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of Christianity. Specifically, the 26th and 27th verses furnish Christians with what is necessary to practice acceptable religion in God’s sight. Expounding on this idea is James’ goal. It will be seen that James’ teachings on this subject fully furnishes a person who wishes to practice pure and undefiled religion. First, the context of the aforementioned verses requires inquiry. Looking at the immediate context of the chapter itself, James, in verses 22-25, is discussing the contrast between…

[Verse 1: Oddyssey] Who the fuck am I? O-to-the-dizzy bitch You ain't a 90's kid, if yous born in '96 We going triple platinum, they ridin' on my dick Yo bitch looking thirsty, I buy her a lemon brisk Brown liquor and I'm feasting on some lobster bisque Bathing Ape attire, how can these whores resist? I'm so beautiful, it's perfect how my face look Your girl middle name is Taylor Gang on Facebook [Verse 2: Raiden] Oh shit, these niggas coming back for another kidnapping Your boys and your dad…

Divine Law set out by Allah. Verse 64 is an invitation for all three religions to come to an agreement and accept the worship of a single God. However some translations, such as the Ali translation, utilize the word “Muslim” as a substitute for “one who submits to God.” While the term Muslim is commonly identified as being a follower of Islam, the definition is clarified when comparing the Ali translation to other translations, such as the Asad. The Asad translation of verse 64 fully states that…

In this journal entry I 'll be discussing, sharing my feelings andd interpreting Li-Young Lee 's poem, "The Gift." I will discuss the way the verse was told and the main theme of how a father-son bond is presented. Lee 's poem states itself like a story. The Gift 's verse is plainly spoken for the most part in that there are very little metaphors andd similes used. However, after reading it I still thought abbout it for a while to find if there was a deeper meaning hidden somewhere. I found…

the poem “This Be The Verse” by Philip Larkin are both literary texts that address the capability of man over controlling the forces that shape his life, in essence his ability to control his fate. The speaker of each poem however expresses a radically different opinion as to the extent one can influence the happenings of the world around him. In the “Sun Rising” the speaker states that the power to control his surroundings rests solely with him whereas in “This Be The Verse” the speaker claims…

An Analysis of False Originality in “Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chain Smokers Released on February 5, 2016 from Columbia records, the song “Don’t let me down” by Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, otherwise known as the DJ duo the Chain-Smokers, incorporates a stylized beat and lyrics through the singing styles of soloist Daya, that embodies the key aesthetic of a commercial success in todays popular music industry. In establishing itself on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for over six months, the…

In the novel in verse “Sold”, Patricia McCormick details the anguishing story of an adolescent Nepali girl maturing in an oppressive environment and later enduring the physical and mental tortures of being sold into sex slavery. While describing the negative effects of Lakshmi’s menstrual cycle, a mark of her blossoming womanhood, her mother Ama states that their precious growing plants will “rot” if Lakshmi sets sights on them. This exemplifies the harsh view placed on women in their culture,…

The poem Verses of the Death of Dr. Swift, D. S. P. D. was written by Jonathan Swift to tell what he believed his friends and foes would say about him after he died. This poem was originally written with the intention of being published after he had died, however it was published while he was still alive. Swift uses iambic tetrameter and many instances of caesura to stress the meaning and feeling of his poem. In lines 147-164, Swift writes about the moment he, the Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin,…

Reading these three verses is like reading something from a Donald Trump biography. Verse 23 mentions that “a king will arise, insolent and skilled in intrigue”. If I were to announce Trump at an awards banquet, I could do worse than use that description as an introduction. He’d own up to every word. I address earlier how Donald, a name that means King of the World, knew he was born to be King. Keep in mind that the use of the word King here simply means, ruler of a nation. At what part of his…

ages. Through the ideology of nature versus nurture, children often inherit similar mannerisms, skills, and attributes to their parents. However, in the eyes of Phillip Larkin society has been utterly mistaken. The speaker in Larkin’s “This Be the Verse” advises the reader to escape society’s cycle of individual degradation for it will plague mankind. According to Philip Larkin mankind is cursed by familial dysfunction. Upon being brought into existence the speaker states that parents plague…