Essays on Horse

They of the East ride gallant steeds, And each knight wears a crown – We fight on foot as our forebears fought And we drag the riders down. — Robert E. Howard, “A Marching Song of Connacht” I’ve opened this post with the above stanza because it seems to embody a curious omission in REH’s…

“The Rocking Horse Winner” depicts a middle-class family whose parents are consumed by materialism, causing repercussions that affect the children, particularly the protagonist, Paul. The use of a third-person omniscient point of view enables the portrayal of Paul’s emotions and growth, the mother’s self-centeredness and disconnection from others, and the uncle’s exploitation of Paul’s gambling….

Nary with a distinct plot that covers themes such as clash of cultures, barriers in communication and colonialism. Throughout the story, Nary uses language to Illustrate the disparaged state of Mini and the horse statue. Mull Is described as being struck by poverty from the beginning of the story, even stating himself that ‘l am…

Still siting the Trojan Equus caballus The Shield of Achilles: War, Law and the Course of History by Philip Bobbitt 960pp, Allen Lane This is a book of extraordinary aspiration. It could good hold been called A General Theory of War, Peace and History. For that is what it proffers, at least for political history…

Dangerous Hobbies Everyone in the world has a favorite hobby, whether it is art, reading, sports, fashion, anything, everyone has at least one that they enjoy above all the rest. Each hobby is chosen for a different reason, sometimes it’s just because of the fun, other times the thrill, maybe relaxing, it all depends on…

The men were a strange picturesque band – tall and lean, most of them, as men become who spend their lives in the saddle. Indeed, they seemed not entirely at home on the water. They were burnt dark by the sun; beardless, their moustaches drooped below their chins; their heads were shaven except for a…

Alih – a Moro who plans for killing the people celebrating the Filipino- American Friendship Day . Omar – the older brother of Alih who dictates him on what to doin every aspects of his life . Imam – the village priest who tried to dissuade the two brothers, he explain to them that the…

Documents Homepage :: Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society :: Ch-Co Children’s Literature Like the concept of childhood, children’s literature is very much a cultural construct that continues to evolve over time. Children’s literature comprises those texts that have been written specifically for children and those texts that children have selected to…

D. H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner” portrays conflicts between Paul and his mother through varying levels of secrecy. Both characters keep secrets from each other, creating a tumultuous household. Another form of secrecy is found in Lawrence’s storytelling style, which holds its own hidden truths. Additionally, symbolism adds another layer of secrecy to the narrative….

The conflict in the story is derived from Mable’s loss of everything, including her three brothers and her lack of a place to go. This results in conflicts with other characters as well as inner turmoil. The complication is twofold: initially, it begins with the demise of Mable’s father, which leads to the loss of…