Hospitality is one of the most important themes in Homer’s The Odyssey‚ and the Phaeacians seem to be among the more hospitable people that Odysseus meets. Among the other people that Odysseus encounters are Aeolus‚ Polyphemus‚ Eumaeus‚ and the suitors. Most of the people he meets are generally pretty hospitable‚ due to the fear of Zeus punishing them. “Jove [Zeus] takes all respectable travelers under his protection”-Eumaeus This rule is called xenia‚ meaning the mutual “friendship” between the
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1587‚ Day 1 We arrived today on the island of Roanoke. Queen Elizabeth of England had sent us over here to start a colony in the new world. There were about one hundred and twenty people on board that tiny vessel consisting of men‚ women‚ and children. I am very happy to make it onto land after so long on the water in a crowded ship. The land is dense with forests‚ and the bodies of water that surround us are beautiful. John White has been named governor of our colony. Day 20 I have been inside
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Macbeth In the novel Macbeth‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ the idea that appearances can be deceptive is presented as a major theme throughout the play. It is first introduced by the witches. Later on‚ it is presented through Macbeth himself‚ and also Lady Macbeth. The three witches first introduce the theme in Act one‚ Scene one with their closing statement: "Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair." This introduces the idea of deceptiveness of appearances throughout the whole play. This particular
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In 1776‚ American Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence‚ which severed the bonds between the United States and Britain‚ and started to build a new nation; one built using the concept of Revolution. By 1826‚ they had reorganized the government of America into something entirely different from Britain’s monarchical reign. Additionally‚ the Americans started to implement new ideas and views on the social structure in America. Lastly‚ they had a distinct geographical separation
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through a “letter to the world.” Dickinson attempts to internalise the views of her society and‚ upon failing to do so‚ retreats further within herself where she finds a sense of belonging. The line “The simple news that Nature told‚ with tender majesty‚” demonstrates Dickinson’s reverence for nature and the hope that people will be able to hear her message through it‚ which is personified as the mediator between Dickinson and her society. Within this poem‚ it is clear that Dickinson has a closer
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Stream of consciousness is a special mode of narration that undertakes to capture the full spectrum and the continuous flow of a character’s mental process‚ where sense perception mingle with conscious and half-conscious thoughts and memories‚ experiences‚ feelings and random associates. In literature‚ technique that records the multifarious thoughts and feelings of a character without regard to logical argument or narrative sequence. It is a narrative method where a writer describes the unspoken
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Kevin Li 1994 DBQ APUSH To what extent was late 19th century and early 20th century US expansionism a continuation of past US expansionism and to what extent was it a departure? Over the years the United States expansionism has experienced many different changes. The United States has expanded for many different reasons such as the economy‚ land‚ and even God. Expansionism is now a continuation of past United States expansionism but was more so a departure. The United States
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PETER SANDERS PHOTOGRAPHY Peter sanders was born in London in 1946. His professional career in photography began during the mid-sixties where he photographed the most of the major stars in the music business including Bob Dylan‚ Jimi Hendrix‚ The Doors‚ The Who‚ and the Rolling Stones etc. in 1970’s‚ Sanders’ attention turned inward which set him on a spiritual search to India and then eventually to the Muslim World where the spiritual beauty of Islam left indelible impression upon him. After his
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structure‚ and use of rhetorical devices. Nelson Mandela’s word choice helps him convey his gratitude towards the audience and message that they must continue to work together to build and better society. He begins by addressing his audience with “Your Majesties‚ Your Highnesses‚ Distinguished Guests‚ Comrades and Friends”. His audience comprised kings‚ queens‚ important government officials‚ and so on. However‚ through his word choice‚ Mandela is able to bring a sense of belonging and togetherness‚ regardless
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Ranofer was able to reshape his life into a different form‚ which is what Zau told him he needed to do before he could be apprenticed by him. Ranofer was able to be freed from Gebu and just live happily. The book states‚ “Aye‚ Majesty. If I had a donkey‚ I could cut papyrus stalks in the marshes and the donkey will carry them to the sailmaker’s for me‚ and the sailmaker would give me coppers to buy bread‚ and I could be a pupil of Zay the goldsmith.” Then the queen responded with
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