Warrior

When first receiving the rubric for The Woman Warrior writing assignment, I was appalled. Not that the book didn’t peek my interest and prove fascinating. I just loathed the idea. This book to me is a giant metaphor wrapped in metaphorical bacon. The problem I face with metaphors isn’t that I don’t understand them; I believe metaphors are more personal than we give them credit. I know that the way I perceive a certain metaphor is totally, indisputably and irrevocably different than the way…

The Woman Warrior, Kingston provides a detailed description of a talk-story, told to her by her mother, about a woman warrior in order to illustrate that ideas transform behavior, and ideas provide humans with the ability to defy stereotypes and self-actualize. Kingston recalls the talk-stories her mother told her as a young child. Kingston’s adult mind fathoms the great power which her mother held with these stories. Specifically, Kingston recalls the story of Fa Mu Lan, a woman warrior who…

stand prominently. Not only famed for his input to the development of China but more recently for the Terracotta Warriors which were unexpectedly discovered surrounding his mausoleum. The preservation of the Terracotta Warriors reveal significant evidence of his sovereignty and ruling practices, and the pre-eminence he once held over his subjects. The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors played a considerable role in…

When a warrior dies in Homer’s Iliad and Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War, he loses his ability to take control of his own life. Having surrendered to his fate (moira), the duty to protect the fallen warrior falls upon his comrades. These warriors feel that they have a moral duty to protect the bodies of the fallen, particularly those who died in service to their communities and cities (poleis). If a man does not die in the line of duty, however, his body may not receive the same…

Mulan and the Woman Warrior both tell a story about a Chinese woman who couldn't find her place in the world, but finally did after becoming a warrior in war. The book, Woman Warrior, and the movie, Mulan, both teach us a little about women traditions in China. Mulan and The Woman Warrior were both compelling stories about a women who found her place in the world as a warrior. Mulans training, battles, and relationships all helped her find her way in the world and become the women she became.…

Throughout history, many ancient warriors, leaders, and emperors have attempted to lead their people to triumph and prosperity. In order to achieve this, one must possess distinctive qualities to aid them to advance in battles or other harsh conditions. Ancient warriors were observed and entrusted by multitudes of people, so they needed to have a superb sense of strategic planning for their military force, thorough persuasion abilities for communication, and a constant honorable spirit. In order…

white men who captures black men he didn’t really except that name to well. He was beaten multiple times because he wouldn’t go by the name Toby that his master gave him. Kunta was a strong you minded African American who was taught to be a "Mandinka Warrior." Mandinka was an ethnic group with whom they share the same culture, religion, tradition and language. Kunta repeatedly tried to escape from his slave plantation and was caught each…

This specific title marked the long anticipated return of Tsui Hark to the genre after the largely disappointing "Black Mask 2" and "Zu Warriors", that were criticized for the excessive use of special effects. During the rule of Qing Dynasty, a regulation is passed that forbids common people from learning martial arts. Fire-Wind, a paranoid general and his team of soldiers help the government to impose the new law; however he ends up ravaging northern China, killing fighters along with…

A Critique of Hunters and Warriors The painting Hunters and Warriors from Camille Rose Garcia's 'Snow White and the Black Lagoon' series is a colorful interpretation of the Snow White story, full of curves guiding the viewer's eye. Painted with acrylic, glitter and gold leaf on a 6' by 10' wood panel, this large scale artwork is packed with detail, taking advantage of the painting surface by letting the wood grain add texture through her paint. People, apples, hearts and animals all flow…

Until recently no team has been considered able to break this record, but the Golden State Warriors have shown many people why this year could be a record breaking year. The Golden State Warrior have a vision that they are not just playing aimlessly basketball. The Warriors are on the chase for 73 wins and could very well accomplish such a thing that people thought would never happen. The Golden State Warriors have shattered the record for best start in NBA history with a record of (24-0). Could…