Essays on Legend

Celtic society was known for its rather elaborate yet defined system which separated the intellectual roles into three professioanl branches: the Bards, or the singers of praises and feared satirists, the Vates, or the diviners and seers, and the Druids, or the priests and wizards, judges and advisors, prophets and teachers of the Celtic world. Merlin is a man of great magic and mystery, making him one of the most enigmatic figure in the Arthurian legend. However, it was his accurate prophecies regarding the history of Britain and the rise and fall of its three kings that made him Continue reading...

Introduction A legend is made of extraordinary deeds, and the daring feats of a legend are told and retold for generations. It is often about a particular person, carrying a historical basis, with certain elements of magic and myth woven around him or her. The myths revolving a legend often carry supernatural angle to interpret natural events & explain the universe and humanity

Arthurian Legend

Arthurian legend has emerged slowly over centuries, and the storytellers have told again and again about a great chief or leader, who disappeared mysteriously, but promises to return to his people in time of need. King Arthur Continue reading...

Assignment 8

1. U = runif(100)

Largest value, around 1.0, in the uniform distribution is not as far out to the right compared to the normal distribution. This is shown as a curve to the right in the normal qqplot for the uniform distribution which takes the range from 0 to 1. Likewise, the smallest value, around 0, in the uniform distribution is not as far out to the left compared to the normal distribution. This is shown as a curve towards the left in the same qqplot. If the uniform distribution is similar to the normal distribution, the qqplot would Continue reading...

Results The total number of participants whose data was collected in the six clinics was 300. Of this, 127 were female and 173 were male. The average age of the participants was 54.83 years. The participants were prescribed different lipid lowering drugs with some patients taking a regimen of two drugs. Additionally, the information collected included the individual patient’s cholesterol and triglycerides levels. This was meant to
evaluate whether the cholesterol and triglycerides level affect the choice of lipid lowering drug prescribed and how this compares with evidence. Table 1.0 below shows the distribution of the participants according Continue reading...

This is a great application to Sternberg’s triangular model of love. “Thank You” is a good song where it may be applied, although it is one that may be seen as overused and clichéd. Undoubtedly, love and close and intimate relationships play a crucial role in our individual well-being, but there is a need for a complete picture of Sternberg’s theory. Passion can only go so far before it fizzles out. Therefore, intimacy and commitment are also necessary for any relationship to blossom.
John Legend’s “All of Me” is certainly a great song that exemplifies Continue reading...

The assignment was to create the following:

- A consequence table
- A weighted scoring model

Are there any dominated alternatives that can be eliminated? Are there any even swaps?

Management problem definition
The problem that is being faced by the management of the company lies in choosing the new venue for the conference of accounting systems’ users. The problem appeared due to the unexpected effect of the Hurricane Katrina that prevented the management from keeping the conference held in New Orleans. Several alternatives on the possibility of running the conference were considered (e.g., canceling the conference, postponing the conference, etc.) with regard to maintaining the level of conference’s costs and maximizing attendance. Careful consideration of all the alternatives Continue reading...

Essay for Lesson 4: The Decline of the Weimar Republic and the Rise of the Nazi Party

Introduction
Germany experienced a drastic fall after the First World War with the establishment of the Weimar Republic. What was left of German national pride prevalent throughout the duration of the Second Reich fell into shambles when the Treaty of Versailles came into effect – an agreement that sought to magnify the accountability of Germany for the damages caused by the First World War. German territorial domains shrunk to dismaying proportions due to the Treaty of Versailles, while the Weimar Republic failed to represent the consensus of German nationalists, who argued that Germany was not responsible for the First World Continue reading...

Legends and myths no matter their national or geographical identity have always appealed to people. The great difference lying between legends and history is the mythological allusion and trait existing in the field of legends. Legends tell a story which may be fictional but it always carries its own mythical truth. The stories told by legends are the stories of older generations which survive as a useful knowledgeable background and approach life’s mystery, fears and agonies as experienced by human nature throughout the years of humans’ history. One of these stories which has captivated people’s imagination and Continue reading...

