Essays on Bravery

In The Iliad, the author sets warfare as the most important aspects of the society. It is necessary to note that the current war in the poem is not at the action and plot in the text, but war is one of the detectable social forces in the poem. Men in the poem who fail to respect the warrior character of the society or fail to take part in the ongoing wars are ostracized and criticized. Declining to engage in battles or war or being labeled a coward are the worst ways that a man can be defined, since the man ...

Introduction

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a famous comedy movie released in 1975. The movie depicted the quest of King Arthur and his companions for the quest of searching the Holy Grail. The entire movie lies in the genre of satire in which parody of king Arthur has been shown (YouTube 1). However, the scene that is selected for this paper displays black knight fight with King Arthur. This scene best depicts the parody of King Arthur and his peasants making it the most hilarious scene of the movie. The scene is meant to communicate the acts of bravery ...

{(Author Details)} 2.1. The moral correction system adopted by Warden Burl Cain in Louisiana’s Angola prison can be used as a basis of the Evangelical Christian (Baptist) religion’s implementation in the prison programs. The program is statistically effective, as the inmates upon release show a much better conduct and feel of rehabilitation than other programs. Before it was implemented, the Angola prison was considered to have the most violent conduct in the south. As crime rates got higher and higher, slowly effective concepts like Cain’s became the need of the hour (Ridgeway, 2011) He took this concept ...

Nobility in the medieval time shad unquestionable value attached to it. Majority of the nobles lived their lives in luxury and were rich beyond the common man’s wildest dreams. The thought of the medieval knights often brings nobility in mind, hence the question whether knights had to emanate from the noble class. Exemplary works by Sir Thomas Malory (1408–1471) recount the marvelous adventures of chivalrous, heroic knights of super-human ability. The knights, abiding by the chivalry's strict codes of honor and demeanor went on quests to fight and defeat monsters and giants, thereby winning favor with a lady. ...

A Thin Line Between Justice and Fear: An Exploration of Hamlet’s Inaction In Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, there are many situations that make the reader wonder why Hamlet doesn’t take action in a timely manner. Hamlet seems to struggle with taking action due to moral and religious reasons. Aside from constantly thinking and considering things, he is also clever in coming up with excuses not to act. Because of this, Hamlet is not able to fulfill his father’s wish of being avenged. It can be argued that Hamlet is a coward, which Hamlet himself proves from ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay entitled “Self-Reliance” is one that praises the notions of non-conformity, stating that only the brave ones have the power to say no to the hypnotic influence of the masses. When a man believes in himself, knows what he must do and gives his voice enough potency to be heard, he has the power to live a rich and fulfilling life, simultaneously revealing spiritual and philosophical essence of life itself.

As one of the major philosophers of the movement referred to as Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson delves deep into the notion of the human self, the ...

Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt, a symbol of beauty, intelligence, power, and bravery. Her romance, politics, and entire life have encountered many magical appeal that strongly captivated Egypt, Rome, and the world. The effect of her unique characteristics has been told in every generation that highly considered the style of art and fashion. Cleopatra was rich, cruel, and extremely appealing. She has made a history that fascinated the people during her time and today. People have found different inspirations in the fascinating characteristics of Cleopatra through the ages. Her influence as a person or a woman has demonstrated a great impact in today’ ...

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The Things They Carried Tim O'Brien was born in the town of Austin, Minnesota, and moved to Worthington at the age of 10. He went to Macalester College and participated in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970 as an infantry soldier. After the war, he completed graduation from Harvard University and worked as a reporter with The Washington Post for a short duration. He launched his literary career in 1973 with the publication of If I Die in a Combat Zone which established him as a leading writer on Vietnam issues. In the book “The Things They Carried, Tim O’ ...

Robert Coles have composed the story of Ruby Bridges, which revolves around a girl named Ruby. The story is about Ruby's courage, tolerance, bravery and calmness as she was fighting with the bitter truth of racism being created by worldly people (Ruby, 2015). This is a story, which depicts that in 1960, a judge named New Orleans gave an order to two of the public schools to give admission to four black girls in their schools. Ruby was six-year-old at that time and was included in those four girls (Ruby, 2015). However, she was sent to William Frantz Elementary school. All other ...

