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    incorporating gold (which is representative of the wealth the Roman Empire had) in many scenes throughout the film. The colour gold is an interesting choice because it represents peace and riches which could also be a reference to the Roman afterlife Elysium. Scott has used Mise-en-scene in the first shot of the protagonist‚ brushing his hand in the corn field. Although the audience are only presented with an extreme close up shot of his hand; they learn about his character through Scott’s control of

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    Arts 1301: Introduction to the Visual Arts (Chelsey Moore‚ Instructor) Guided Worksheet for Visit to the Blanton Museum of Art Due September 18‚ 2013 In order to complete this worksheet‚ you will need to visit the Blanton Museum of Art‚ which is located on the UT campus at the intersection of Congress and MLK. You will probably need about two hours for your visit. The museum is free to everyone on Thursdays‚ always to UT students‚ and it is $5 for college students on any other days. Please

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    Finally Proteus‚ unable to get free‚ agreed to answer Menelaus’ questions truthfully. He described the sacrifices necessary to appease the gods and gain safe passage across the sea‚ as well as revealing that the gods would transport Menelaus to Elysium at the end of his mortal life. Menelaus eventually returned safely to Lacedaemon‚ where he and Helen apparently settled back into happily married life. Priam Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and youngest son of Laomedon. Modern

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    who later disguises as Cesario arrives on shore along with a few sailors and the Captain of the shipwrecked boat. Viola asks where she is. The Captain tells her they are in Illyria. Viola is upset that she is in Illyria because her brother is in Elysium if he has not already drowned. The captain tries to ease her by explaining that he saw her brother tie himself to the mast of the boat. Because of the Captain’s information Viola gives him money. The Captain goes on to tell Viola he grew up not too

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    Although the Classical Romans modeled their civilization after the Ancient Greek civilization‚ they did not merely imitate it. Instead‚ they also expanded upon the tradition of the Greeks‚ in an effort to demonstrate the superiority of Roman culture. Thus‚ when Virgil wrote the first six books of the Aeneid‚ which follow the adventures of Aeneas as he strives to reach Italy‚ he modeled them after Homer’s Odyssey‚ but made changes that reflect the differing values between the Greeks and the Romans

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    Midterm Exam Part I - Multiple Choice (2 points each) 1. True myth is primarily concerned with: a. the gods b. wars c. heroes d. animals 2. What does Athena offer to Athens in her contest with Poseidon? a. the knowledge of weaving b. the olive tree c. victory in battle d. wisdom 3. What goddess does Iris usually serve? a. Athena b. Aphrodite c. Artemis d. Hera 4. With what goddess is Hephaestus often associated through practical wisdom‚ arts and crafts‚ and the advance of civilization

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    Adolfo J. Lopez British Literature Mr. Lafleur March 8‚ 2012 The Faustian Icarus Complex “Till swolne with cunning of a selfe conceit‚ His waxen wings did mount above his reach and melting heavens conspired his overthrow”. (Marlowe‚ 3) These are one of the opening words from the entering chorus to Christopher Marlowe’s “The tragical history of Dr. Faust”. Nevertheless‚ it is the explicit foreshadowing of the psychological and moral heel of Achilles which causes Dr. Faust’s fall to damnation

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    Write about the significance of disguise and mistaken identity in Twelfth Night Shakespeare’s use of disguise and mistaken identity is significant to the plot of Twelfth Night as it is the thread that runs through the entire fabric of the play; and is instrumental in providing confusion‚ misunderstanding‚ and ultimately – love. Almost all of the characters in this play either carry out some sort of identity deception‚ or are deceived by someone else doing much the same thing. Primarily we

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    The ideas of love and family are popular in literature and often express the writer’s own feelings on them. Shakespeare is a famous playwright who would often cover these subjects. It is often debated how Shakespeare viewed these ideas because of some of his contradicting works. However in his works‚ Shakespeare often has lovers put in struggle and families that do not seem to care. Shakespeare takes a negative outlook on how family much family cares for and knows about each other‚ and also how loves

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    Trey’s Wuthering Heights Vocab List: Remember folks‚ use CTRL+F to search this X/Y/Z = X Y Z; the /’s are spaces Chapters 1-3‚ Chapters 4-9‚ Chapters 10-17‚ Chapters 18-24‚ Chapters 25-30‚ Chapters 31-34 Misanthropist: Hates mankind Manifested: To appear (also: ship’s cargo) Flags: Flat stones used to pave walkways Soliloquize: Talking to yourself Peevish: Having strong annoyance; Pissed-off Ejaculation: Sudden forceful speech HURR DURR LETS USE THIS ON EVERY LINE OF THE BOOK Surly: Rude

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