The Last Man on Earth is a 1964 science fiction horror film directed by Ubaldo Ragona and Sidney Salkow. This film was adapted from Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel I Am Legend. The filmed was set in Rome, Italy and was released in theatre in the United States by American International Pictures and the UK in 1966.

Thesis

Through Morgan (Vincent Price), Ubaldo Ragona and Sidney Salkow are able to convey the horror and the despair of the last man living on earth that was infested by zombie like vampires resulting from an extensive plague. It was one man fighting Continue reading...

Legends and myths have always been a favorite pastime of history. It tells a story even if the story holds truths or lies or myths. Stories are what capitates from the beginning of the time and will always remain cherished. This paper will reflect on the legend that has mystified countless people throughout time, What Happen to Jimmy Hoffa?
This is a legend that people need to know for it part of our history of America. It made footprints that affected the history of union teams, mafia and other elements. People need to remember this man for even over Continue reading...

Every once in a while we feel that divine intervention is behind the incidence or occurrence of something that has come along in life. Whether it is a commercial, a person, a song or something else, we cannot help but pay attention because it reaches directly to our heart. For most readers, finding Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist makes them believe that it will be a nice, quick read that will provide a change of pace from the usual books that they read. However, Coelho’s novel turns out to be
In The Alchemist, Coelho discusses the concept or Continue reading...

“Helen” and “To Helen” by H.D and Edgar Allen Poe respectively both talk about one woman though they hold immeasurably distinct views of her. She is the subject in the two poems. In “Helen” the orator supposes that the quintessence of Greece detestations is Helen and on “To Helen” the orator deems Helen is the incarnation of total Greece represents and loves. From the title of “To Helen”, we can tell that the orator feels close to her and respects her very much. Furthermore, the poem goes on to show adoration and honor. Also, he employs beautiful words like ‘ Continue reading...

Goethe is a German poet, playwright and natural philosopher who have been recognized as one of the greatest people in the Western literature. Faust is the leading role of a classic German legend which forms the basis for literary, cinematic, artistic and musical works which were produced in the 20th century for many years by various poets such as Goethe, Oscar Wilde, Hector Berlioz and Thomas Mann. Each poet re-tells the Faust legend and builds on it depending on the previous versions. Goethe's Faust shows the true essence and limitations of knowledge and power. Faust means having a bargain Continue reading...

The proposed article, “The Tell-Tale Heart” as Evil Eye Event analyzes homonymous story written by Edgar Allan Poe (“The Tell-Tale Heart”). The article itself is written by James Kirkland and published in the Southern Folklore in 1999. Kirkland examines the substrate of the reference to the Evil Eye legend that Poe introduced in his writing. In relation to this legend, the author of the article analyzes various possible interpretations of the Evil – Eye, an old man who had a strange look (possible caused by cataract and the advanced age), thought by many to bring bad luck.
Decided to learn Continue reading...

The Alchemist is an allegory novel that was written by Paulo Coelho and first published in 1988. This book was originally written in Portuguese but was later translated into 71 languages. The Alchemist is about an andalusian young shepherd boy called Santiago Santiago. It tells of Santiago’s journey through countries in search of his personal legend in order to satisfy his life. It also explains the hardships he encountered on his journey on the way and how he solves these problems. Santiago chose to be a shepherd because he loved travelling and he could only reach his goal Continue reading...

I Am Legend is a movie directed by Francis Lawrence in 2007. The producers of the movie include Moritz, Goldsman, Lassiter, and Heyman. The movie bases on the horror fiction novel by Richard Matheson in 1954. The novel illustrates the development of the zombie genre to popularize a worldwide plague. The novel adapts the film The Omega Man in 1971, Last Man on Earth in 1964, and I Am Legend production in 2007. Some of the casts in the movie include Will Smith, who represents Dr. Robert Neville, Alice Braga who plays the role of Anna, and Willow who Continue reading...

