The Odyssey In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Odysseus does not deserve his reputation as a brave and clever leader because he is very arrogant‚ conceited‚ and he only cares about his glories which causes him the life of all his loyal companions. Odysseus makes the mistake of bragging out to the Cyclops about how he conquered stabbing his eye and escaping his cave “Cyclops if ever mortal man inquire how you were put to shame and blinded‚ tell him Odysseus‚ raider of
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An Analysis of Fifteen Story-telling is an art form that has yet to be perfected‚ but humanity has gotten pretty close with William Stafford’s “Fifteen”. This poem executes several clever devices and shows the true potential of poetry. Even though it has some clever‚ subtle personification and some pure genius‚ metaphors‚ those are not the forefront of the poem. The most important‚ present device used is repetition. If a poet ever wants to drive a point home‚ repetition is the strongest weapon to
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Drama; Secrets; Scandal. Three simple words‚ all of which describe ‘the Crucible’ perfectly. Arthur Miller’s clever use of universal themes and hidden techniques throughout the tragedy are what makes ‘the Crucible’ the well known play that it is today. With its gripping storyline of love‚ jealousy and betrayal the play is deeply moving with a twist of excitement. Focused on the series of mysterious events surrounding 1692 in Salem‚ Massachusetts. Arthur Miller produced the play in 1953 at just 34
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had to live for which was his mother. “This was your husband. Look you now what follows. Here is your husband‚ like a mildewed ear blasting his wholesome brother. Have you eyes?” (III‚ IV‚ 73-75). Hamlet was also not a fool‚ he was extremely clever. “I had my father’s signet in my purse‚ which was the model of that Danish seal; folded the writ up in the form of th’ other‚ [subscribed] it‚ gave th’ impression‚ placed it safely‚ the changeling never known. Now‚ the next day was our sea-flight;
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Columbia University asked 128 students aged 10 and 11 to solve a number of math problems. Afterwards‚ some were told: “You did really well – you’re so clever.” Researchers told the other group‚ “You did really well – you must have tried really hard.” Both groups of children were then given more difficult questions and those who had been told they were clever did not do as well as the others .In fact‚ the researchers found they even tried to lie about their results when asked about the experiment.”
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the one he loves.’ NORA:’ It is a thing hundreds of thousands of women have done’." (3.345 3.346) Furthermore her actions lets us know that she isn’t as ditzy as we think she is‚ Nora is clever and knows how to stay on Torvald’s good side. "NORA: "Christine is […] is frightfully anxious to work under some clever man‚ so as to perfect herself--" (1.282) However back then Nora’s actions would’ve been controversial because in the 1800s women were seen as to having no power; they had no say
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Telling a story‚ any story‚ is much more than just clever words. A good story typically requires very little effort‚ even if it is told poorly‚ to garner audiences. However‚ there are a few that may require additional components‚ such as creativity‚ vision and lots of imagination to make it interesting. Hollywood has mastered these elements… Imagery‚ artistry and resourcefulness are useful elements to spark interest‚ particularly when bringing a story to life. The documentary‚ Hollywood Styles as
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Annemarie is the bravest girl I’ve ever known of. She is extremely clever for a ten year old. She is compassionate and loving toward others. She is very naïve; she needs to prepare herself when she faces the worst. She appeals to me because she reminds me of my niece. All in all‚ she is an inspiring character. Annemarie is extremely clever for a ten year old. Annemarie takes Ellen’s Star of David necklace before the soldiers find it and arrest her
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first time and being totally blown away with the overall concept. I fell right into all the right traps laid out within the narrative and every viewing thereafter just hasn’t been the same. However‚ watching this film again you start to spot all the clever little things that happen from the start to the finish; cinematic gestures‚ the timing of writing with mise en scene.. all little clues that point out the characters true situation long before the time you realize during a first viewing. This in effect
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Erich Ageno 1st Period 11/13/12 The Odyssey Essay Odysseus is a good leader because he always faces obstacles head on. Odysseus went to war in Troy. After many years the war is over and Odysseus starts his journey home. In “The Odyssey”‚ Odysseus begins his journey home facing nature‚ monsters‚ and gods. With his skills in all ways of contending‚ Odysseus survived the journey home and returned to Ithaca. In the following essay I will tell you why Odysseus is a good leader and the traits that
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