Executed in oil and tempera on panel‚ the work frames a young Virgin in purple by the grand‚ classical architecture of the Temple. The entire work confers an atmosphere of contrast: the softness of Mary’s companions with the sharply defined‚ half-nude beggars‚ the religious with the classical reliefs‚ the tiny Virgin with the enormous architecture‚ and the brightly lit interior with the cloudy sky. Fra Carnevale creates a mysterious‚ yet orderly‚ scene of subtle emotion and veiled heterogeneity. The
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NOTES: A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Johnathan Swift writes this satirical proposal to "prevent the children of poor people in Ireland from being a burden to their parents or the country" and to make them "beneficial to the public". Johnathan begins this proposal with a paragraph using violent and negative diction‚ using words such as "beg"‚ "forced"‚ "fight"‚ "thieves"‚ "helpless". Because of the alarming and intriguing nature of these words‚ this negative/violent diction appeals to
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“The Odyssey” ‚ by Homer is an epic poem telling the journey of Odysseus on his way back home to Ithaca. Homer wrote the Odyssey to show how heroic Odysseus is and how he served as a model for all his people. His message to the people was that it takes more than just strength to be a hero. All heroes have different qualities that define them and Odysseus had the traits of a H omeric leader with courage‚ nobility‚ strength‚ and confidence‚ but his sharp intellect was the most distinguishable trait
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With confusion‚ Issac looked at this strange guy and said‚ ”Who are you? I have never met you.” “Don’t be nervous‚ little girl.” he said‚ ”You see‚ I’m just a poor guy‚ wandering in this area. Though looking frightening in these ragged clothes‚ I won’t hurt you.” ”Then what do you want to do?” asked Isaac‚ ”Mom told me not to talk to a stranger‚ especially those who look unkind just like you.” “Oh‚ lovely girl‚ I’m not that sort of person. I simply beg for something to eat. I’ve been hungry for several
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Dulce et Decorum est and Exposure Comparative Essay In this essay I will be comparing two poems written by Wilfred Owen‚ Dulce et Decorum est and Exposure. Both of these poems were written at the time when Owen was serving his country in World War 1. He was fighting between his belief of serving his country and his religion when he wrote these two poems. In the poem Dulce et Decorum est the title is ironic. The intention was not so much to induce pity as to shock‚ especially civilians at home
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Travel Observations by Engelbert Kaempfer The German physician‚ Engelbert Kaempfer‚ was born in 1651 in the Westphalian town of Lemgo. Kaempfer did quite a bit of traveling throughout his life‚ and in September of 1690 Kaempfer’s ship arrived at the coast of Nagasaki‚ the only Japanese port that was open to foreigners at the time. Kaempfer visited Japan during the Tokugawa period‚ named for the Tokugawa Shogun who governed from 1603 to 1868. Kaempfer stayed in Japan for two years‚ and he wrote
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Mary: I hope you’re making the right choice‚ Ruth. Third Scene Narrator: After school‚ Ruth and Samantha decided to have a girl’s night out at Sam’s apartment. (on the way to apartment‚ they’re eating while walking) Ruth: I am so full. (they saw a beggar) Beggar: Please‚ can I have a piece of bread? I am so hungry. Ruth: Ohh poor you! Buy your own
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Widi L Death Penalty for The Corruptor As we know corruption in our country mainly involve in our political and economic instruments‚ these problems have made the faithness and beliefness of people for them are decreasing‚ but it may be argued that the sentence and punishment for them are quite unfair and lite even they make heavy violation. Indeed every human living has the same rights to live even the corruptor but if the person itself has made terrible mistake and massive impact in large societies
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Turpin’s lust. After hearing the news‚ Todd vows revenge. He reopened his barber shop after Mrs. Lovett returns his old razors to him. While roaming London‚ Anthony spots a pretty young woman singing in an upstairs room of a large house. He asks the beggar for her name. Anthony instantly fell in love with her and planned to steal her from the judge. The Judge saw him and invites him in. Though the Judge warns Anthony that he will be punished if he is seen there again‚ the sailor becomes more convinced
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higher on the social hierarchy believed the poor should be punished to help improve the society by ridding itself of vagabonds and the idle. Seeing the poor living day to day easily from alms‚ many workers stopped working and began to live like the beggars‚ going from house to house for food and money‚ stealing these from those that truly need them so they could live an easy going life. In an imperial decree for the Netherlands‚ Charles V stated “They and their children will abandon their trade or occupation
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