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How I Am Legend was Adapted for the Big Screen

Originally, Richard Matheson’s novel, I Am Legend, was written to be an apocalyptic, dystopian narrative concerned with a virus which sweeps across the planet and brings people back from the dead. These vampires are both completely inhumane and horrifically driven and violent all at once. The novel works hard to build up the reader’s belief that the vampires are the absolute pinnacle of evil and Matheson casts his central protagonist, Robert Neville, in the role of the hero – persecuted by the enemies, courageous in Continue reading...

Horror, as a genre of fiction, plays a very important part in the human experience. Through horror stories, mankind is allowed to experience fear in a safe environment. For us, fear is thrilling; the rush of endorphins that one feels when they are scared, and the relief that pours over us when the danger is gone, is something that many people chase over and over again. Horror is also important to allow us to face existing fears, and figure out why we are so frightened of them. In this way, horror helps us learn more about ourselves and how Continue reading...

In the history of human civilization, stories always had educative role. In the literary works of fiction, authors use diverse images and symbols in order to trigger a particular reflection from the audience. On the other hand, some authors use traditional images in new contexts in order to stimulate a different reaction and challenge the audiences’ perception of traditional images. In other words, authors often argue that the same images can have different meaning and perception in different cultures and different times. The best example of this is a perception of monsters in different times. The aim of this Continue reading...

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Identity and Space in the Wild West

America is a frontier country, it is part of our identity. As soon as settlers reached the New World they starting heading west in search of opportunities, adventure and resources. However, these people were cowboys, gold prospectors and other rugged individuals that tall tales were made of. The vast majority of Americans stayed safely home in their towns and cities and only ventured west when the foundations were laid and the trains ran on time. As a result, the narrative defining wilderness and the west was largely constructed using mythology and fantasy. This construct was also malleable, it Continue reading...

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Vampires
Since the advent of horror literature, horror novels were not taken seriously by critics and scholarly reviews were usually not associated with horror literature. Nevertheless avid readers always were drawn like magnets to books categorized under the ‘thriller’ or ‘horror’ sections in bookstores. But the history of literature has time and again reiterated the fact that, there are novels in every genre, that deserves a high place in terms of literary merit and Richard Matheson’s “I Am legend”, is an example to this fact.
First published in 1954, this novel is single handedly responsible for the popularity Continue reading...

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Creating an advertisement that gets the desired impact in a minimum amount of time is an art that finds tremendous value in the market today. Adverts that would grab viewers or readers, and attract them to the products they endorse, is just a gist of what advertising as well as manufacturing companies strive to do to capture the attention and patronage of their prospective consumers. To sell of a product is the major goal of almost every advertisement. There are many creative methods applied, from featuring a notable celebrity to endorse the product or through simple Continue reading...

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The life and work of Ray Charles and Bob Marley are scrutinized in this essay with the intend to demonstrate why and when they became icons of their time. Being two of the most accomplished artists in history, the soulman and the ambassador of the reggae music represent nowaday much more than just a hero for their fans or the textbook references for their genres, but rather examples of how a person can be turned into a hero by their own talent. The comparison made in this contemplates the drawing of a parallel between these two completely different ways Continue reading...

Advertisement refers to a form of communication and marketing strategy employed to manipulate, persuade, and convince consumers or a particular group of people to adapt a new course of action or continue with their previous behavior. The main goal of employing advertisement is to change consumer behavior, beliefs, and values towards a particular product or service with the aim to increase the sales volume, profit margin, and market niche. In most cases, people presume that advertising/advertisement means to sell, but this is not the case because advertisements inform and notifies consumers about various products available in the market. However, Continue reading...