In ancient Greek culture, the notions of masculinity were diverse. Possession of these ideals meant that a person acquired a heroic stature. In the conflicts pitting Achilles and Agamemnon, the basic ideals of masculinity emerge. In the Iliad, Hector profoundly lays bare the inherent Greek obsession with emasculating each other in competitions. In both situations, superiority in athleticism, sexual virility, and performance in speech, possession of materials and wealth, and physical attractiveness are aptly used to express masculinity. Moreover, winning battles and fighting off enemies symbolized a warrior-like characteristic which was also a definition of masculinity. The analysis of sections of the Iliad ...

A large number of America’s residents are in prison or jail, a situation that burdens the families of the imprisoned, as well as the society. A number of faith-based organizations have been working together with prison authorities in order to reduce the chances of recidivism and find ways to serve the imprisoned better. For instance, Burl Cain, the warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary has always advocated moral rehabilitation. Cain believes that moral people are not felonious nor criminals, and moral rehabilitation is the only genuine rehabilitation. According to Cain, moral rehabilitation refers to learning how to live productively, ...

The movie Walk Out is based on a true story of a political movement that took place in East Los Angeles California during the year 1968. The mission of the students in this film was to bring about massive policy changes with regard to how they were treated in school. The movie aired on HBO in 2006 and inspired similar movements in other areas of the United States. There were many stars that made this film a success. Two of them are Edward James Olmos and Michael Pena (pronounced Pen-ya). Olmos was actually the producer of the movie and he also played ...

Introduction

For almost three thousand years, Homer’s Odyssey is among the oldest surviving piece of ancient literary work that was able to transcend through time and still able to capture the imagination of the contemporary readers. Among the most prominent characters in the story is the warrior named Odysseus, which would be the focus of this discussion. Odysseus is a depiction of a renowned warrior known for his cunning, bravery, and shrewdness, which encompass the ideal characteristics of a hero. However, different cultures have a variety of description of a hero, but the common denomination in all of them is the hero’s act ...

The paper provides information about SGT. Leo J. Powers’ attainment of The Medal of Honor. This research done from three different online sources, mentions the history of the World War II, SGT. Leo J. Powers’ conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the war. After researching on his act of bravery I came to the conclusion that as a Private First Class in the 34th Infantry Division was a very courageous soldier in his unit. He individually destroyed the enemies’ stations even at the risk of being killed ...

The traits of character which come to one’s mind when someone mentions the words “Hemingway’s code hero” are bravery, intelligence and honesty. “Hemingway’s code hero” refers to the several typical characters from the books written by this author. A bright example of such personage is Santiago from the novel The Old Man and the Sea.

Santiago is the main character of the novel. He is an old Cuban fisherman who has recently been having extremely bad luck, for he hasn’t caught a single fish in the course of eighty four days. This man for certain possesses ...

Bainbridge, B. (1991). The Birthday Boys. London: Hachette UK. “The Birthday Boys” is an acclaimed piece of literary work by Beryl Bainbridge. This novel was published in the year 1991and presents an imaginary tale of South Pole mission by captain Robert Falcon Scott. This story describes the emotional aspect of human endurance and misguided audacity in a very realistic manner. This paper intends to discuss the novel with a focuses on courage as central them of the story. Beryl Bainbridge is an English author who is named as one of the greatest authors of the United Kingdom. The author ...

Introduction

War is an unavoidable part of human life. Warfare is portrayed as an important component of the human lives. War plays an important role in the lives of human beings making it inevitable in the world. War is an important aspect in human life because it brings honor and integrity to the individuals who participate in the struggles and battles while failure to participate in the war is presented as an act of cowardice and laziness and a sign of misaligned priorities in life. The degree of participation in the war is presented as a brave and courageous people in ...

Final Project Part II

Cultural Awareness CRIM 103 The film “Windtalkers” directed by John Woo came out on big screens in 2002. The movie was name after brave marines of Navajo origin that served as code talkers during the war. Navajo language is so difficult and so rare that American army chose is it as a coding language for their operations. It played a crucial role of the US army's success in Japan. The movie starts with a departure scene, in which future Navajo soldiers say goodbyes to their friends and families. In this scene we meet the protagonists Ben Yahzee and Charlie ...

