Ulrich von Liechtenstein

A human being is part of a whole called by us the universe, said Albert Einstein, a famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity. In Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's most influential play Faust, there is a clear depiction of the characteristic polarity between the individual and the whole, in other words, between Microcosm and Macrocosm. The play itself, so as the main character, Faust, strongly privilege the macrocosmic perspective. Faust's vision of the Macrocosm is more complex than…

A mystery that has lasted almost a century, who killed Manfred Von Richthofen, also known as the dangerous WW1 threat, The Red Baron? With information being pulled up from every angle and the conclusion has finally been drawn. Countless pieces of evidence have been narrowed down to three vital points. The rounds, the range of the shot taken to kill the Red Baron, and the Angle from which he was shot at, all prove that Sergeant Cedric Popkin shot down the German legend. To begin, The rounds…

April 21st, 1918. A day of dogfights, death and controversy. Particularly the death of Manfred von Richthofen, Also known as “The Red Baron”. The death of the famous World War 1 pilot has sparked controversy from the days after his death to even present day. It is not known for sure who shot down Richthofen. The man credited with the kill was Roy Brown of the 209th squadron. Who chased the Baron in a dogfight which ended in the death of the Baron Based on where the Baron was shot and the angle,…

What do the following five cases all have in common? (1) National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raab, (1989), (2) Deal v. Spears, (1992), (3) O’Connor v. Ortega, (1987), (4) Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Illinois Railroad, (NMB, July 3, 194) and (5) Anderson v. Philadelphia, (1998). The core issue for all five of these cases…the fourth amendment the United States Constitution. “The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. The…

This paper discusses the process of marketing and implementation of the drug-free workplace policy. The costs of the program and the measurements of success or failure of the program are examined. This paper talks about the leadership roles in successfully implementing the policy. The legal issues and ethical considerations are reviewed. The global dimensions of substance abuse in society is debated against pending legislation that could make a DFWP harder to be successful. The marketing and…

Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 (1989) Drug testing is not a violation with some jobs. Brown v. Texas, 443 U.S. 47 (1979) An officer cannot make an arrest if someone will not show them their identification when there is no reasonable suspicion. Holding: The Court…

knight. William’s father, John, acts as a mentor. John Thatcher tells a young William to, “Change your stars and live a better life than I have.” By this, he means change your destiny, which is exactly what William is trying to do by posing as Sir Ulrich. William’s passion and love is found in Jocelyn who is the temptation archetype. He is in love with her and would do anything for her, often causing his better judgment to be influenced. Count Adhemar is the ordinary and evil villain. He cheats,…

A Knight’s Tale is a movie about a young squire named William Thatcher, a young squire named William Thatcher, who enters into a journey of becoming a Knight. The call to adventure seemed very interesting to me. When William Thatcher found his knight, Sir Ector, dead with only one joust left in a jousting tournament, the call is to one of the squires to take Sir Ector’s spot in the tournament. This is a call to adventure to Will because he thinks this is a chance to “change his stars” as these…

The time period of the Middle Ages is among the most documented, or notable, periods in history. There are countless records, primary sources, books, and more recently, movies for individuals to learn from and get to know the events and individuals who lived through these so-called “Dark Ages”. It may be known to most as the time of chivalrous knights, forbidden love, and backstabbing royals due to movies and TV shows. However, how factual are these renditions? What are the similarities and…