One question that the world will perhaps never stop asking is “what is the meaning of our life?” Every philosopher in one way or another centers their career around answering this question. Is not literature and art just an attempt at either answering this question or of making the case for one possible answer? One common theme is that the answer is not a static turn of phrase, but one that is found through a journey that endeavors to understand. This essay analyzes how that question becomes answered through the journey’s of protagonists in four contemporary novels: Pauhlo Continue reading...

The Legend of 1900 is the first English language film by Giuseppe Tornatore, the Italian filmmaker of the award winning Cinema Paradiso. Released in 1998, the story is set a hundred years earlier, and is based on the life of 1900, an orphaned boy who is raised, lives and dies on a four tier cruise ship names SS Virginian . The story has several underlying themes and symbols masterfully illustrated through 1900’s interaction with those around him and his outright refusal to ever disembark from the ship. However, the central theme is that of the beauty of time, that Continue reading...

Washington Irving is an author and editor of numerous fictional works and short stories. His fictional works, biographies, historical writings and short stories made him achieve international fame. Before his death in 1859 Irving was the United States ambassador to Spain and he used his position to promote international copyright law. Irving is a scholar for he studied law; however he was not an exceptional student, and he barely passed the bar. His writing career began by writing periodicals, whimsical journals and letters. Irving has many writings in his literary career. His works include The Legend of The Sleepy Continue reading...

Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Introduction

The legend of Sleepy Hollow is a fictitious short story by Washington Irving. This story tells of the disappearance of Ichabod Crane who is the main character in the story. Ichabod Crane was a Connecticut native who came to Sleepy Hollow as a teacher. It is a story about two men, Ichabod Crane and Brom Van Brunt who both desired the same woman named Katrina Van Tassel. They were both competing for Katrina’s affection and hand in marriage. Katrina was the only daughter of a substantial wealthy farmer named Baltus Van Tassel. The movie Sleepy Hollow is Continue reading...

Poetry was born intimately close to music, therefore that the term song was applied to compositions in verse sang by poets. This is from the fact that the first’s poems were transmitted in the companionship of a musical instrument, frequently a lire (therefore the term lyrics). This way, the intonation used while reading a poem was very close to the musical bars that served as background to the recital.
Taking a look to some modern songs, it can be observe that they are subject of a rigorous and studied metric that fits perfectly the lyric with musical notes. Continue reading...

Article Summary: The Biblical Context of “Ethan Brand”

This article by Stock (1965) discusses the short story “Ethan Brand: A Chapter from an Abortive Romance” by Hawthorne (1850, 1852), specifically considering the Biblical context. He states that the story’s primary source is the Bible, and that whilst the most obvious biblical allusion is “to the concept of the Unpardonable Sin”, closer perusal of the tale shows that there are other, more complex allusions, the main one associated with the narrative of Cain and his character as encapsulated in legend (p.115).
Stock also notes that Hawthorne’s choice of the name Ethan positions the character in a Continue reading...

Introduction

Consumer behavior is a study of groups, individuals and organizations based on the processes they use to select, dispose and secure products, ideas, experiences and services. The satisfaction of needs and the impacts that the processes have on the entire society and the consumers is considered when talking about consumer behavior. The behavior of consumers blends elements from marketing, economics, psychology, social anthropology and sociology. Besides, consumer behavior attempts to understand the decision making processes that buyers apply both in groups and individually including how emotions affects the behavior of purchasing by consumers. The characteristics of an individual consumer Continue reading...

Transformation Of Video Games

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The rapid development and evolution in the technology industry has affected and transformed other industries as well. Consumer today is more connected and updated than ever. The current generation is even unfamiliar with several of the traditional mass media verticals. Hardware advancements and internet have revolutionized the way people used to use their TVs and phones as TVs have been transformed into IPTV and video on demand channels have given more control and choice to the consumers. According to statistics (figure 1), the use of digital TV and non-voice use of phones (texting and messaging Continue reading...