Coriolanus is a sad story done by William Shakespeare at around 1605 1nd 1608. it is written about the life of the legendary life of Caius Martius Coriolanus. Coriolanus is a title given to a Roman general who has done well in the battlefield and earned this honor. Soon after this success he is persuaded to join active politics and seeks political leadership. He is however, unsuitable for leadership due to his temperament and he is soon banished from Rome. Coriolanus is embittered by this treatment and seeks to avenge by forming an alliance with the Volscians but this finally results in ...

Maureen Dowd has established herself as one of the nation’s leading editorialists and commentators, and it is clear that she is an expert at applying the classic rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos, and logos in her writing. Maureen Dowd’s essay “Our Own Warrior Princess” tells the story of her niece Jennifer’s experience as an organ donor. This text does more than just provide a narrative, though: the event gives Dowd the opportunity to consider her own feelings about organ donation, and after she’s done so, she encourages her readers to share her new point of view ...

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Winston Churchill, finding a way through I. Introduction to Winston Churchill Who is Winston Churchill. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, (November 30, 1874 –January 24, 1965) was a British statesman, better known as the most prominent of the prime ministers of the United Kingdom. People remember Churchill for his priceless contribution to the struggle for peace during the Second World War. But at various times of his life, Churchill was a soldier, author, journalist, painter and politician. Still his achievements as a strong leader in the world history are always put in the first place. Though Churchill is sometimes considered a reactionary on several ...

The aim of this essay is to present you with the comparison and contrast of two specific poems. The poems which will be presented in this essay are ‘Dreamers’ written by Siegfried Sassoon and ‘Before Action’ written by Lieutenant William Noel Hodgson. Both poems are considered to belong to the group of those poems which were written within the socio-historical context, which was created during and after the World War I (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918). The aim of this essay is to present you with the analysis of the thematic core of each poem, the literary ...

Neil Gaiman's children's novel Coraline is a tale of mother and child, of belonging, and of the difference between fantasy and reality. Moving into an apartment made from a divided home, Coraline finds a way to escape her boring, disinterested parents into the "Other World," a place of what appears on the surface to be Coraline's ideal world. Her Other Parents are exciting and pay attention to her, she has much more exciting toys and games, and even the elderly neighbors are exciting to be around. However, as Coraline learns, there is a heavy price to pay for being in this world. Coraline is a ...

Introduction

A hero is a man with a clearly distinguished courage and the admired ability to do extraordinary things. One set his courage and the noble qualities that lead to the brave capabilities in the performance of the duties as per the requirements. The code of performing heroic acts makes one conspicuous and more admirable in the face of the society. This leads one to be regarded as ideal and more reliable in issues to do with the performance of the key and crucial duties as per the requirements of the scenery. The context under one is identified as a hero is ...

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Society is an integral part of a man’s life. To be a part of a society, one has to fulfil societal expectations. These expectations require a person to behave in a certain way and to live a certain lifestyle. In other words, these expectations form the norms of the society. To be accepted in a society, it is important to follow these norms. Actions that lead to breaking of these norms are called deviant behaviour or deviance. Deviance leads to outcast from society. Having tattoos is considered one such deviance. This paper talks about prevalence and importance of tattoos in military. The four important reasons ...

The history of Vietnam is filled with strong women who acted heroically or played heroic roles at times when the nation was in crisis. Some of these women who are greatly celebrated in Vietnam as heroes are sisters TrungTrac and TrungNhi. The two led a Vietnamese revolt against the Chinese in 39-42 C.E. These women feature heavily in Vietnamese history books where they are often hailed as the Hai Ba Trung (The Trung Sisters). Another great woman who is also revered greatly in Vietnamese history books is Madame Trieu (Ba Trieu) who also led a Vietnamese revolt against the Chinese in 248 ...

