John Milton’s Paradise Lost‚ considered the greatest achievement in English epic‚ is a poem which seeks to do the impossible: to provide an account of the book of Genesis through the medium of epic‚ a genre depicting‚ among other things‚ the religious practices and theological imperatives of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. For all that we know about Milton’s classical education‚ his early training in ancient languages and later mastery of classical genres‚ many mysteries‚ nevertheless‚ remain
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======== 101 Ideas for Great Table Topics ======== Compiled by Mark LaVergne‚ DTM‚ Past International Director of Toastmasters International Phone: 718-457-8390; Email: MarkLaVergne@aol.com Address: 38-11 Ditmars Boulevard‚ Astoria‚ NY 11105 Updated: May 2006 – Background and Acknowledgements on Page 14 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------==> TABLE TOPIC IDEA #1 ------------------------------------
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 There are several reasons why I chose the topic of Autism. First‚ autism is intriguing because it is very hard to understand. Medical science is at a loss to explain why and how it occurs. Second‚ I have had occasion to develop a personal relationship with children who are afflicted with autism. At The Children’s Institute‚ where I volunteer‚ I sit and play with many kids‚ two of whom are very hard to play with. Even though they are five and six years old‚ they avoid making
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writing process to include: research (note cards)‚ pre-writing (outline)‚ draft (first draft)‚ revise‚ edit (self and peer edit)‚ publish (final draft). 3. Students will use a variety of resources (print‚ reference‚ electronic) to research selected sub-topics related to WWII and Lord of the Flies. 4. Students will link literary analysis with historical research. Directions: You will be writing a paper that integrates Lord of the Flies with historical research. The prompt for your paper is: Analyze Lord
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ORIGINS OF EPIC THEATRE JOE CARROLL 2nd HND PERFORMING ARTS Introduction In the following essay I will explain the origins of epic theatre and what is actually meant by the term epic theatre. I will look at the people who influenced this form of theatre‚ the essential elements and how they differ from naturalism and affect the actor. I will also look at the production elements and how they differ from other types of theatre. Origins of Epic Theatre Bertolt Brecht was a playwright
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IB-Style Essay Choose one topic and develop an interpretive essay. Focus on Miller’s use of dramatic technique. Integrate concise quotations and evidence in a formal‚ critical‚ literary essay. Make sure your thesis is clear and insightful. Topic 1 “Fact versus fantasy; this is a clash that can have comic or tragic results.” Bearing this statement in mind explore the results of using realism and fantasy in Death of a Salesman. Topic 2 “Time and place are the basic
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of earliest known pieces of literature. Through years of storytelling and translation‚ The Epic of Gilgamesh became a timeless classic. This story is believed to have originated from Sumerian poems and legends about the king of Uruk‚ Gilgamesh. Throughout the epic‚ many themes arose about women‚ love‚ and journeys and the one I would like to discuss is the theme of death. Also‚ I will discuss if Gilgamesh accepts morality at the end of the story and the development of
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he believes to be right‚ moral‚ and just. Beowulf is an epic and tells the story of a legendary hero‚ conquering all obstacles as if he was immortal. Up until the end of Beowulf’s life he was constantly looking to be the hero. However‚ his humanity is exposed by his death. Heroes all share the characteristic of their willingness to die in their effort to accomplish their heroic act‚ thus making the act in itself heroic. Throughout the epic‚ Beowulf in many ways exhibited all the qualities and characteristics
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Year 8 Parvana Text Response Essay Being able to write a text response essay is a key skill. So what exactly does a text response essay do and why do we write them? Imagine that you have been given the following topic: In the novel Parvana‚ the characters experience a number of changes. What are these changes and how do they come about? Planning the essay: Planning your essay is crucial* as it enables you to have clear‚ concise* and structured approach to your response. (*crucial-very important
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