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“Thou shalt not lie” (Kant, 2009, p.389). Enumerated in the Ten Commandments, this concept has been commonly upheld for centuries. Immanuel Kant provided this as his primary example of moral law in Groundwork of Metaphysics of Morals. He maintained the view that lying is always morally wrong and utilized the Formula of Universal Law and the Formula of Humanity as an End in Itself to justify this viewpoint. In accordance with these laws, a hypothetical has been posed: If a Gentile provided refuge…

focus on O Brother Where Art Thou. This film will help capture and reflect southern culture to those not accustomed to the ways of southern society. People who live in the southern parts of the United States, ranging from Virginia to Mississippi, are often grouped together into a…

theological message presented in Come Thou Almighty King, which is the hymn text for this tune, is quite remarkable for all Christians. This historiography will examine the ITALIAN HYMN and its theological message. A historical analysis of the hymn tune and text will be presented in order to clarify the origins of this remarkable hymn tune and its theological foundations. Historical and Theological Foundations According to historical studies, the poetry of the hymn Come Thou Almighty King was…

Emily Montemayor Mrs. Stecker AP Literature & Composition 1 February 2016 Thou Blind Man’s Mark A burning desire can be the greatest motivator and the reason for one’s downfall. In the poem, “Thou Blind Man’s Mark” by Sir Philip Sidney, desire is the main theme, addressed in many ways and uses different techniques to exaggerate the complex attitude the speaker has towards desire. It is often personified as if it holds power over the speaker and he speaks of the hatred he has towards desire and…

In Sir Philip Sidney’s poem, “Thou Blind Man’s Mark,” the speaker addresses the subject of desire through a series of poetic devices. The speaker believes that desire leads to foolishness. But if one desires to eliminate desire, then that desire is virtuous, not foolish. Sidney utilizes figurative language, repetition and anaphora throughout the poem to express his complex thoughts on desire. At the start of the poem, Sidney uses the visual metaphors to describe his view of what desire is. The…

On the issue of contraception, the three major branches of Christianity hold varying opinions rooted within their respective interpretations of sexual expression, marriage, and the commandment, “Thou Shalt Not Murder”. In order to understand each branch’s stance on the utilization of contraceptives as a moral issue, I will explore all three branch’s stance on the purpose of sex. The nuanced differences within their interpretations will reveal unique implications within each branch’s position on…

history and cultures better. One movie that uses this theory is the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. This movie is based off Homer 's epic "The Odyssey." There are many similarities between the two, such as characterization, plot, and situations. At the same time there are many differences, like time period and reasons behind the quest. O Brother, Where Art Thou? uses mythology theory to…

In the poem, “Thou Blind Man’s Mark” by Sir Philip Sidney, the speaker characterizes desire as a force able to take one’s mind. Sidney is able to effectively emphasize the idea through poetic devices such as extended metaphors, apostrophe, and personification. The description and tone of desire is very accusatory and harsh. There were multiple shifts in the speaker’s tone due to how much desire has put an effect on him. However, the speaker is determined to defeat the power of desire. The poem…

Desire is the strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen, the poem "Thou Blind Man 's Mark" by Sir Philip Sidney shows that desire makes you figuratively blind, to surroundings and even to others emotions and words. The poem was written in the 1500 's which will without a doubt change the true meaning of the poem, for instance a huge part of daily life was church, and that could have a huge impact on the meaning, however, there is no clues as to church or…

Great Depression. Ulysses Everett McGill is a depression era Odysseus trying to make his way home through the Mississippi bible belt south to get home before his ex-wife Penny marries her suitor, Waldrip. As a modern depiction, O' Brother, Where Art Thou?, makes a trying effort to incorporate many of Homer's plot points while attempting to stay true to era of the 1930's in which the movie is set. The typification of Pete and Delmar as Odysseus' crew is particularly well done, as is that…