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News World Report Korean War
1,910 wordsWar! That word is a scary word for a lot of people. Back in 1950 that word was especially scary for the people of Korea, when war broke out. This war was to last for three years. Three years of bombings, hand-to-hand combat and misery. In some cases, however, the soldiers were the safest people of all of them. Especially, if you were one of the lucky few who got to be pilots. Whether you were a pilot for Russia flying their new top-notch MIG- 15, or were flying the US, also new and top-notch, Sa...
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Six Times Military Service
1,158 wordsWhat come to mind when you hear the word knight? You are probably thinking of a book that you read when you were younger and saw someone in shining armor, fighting a dragon and rescuing ladies in distress. But actually these are myths about the knight. They never fought dragons or rescued ladies in distress. They did however fight battles and wars. A knight was someone who was given land by a lord in exchange for military service in the lords army and any money that he might earn off his new lan...
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King Priam City Walls
1,280 wordsThe scene opens on the last year of the Trojan war. The war had raged for ten years, with the invading Greeks fighting against Troy. Apollo has sent a plague to the Greeks because Agamemnon, king and leader of the Greeks, dishonored a daughter of Apollo's priest. When the reason for the plague is discovered, Agamemnon becomes angry and defiant, unhappy to give the daughter back to her father to appease Apollo. Achilles, a superior Greek warrior, challenges Agamemnon's arrogance, but Agamemnon tu...
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Great Wall One Day
422 wordsHello, my name is Chou Ung, and I am a soldier. I usually have to wear a tunic, leather boots, shin guards, helmet, and bronze armor. I have to wear lots of armor. The weapons I use are the lance, shield, crossbow, sword, spear, bow and arrow, and an ax. I have a flat face and a low-bridge nose. I also have protruding eyes, large ears, high eyebrows, and slender lips. Wherever I go, I always carry a knife, fan, jade disc, porcelain horse, and a flute. I love my flute. Everybody loves it when I p...
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Men And Women One Thing
1,058 words... of God. He never trusted in his on strength and power. Joshua continually leaned on the mighty arm of God. The Bible tells us to cast our cares upon Him, for he care for us. If we could only learn to put our trust and faith in God. In the midst of difficult situations and trials, Joshua never once doubted the God that he served. He always stood strong in faith, totally believing the promises of God. When he and Caleb came back from spying out the land, they were the only two men with a good ...
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One Who Takes Advantage Of His Title Achilles
877 wordsSetting The story the Iliad takes place on the battlefields of the city of Troy. The people of troy know the feeling of war very well they battle between the Trojans and Acherons. The war has been going on for over 9 years, and the feud has not yet ended. It has always been thought that if you could take the city of troy you would be give great honor when you return to your homeland. The book starts off with the begging feuded between the great Achilles and king Agamemnon, he threatens to take c...
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Lends Credence First Act Hamlet
914 wordsHamlet is fundamentally a play about seeking the truth. The opening scene is a miniature play which introduces the questions that will have to be answered throughout the rest of the work. Barnardo asks, "Who's there?" and is answered by Fransisco with, "Nay, answer me. Stand and unfold yourself" (1. 1. 1 - 2). The entire plot is encapsulated in these words, with Hamlet struggling to know who is really standing across from him, and with his own unfolding of himself to the audience. Thus Hamlet wi...
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Mock Epic Mead Hall
1,517 wordsThe Epic, Now and Then Within the scope of this research, we will elaborate on how epic has transformed over the centuries. While ancient epic literature was abundant with heroes, Gods, and monsters, contemporary epic is quite different. The most striking difference between contemporary and ancient epic is the appearance of so-called mock epic, a form of contemporary literature that has all of the elements of epic, however in reality mocks it. In this report, we will compare Beowulf, an ancient ...
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Adam And Eve Morality Plays
2,974 wordsTheater Costume History Costumes have played a huge part in theater throughout its history. They provide not only visual stimulation for the audience, but also very important visual direction to help the audience understand both the storyline being presented, as well as the messages. Here we will discuss the changes in theatrical costumes, along with the historical situations that helped influence them. At first in dithyramb ous, there were no actors. Thespis was the poet who imported the first ...
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Oil On Canvas 16 Th Century
915 wordsMETROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART ASSIGNMENT I. Jan van Eyck's Last Judgment Jan van Eyck was active since 1422 and died in 1441. He was the most celebrated painter of the fifteen-century in Europe. One of his famous works is The Last Judgment. At first sight this work immediately attracted my attention. The paintings stunning colors and the fact that it reminded me of a previous similar work I have seen, triggered in my mind. The material that is used is oil on canvas, transferred from wood. The size ...
