leaps into the themes of morality‚ justice‚ and defense of one’s beliefs are Plato’s “Crito” and Justin Martyr’s “First Apology”. Although these two literary works derive from different periods‚ reflecting contrasting societies and cultures‚ both highlight the concepts of justice and defense in differing contexts. In short‚ “Crito” is a philosophical dialogue that determines certain rights as a citizen and the nature of justice under Socratic philosophy. On the other hand‚ Justin’s “First Apology” showcases
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were struggling to articulate their vision for government. They were acutely aware of the shortcomings of a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation‚ yet they still felt strongly that the individual states maintain their power. James Madison drafted the Virginia Plan in 1787‚ with a goal of stabilizing the budding nation by according more authority to a central government than before. These resolutions would ultimately become a new Constitution. It was in January 1788‚ after
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Poem Analysis: Adolescence Ron Taffel‚ a child-rearing expert‚ once said that‚ “Adolescence is not about letting go. It ’s about hanging on during a very bumpy ride.” It is a transition period to adulthood which filled by intense feeling towards new changes. Although many adolescents consider this period as their happiest‚ it also the most critical part of their lives. This is because it determines the future of the adolescent. Therefore‚ both a right conscience and mindset are needed to cope with
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EI WAI KHAING AN ANALYSIS OF THEMES ON LIFE AND DEATH OF SOME POEMS Abstract: Some basic elements of poem and types of poem are included in this paper. Although there are countless number of poems on Life and Death‚ only the ones which seem noteworthy are studied and analysed in terms of themes. Different opinions of different poets on life and death found in their poems are also presented and contrasted in this paper. This paper
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In the poem‚ “My Arrival”‚ James Berry provides a warm and personal narrative of his birth. His speech is deliberate throughout‚ with each word spoken clearly and in a measured tone‚ reflecting deep thought as he reflects upon the anticipation and excitement of those closest and dearest to him as they welcome his arrival. He is matter-of-fact in describing his birth‚ speaking in short phrases with pauses in between. But as he talks about the eagerness of his father awaiting his arrival‚ his tone
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to teach them how to be good people. James from James and the Giant Peach‚ Mary Lennox from The Secret Garden‚ and Gilly from The Great Gilly Hopkins all have adventures and become resilient because they are orphans. James Trotter from James and the Giant Peach becomes an orphan at age four‚ and has to regress in order to become a functioning member of society. Since he is an orphan‚ he is able to go on this fantastical journey‚ which he needs to grow. As James is incredibly lonely‚ he is drawn to
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do not look alike on the surface‚ or at a first glance‚ does not mean they can not be the same. Things‚ people‚ places‚ stories‚ etcetera are all more similar than different if you just look closer to the pieces that create them rather than looking at them just as what they are. “Araby” by James Joyce is a short story of a young boy growing into an adolescent as he goes through the common feelings and events that follow experiencing first love. Also by James Joyce‚ “The Dead” it is about a middle aged
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an endless number of poems in the world today. Each of these poems can leave a lasting impression on a reader. Each reader may gain a different impression from the next reader. Two poems that have left an impression on me are “Harlem” by Langston Hughes and “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus. There are different key elements within in each poem that create the effect it can have on a reader. These key elements are imagery‚ figures of speech‚ symbolism‚ word choice‚ tone‚ theme‚ and sound. The use
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Themes evident in Sylvia Plath’s poetry Sylvia Plath displays many themes in her work; however she has the tendency to conceal and dig her themes‚ metaphors‚ and symbols deep in her poetic words‚ which leaves us readers left to decipher them. Plath is a poet that conveys quite compelling emotions through her work and is both prodigious and petrifying while still gloomy and relieving. Though there are many themes to revisit‚ the more significant ones evident in her writing will be explored. Mortality
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D. H. Lawrence’s poem “Piano” and Langston Hughes “The Weary Blue” are two remarkable poems about the connection they encounter with music. Lawrence and Hughes both use music to remind them of moments in life when music impacted them most. While both poems have similarities they also have vast differences. The poems “Piano” and “The Weary Blue” both use music as a theme‚ but the poets tone is what makes the poems different. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast Langston Hughes “The
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