Julie Hobbs-Marin Intercultural Communications September 5‚ 2012 Does Art Reflect Culture or Does Culture Reflect Art? As I first pondered this question the obvious answer seemed to be that art reflects culture. However‚ something didn’t sound quite right. Then I realized that although I feel that art does reflect culture it goes deeper than mere reflection. There is an old song from 1968‚ performed by the "Supremes" called Reflections and a part of the lyrics is a perfect example of what
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Embedded in Beowulf The epic poem‚ Beowulf‚ exhibits many elements of Anglo-Saxon culture such as heroism‚ loyalty‚ and paganism. These components played a major role in the timeframe in which Beowulf was written and helped create a story that has been passed down through the generations. The Anglo-Saxon culture was an extremely pagan one. The author of Beowulf attempts to bring a Christian perspective to the epic and in particularly to the main characters’ actions. However‚ the roots of pagan culture
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Grendel is one of the three major antagonists in the poem "Beowulf". We are told he is a monster and a descendant of the biblical figure "Cain" early on in the text. "Till the monster stirred‚ that demon‚ that fiend/Grendel who haunted the moors‚ the wild /Marshes‚ and made his home in a hell./Not hell but hell on earth. He was spawned in that slime/Of Cain‚ murderous creatures banished/ By God‚ punished forever for the crime/ Of Abel ’s death." (Lines 101-108). Although Grendel is likely the poem
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many situations‚ but it is hard to tell whether or not the poem is celebrating the culture or if it is an indictment of it. For the most part‚ though‚ I believe it is celebrating this culture. The death of Beowulf certainly shows the values of loyalty and courage. Not only was it brave of Beowulf to give his life in order to protect his people‚ but it was also brave and loyal of Wiglaf to come to Beowulf’s side when he needed someone the most. I feel like in this instant the poem was definitely celebrating
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Life essay RICHIE DOMINOS CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS 1545 April 26‚ 2013 Christians and Muslims Introduction: This essay will discuss the issue about people today claim that Christians and Muslims worhip the same God. I will also describe the points of similarity and differences between the God of the bible and the Allah of the Quran. Lastly‚ I will also include my own point of view regarding the conflict between the Christians and Muslims. Do Christians and Muslims worship the same
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will have a good standing with God and will be protected by the power of God. However‚ I believe if a person truly wants to receive salvation from God‚ he or she must be a legitimate Christian. A legitimate Christian is a person who doesn’t just believe in God‚ but they walk with God. Every chance that a true Christian gets to spread the word of God; they will use that opportunity to inform their brothers
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English Vocabulary 1. “Sometimes at pagan shrines they vowed offerings to idols‚ swore oaths that the killer of souls might come to their aid and save the people.” (Beowulf‚ pg. 13‚ lines 176-179) a) The main point of this quote is that the Danes‚ or people of Hrothgar’s kingdom‚ started asking for help from false idols‚ breaking the first two commandments of God‚ and that they are also asking the Devil‚ Satan‚ to rid them of his own creation‚ Grendel. They are retreating to their paganism
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identity seemed to be critical. Think about contemporary times and all the things that characterize us. Values‚ sexuality‚ and your passions make up a great part of who you are. Now‚ during the Pagan age‚ accomplishments‚ dignity‚ and their lord and empire‚ where the aspects they centralized on. Let’s dive into Beowulf‚ Old English poem composed of over 3‚000 lines. Impression and reputation seem to be a priority .. In lines 194-195 “When he heard about Grendel‚ Hygelac’s thane was on home ground‚ over
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proportional uproar over lying and irresponsibility‚ pushing aside one’s values and morals. While the characters in Beowulf and Lord of the Flies show loyalty in conquering the beast in the forest‚ the struggle to accept their identity causes strife within the characters. Each character has a part to play and a loyalty to someone. King Hrothgar to his kingdom; Unferth and Beowulf to the King. But loyalty counldn’t take them everywhere. When Grendel came to terrorize Heorot Hall‚ King
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Soon after birth‚ infants are accessed by behaviors such as motor‚ reflexes‚ adaptation‚ and responsiveness. Newborn’s reflexes are their involuntary and automatic respond to a stimulus and are basic for survival. For example‚ the rooting reflex is when the baby turns its head toward the direction of a stimulus to the cheek. This reflex facilitates the sucking reflex in order for the newborn to receive nutrients. Another sensory stimulation is bright lights which will cause the eye-blink reflex.
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