Many classic tales have origins and details so diverse and varied that one story tells but a fraction of what other stories might reveal. The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood‚ published by Charles Perrault in 1697‚ is no exception‚ but it does relay some common themes and familiar morals with an entertaining plot. This plot‚ however‚ is full of ambiguities and notes that are assumed to be taken for granted. For example‚ why did a king marry an ogress and how did they have a son? Why did this son not reveal
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In this essay‚ I would like to discuss on why the British wanted to have a trading settlement in Singapore. The British needed a new trading settlement in the region. This was to break the Dutch monopoly in the Malay Archipelago‚ because‚ though the British then had already established two trading settlements at Penang and Bencoolen‚ they were not located near the main trading area in the Archipelago‚ thus were not suited to become major trading centres. Penang was located too far up‚ thus away
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Macbeth: Victim or Villain William Shakepear’s Macbeth is a tragedy that contains a perfect example of how lust for power can twist one’s thoughts‚ emotions‚ and personality. Even the noblest human being can become malicious when faced with the opportunity to gain power. Macbeth‚ the play’s protagonist‚ comes face to face with this exact dilemma‚ causing him to transform from a valiant war hero into a murderous villain. At the beginning of the play‚ Macbeth’s future is foretold by three witches
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Fireworks and What Makes Them Go Sparks! Colors! Things that go BOOM! Chemistry doesn’t get much better than this. Ever notice how minutes drag on for hours when you’re waiting for a fireworks show to begin? Everyone’s thinking the same thing: The sky is dark enough the hot dogs are all eaten…come on when are they going to start? Then the first rockets streak into the sky…Ooh! Aah! Yes‚ it was worth the wait. The birthplace of fireworks is generally recognized as China.
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and controlling by her own discretion. Weisberger still considers these two opinions and looks at other evidence that shows of how Isabella attempted to change people’s image of her‚ for example she carried an unsheathed sword ahead of her at her coronation‚ a phallic symbol‚ which again masculinised her to give her more power and respect from those whom she ruled over‚ such as the Cortes‚ and her enemies to show her
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The great Anglo-Saxon period generated an expansive lineage of approximately 170 kings‚ a lineage that would come to an end in 1066 with the death of King Harold II ’Godwinsson’ (Levick). This noteworthy ruler and general would only hold the crown for a brief nine months‚ having his reign cut short by a Norman invasion under William the Conqueror. During his reign‚ King Harold had little impact as a ruler and would have fallen into the obscurity of history if it had not been his death being the causation
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Almost everyone‚ everywhere reads or watches something‚ whether it is a book‚ a movie or magazine. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics‚ individuals age seventy-five and over averaged one hour of reading per week day. Conversely‚ individuals ages fifteen to nineteen read for an average of four minutes per weekday and spent fifty-two minutes playing games or using a computer for leisure. One of the most up and coming types of book are graphic novels. Speaking of graphic novels‚ author‚ and
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life in the shadow of the court‚ known as a cast aside and forgotten. On January 15‚ 1559‚ Elizabeth was crowned at the Westminster Abbey by Dr. Oglethorpe‚ the Bishop of Carlisle. She was 25 at the time of her coronation. Elizabeth was not like many other England’s monarch’s. At her coronation she shook hands and talked to many poorer people. Most royals would have overlooked them. Year following the death of her father was called for sobriety and caution‚ but now that she is Queen‚ Elizabeth is determined
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The History of Western Music Music has been around since the dawn of time‚ ever since man first inhabited this planet we have learned to communicate in ways other then conventional speaking. Different Cultures all have there own specific way of communicating through music. Music is basically broken into two specific groups Eastern Music and Western Music. Eastern music is mainly derived from the orient and India. While‚ Western music first emerged from Europe. Western music has developed
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this example of ceremony came from Egypt. These records date back from 2800 to 2400 B.C. with dramas of sending the dead pharaoh off to the underworld. The most famous is recounting the story of the death and resurrection of the god Osiris‚ and the coronation of his son Horus called a passion play. This was performed from 2500 to 550 B.C. The passion play is the first of its kind ever recorded and is the first example of theatre. I enjoyed this article because acting is my favorite subject and I’ve always
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