The narrator introduces Gilgamesh in the past tense‚ the high walls of the city he built are already ancient. He then shows that the story is in Gilgamesh’s words‚ and that the king wrote it down. Gilgamesh’s story remembers historical people and their deeds‚ and at the same time‚ Gilgamesh’s path through bravery‚ tragedy‚ and knowledge is an everlasting‚ worldwide process. The story of Gilgamesh is both ageless and instant. Gilgamesh’s mother was in the beginning of the story‚ but his father wasn’t
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Impromptu Topics: 1. You are an ant. Convince an anteater to not eat you. 1. Explain three different ways to eat an Oreo cookie. 1. Tell us about a nickname you have and how you got it. 1. Convince us to vote for you as president of the USA. 1. Explain three uses for a pencil besides for writing. 1. Read us a letter you might write home when you are staying at a circus training summer camp. 1. Tell us about your summer plans. 1. Convince us that homework is harmful
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The Epic Hero Beowulf “A soldier should know the difference between words and deeds and should always keep that clear in his head.” You ever wondered why Beowulf was so great at what he was doing and why he was a good leader ? It is because in this story Beouwulf has super-human strength. He is on a long quest through his journey. He also performs great deeds for his people. The first characteristic of the epic hero Beowulf is that he has incredible super-human
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Epics in Early British Literature Early British literature contains some of the most read pieces of literature in history. From Beowulf to Paradise Lost to The Rape of the Lock each work fits into a time in history and literature that is distinctly different yet the same. Each work fits loosely or tightly into the conventions of epic type poetry. The epic conventions of poetry have distinct characteristics and conventions. Characteristics of epic pieces of literature range from style and setting
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TOPIC 1 USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT TWO PROBLEMS Assume you bought 100 shares of NewTech common stock on January 15‚ 2003 at $50.00 per share and sold it on January 15‚ 2004 for $40.00 per share. 1 What was your holding period return? 2 What was your holding period yield? USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OR THE NEXT TWO PROBLEMS Suppose you bought a GM corporate bond on January 25‚ 2001 for $750‚ on January 25‚ 2004 sold it for $650.00. 3 What was your annual holding period
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to be perfect in body but was flawed by his perfection making him to arrogant and naive to his citizens. He was the social and political pentacle; the focus was always on what he was doing no matter what. Gilgamesh’s demeanor changed through out the Epic at the beginning he was regarded as immortal and unbeatable. As he goes through the story he loses himself and Enkidu‚ this makes him realize that he is not invincible and is mortal. He is the catalyst in his own change‚ setting off the events that
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Topic 6 Communication is the process by which info is transmitted and understood between two or more people Frequent‚ timely‚ and accurate communication is most effective Communication has functions 1) Coordinates us by helping us sync our work 2) Organizational learning by distributing work to employees 3) Decision making by giving us info from stakeholders/external env. 4) Changes behavior it alters people’s belief‚ feelings and behavior 5) Supports Employee well-being‚ research shows that new
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dealing with the reality of death is as old as humanity itself and continues to modern day. This is made apparent in many popular writings such as mythic and religious genres throughout the ages‚ which all address the issue of trying to evade death. The Epic of Gilgamesh also addresses the meaning of life and the desire to cheat death while also coming to a considerable outcome with Gilgamesh dealing with the reality of his own mortality. At first Gilgamesh is unstoppable and there was no denying it.
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luxurious life with Calypso in an exotic land‚ but only to a point. Eventually‚ he wants to return home....... His Hubris (which can alos be a characteristic of an Epic hero -they are arrgrant!!) - Odysseus’s love of glory prompts him to reveal his identity to the Cyclops and bring Poseidon’s wrath down on him. But by the end of the epic‚ he seems much more willing to temper pride with patience. Disguised as a beggar‚ he endures the suitors abuse until the traps he has set and the loyalties he has
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Abstinence programs Do they work? Advertising Should certain kinds of ads be banned in the interest of health/morality/annoyance – alcohol‚ cigarettes‚ prescription meds‚ etc…? Africa Why so many wars? What’s the solution? Airplane accidents Who is responsible? Should families of victims be entitled to compensation? Airport security Should the government use invasive pat-downs and body scans to ensure passenger safety or are there better methods? Al Qaida Has U.S. policy actually spread
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