“Macbeth” is one of the greatest literary works of William Shakespeare. This play proves why Shakespeare is still the most influential English author. Shakespeare has tried to portray mordant psychosomatic and political effects when people do not hesitate in taking help of evil for fulfilling their aspiration of power. The play is believed to be written in the beginning of the seventeenth century but it still pleases people who love English literature. This paper intends to discuss the “Macbeth” and presents a succinct analysis of the play along with discussing all other related aspects.

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The success of the organization depends on the people who are working in it. Recruitment of right individual is the most important factor. The organizations having effectual selection and recruitment practices and processes can make appropriate and successful appointment of staff, which is a chief advantage for the well established businesses in the labor market over the competitors (Mathis, and Jackson, 2008). So, the organizations should appreciate those practices, procedures and processes that meet legal needs of human resources in selection and recruitment. For this purpose the regulatory framework of the recruitment process of Asda Stores Limited is analyzed in ...

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The Paradise Lost is the epic poem written by the blind English poet John Milton. For many years, this piece of poetry had sparked countless of debates amongst literary scholars particularly concerning the character of Satan. One important aspect of studying Milton’s work is to analyze his clever ways of manipulating characters to challenge the notion of good and bad heroism. In his work, Milton’s Satan was an evil character; however, he also portrayed the devil to a heroic figure instead of God or Adam. In order to analyze the character of Satan, one must begin with a definition ...

Artemisia Gentileschi is one of the few female artists whose name and work have survived in modern times. She lived during a period when women were considered inferior to men and thus not capable of creating serious art. The daughter of a painter, she managed to establish herself as an artist, one of the first women to do so and was rediscovered by feminist art historians in the 20th century. In fact Chadwick (2007, 100) says that Artemisia ‘is the first woman artist in the history of Western art whose historical significance is unquestionable’. Her life was not easy and establishing ...

How Colonial Women Rose Up to Defend Independence They Were Denied

Women during the Revolutionary war were some of the greatest contributors to the war effort, yet the least likely to benefit from its outcome. In Carol Berkin’s book, Revolutionary Mothers, Berkin reminds us that this was in fact a bloody civil war with casualties not only on the battlefield, but among the women left behind to fend for themselves and their children. These women proved that not only were they competent enough to handle the day-to-day responsibilities that their husbands had managed, but they were also strong enough to do so while enduring the economic hardships that war brings with ...

Mesopotamia is comprised in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Here, a very impressive culture developed beginning with the year 6.000 BCE. Akkad and Sumer are the most important kingdoms which emerged on these lands. These civilizations’ development was closely connected to geographical and climatic specificities of the area. The weather in the area is very hot, rains are scarce and the two rivers often cause floods. People had to develop irrigation systems to be able to cultivate the land and thus, to survive (Ross-Nazzal, 2015). Another important cultural characteristic is the polytheistic belief. Both the geographical location ...

Disney Princesses

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Little Mermaid

Late eighties was a decade of immense transformations. This chunk of the time was a period during which the roles and perception of women in the mainstream society went through sheer changes (Buckland 178). The same mainstream thought of the society is reflected in the role of the princess depicted in Walt Disney’s animated musical fantasy film, “The Little Mermaid”. The character of the princess in the aforesaid fantasy film was played by Ariel, who is a young sixteen years old mermaid. Dissatisfied with her life in the water, she became much curious ...

Alexander the great was a son to Queen Olympia and King Phillip II. He was born in 356 B.C. He had a strong background having Aristotle as his tutor. He took charge of the companion cavalry at the age of 18. He also helped King Phillip in defeating the Theban and Athenian armies at Chaeronea. He acquired support of the Macedonian Army after his father’s death and he eliminated all his enemies to become the king and the leader of the Corinthian league (Randall, 2004). He started conquering territories at an early age and this gave him more bravery and got ...

Introduction

The Hurt Locker is a movie that depicts the lives of three men who were in Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. At the beginning of the movie, Thompson is the main bomb specialist. However, while he was on a mission to disarm a bomb, he is killed when the bomb is detonated by unknown person using a phone. After this incident, a new specialist was required. After the death of Thompson, William James is introduced in the movie. After he is told about Johnson by Sanborn, he becomes aware that he is brought in as a replacement. He then knows that much will be expected of ...

