Why is The Douglas tragedy a popular ballad? – by Luciano Daniel Gercek The Douglas tragedy is a narrative poem arranged in the form of a ballad‚ for it tells a story. Besides‚ it is considered a popular ballad because it does not have an author. It also begins in media res‚ when Lord Douglas is awoken and urged to put on his armour in order to prevent his daughter’s wrongdoing – his eldest daughter‚ Lady Margaret‚ has eloped with Lord William. Both father and sons set off after her and stand
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settings that are very dark and depressing situations in which they beg for the return of their leader‚ but they use the nature imagery in different ways in order to get their point across. In times of desperation and hopelessness‚ Wordsworth and Dunbar use their poetry to cry out for help in their time of need. Displayed in their diction [PaPP]‚ both authors plea for help from their dead leaders. For instance‚ in “London‚ 1802‚” proclaiming that he wishes John Milton were still alive because “England
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David Walker and Frederick Douglas’ contrasting approach to the oppressive epoch of the antebellum South compare favorably to that of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Both men were passionate oppressive on the issue however both had different takes on how the issue should have been addressed and ultimately resolved. David Walker’s approach compares to that of Malcolm X in that both men were extremely passionate in what they believed to be right and just and went about addressing those particular
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Duty‚ Honor‚ Country “And through all this welter of change and development‚ your mission remains fixed‚ determined‚ inviolable: it is to win our wars‚” this statement embodies Douglas Macarthur’s Speech “Duty‚ Honor‚ Country”. It was given in 1962 in acceptance of the Thayer Award‚ “The Award given… citizen of the United States‚ whose outstanding character‚ … comparison to the qualities for which West Point strives‚ in keeping with its motto - Duty‚ Honor‚ Country.” (AOGUSMA) It has been presented
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The differences in the way Stewart and Claire‚ in ‘Jindabyne’‚ react to the discovery of the woman’s body are due to their individual experiences which in turn are indigenous to deeply affirmed gender roles. The staunch male output presented in Stewart’s reaction‚ we see as a fallacy in his moments of isolation‚ however it is maintained to the utmost for the majority of his interactions with others. Claire‚ while not conforming to this stereotypical idea of a soft‚ emotional woman‚ reacts with fervour
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An Analysis of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas In the autobiography Frederick Douglass presents a clear picture to me of a horrifying period of American history that far too few people understand. Douglass’s personal narrative as a slave lets you feel the fear of his past and allows us to experience the suffering and pain inflicted by underserved beatings and an unhealthy lifestyle with too much physical exertion. Douglass expresses very personal feelings about his history and
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are valid and hold true to the idea that the issue of conscious or conscientious consumerism and informed donations is among the news as a “hot” topic. This topic has become a social movement that has taken into account‚ everyone. Everyone has one time or another come across the key question of whether we can shop or donate our way to doing good for society as a whole. Consumers are the target audience for the social movement and their act of purchasing donates power to support the values associated
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Douglas Haig has been blamed for the slaughter of thousands of men who were under his control in World War One. The Battle of the Somme was one of his worst fights were 60‚000 British soldiers died in the first day alone. After the Battle of the Somme‚ Haig got the nickname "Butcher of the Somme“. He was given this nickname because some people felt that Haig had not cared how much ground was gained for the heavy loss of British life. 420‚000 British casualties 200‚000 French casualties 500‚000
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as an institution. In my opinion‚ the narrative was very well written and it was a great resource when learning about the lives of slaves. Douglass’s Narrative shows how white slaveholders continue slavery by keeping their slaves ignorant. At the time Douglass was writing‚ many people believed that slavery was a natural state of being. Slave owners keep slaves ignorant of basic facts about themselves‚ such as their birth date or who their parents were. This ignorance robs children of their natural
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John Brown’s case‚ rebellions. However‚ they were prosecuted for their opinions - by the people and by the government (especially John Brown). Douglass and Garrison both give arguments for the same cause - they even worked together for a period of time. They both argued for the abolishment of slavery. They don’t only try to convince you to help with their cause‚ but to take action for their cause. This done through showing the errors of slavery with the founding principles of the United States -
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