beyond the events of the final page. Arthurian legends have been continued‚ retold‚ and reimagined so often that the story—if only a vague outline of it—has engrained itself in our culture. Mary Frances Zambreno‚ in her article‚ “Why Do Some Stories Keep Returning?” explores why that particular story has remained in the forefront of our consciousness. Zambreno argues that the inclusion of gaps compels authors to fill them‚ even when the gaps are less obvious. Marie de France’s Lanval both supplements
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on the absolute ruin of self that one faces through Socrates words. Straight from his introduction with‚ “Good evening‚ gentleman. I’m plastered‚” (Symposium 213 A) it appears‚ as this speech will be a random comedic interlude to distract from the ideas of the form that had just come about in the end of The Speech of Diotima. However‚ there is an underlying sense of tragedy and the ruin of self behind Alcibiades stories. Alcibiades is completely transformed by Socrates words‚ “If I were to describe
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1640’s and forever punished to wear the scarlet letter on her chest. As a result of her sin‚ she gained a daughter; Her name is Pearl. Hester has committed adultery and sinned‚ but they should not remove Pearl from her mother. Furthermore‚ Hester should keep Pearl because‚ Hester’s punishment has already been served‚ she is a constant reminder of her sin‚ and after all‚ Pearl is all Hester has. No one has the right to a child away from their mother. Although Hester’s punishment was very harsh‚ Pearl has
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What dog is would be a perfect fit for you? Alexander Pope once said" Histories are full of examples and fidelity of dogs than of friends". This quote rings true to all owners of dogs when they look back at all the times they’ve needed a friend‚ and their dog has been there to comfort them even when their human friends have not. But unlike the selection of our human friends which happens mainly by circumstance and chance‚ more effort and thought must be taken in the selection of a pet.
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was that killing two birds at one time is extremely challenging and unlikely‚ and that the philosopher’s attempt should be viewed with extreme suspicion. The philosopher had obviously failed to satisfy his critics‚ who suggested that his attempt was about as successful as a try to knock out two birds with a single stone. Over time‚ "to kill two birds with one stone" has come to be used more generally to accomplishing two goals at once‚ and the negative connotations have largely vanished. In fact‚ people
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INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH MOTHER’S LOVE Ladies and Gentleman: It’s an honor to be given an opportunity to speak about a very important and lovable person in our lives today‚ a Mother. While I was surfing the internet‚ there is one quotation that catches my attention and I want it to share it with you. It goes this way: A mother’s love‚ how sweet the name‚ What is a mother’s love? A noble‚ pure and tender flame Enkindled from above To bless a heart of earthly mould The warmest love that
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Napoleon Bonaparte Speech - Farewell to the Old Guard Napoleon Bonaparte - Farewell to the Old Guard (1814) following the failed invasion of Russia and defeat by the Allies Soldiers of my Old Guard: I bid you farewell. For twenty years I have constantly accompanied you on the road to honor and glory. In these latter times‚ as in the days of our prosperity‚ you have invariably been models of courage and fidelity. With men such as you our cause could not be lost; but the war would have been interminable;
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Library Services City University London 12 March 2013 ProQuest 1. A fit model of leadership and two empirical examinations............................................................................ 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 12 March 2013 ii ProQuest 1 1 A fit model of leadership and two empirical examinations : Sweet‚ Kenneth Michael
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General Purpose: To Inform Topic: To discuss the Burj Al Khalifa’s architectural structure and the construction of the building. Statement of Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the Burj Al Khalifa’s architectural structure and the construction of the building. Thesis Statement: The Burj al Khalifa‚ the world’s tallest single-standing structure‚ is the most carefully designed and constructed architecture piece in the world. I. Introduction A. Being Chicagoans‚ we find
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Michael Moore Speech Prof. Isaacson Persuasive Outline Specific Purpose To persuade my audience why it’s bad for people to be on their phone while driving. Central Idea Driving and being on your phone can cause you to be un alert while driving‚ your endangering yourself and others and being on your phone will increase car accidents. Introduction How many of you guys are always on your phone either texting or making a call? Many of you guys are also are on your phone while driving
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