Theme Contrast between ‘the Round House’ and ‘Tess of the Durbevilles’ Introduction In the book The Round House, we see several plotlines with the justice theme. Different characters are seeking justice and revenge for the wrong done to them or mistakes they perceive to be done to them. Additionally, in the book Tess of the Durbervilles, the theme of justice is dominant throughout the book. It appears in many ways, the injustice of the people working on the farm and in a relationship. The theme attitude towards women is evident in the two books. The book recommends how women are supposed to be treated with respect and purity. However, men defy these recommendations and abuse them because they are perceived powerless. Justice and Revenge The theme is represented differently in the two books. Justice in the text appears in many forms; first, legal punishment may be given for the proven crimes. Second, there may be a privately handled justifiable retribution. Third, justice might be in the form of revenge motivated by the desire to inflict pain on the victim and…
physiological and behavioral/cultural characteristics appear with Homo erectus A variety of different physiological and behavioral/cultural characteristics appear with Homo erectus around or shortly after 2 million years ago. These have been discussed in several different lectures (especially Units 8 and 9.1). What are these traits and what sort of picture do they paint of Homo erectus’adaptations and how they differ from previous hominins? Homo erectus is considered the largest species in the Homo family. Homo erectus is also believed to have a close resemblance to modern human beings in terms of its physical characteristics and body size. They have certain features which are termed as classical physiology as highlighted below: -on average Homo erectus has a cranial capacity of 900cx (600-1200cc). This cranial capacity is almost similar to those human beings and much larger than Homo habilis even though they are their direct predecessor. Furthermore, the cranial bone was highly developed and much thicker to protect the larger brain size. -comparing Homo erectus to Australopithecus, they seem to be much bigger, although their torso and arms were almost the same to…
Death of Abraham Lincoln by Walt Whitman and Deportations from Europe by Hannah Arendt Regarding the two pieces of writing, Death of Abraham Lincoln by Walt Whitman and Deportations from Europe by Hannah Arendt, the exhibition of historical narrative is evident. However, it is essential to underscore that Adolf Eichmann is left out of the historical narrative as compared to Abraham Lincoln, whose narrative dominates the lecture by Walt Whitman. While Abraham Lincoln’s historical narrative touches on the massive contribution of the president, especially during the civil war, Adolf Eichmann has no such significant contribution apart from been an executioner of the orders from the central agencies of Berlin. For instance, upon the realization of the unreliability of Werner Best in carrying out the required orders, Eichmann had to send one of the best men from his office – Rolf Gunther to Denmark to complete the unfinished business regarding the Jewish deportation. This is an indication of the caliber of roles that were entrusted with Adolf Eichmann. His roles and actions were even opposed by some of the German officials…
comparing and contrasting Frost and Cather’s perspective on human mortality In many instances, people are filled with dilemmas. They are unable to decide what to do. Life is a mystery with many hurdles. At times, good and bad things happen to individuals. Some people tend to remain melancholic while others work their way out. Such an attitude is very crucial. However, one gets to have many questions about what shall happen after their demise. As Frost indicates in his poems, death is an event that brings human existence into an end. A dead person has no use to the living. However, Cather asserts that the dead are never forgotten from the living. This is because the memories we create in our lives remain impacted by the living. She holds that people should embrace the instinct of affection in making friendship. Despite their diverging views, both poets bring out the point that people have choices to make in their lifetime because death is a mystery no one can fathom. This paper focuses on comparing and contrasting Frost and Cather’s perspective on…
Spanish Accounts Lessons about Cortes Purpose The purpose of Gomara was to describe the expedition of Hernan Cortes in the Americas. This is because he had firsthand access to Cortes, and thus his accounts are considered largely accurate. Audience The target audience for Gomara was the Spanish elite and the general public. Conquests were celebrated to honor the heroes and develop and store the history of military encounters in lands that were found. Subject Matter The subject matter is about how Conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec lands and how he was claiming Mexico for Spain. Gomara effectively uses his proximity to Cortes to capture how the charismatic leader showed great courage in times of utmost turmoil as he led his men through the Americas The stance of the author Gomara aimed at not only showing the achievements of Cortes but also to depict the fighting spirit of his men and to show how he turned a weakness into an advantage to surprise his enemies. Key passage The key passage from the text definitely has to be Cortes’s speech to…
