St. Bernard’s letter‚ Ascetic Reaction‚ reflects a puritan and conservative interpretation of the architectural and sculptural structure of the Cluniac church of Saint-Pierre. As a monk and abbot of the Cistercian order‚ St. Bernard is predisposed to Saint Benedict’s ‘ideal’ organization and structure of monastic life. To observers of Saint Benedict’s rules‚ the monastery is designed as a self-sustaining complex where time is dedicated to manual labor and biblical study. His letter addresses the
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The 24th of August in 1572‚ St. Bartholomew’s Day‚ was the beginning of a massacre that would eliminate a number protestants that no one knows. The St Bartholomew’s Massacre was not an intention of the Royal Court‚ it was an outcome of their choices. This Massacre will lead to a religious war and a rise in tension between the protestant and Catholics in France. The Bartholomew’s Day Massacre was a very interesting and complex event‚ the Massacre was an attempt to end religious turmoil but instead
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James Joyce – The Dead. James Joyce’s ‘The Dead’ written in 1914‚ is a short story‚ centering on protagonist Gabriel Conroy and his journey of development of the self. In this essay I will discuss three separate techniques used by Joyce‚ their effect on the reader and the meaning they provide to the story as a whole. The language choice used by Joyce in this particular passage is crucial in depicting the complex relationship between Gabriel and wife‚ Gretta. It appears that Gabriel attempts to idealize
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symbol of peace. The symbolic meaning may be different depending on the context of how and where it is being used. Sometimes it also depends on the person reading. In this paper symbolism in the story of ‘Araby’ by James Joyce’ will be clearly illustrated using examples. Symbolism in James Joyce’s short story “Araby” is used to illustrate the various meaning of different aspects of the story. They are used to illustrate clearly the nature of the protagonist‚ desires‚ and characters in the
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Day hiking St Edwards Park On June 1st Jack hit me up to do some local day hiking. It’s been such a long time since we adventured together I jumped at the chance. Info: St. Edwards Park offers 6 trails with two considered the main trails. The park is considered a gem inside the city and is spread over 80 acres with a creek‚ pools‚ small waterfalls. If you want to bring a pet‚ they are allowed as well. Address: 7301 Spicewood Springs Rd.‚ Austin 78759 We made out to the trailhead with no issues
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Ontological Argument of St. Anselm St. Anselm was a philosopher who proposed the first ontological argument in Western Christian tradition back in 1078 through his work Proslogian. An ontological argument is “an argument aiming to prove the existence of God through just thought of God alone” (Timmons 439). St. Anselm believed the definition of God to be‚ “That than which nothing greater can be conceived.” While Anselm argued God’s existence was purely through introspection‚ it can be disputed that
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discriminated groups to fight for their own rights‚ which had a deep effect on American society. Many blacks took part in this movement‚ whether it was through protesting or holding demonstrations. However‚ some blacks used writing as a means of contributing. James Baldwin published Stranger in the Village as a means of expressing his views of African-American racism. As a result‚ their efforts helped set the foundation for equal rights among blacks for generations to come. Although the basic needs were met‚
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St Clare of Assisi St Clare of Assisi was born July 16‚ 1194 Assisi and died August 11‚ 1253 (aged 59) Assisi. St Clare is an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. St. Clare was born in Assisi‚ the eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi‚ Count of Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana. Traditional accounts say that Clare’s father was a wealthy representative of an ancient Roman family‚ who owned a large palace in Assisi and a castle. Later in life‚ Ortolana entered Clare’s
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theory of the case: The hospital was negligent in failing to maintain a safe and supervised environment in the emergency room waiting room where John was located‚ this failure to provide supervision is the reason he sustained his injury. Issue: Does St. Vincent’s Hospital owe John a duty of care? Rule: The majority of courts have found that premises owners have a duty to take reasonable precautions to protect their invitees from foreseeable 3rd party attacks. Delta Tau Delta v. Johnson‚ 712 NE2d
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The Misfits is a funny and sensitive story that will touch the reader’s heart. This novel‚ written by the famous and wonderful author‚ James Howe‚ is about four best friends who are trying to win the student council elections in their school. The only problem is that these students aren’t quite popular‚ but as they call themselves‚ they are misfits. The reader is exposed to the thoughts‚ feelings‚ and emotions of the main character‚ Bobby Godspeed. Twelve year-old Bobby has been called
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