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The beautiful Helen of Troy has been the subject for many poems and artists over the centuries.  Her fabled beauty created a war that collapsed one ancient civilization and renewed the conflicts among the gods of Olympus.  Many writers have attempted to characterize her both physically and mentally, and from all of these the reader…

Throughout all of history people have been killing other people… and it seems that after every murder, something has to be blamed. in the 60s, rock and roll was ‘the devils music’ in the 50s comic books rotted the mind and in the 40s tom and jerry convinced kids that they could survive an anvil…

Credibility and Relational Connection: I’ve became interested in learning the acts about cancer because Thursday, November 1 5, 201 2 1 lost my Papaw to cancer and a few months later my Mamma was also diagnosed with this uncaring killer. IV. Orientation Phase: What is Cancer? The simplified medical definition is the uncontrolled growth of…

James Joyce’s “The Sisters” is full of Christian symbolisms. They play a very important part in the story because the symbolism accomplishes the story (by giving new meanings to things/behaviors) and most important-helps us understand it better. While reading “The Sisters” carefully and looking “between the lines” for things (with symbolic meaning) that are only…

Lt. Audie L. Murphy, a revered figure in American military history, exemplifies leadership and embodies the seven Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. He inspired fellow soldiers by consistently exceeding expectations and overcoming challenges. In his memoir “To Hell and Back”, the author shares his personal perspective on embodying…

In ‘Of Mice and Men’, John Steinbeck utilizes the characters to emphasize their unique strengths and weaknesses, ultimately shaping the outcome of the story. Irony and foreshadowing heavily influence its ending, as Lennie’s immense strength inadvertently leads to harm towards innocent creatures, eventually causing his own downfall. Furthermore, George attempts to downplay his emotional attachment…

Between December 1933 and June 1936, a group of rather unusual Robert E. Howard stories were published: “Talons in the Dark” (1933), “The Tomb’s Secret” (1934), ‘‘People of the Serpent” (1934), “Names in the Black Book” (1934), “Graveyard Rats” (1936) and “Black Wind Blowing” (1936) were published in the magazines Strange Detective Stories, Super Detective…

This quote from Shame Cancan’s poem “To This Day” highlights the fact that words we say could hurt more than we think they do. It highlights the fact that words have the same painful effect as a broken bone. I have been verbally bullied in the past so I know what it feels like. I…

The Shawshank Redemption “I’m telling you, these walls are funny. First, you hate them. Then you get used to them. Enough time passes, it gets so you depend on them. That’s institutionalized. ” – “Red,” from The Shawshank Redemption. We are all born as bare as a blank canvas. It is through the process of…

The Influences of Life People’s decisions in life are often influenced by their past experiences. Whether it be a fear that stems from a previous incident or something more extreme, individuals’ actions are often rooted in their personal history. This can also be seen in the work of authors who draw inspiration from their own…