Clark Gable: The Man‚ the Myth‚ the Legend Clark Gable was in Mogambo (1953) with Donald Sinden‚ who was in Balto (1995) with Kevin Bacon; giving Gable surprisingly only two degrees of separation. William Clark Gable first appeared on February 1st 1901 to an audience of his mother and father in Cadiz‚ Illinois. The boy would grow to become the embodiment of masculinity in Hollywood cinema during the ‘30’s and 40’s. The appropriately nicknamed “King of Hollywood” is most known for his roles of
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Egypt and Mesopotamia are two of the earliest civilizations in history. They each had good and bad things about them. They each were special civilizations in their own way. They had many similarities but also had differences. “Like Mesopotamia‚ Egypt depended on the waters of a great river system” (Adler 33). This is one of the similarities between the two countries. They both relied on water systems to keep the countries afloat. A difference was “Egypt was static and Mesopotamia was dynamic” (Fish
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Mozart are often compared in their musicality because of their time periods and the way they both changed music. Throughout their lives these two composers had come across many trials and success‚ while coming from different backgrounds they had many similar childhoods with tragedy. These great composers brought up many different reactions of people in their unique presentation and composition of their works. Each composer developed their own unique styles of music and even today they still inspire modern
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contrasts with some of these other civilizations. They don’t share the same religion‚ or the same struggles These civilizations that have developed in completely different locations around the world eventually have become extremely similar. There were many things that were similar between these civilizations; the most important and most noticeable similarity is their religion. Christianity was introduced to the Axum and Romans both around the fourth century (269) This similarity
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Folklore is a collection of stories passed down from generation to generation that include Legends‚ Myths‚ and Fairy Tales. Legends are a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated. Myths are a traditional story‚ especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon‚ and typically involving supernatural beings or events. Fairy Tales are a children’s story about magical and imaginary beings and lands. “What culture
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on Turtle’s Back” Comprehension 1. According to the myth‚ what existed before this Earth? 2. What starts the chain of events that eventually leads to the Earth’s creation? 3. What does the Sky Woman bring with her from Skyland‚ and how does it affect the Earth? Interpretation 1. Name at least two things that are lost or sacrificed in the Skyland so there would be life on Earth. 2. How do the animals in this myth exhibit human virtues? 3. Whom do you think the Onondaga
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King Isuthio boasted one day about how great of a ruler he was‚ and how he didn’t need the gods to maintain his grand kingdom. When Zeus‚ the King of the gods‚ heard Isuthio’s arrogance‚ he was furious and sent down ceaseless rains upon Kypaen for an entire year. The rain flooded the harbors‚ ruined the
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differently. Poirot has a reputation for being tidy and coordinating his house to be “arranged with formal precision” (Christie‚ 75)‚ whereas Holmes’ is described as “one of the most untidy men” (Doyle‚ 585). Another difference between the two men is how social they are. Poirot is exceedingly friendly and can blend himself with all those he encounters‚ whether it be a group of gossiping women‚ the investigating police‚ or highly esteemed clients. In contrast‚ Holmes talks minimally and even criticizes
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Romeo and Paris are very similar‚ yet also very different. Because of the similarities and differences‚ they cause much strife and conflict in the story and with their actions regarding Juliet. The way they treat Juliet and how they view love is very contrasting; However‚ they also both share feelings of loyalty and a passionate love for her. Throughout the play‚ these are important aspects that are largely emphasized and greatly impact the outcome. There are many ways Romeo and Paris differ. One
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Part of cultural tradition d. Not fixed in time e. Transmitted orally 4. Folklore (Function) a. Entertainment b. Educational- explains natural occurrences c. Celebrate rites of harvesting‚ hunting d. Teleological- establishing a community by inscribing the fears‚ values‚ and prejudices of that community into an artifact. 1. Adults- urban legend (transmission‚ foaf‚ told as true‚ plausible‚ recreated in each retelling‚ feeds of fears prejudices and cultural tensions‚ didactic
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