<INSTRUCTOR’S NAME> <COURSE NAME> A well-known Greek philosopher, Aristotle’s popularity lasted from prehistoric time, middle ages and all the way up to the modern ages. He lived through the principle that every problem has an equivalent objective and unbiased solution. He even became more popular when his literatures covered countless knowledge, ranging from different subjects including biology, physics, music, theater, zoology, metaphysics, science, aesthetics and theater. He is the primary reason why we can categorize and recognize the nature of time, motion, matter and space. This exceptional development in Physics allowed us to ...

Introduction

Norms are what binds communities together – a set of observed habits, rituals and occasions ensconced within a set of socially-agreed conventions. The identity of communities heavily rely on the norms they practice as they try their best to perpetuate those throughout generations. It is precisely due to such that communities tend to treat a certain set of values that are taboo – forbidden, in other words, within the norms they observe. The desire of communities not to identify themselves to a specific set of taboo values provides motivation for them to protect their observation of norms. In that sense, it is noteworthy to assume ...

The Anishinaabe is a group of native North American people consisting of the Ojibwa and Odawa. The name Anishinaabe stands for people who are on the right path to the creator or the good people or the upright people. Traditional records called the wiigwaasabak which are scrolls indicate that the Anishinaabeg speakers originated from the east coast. The Anishinaabeg says that their original homeland was a place called Turtle Island. The name was from the belief of the people that North America as a continent was the back of a great mysterious turtle. The Anishinaabe believes themselves to be the descendants of the ...

Response Essay about the Film Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) Apparently the film entitled “The Southern Wild” by Benh Zeitlin is a highly rated film owing the fact that the themes in this film and the implications of the same are made apparent throughout the film. In essence the director of this film incorporated ideas and themes in such a way that can be easily understood by many (Millard 164). At the outset of this film, we are introduced to an isolated community, where people have to struggle with hardships and challenges as a way of fulfilling their daily needs. ...

Greek mythology as it exists today was a culmination of oral tradition that was part of the early Greek civilization. Different regions of the Greek empire had different heroes with their own traditions and thus Greek mythology was firmly tied to it geographical location. Geography and physical places/ space helped shape Greek mythology to a large extent. Homer’s Odyssey, Iliad and Hesiod’s Theogony are examples of Greek mythology where the myth is tied with the geographical space. With the mention of places these poets also driven by a certain ‘Panhellenic’ impulse-a desire to appeal to as many city states as ...

Introduction

In this play Coriolanus by Shakespeare, Coriolanus' expulsion is the peak of a sequence of incidents in which a few powers have a role, all impelling him to his absolute destruction. As is normal in Shakespearean Tragedy, the legend, at the crest of his accomplishments, falls, because of a lethal blemish in his character. Despite the fact that Coriolanus is viewed as the legend and hero of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus and ought to be a solid, thoughtful character, he is ruled and overwhelmed by the other principle characters of the play on the grounds that they well comprehend his shortcomings and have the capacity ...

Many scientists, philosophers, and writers dreamed about an absolutely perfect life. Nowadays not everyone knows the definition of the word "utopia", and even more so, not everyone will be able to talk about the basics of this philosophy. The word "utopia" from Greek means "a place that does not exist." Means the perfect place and the perfect society in which there are no disadvantages. As soon as people began to realize themselves and their existence, they began to think of an ideal society and world without drawbacks. This philosophical movement has started with works of ancient Greek philosophers. ...

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Ancient Hero Motifs Mythology predominantly deals with the basic idea of battle, or the combat between good and evil. In this fundamental battle between good versus evil, many individuals are categorized based on their actions of either being the cause of evil or displaying bravery and bringing in good fortune to the common public. Greek mythology defines heroes as humans of either gender who hailed from the isolated past and are conferred with mystic capabilities and are also regarded to have descended from the eternal gods. Apart from this, the Greek mythology ...

