Castles are commonly mentioned in fairy tales and horror stories‚ but real castles were very common during a time period known as the Middle Ages. “The castle was far more than a walled and turreted fortress; it was an instrument of social control and the symbol of power‚ authority‚ and wealth” (Stokstad xxvii). During the Medieval Ages‚ the main purpose of the castle was to protect the citizens of a particular kingdom. These huge fortresses played major roles in the society of the Medieval Ages
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The castle. A symbol of the Middle Ages. A great fortification made from the fall of the Roman Empire‚ to the 1500s. The word castle originated from the Latin word "castrum"‚ which means town‚ a walled enclosure‚ a stronghold‚ or just a tower. From little wooden towers surrounded by a logs‚ to great stone fortresses with elaborate designs and structures. When the Roman Empire was falling‚ people set out to the country side to begin a new life. Struggles between lords for power led to battles‚ so
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The Rise and Fall of Castles in England General purpose: to entertain Specific purpose : to entertain people about a story of Castles in England Central ideas: Castles in England served many purposes during the Middle Age Introduction Attention Material There is Castle in England Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066. The first castles constructed in England were made from Earth and Timber then replaced by Stone. Orienting Material Norman fortified key positions
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Goodrich castle is located in Goodrich‚ Herefordshire it is believed that this castle was built by Normans when they invaded England. The windows and architecture supports this however the exact time the castle is built is still unknown. Firstly the keep was built by the Fitz Baderons‚ It is made of a light grey stone and it has a basic rectangular shape. In contrast the extra facilities added by the De valence family such as the kitchen‚ chapel and they extended the great hall. They are built of
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Amazing Waterloo Chamber Introduction Windsor castle is one of the most famous castles in the World. It is also an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years‚ the Castle remains a working palace today. The Queen uses the Castle both as a private home‚ where she usually spends the weekend‚ and as a Royal residence at which she undertakes certain formal duties. Windsor Castle offers me an historical site full of attractions
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Maria Edgeworth’s Castle Rackrent is a satirical novel blaming the Irish people and the English Landlords for the plight of the Irish poor. She illustrates the comical ways of the drunks‚ and the way they act towards the Landlords. The Landlords on the other hand are careless men and women that control the towns. One example of Edgeworth’s use of satire in Castle Rackrent involves the landlords and their lack of leadership abilities. Another example of satire in Castle Rackrent is Jason’s inherent
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The Ideal Woman Jeannette Walls’ memoir‚ The Glass Castle‚ gives a vivid description of what life is like growing up in a poor family where parental negligence and limited supervision is common. Walls grows up with a high tolerance for hard times and bravery that is unmatched. Her self-sufficiency and education helped Walls escape her difficult childhood and poor family life growing up. Walls’ memoir clearly refutes the statement made in The Great Gatsby by Daisy Buchanan that "the best thing a
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KELLIE’S CASTLE Malaysia is multi-ethnic country which has passed through a long history of colonisation by Europeans. Apart from its majestic beauty seen in the sprawling landscape‚ historical sightseeing also forms a main part of Malaysian tourism. One of the important historical sites in Malaysia was Kellie’s Castle. (Fairul Halim) Kellie’s Castle is the most important attraction in Batu Gajah‚ Perak. Located approximately 30 kilometers from Ipoh is the historical
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The Glass Castle is a brilliant memoir following the story of the young author‚ Jeannette Walls. She writes a revealing look into her uniquely vibrant and deeply dysfunctional family. Constantly short on cash and food‚ the family moves around the country frequently and tries to re-settle. Threw the families hardships‚ the family carries hope that one day they will build their Glass Castle. This books title is symbolic of the overall book in its whole‚ and takes up a large amount of the author’s life
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I recently read the book‚ “The Glass Castle‚” by Jeannette Walls‚ which is a short novel in the form of a memoir. She is famous for both “The Glass Castle‚” but also wrote another best seller‚ “Half Broke Horses.” I would give this book a positive rating‚ and also deem it one of the best books I have read so far. Walls kept juggling many themes‚ kept the book lively at all times‚ and keep all aspects of her novel true. The plot had a very fast pace‚ and beautifully illustrated the pains she and
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