The ecstasy of St. Theresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini Basic information: Period of completion: 1647-1652 Medium used: Marble height: c. 11’ 6" (3.5m) Provenance: Santa Maria della Vittoria‚ Rome Interpretation/analysis: The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (alternatively Saint Teresa in Ecstasy or Transverberation of Saint Teresa; in Italian L’Estasi di Santa Teresa or Santa Teresa in estasi) is the central sculptural group in white marble set in an elevated aedicule in the Cornaro Chapel‚ Santa
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The most important person in everyone’s life must be our mother. They are the one that carry us for about 9 month without a single sigh. They are the one who give birth to us without complaining about all the pains they have been through. Our mother is one of the people we must respect and love . for me ‚ my mother is the best mother in the world. My mother actually is an ordinary woman but in her tiny appearance lies an extraordinary fortitude‚ perseverance‚ a altruistic soul and a
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Being virtuous is to show or have high moral standards. However‚ it is not easy for everyone to acquire this quality because it requires a great effort to be a virtuous and worthy individual. In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ Brutus acquired a virtuous characteristic; however‚ he misused his certain qualities‚ such as being noble among people‚ loyalty to Rome and over confidence characteristics in assassinating Caesar‚ which led him to his destruction. To begin with‚ Marcus
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Creon: A Virtuous King? Antigone is a Greek Tragedy that was written in 441 B.C. by Sophocles who is considered one of the great tragedians of the Greek time period and even today. Antigone is a complex play which centers on the two main characters‚ Antigone and Creon; Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and the niece to Creon. This play starts with brothers to Antigone‚ Polyneices and Eteocles dying in war; they killed each other tragically while fighting over the throne of Thebes. Eteocles
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1873‚ in the Normandy Region of France‚ Saint Theresa of the Little Flower had a very regular childhood. She tragically lost her mother at age four‚ and from then on her father was very protective of her and her sisters. Her father spoiled her to keep her happy. Months after her mother’s death‚ Theresa also became very ill. She prayed to Mary for a cure to her sickness‚ and suddenly she was cured. Through a “conversion‚” thirteen-year-old Theresa felt called to enter the Carmelite Convent just
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Ethical Analysis of Baby Theresa Baby Theresa is a very unique case. Theresa Ann Campo Pearson was an infant born in Florida 1992‚ with Anencephaly‚ which is where the two most important parts of the brain are missing‚ the cerebrum and cerebellum‚ as well as the top of the skull. Without these parts of the brain she would never have had higher brain functions or consciousness. However‚ there is still a brain stem connected so all the autonomic functions are still working‚ such as having a heart
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Morally Virtuous Virtue and morality are things we all possess to some degree. We all try to be as virtuous as possible. It is a daunting task to be the most morally virtuous since we are competing against each other everyday. However‚ being morally virtuous might hinder another aspect of a person like attractiveness. Attractiveness whether physical or mentally can be lessened. Being morally virtuous does in fact entail that an individual be a personally unattractive character. In todayfs
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Procedural History The husband of Theresa Schiavo‚ Michael Schiavo petitioned to court to allow the end of life-prolonging procedures for his paralyzed wife Theresa. His wish was granted but the parent’s of Theresa were very upset with this decision. After a trial‚ Michael and Theresa’s parents both presented evidence to the court. The leaders of the court found clear evidence that Theresa would want to end life-prolonging procedures herself‚ if she were capable of making her own decision. The decision
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for a wise and virtuous citizenry that can take care of their families and communities. Summarily‚ the conception of Jefferson and Lincoln about a “Virtuous Citizenry” is a conglomeration of patriotic and selfless citizens who are equally concerned about their welfare and that of the society. In Jefferson‚ Lincoln‚ and the Unfinished Work of the Nation‚ Hatzenbuehler denotes what a virtuous citizenry meant to both Lincoln and Jefferson. He states that they both believed that a virtuous citizenry was
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makes ppl virtuous...... Virtue is defined as "the quality of moral excellence‚ righteousness‚ and responsibility" (Pg.73) While studying what makes a virtuous person their character rather than actions are studied. Honesty‚ courage‚ moderation‚ compassion‚ wisdom and loyalty are a few examples of the characteristics of a virtuous person. (pg.82) Virtue is the moderate option. For example a person can be greedy or a person can give everything they have away‚ but the person who takes
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