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Folklore comprises of legends, music, oral history, sayings, jokes, mainstream views, children's stories and traditions that are the customs of that society, subculture, or gathering. It is likewise the situated of practices through which those expressive classifications are imparted. The English savant William Thoms in a letter distributed by the London Journal in 1846 initially utilized the expression “old stories”. Old stories can be separated into four zones of the study: antiquity, (for example, voodoo dolls), describable and transmissible substance (oral convention), society, and conduct (customs). These ranges do not remain solitary; on the other hand, as frequently a Continue reading...

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When Henry Ford established the Ford Motor Company in 1903, he could not have foretold the profound effect he would have on the automobile industry. Henry Ford can be said to have transformed the automobile from a luxury utility into an innovation that greatly shaped the 20th Century and still continues to impact the 21st. Entrepreneurs and innovators are responsible for change in society. They formulate, develop and promote new or acquired ideas until they grow into realistic concepts and applications which become acceptable in our day to day lives. Innovation requires creativity, self-confidence, risk taking, good leadership qualities Continue reading...

Language and Literature is always considered as a gateway through the style and ethics of a period and society. Mediaeval culture is a rich epoch to be evaluated in the light of this consideration. It is the time when the Latin was the language used for manuscripts and the literary works were under careful evaluation of Christian Churches. Much of the literature was prevailed through word of mouth and recorded on paper later in the forms of Welsh legend and Celtic myths. The legends were told in the form of stories carrying the romantic tilt with the courtly of Continue reading...

Movie Review: “A tribute to Alvin Ailey with the American Theatre”

Alvin Ailey lived between 1931 and 1989 and in the 58 year, he lived left a legacy in the dance theatre industry. Ailey had a passion in theatre and dancing which led him to pursue choreography as a profession. His passions led him to establish the American Dance Theatre, which he named after himself. Today dancers pay patronage to Ailey`s activism in revolutionizing and popularizing modern African-American dance. Other dancers refer to Ailey as the cultural ambassador from America (DeFrantz, 2004). Apart from dancing, Ailey also served as an activist for the participation of African Americans in the Continue reading...

The Amazons also referred to in Iranian as Olorpata was a nation that constituted of the female warriors during Greek mythology. Herodotus had placed this group in an area that bordered Scythia in the boundaries of Ukraine. Some of the Historiographers placed them in the Asian population which is the present day Libya. Some of the notable queens of the Amazons were Penthesilea, who earlier participated in the Trojan War accompanied by her sister Hippolyta. She had a magical girdle that her dad Ares gave her. During classical times, the Amazonian raiders were often known for the battle with Continue reading...

The Chinese opera The White-haired Girl which was created in the 1940s and based on a folktale achieved a great success in Yan’an. Because of its big following, this story was further adapted to a film in the 1950s, and to a ballet in the 1960s. With the evolution of different versions, The White-haired Girl had gradually transformed from being a fantastic folk legend into a national myth concentrating on class, liberation, and revolution. In order to understand and explore such transformation, this paper will utilize the story’s 1945 opera edition, its 1950 film version, and its Continue reading...

Analysis of Allusions, Metaphors and their interpretation in Christopher Marlow’s “Hero and Leander”

Many people have heard of William Shakespeare as he is required reading in high school classrooms across the world. However, far fewer people have heard of Christopher Marlowe who was a great influence upon William Shakespeare (Bakeless, 12). During the time that he was artistically active, Marlow was one of the most widely known playwrights of his day, as popular if not more popular at the time of Shakespeare. To this day, there are different theories of his death. Though he lived relatively short, his influence is still felt today in both his influence on Shakespeare among other playwrights Continue reading...

Analysis of Allusions, Metaphors and their interpretation in Christopher Marlow’s “Hero and Leander” Many people have heard of William Shakespeare as he is required reading in high school classrooms across the world. However, far fewer people have heard of Christopher Marlowe who was a great influence upon William Shakespeare (Bakeless, 12). During the time that he was artistically active, he was one of the most widely known playwrights of his day, as popular if not more popular at the time of Shakespeare. To this day, it is not known what led to his demise, and there are different Continue reading...