WIT

The renaissance, first recognized as rinascimento by Vasari, was a time of great creativity and invention in the world of art. Running from roughly the beginning of the 15th century to 1564, the renaissance knew many incredible artists that we know by name today, and others that helped develop the beauty of art that are less well known. From Cimabue and Giotto to Donatello and Michelangelo, this period was namely occurring in Florence with the perfect climate for an eruption of imaginative art…

to realize that his personality and wit are great traits he carries. When talking about how…

I got mo' class than most of em, ran wit the best of em Forgave the less of em, and blazed at the rest of em What can I say? Cal-i-for-ni-A Where niggaz die everyday over some shit they say Disconnected from the streets forever As long as I got a baretta, nigga, I'm down for whateva I roll wit my shit off safety - for niggaz that been hatin me lately and the bitches that wanna break me If Cali blew up, I'd be in the Aftermath Bumpin gangsta rap shit, down to blast for cash Cause from Eazy-E, to…

In Emerson's maxim "Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind," Emerson says that one's own wit and mindset is the most sacred and important part of a person. In the play "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee show that one's own mind is the most powerful tools one has access to. Power is the ability to change one's perception of the world around them, and this includes changing someone else's perception. In "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail," Henry…

because they do not know each other very well and do not argue until the day of their wedding. Benedick and Beatrice represent a realistic relationship where, Claudio and Hero represent a much simpler one. Beatrice and Benedick are roughly equal in wit and intelligence, which means they have a lot in common and thus their attitude towards love and their courtship is more satisfying than Claudio and Hero’s. In Shakespeare’s play, Benedick and Beatrice’s relationship keeps the reader intrigued…

This becomes clear when King Lear says,” My wits begin to turn.” The phrase “wits begin to turn”, evokes a felling of guilt, because when most of the audience probably thought that King Lear was wrong of banishing Cordelia, they perhaps feel guilty because of seeing what state he’s in now. This would have been an important issue in Shakespeare's day, because the audience probably all knew about how Kings were usually treated like Gods. The word ‘wits’ connects to the context of Kings usually…

evaluate and overcome the challenges that arise. Additionally, his intellect permits him to accost the buffoonish characters in his life, such as Claudius and Polonius. Furthermore, Shakespeare expresses the advantages of education through Hamlet’s wit. The goodness of Hamlet’s persona is further established because he is ultimately able to see his true self, though it may be flawed. His honest realization of himself is a quality that should be commended and viewed as a symbol of a positive…

somewhat of a complex character. In the scenes that Toby is present in, he shows many different sides of himself. He can be very childish at times and doesn't follow anyone’s rules but his own. Sir Toby can be intelligent and he shows this through his wit and humor throughout the entire play. Lastly, he is a drunk that uses Sir Andrew for his wealth to get him into certain events so he can enjoy excessive amounts of alcohol. Sir Toby Belch is a character with many different personality traits…

Olivia Rathbone has been in the food industry her whole life. She teaches, compares and gives lessons on food (Communities). Rathbone a lifelong farmer, so she incorporates as much fresh product into her food (Communities). Rathbone loves to write about food because food one of the main factors that brings people together (Rathbone). Rathbone has written many books, and short articles on food and how it affects people buy it and the culture surrounding it (Rathbone). Rathbone has been a part of…

Society seems to hold beauty to a higher standard than wit. Cosmetics companies don’t hire geniuses to capture the attention of the public. In Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies, beauty is seen as a necessity—and intelligence is cast aside. However, throughout the book, it becomes obvious that sometimes, cleverness is a greater asset than looks. As the scene of the story is being set, it becomes apparent that Tally is a rule-breaker among uglies. She skips classes, goes into forbidden areas, and, most…