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Circle Of Life Rise To Power
2,061 wordsThe Circle: The Key to The Hidden Themes of The Iliad In society, the circle is considered to be a symbol of continuous motion. In literature, common concepts such as this can be related to events and trends in the story to convey a much deeper thematic message. Therefore, through analysis of these relationships the reader can understand bigger picture that is being presented. In Homer s The Iliad the concept of the circle is applied to multiple aspects of the story including the heroic cycle, t...
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Word Chevalier Meant Order Of Knighthood Knight
785 wordsChivalry, the order of knighthood, and especially, the code of knightly behavior, comes from many origins. In Middle English, the word chevalier meant mounted horseman. In Old french, the word chevalier meant knightliness or chevalier meaning knight. (Microsoft, Encarta) Almost all origins of the word meant horseman. Warfare was not an option in the medieval period and the knight was the most crucial part. The knights ability, and the military strength of the lord or king were nesses ary for the...
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Medieval Warfare Heavy Armor
945 wordsThe Crossbow and Longbow: Revolutionary Forms of Medieval Warfare The crossbow, a medieval missile weapon used in combat and recreation, revolutionized warfare in the 11 th Century. The mechanical device was introduced to the English by the Norman Invaders in 1066 and became widely used among the armies of numerous countries. The crossbows were originally constructed of horn and pliable wood but were eventually made of iron which added great power to its firing. The crossbow became a popular wea...
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Ahead Of His Time Facial Expressions
2,092 wordsDonatello was quoted saying? I was the first revolutionary. I was creating a new kind of sculpture before the others were even born? (web). Donatello was wise beyond his years. Little did he know that he was so right. He had many of breakthroughs in marble, bronze, and wood sculpture, including the first male nude since the Romans and the very first equestrian (horse and rider) statue. Donatello can be considered a genius. He rediscovered the classical past and at the same time he took sculpting...
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End Of Book Greek Army
1,865 wordsAnalysis of Similes in the Illiad In the Iliad, Homer finds a great tool in the simile. Just by opening the book in a random place the reader is undoubtedly faced with one, or within a few pages. Homer seems to use everyday activities, at least for the audience, his fellow Greeks, in these similes nearly exclusively. When one is confronted with a situation that is familiar, one is more likely to put aside contemplating the topic and simply inject those known feelings. This would definitely be an...
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World War Ii Japanese Americans
1,576 wordsThe American Shame The internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II is a shameful era in the history of the United States. They were banished to detention centers not for their protection, but due to prejudices. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, thousands of American citizens were sent away for the sole reason of their Japanese inheritance. Although some people protested this, it still occurred on the basis of wild speculation amongst high-ranking officials. The government called the Ja...
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Knights Of The Round Table Code Of Chivalry
1,334 wordsWhat is a knight? What is the concept of knighthood all about? Knighthood exists in two places simultaneously in the world and in our imagination. We can speak of ideals versus realities, probably the central problem with knighthood and the chivalric ideals. Swords, horses, jousts, armor, castles, fair maidens, kings, queens? these are the words that come to mind when people mention the word knight. The mental image of a knight embedded in everyone? s minds shows an armor-clad man on a horse. Th...
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Medieval Warfare Heavy Armor
853 wordsMedieval Medieval Warfare Medieval Warfare Medieval warfare was very brutal. They would gather their men. Who could be anyone from a footman to a knight. To me I think I might have wanted to be a knight so I could use the horses weight and speed to mow down people that I went against. The battles were fierce and with large numbers. The person that had the most people usually won the battle. Most battles were fought over land. Or feuds that two people had. After the battle the winning side would ...
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Characters In Homer Downfall Of His Character Pride
583 wordsYou better respect this essay, it took me longer to do it than you will? ! Pride in the Iliad The period in which the events in The Iliad took place were different than the times of today. Back then, the most important aspect of life for a person was to be a hero and to be remembered. One? s pride would come before everything else. In the present day, this concept would be thought of as illogical or foolish. This is certainly true. But, that is how life was in that time- peoples? beliefs were to...
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Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale Hester
2,734 wordsthey, Beauty, and Revenge Symbolism within The Scarlet Letter August 31, 2000 According to the American Heritage Dictionary, symbolism is? the practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships. ? Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of The Scarlet Letter, uses much symbolism throughout the course of his complex novel. Through the use of symbolism Hawthorne gives the book a much deeper meaning. There are many sy...
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