Examine in detail the main ideas in Sidney’s ‘An Apology for Poetry’ and comment on its significance. An Apologie for Poetrie may for purposes of convenience be divided into sixteen sections. 1. The Prologue Before launching a defence of poetry‚ Sidney justified his stand by referring in a half-humorous manner to a treatise on horseman-ship by pietro Pugliano. If the art of horsemanship can deserve such an eloquent euology and vindication‚ surely poetry has better claims for euology and vindication
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There are numerous charges against Socrates in the reading of The Apology. The basic charges against him include impiety‚ corrupting the youth‚ and theorizing about unknown topics. He does not believe in the gods that the state does‚ and therefore seeks for natural explanations to processes that occur in the world around him. He did not recognize the gods and introduced other new divinities. Socrates was charged with corrupting the youth. Due to the constant asking of questions and inquiry‚ it lead
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The Apology is Plato’s recollection and interpretation of the Trial of Socrates (399 BC). In this dialogue Socrates explains who he is and what kind of life he led. The Greek word "apologia" means "explanation" -- it is not to be confused with "apologizing" or "being sorry" for one’s actions. The following is an outline of the ’argument’ or logos that Socrates used in his defense. A hypertext treatment of this dialogue is also available. I. Prologue (17a-19a) The first sentence sets the
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Pickett’s apology appeared to have the intended effect on Mirella‚ even through his concurrent attempt to turn her mind to the gruesome dangers that awaited the unfortunate or unwary. After he’d finished‚ he retained a relaxed demeanour‚ fingers lightly wrapped around the mug of spiced tea and eyes fixed on her. As naive and innocent as Vitrella had claimed her to niece to be‚ Jeremiah had begin to question that a little. Mirella appeared intelligent and unafraid to speak her mind. Troublesome qualities
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respond to these letters I would have to first respond to Joyce Reynolds by stating: I’m glad to hear from someone who truly supports the idea of multicultural lessons taught in schools. You’re right about the cultural change in America and that kids should be prepared for it. I would hope you get more people to come and show support. Joyce Maples would get a letter from me stating that: I’m happy for your support on the idea on multicultural lessons being taught in classrooms. In your letter‚ you provided
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The two poems Apology to My Father by David Hutchison‚ and On the Birth of a Son by David Campbell‚ are very different at first glance. On closer examination of the similarities and differences of: audience‚ language‚ themes‚ messages‚ structure and readers role‚ connections can be made. Readers are rewarded by carefully reading these poems. A man thinking about one specific event in his life and the regret he has always felt about that night‚ is the poem Apology to My Father. Back when the male
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greenfield middle school‚ we were all 12 it an even longer story of how we meet‚ but that’s a whole different story but me and by two best friend things were about to go down down down for us it started on February 15 2012 when we came home from school and a note was on the door it said hi I am the owner of this house and I need you to get out!!!!! i’m sorry to do his to you it’s not personal I ill let you come stay with me for two weeks to make it up and find you a home my apologies that I did not
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ABC Road Karachi Date 20th Nov ‘14 Subject Letter to friend telling about school Dear Friend Sara‚ Hello! How are you? Hope you are fine I am also fine here by the grace of Allah. Its long time to see you. I recall all those moments spent with you. Last week I receive your letter asking about school and its changes. I am very excited to tell you about our school traditions. A year ago you have left the school and shifted to another‚ from that day our school has totally changed .The surrounding you
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In Plato’s Apology and Xenophon’s Apology‚ Socrates is facing charges for his actions. This opens a slew of questions about the charges against Socrates. Throughout the books‚ the charges that Socrates faces are failure to know the gods about the city‚ promoting unfamiliar spiritual ideas‚ and for corrupting the youth. This varies from book to book as each book talks about the relationship between philosophy and the city and how it plays a role. It dives into the bigger question: does education lead
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Dear INSERT HEADTEACHER’S NAME HERE‚ I am writing a letter to talk to you about some issues towards the school canteen and atrium and the meals that are served to the students. I have spoken to a selection of your students and I have put together a list of things that could be improved about the way everything is managed. The first issue is hygiene. Hygiene is one of the most important things to consider when preparing and serving food. A great deal of the students I spoke to mentioned the way
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