecrate your tools. Here the Hebrew word “brk” stands for to bend, praise, and invoke a blessing and worship. It is used as an invocation of the deity of…

David Ives’ off-beat comedy Venus in Fur is not so much a theatrical production as a crafty mind game in which the intrigued audience is presented with a relationship in constant flux, drifting seamlessly in and out of serial hypotheses. (Continuous change; instability/ a flow or discharge {Farlex} fluidity/ mutability/ fluctuation/ change/ instability/ unrest/ unpredictability/ variability/ uncertainty/ unsteadiness/ volatility/ shakiness/ wavering) -The universe is change; life is what…