foundation of society and a requirement for social progress. We need a leader like Rizal‚ who will empower and initiate positive changes and transformations in the society as a whole today and tomorrow. And by his death‚ the significance of this martyrdom is that his death sparked open rebellion that finally ended Spanish rule in the country. Rizal is an epitome of good character‚ high intelligence‚ and love for his Motherland. He’s a good example to be followed. 2. Studies and Travels Jose
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historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipino modernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo’s romanticism of Philippine scenes.His great works include Blood Compact‚ First Mass at Limasawa‚ The Martyrdom of Rizal‚ Bayanihan‚ Magpupukot‚ Fiesta‚ Bayanihan sa Bukid‚ Sandugo‚
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Before the middle ages‚ the spread of Christianity to Europe was complicated and it was accompanied with a number of persecution acts by the Roman Empire. There is a question that whether the Roman Empire persecuted Christians for ideological reasons or not. It is apparent that in that period of time‚ Christianity has been approached as a threat by Roman religion which has performed a major role in the development of the Roman Empire (Wasson‚ 2013). So‚ the persecutions of Christians were accompanied
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The Scarlet Letter Before the American Revolution‚ most of the northern colonies were Puritan societies. Puritanism was a more strict and harsh form of Judaism. Nathaniel Hawthorne was the nephew of John Hathorne‚ who was a judge during the Salem Witch Trials. Hawthorne’s famous book‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ was based on a Puritan society in the 1600’s. It is about a woman named Hester Prynne who committed adultery with the town’s priest‚ Arthur Dimmesdale‚ resulting in the birth of their child‚ Pearl
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Eleanor Hargrove March 1‚ 2014 Miss Person A.P. English 11 Essay Choice #4: Tom’s Education When we are first introduced to Tom Joad‚ he is an enigma. He presents many contrasts‚ and the reader is not sure what to make of him. Though only recently released from the Oklahoma state penitentiary for murder‚ Tom is honest about his past. He freely admits to his reason for imprisonment‚ and goes so far as to say that he would kill again‚ if it came to it. Despite his flaws‚ Tom nonetheless wins the trust
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The Pros and Cons of Capital Punishment Capital punishment or the death penalty is the act of killing or executing a person‚ who was found guilty of a serious crime‚ by the government. Without a doubt‚ executions are considered the ultimate punishment for a crime‚ because there is no repeal from death. The logical alternative for capital punishment is life in prison without parole‚ yet a lot of nations still perform the death penalty. This is because the debate whether capital punishment is ethical
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Borja‚Jullius T. MCDBA-3 It challenges strong belief and faith in our national hero by adding some more “facts” about the true life of Rizal. Though it greatly differs on the way the story was communicated to the viewers. Bayaning 3rd World had this sort of documentary feel that made it look more credible. The opening part of the film looked like we’re about to watch an educational film for elementary students. The movie’s simplicity is just beautiful for it directly speaks for itself and clearly
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stomach flu that would put most people in the hospital. No expensive search and rescue teams will ever have to risk their lives bringing you off Mt. Everest. At least you’re not judged as harshly as smokers are (…yet). You never suffer from food-martyrdom. (“Oooh‚ I shouldn’t have eaten the piece of chocolate!”) Kids never have to worry about getting bruised by pelvic bones when they sit on your lap‚ like they do with Great-Aunt Edna. If you’ve hooked up with hot babe or hot guy‚ there’s a good
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A group of us Arts and Music students used the day on Wednesday to go into the city to visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It was a cold‚ breezy day so we were all bundled up in jackets and hats. As we got off the E train and walked toward the museum‚ its appearance was not what I expected it to be. The museum was an elegant‚ beautiful building made of what looked to be marble; not the big‚ brick monstrosity I had expected. Once we walked into the museum‚ it was even more elegant on the inside
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communicating in society. Also representative of his intellect/mind which he uses to attempt to understand God‚ faith and salvation. Paradox and contrast - reflective of the paradoxes of religion and science‚ discovery and fear etc. Echoes of martyrdom – the best men go willingly? “our best men with thee doe goe”. Donne as an intellect and preacher (theatrical/dramatic‚ wits and conceits). Intellectualises Also reflective of the times. Witty repartee in court‚ questioning of values‚ religion‚
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