Sample analysis of a poem The Sunderland Children (by Alice Meynell) (On the 183 Sunderland children who lost their lives in a panic at the Victoria Hall‚ 16th June 1883) This was the surplus childhood‚ held as cheap! (10) Not worth the care which shields (6) The lambs that are to stay‚ the corn to reap – (10) The promise of the fields. (6) The nations guards her future. Fruit and grass (10) And vegetable life (6) Are fostered league by league. But oh‚ the mass (10) Of childhood
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To my dearest grandchild‚ If you recall‚ last time I visited I had a story to tell. Ah‚ if only it was not required of me to end my visit so quickly. I pray this written version of my story will do justice. The Night My Life Flashed Before My Eyes. A pounding at the timeworn door quickly jolted me from my slumbers. What was to become of me‚ I frantically wondered‚ as I rushed down my stairwell to the door. I knew this could possibly be my end‚ or my most gripping tale to tell my future
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John‚ in the short story: “By the Waters of Babylon”‚ is a tenacious and brave man who undoubtedly believes matters of the soul take importance over his own life. John ‚a young priest’s son‚ feels compelled to follow his purpose of reaching intrinsic fulfillment. He understands that being at peace with his spirit is more important than living a long‚ unfulfilling life. “It is better to lose one’s life than one’s spirit…” (21). John keeps this at the forefront of his thoughts during his journey because
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dlrjsorkTmsrjrladuddjsz Elizabeth (1998) The movie‚ “Elizabeth‚” is a biographical film of Queen Elizabeth I of England produced by Tim Bevan‚ Alison Owen‚ and Eric Fellner released in year of 1998. The film was directed by Shekhar Kapur starring Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth‚ Geoffrey Rush as Sir Francis Walsingham‚ and Joseph Fiennes as Robert Dudley. This movie is the first of the series of Elizabeth with a following sequel‚ “Elizabeth: The Golden Age‚” that was released in 2007. The colorized
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the novel‚ Elizabeth Bennet. She is the compassionate friend in a family full of drama and mishaps. Aside from being the shoulder in the family‚ Jane’s role serves to contrast that of Elizabeth; she is more of a conformist while Elizabeth plays the rebellious role in the family. She succeeds in displaying the part of a gentle‚ sweet girl to further prove Jane Austen’s satirical point of how women’s lives are mundane and weak in society. Jane’s role of being a confidante for Elizabeth comes naturally
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believe is right. Strong and independent‚ Elizabeth proctor always tries to do the right thing‚ though two compelling desires and obligations pull her mind in conflicting directions; these conflicts add depth to her character and show who she is morally and emotionally. The love and obligations to her religion conflicted with the love for her husband. Convincing John to become more involved in the madness in order to try and stop it was what Elizabeth thought was the right thing to do to save
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being harmed. In the play Elizabeth Proctor is married to a man named John Proctor. The audience finds out in the play John Proctor cheats on his wife with a teenage girl named Abigail Williams before the play takes place. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Elizabeth Proctor develops from a powerless woman‚ to a protective wife‚ to supportive wife. In act two Elizabeth Proctor shows the character trait of being powerless women when she is confronted by Mary Warren. Elizabeth says‚ “I couldn’t stop her
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Queen Elizabeth I Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 45 years. Her reign was called "the Golden Age". It was called that because Elizabeth shined down upon England and made England a happy‚ friendly place after Mary I’s reign ended when they were on the verge of a civil war. Her education‚ her decisions on religion‚ and the new English Drama were three reasons this was so. She was like the middle child that settled all the fights between the youngest and oldest siblings. The "Golden Age"
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Queen Elizabeth (see Appendix 1) was one of the most remarkable leaders in English history. She was born on September 7‚ 1533 at Greenwich Palace. Her birth was a “bitter disappointment to her father” (Help Me 1) ‚ King Henry VIII‚ who was “highly expecting the birth of a son” (Help Me 1). Her mother was executed for treason shortly after her birth. Elizabeth was a woman of largely expanded horizons. The three aspects bellow demonstrate parts of her personality that emphases her image as a Great
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Character Elizabeth Woodville -Elizabeth meets Edward IV as he rides through her town. - Elizabeth marries Edward IV in secret three days before he goes off to battle. - Edward IV wins the battle and officially becomes King of England. -Elizabeth’s marriage to Edward is formally announced‚ angering many of Edward’s advisors. -Elizabeth has three daughters. -Elizabeth’s father and brother are taken by Warwick’s army and are beheaded. Her mother is also accused of witchcraft. -Elizabeth curses
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