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    it when the next thing he espies may be the lady. Thou shalt know the man by the Athenian garments he hath on. Affect it with some care that he may prove more found on her than she upon her love… (II.ii l 266-274)” “Yet marked I where the bolt of Cupid fell. It fell upon a little western flower‚ Before milk-white‚ now purple with love’s wound. And maidens call it “love-in-idleness.”(II.i l 171-175).” The “love-in-idleness” was an ordinary white flower‚ mistakenly stuck by Cupid’s arrow‚ the flower

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    Marlowe’s “Dido‚ Queen of Carthage” because through making promises‚ and a little help from Cupid‚ Aeneas is able to transform himself from a weary traveller from Troy‚ to being offered Carthage itself. However‚ before Aeneas could be offered to be the “King of Libya” by Dido‚ a few strings had to be pulled by Venus and Juno (Marlowe‚ “Dido” 3.4.63). Before Venus and Juno had even met‚ Venus substituted Cupid in for Ascanius to ensure her grandson’s safety from “any seek to do him hurt” (Marlowe‚ “Dido”

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    Michelangelo was born on March 6‚ 1475‚ in Caprese‚ Italy. Born to a family of moderate means in the banking business‚ Michelangelo became an apprentice to a painter before studying in the sculpture gardens of the powerful Medici family. What followed was a remarkable career as an artist in the Italian Renaissance‚ recognized in his own time for his artistic virtuosity. His works include the David and Pieta statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome’s Sistine Chapel‚ including the Last Judgment. Although

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    Fairy Tale

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    Lit Trans The Angel Contrasted to garden of eden Eden=man’s demise Angel= rise up to the divine Centered around nostalgia Romanticized to relish all good memories Bridge between dream and reality Biedermier The comet Biedermier Comet and man are symbols of cycle of life Everything is harmonious and creates gentle tone (biedermier) Soul is going with the comet so it is moving upward Andersen not fond of school teachers but believed that education was important and a person engaging

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    The role of women in The Epic of Gilgamesh is very important. One particular issue that is demonstrated is the status of women in The Epic of Gilgamesh. This is because of the fact that there are particular instances noted in The Epic of Gilgamesh that relate to contemporary mean and women. Prostitutions or the use of women for sex is the example that may be emphasized. The role of women is a very important topic in The Epic of Gilgamesh‚ and various women are chosen to represent various aspects

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    little old driver‚ so lively and quick‚ I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick More rapid than eagles his coursers they came‚ And he whistled‚ and shouted‚ and called them by name; "Now‚ Dasher! now‚ Dancer! now‚ Prancer and Vixen! On‚ Comet! on Cupid! on‚ Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly‚ When they meet with an obstacle‚ mount to the sky‚ So up to the house-top the

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    “But love is blind‚ and lovers cannot see The pretty follies that themselves commit; For if they could‚ Cupid himself would blush To see me thus transformed to a boy” (Shakespeare‚ 37). The play The Merchant of Venice lays a huge emphasis on love and how it ultimately makes us human. Love is portrayed in many ways. There is love between family‚ friends and lovers. Each of the relationships in the play can teach us a lesson. We see in Antonio and Bassanio’s relationship that love may not always

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    Medea and Dido

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    ************ CPAL PD.2 Response #2 May 24th 2013 Medea and Dido “Love is like a friendship caught on fire.” (Bruce Lee para. 1). Love can burn. Whether the burn is pleasant or ruthless is for your own experience. However‚ two women in the ancient societies can demonstrate the uglier side of love quite easily. The women are Medea and Dido. They each fall in love with great heros with the help of gods‚ and each of them made great sacrifices for

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    shows that Romeo is frustrated with love as he says‚ ‘out of her favour‚ where I am in love’; this demonstrates that Romeo’s love is ‘blindfolded’ as he loves Rosaline greatly‚ but she does not love him back. Romeo also says‚ ‘she’ll not be hit by a cupids arrow’‚ this depicts that Rosaline will never fall in love with Romeo but he cannot stop loving her. During Romeo and Rosaline’s one-sided relationship‚ Shakespeare uses oxymoron’s throughout this play as Romeo says‚ ‘cold fire‚ sick health’‚ as this

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    Light Switch

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    that love was a light switch. Something flicks on. You get an overwhelming sensation. It hits you like a bag of bricks. Or a strong arrow. When you know‚ you know. Right? Not so much. After 28 years‚ I don’t see love that way anymore. I’ve placed Cupid right next to Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Love is a series of choices. The first choice is based on many many factors‚ including chemistry‚ principle‚ logic‚ humor‚ intelligence‚ body type‚ where we are in our lives‚ what we want / need…

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