Representative Democracy The role of a member of congress is best summed up as representation, legislation, political and electoral responsibilities, and also constituent education. A member of congress is expected to be the bridge between the constituents who elected him and the government. He or she is supposed to be involved in developing policies, laws, and legislations that help people represented. A member of congress plays the role of representation by looking out for the concerns and issues affecting his or her constituents. The member of congress has to understand what the voters need and want in their range of racial, socio-economic backgrounds, and ethnicities. That is, the people who voted in their senator or representative have to feel like part of the government through their elected leader. If I knew I could get elected, i would want to be selected as a representative to the congress. Being a representative gives one a direct chance to serve the constituents by being involved in things that affect the ordinary person in the United States. Among other duties, a house representative’s roles…
Theme of evil Name Institution affiliated Theme of evil Introduction Themes refer to ideas that run throughout a literary publication. When a reader analyzes them, one understands the message that the writer intends to pass. Writers portray themes through characters and organized plots. Across the three novels, the theme of evil prevails. In any detective novel, the theme of evil is essential as it creates jobs for detectives while giving continuity to a plot. Behind the theme of darkness, many other ideas may arise. To understand evil and its importance in a detective text, analyzing the issue of evil in Wuthering Heights, The Sign of Four, and ‘The Beach of Falesá,’ is essential. The evil theme in Wuthering Heights The theme of evil comes up through love, word, and revenge in the novel, developing mainly through the character of Heathcliff. The first page of the book begins by criticism of Heathcliff’s black eyes. Black is associated with evil in the…
The Gospel of Thomas vs. Canonical Gospel The gospel of Thomas is believed to have been written in the 4th century. The manuscript containing the sayings of Jesus was discovered in Egypt in the year 1945. There are close similarities between the sayings in the gospel of Thomas and the gospel of Mark and John. For example, in the chapters of Jesus’ ministry in the book of the Mark, there are around 35 sayings that are neither Mark’s or comments by Jesus. Of the thirty-five around twenty, one such saying is found in the gospel of Thomas. John 8: 51, 52 says whoever keeps the word of God will not taste death, in the same manner, the first saying of Thomas says, whoever discovers the interpretation of the sayings will not taste death. The gospel of Thomas is, however, different from the canonical gospel of Mark and John in that, unlike the two canonical gospels, the gospel of Thomas does not give a storyline connecting the life of Jesus. In the gospel of Thomas, there are no summaries about the…
MT: Best Reflective Essay Topics MD: Resourceful tips that college and university students can use when selecting the best topics for their reflective writings H1: Introduction to Reflective Essays A reflective paper is usually used when the author wants to talk about specific issues they have encountered in the past or life experiences. The writers typically write the truth about these experiences, or they can exaggerate some parts to make the essay more exciting. A reflective essay must be written in the past tense since it shows a reflection of what has already happened. Students can write the essay using the first-person perspective or follow the paper instructions from their tutors. H2: The Purpose for Writing a Reflective Essay A reflection paper serves the same informative purpose as other college essays. Students should maintain a warm, friendly tone throughout the piece so that readers can also get emotionally attached to the article. Learners should also make sure that their audience has fully understood the purpose of their writing. A reflective essay can be written for the following reasons: The author…
‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ and ‘The Necklace’ short stories are a recommendable read given their relevance even in current times. The embedded message in both texts leaves the reader wondering and imagining the possible ending were they complete novels. The two stories present in a way similar plots in two different stories, the women in both stories feel ‘imprisoned.’ Both ‘the yellow wallpaper’ and ‘the necklace’ are ‘real fiction’; they focus on the daily happenings, lives, and relationships of people within the society, giving a look at normal humans and the societal influence on their lives. In ‘the necklace,’ Mathilde despite being of poor background feels that she was born for the world’s luxuries, a world where she has an elegantly lavish lifestyle and envied upon, on the other hand, her dedicated husband, Loisel, is contented with their life and is willing to go through anything to make her happy—imagining that the wife would love to go to the ministerial ball (Maupassant, p10). He secures an invitation; he excitedly presents the letter to his wife, who is ungrateful because she feels…