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Prophet Jeremiah is considered as the Old Testament prophet who spiritualized and individualized religion. He emphasized on the need to have a personal relationship with God as opposed to the communal relationship with God. Jeremiah means the weeping prophet according to the ancient Hebrew language. Contemporary Christian topologists have affirmed as the weeping prophet as well. Jeremiah is credited for authoring four books of the Bible; the Book of Jeremiah, the Book of Lamentations, 1st and 2nd Kings. His disciple and scribe assisted him; Baruch Ben Nariah to write the four books of the bible that have also been recognized ...

1. Examine Apple’s current position on the company’s ethical and social responsibilities, and determine whether or not the company has met these responsibilities. Provide two (2) examples that support your position. In contemporary and competitive business environment, corporate social responsibility becomes integrated part of the companies’ marketing strategy. Companies across the world are emphasizing on corporate social responsibility to gain competitive advantage and to develop positive image. Apple is also fulfilling its economic, legal, social and ethical responsibilities by adopting contemporary processes and implementing strict standards. Apple was established in the year 1976 by Steve Jobs, ...

Mahatma Gandhi left a legacy of fearlessness and the author terms it as fundamental and it is coupled up with either truth and non- violence or both. If at all Gandhian principles are to be taken seriously then the former is more important than the latter. Thus, fearlessness forms the mother of all actions end truth and violence cannot match it. Non- violence is neither for the weak nor for cowards, if the aggrieved is fearless in facing the oppressor, has enough thought been put in their actions. Fearlessness is an attribute of the brave and it comes with strengths ...

I had a special attachment to old things. I was so amused going through the attic and searching for memorabilia from my parents’ respective homes. There was an old phonograph, a stack of vinyl records in two sizes, and a particularly intriguing Japanese Samurai sword. I brushed off the dust and smut on the fitting and carefully took out the sword. The sword had collected rust but I surmised then that it could still be polished to perfection. The mounting, in brown leather, had intricate details. There were inscriptions in Japanese and some embossed leather lining which prevented the sword from slipping ...

In this essay, I will make a critical discussion about Aristotle’s analysis of virtues and vices regarding correct attitude towards material good, services and money. I will begin by presenting Aristotle’s virtue about generosity, a virtue that talks about how people should spend their money, and I will continue by researching how this issue reflects into contemporary virtue of generosity. I will argue that Aristotle’s ethics are the starting point regarding a good life for a human being, the middle point between deficiency and excess, both being vices. Furthermore, I contend that, even if Aristotle’s virtues were right, we ...

Pre-modern East Asia

Wu Zao, Hojo Masako, and Queen Sondok are the prominent and strong women of China, Japan, and Korea respectively, they have exerted great influence on the country and it is also because of their efforts that the country is making progress up till now. These three women have played a significant role in the beginning of the Kamakura period. They have played an important role in the Premodern East Asian History. In this essay, the role of these women in historical context, the rise and fall of their power, their influence, and existence of similarities among them are discussed.

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This debut novel of Makiia Lucier fills up the Young-adult/Juvenile/Historic fiction genre with its historically appropriate and emotionally driven recollections. From its apprehensive start to the contemplative close, A Death-Struck Year captures the readers’ imagination and attention. Despite the grisly descriptions about Spanish Influenza, and sadness accompanied by several characters dying in the novel, the readers can find a sense of hope and comfort in the lead character Cleo’s relationships with the staff at Red Cross. She develops a romantic relationship with Doctor Edmund Parrish, a wounded army doctor. Despite their growing romance, the author has not made it the core ...

Compare and contrast situations in war

Understanding the reasons why men fight, why they endure emotional, physical, mental torture and death in war are complex, uncertain and even thought to be unanswerable. Despite lack of a single unifying theory to explain motivation of soldiers in combat, military leaders have to find methods to motivate their men in order to achieve victory. Historians have established several methods to inquire the motivation for war. Content analysis is widely used by several historians and war psychologists to reveal the motivation of soldiers in the Second World War and the American Civil War. What is most noticeable about both wars ...

For obvious reasons, having a clear and effective understanding of knowledge transfer is a vital tool that should be possessed by all the individuals in any given organisation. Taking the case of the army, knowledge transfer is a critical issue that should never be underestimated. In the military, a soldier is supposed to know what to expect and how they ought to react to varied military situations, therefore, to the soldier, this knowledge is literally a matter of life-and-death. Similarly, the aspect of effective transfer of knowledge in a business organisation either dictates its success or fall. In this report, I will focus on the ...

