During the middle of the night, a dog-like animal catches Dr. Montague’s and Luke’s attention and they follow it out into the garden. At the same time, Eleanor and Theodora stay in the room and hear loud banging at the door as if a monster is going to “eat them” (98). Dr. Montague states, “When Luke and I are called outside, and you two are kept imprisoned inside, doesn’t it begin to seem that the intention is, somehow, to separate us?” (99). Hill House purposely separates the ladies from the men and traps and psychologically damages the ladies. The purpose of a house is to provide warmth and security for family member and to allow them to reconnect with one another. However, a haunted house defeats the purpose of a house because it separates family members instead of uniting…
Ishi in Two Worlds depicts the life story of Ishi, the last survivor of the Indian Yana tribe, who emerged starving in the northern California town of Oroville in 1911 after being captured. Written by Theodora Kroeber—UC Berkeley graduate, writer, anthropologist, and wife of Alfred Kroeber (leading anthropologist during the time, and one of Ishi’s close friend) – the book delivers a humane study, and the valid, realistic past history which in turn explains the treatment of Ishi’s people. Among…
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’s Napoleon on His Imperial Throne, 1860, and the mosaic Theodora and Her Attendants, ca. 547, both illustrate powerful individuals from the time periods. While both artworks are about powerful leaders they have a wide stretch of time between them. The mosaic of Theodora and Her Attendants is a part of the Byzantine art era. Byzantine art was art produced in the middle ages, and usually centered in Constantinople. The artwork from this time were very connected with…
abandon their traditional roles and take on leadership roles? All these women took on leadership roles in times which their country needed a good leader. Mulan, Boudicca, and Theodora all had driving forces that lead them to step out of traditional roles and step into leadership roles. Mulan’s reason for stepping out of a traditional role and taking on a leadership role was honor. Boudicca’s reason was vengeance/ retribution. Theodora’s reason was hope. Honor, vengeance/ retribution, and hope…
Elizabeth I and Empress Theodora by Milton Meltzer and the World Almanac Discusses two powerful woman. Both Empress Theodora and Elizabeth I impacted their respective empires by making many changes during their reigns that improved conditions for their citizens. Theodore was a woman of great importance that was witty and beautiful. Queen Elizabeth was a very demanding person. She was also very exciting and enjoyed herself at parties. These two important woman were similar in the way that they…
Empress Theodora and Elizabeth I. Steny Varghese In the informational article “Empress Theodora” and “Queen Elizabeth I.” Both of them impacted their respective empires by making many changes during their reign that improved conditions for their citizens. A similarity between them were that they both were not the first in line for the throne. First, Empress Theodora started out as the daughter of the bear keeper who worked in the Constantinople’s…
“Empress Theodora.” and “Elizabeth I.” Essay In the informational articles entitled “Empress Theodora” and “Elizabeth I” The World Almanac and Milton Meltzer discusses that both articles show that Queen Elizabeth and Empress Theodora both impacted their respective kingdoms by making many changes that improved women’s status and that made everyone equal. Their rules still apply to many countries today. The two women are considered a great importance during their time. Elizabeth and Theodora…
Empress Theodora and Elizabeth I impacted their respective empire or kingdom by doing the best the could for their homes . During the time they were alive they were very powerful woman . Empress Theodora helped the woman a lot she changed many rules for they could be equal to men . Elizabeth I was very brave she did not care who you were she was not afraid . She was her own person she did not care what others thought of her she did not care that she had no kids or husband she was married to her…
riches” scenario. A story like Cinderella, a poor girl who eventually married Prince Charming, or even Michael Oher, an NFL offensive linemen, who had nothing and now is paid several millions, portray this concept. This type of life is also true for Theodora, Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Theodora had a tough childhood, but ended up marrying Justinian the Great and is recognized as one of the most important women in history. Even though her story may not be quite as famous as Cinderella’s,…
Theodora’s Impact Theodora was the wife of Justinian, the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. She, in addition she is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, where she is immortalized with a mosaic painting on the walls of the Basilica of San Vitale. She is acknowledged for being the most influential empress in the history of Byzantine times. Her intelligence made her Justinian’s most trusted advisor and co-regent. Although she did not have the best background, she succeeded in co-leading the…