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    The Differences between Knights and Samurais Humans and animals are like samurais and knights. These mammals may be very similar in ways like their intelligence and characteristics‚ but these mammals have many differences. For example‚ a human’s imagination or their capability to do something like to wipe out an entire country out or the very Earth itself. About one thousand years ago the central government has lost power‚ and danger lurk beyond every moat and castle walls. Two examples of societies

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    Analysis of “The Last Samurai” Film Based On Postmodern Theory By: Mauliana Dewi (090511100001) English Department Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences Trunojoyo University of Madura 2012 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Films are made to be seen and heard‚ to appeal to our visual and aural senses. Like any art form‚ however‚ films are also meant to be felt and understood‚ to appeal to our emotions and minds. One of the best ways to determine whether a film has succeeded in any or all of

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    Cameron’s Avatar‚ and Edward Zwinks’ The Last Samurai‚ the protagonists must find a way to learn and live through the native culture. Going native is need for survival in an unknown place. Wearing the clothing‚ learning the language‚ falling in love‚ taking part in lifestyle activities‚ and risking their lives to be trusted are part of going native. All three works show the protagonist learning to speak the native language. Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai and John Blackthorne in Shōgun learn Japanese

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    trained soldiers for protection. These soldiers were called knights in Europe. In Japan‚ they were known as samurai. In addition‚ both Europe and Japan had strong military leaders. As you recall‚ these military leaders were known as shoguns in Japan. Similar Values In the feudal systems of both Japan and Europe‚ personal loyalty was greatly valued. The military skills of both knights and samurai were also highly valued. As you read in Lesson 2‚ knights were expected to follow a code of behavior known

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    University of the philippines‚ baguio | WARRIORS IN PEACE | THE ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE SAMURAI CLASS IN TOKUGAWA JAPAN | | ANIDA‚ CESNA CO | 3/20/2013 | The warriors of Japanese history the samurai belongs to the upper class of the society. During the Warring States and before that samurai were used as killing machines ready to slay anyone who was against with their masters. But during this time of peace‚ samurai have no war to fight anymore. Despite their high status in the society their economic

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    1 Ethan Drury ID: 2680832 AST-240-01 4/12/13 Remove the spaces after each line here. The Timeless Warrior How Time and Popular Culture Distorted the Samurai This title not specific- could be I have made book a point of pointing out The samurai are understood to be master swordsmen of great power. Mysterious‚ certain words that do enigmatic characters that wander the mountains and villages of feudal Japan searching for not flow corr- something once lost to them‚ cutting down everything in their

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    Sociology Presentation #2 Article Business Week Magazine: A Samurai Reformer Inspires a Nation Adrift Born the son of a Samurai in 1835‚ Ryoma Sakamoto would rise to defeat the shogun empire who had kept the empire of Japan hidden from the world for 200 years until mid-1850’s. Little did Sakamoto know that he would be the face and voice to shape Japan to this day. Ryoma Sakamoto would go on to write his famous eight point plan for Imperial Restoration and Governance‚ which outlined plans

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    the Japanese army is unprepared even though that had a huge advantage over the samurai as far as technology goes. The samurai used bow and arrows‚ swords‚ spears‚ and rode on horseback. They wore traditional dress such as large metal armor and ornate headpieces. The Japanese army wore modern outfits and fired their arms in synchronized lines. The samurai reigned victorious. It was considered an honor among the samurai to die in battle while fighting for what they believed in. They practiced a form

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    culture of the Japanese. Stephen soon discovers that Matsu‚ the family’s servant‚ shows quintessential characteristics of Japanese culture. Matsu’s traits can often be compared to those of medieval Japanese warriors. Throughout Samurai’s Garden‚ Matsu shows characteristics of a true samurai. One of the characteristics present in Matsu is his strength internally. This strength is best shown during Kenzo’s burial. At the burial of his best friend Matsu "was silent throughout the entire procession‚ simply

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    Mackey Mr Pino The Samurai’s Garden Matsu was the Samurai in the novel “The Samurai’s Garden”. You may hear about legends and heros in your lifetime that have done great deeds to the world. You will also hear about heros on your local news channel‚ or even your local newspaper. However‚ you do not have to be known by everyone around the world to be a hero or a legend. You can be a legend in your state‚ or even in your local community. Matsu was a legend‚ hero‚ and also a warrior in China

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