Honor and glory were central themes in the Iliad, this was displayed by how the readers are to perceive the heroes in the story. Heroic warriors were the ones who were brave, fought well and defended their name. Whatever it was they were fighting for, they had their own cause which they would demonstrate through their actions, speech and loyalty (Kraft, Kayan and Luce 163). These things were not given freely as seen in the Iliad, honor and glory were gained through years of fighting and experience. Battles, conquering lands and even the ownership of women were opportunities for ...

Warriors Don’t Cry is a fascinating journal of a young girl Melba Pattillo Beal’s life a time when desegregation took place at Central High School which is located in Little Rock. It is quite an emotional book where the author describes all she underwent during the desegregation in the school and her feelings and what reactions were to the discrimination and racial hatred she and about eight of her friends African- American teenagers received in 1957. Melba’s story is not a light hearted coming story; instead, it is a refraction of the hardships and tensions faced by many African-Americans in the ...

Defiance is a movie based on a true story of two brothers who led a group of Jews attempting to stay alive while evading the Nazis. Tuvia and Zus Bielski’s village was massacred by Nazis soldiers leaving everyone for dead. However, Tuvia and Zus escaped the massacre. The brothers were young, strong, and very skilled in survival techniques. The brothers soon found other Jews who had escape from other villages. Most other Jews were not as apt at survival skills, or as strong as these two brothers. The other Jews seeking refuge were drawn to these two brothers for protection. Therefore, these brothers ...

(Student’s Name) (Instructor’s Name) The Rhetorical Function of Carpe Diem in John Donne’s “Elegy XIX: To His Mistress Going to Bed” and “The Flea” Carpe diem is a Latin term which is usually interpreted as meaning "seize the day". However, as indicated by the website, <http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/carpe-diem.html>, the phrase actually means "'enjoy the day, pluck the day when it is ripe'" (para. 2). Additionally, the author of the website notes the following: "The extended version of the phrase 'carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero' translates as 'pluck the day, trusting as little as possible ...

This is the story which was composed as from the period when the Scandinavian militants invaded Britain. Beowulf has eventually played a big role towards the development of the modern literature. The author of the story is still unrecognized despite of the rumors which stress that the author was an Anglo Saxon. By the time the story was composed, invaders had already stayed in the Britain for so many years. Beowulf proved himself as the true warrior when he killed Greandal himself. He did not need mortal weapons any further since they were not helpful, instead he used the swords ...

Literature Research Paper

In this research paper I decide to choose heroes from the well known Hamlet, The Iliad and Beowulf. From the above works we can be able to see various characters who are viewed as heroes. Hamlet is a hero in the sense that he is patient and brave in the quest to avenge his father’s death in the hands of Claudius, his uncle who inherits the throne after killing the King. Patience is seen in the sense that Hamlet devotes time in avenging his father. Being able to try, let alone succeed, in his plan to take down the ...

Heroism, and the notion of what it means to be a hero has been subjected to numerous changes, especially with regard to changes over time and also in the manner at which different cultures perceive heroism. In literature, heroic deeds and significant events are usually captured in an epic. Valmiki’s Ramayana and Homer’s Odyssey, are both ancient epics, therefore, they are the products of the oral traditions that have adopted an array of literary devices. The Odyssey dates back to around 8th to 6th BCE while the Ramayana proximately was recorded in the 5th century. In these two ...

Grendel is a character from the heroic epic poem Beowulf that is certainly worth remembering. Despite the ambiguity of his nature, Grendel, it seems that the emotions and impulses that drive him are vaguely human. Therefore, considering vaguely human character traits that Grendel possesses, almost any ‘human’ hero with the right set of heroic qualities could defeat a monster like Grendel. When Grendel first reveals himself and attacks the sleeping men at Heorot, which is King Hrothgar's mead-hall, the narrator of the poem claims that his motives are anger and envy of the nightly entertainment at the mead-hall, while he ...