...Michael Billington Dr. Oguine College English 1202 ZAH Poetry Paper March 2, 2004 Death Reflected in Three Poems Death is a natural and inevitable part of life. Everyone will experience death, whether it is of a loved one or oneself. In W.H. Auden’s poem “Funeral Blues” (1003), he describes such a catastrophic event and the drastic effect that it has on his life. It is interesting how people choose to accept this permanent and expected event, death. Similarly, Emily Dickinson has written many poems about death, such as “The last Night that She lived” (843), which describes a family waiting for a woman or girl to die and the dreary and depressed mood that exists within the household. Mourning is considered a perfectly healthy reaction when someone who is deeply loved and cared about passes on, and this is illustrated in “The Memory of Elena” (1070-71) by Carolyn Forche. She writes about the events following a funeral and also flashes back to the actual moment that a wife has watched her husband die. W.H Auden’s “Funeral Blues,” Carolyn Forche’s “The Memory of Elena,” and Emily Dickinson’s “The last Night that She lived” are all poems which share death as their subject matter, but differ in the fact that they discuss death in a unique style with a variety of literary devices to make them more effective. Upon reading these poems, I could relate to each strongly on a personal level. Each poem expresses a different view of death and the different stages...
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...Irish McCarthy Dr. Gomez English 1120 4 March 2015 The Many Tones of W.H. Auden’s “Funeral Blues” Written in the first person, the speaker of “Funeral Blues” by W.H. Auden tells the story of deep grief over the death of a loved one. Although it is not clear if the speaker is male or female, to avoid confusion we are going to assume the speaker is a male. Auden’s use of tone, imagery, and metaphors make it is clear that the speaker wants others to feel the same grief, pain and hopelessness he feels. The tone of the first two stanzas is direct and forceful combined with sound and visual imagery the poem starts off pretty strong demanding the world to be silenced “Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, prevent the dogs from barking.” He also demanded that the pianos be silenced and the drums muffled. It almost feels like he wants everyone to pay attention and show more respect to what he is going through, everyone needs to feel his pain. The telephone being cut off represents the loss of communication with his beloved. Visual imagery takes over throughout the second stanza starting with planes writing a message in the sky the reads “He Is Dead” leading to the imagery of doves wearing bows and traffic police wearing “black cotton gloves” eludes to the idea that someone very important just died and the public needs to acknowledge it. The third stanza the tone changes from demanding to reflective in the first line “He was my North, my South, my East and West” expressing...
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...Tyler Dunaway The Five People You Meet in Heaven Literary Analysis The story The Five People You Meet in Heaven was a detailed and entertaining story, it was written by Mitch Albom. The main character is Eddie and most of the story is written about what happened after Eddie dies in a tragic accident. He learns five lessons about not just his life bur life in general, as he meets five people whose lives intertwined with his. From sacrifice to forgiveness Eddie learns that every life has an important meaning and purpose just as much as a persons death. So in this literary analysis I will be dissecting and critiquing this book using characterization, theme, and the authors use of the literary device of irony. In the book Mitch give Eddie many character traits that make him a very round protagonist. An example of these traits is Eddie’s heroism. Eddie is heroic because there are at least three times that Eddie tries to save someone else's. In the process of saving someone's life he puts thoughts of his own life aside. One of the times Eddie tries to save someone's life is when he tries to save the little girl from the piers life. This heroic action cost Eddie his life. The second time he tries to save someone's life is when he is in the Philippines and him and his comrades are being held hostage and are in the mines while Rabozzo was sick. Their captors were messing with him while Eddie tried stopping them “He’s sick!” Eddie yelled, struggling to his feet. Crazy Two slammed...
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...Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort Business Plan The Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort business plan presented on the following pages is based on research for a Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort business in Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. It was developed by self-made marketing specialist, Bernardo F. Basmayor, Proprietor of Bottomline Interactive Multimedia Speech Laboratory and Educational Technology. Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort Scenario Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort is located at Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The currently non-operational organic fertilizer facility, containing an area of 23,240 sq. m., is available for sale at Php250.00 per sq. m.. Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort is seeking a Php7,793,000.00 loan to completely purchase the land located at Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur and to develop the site into a memorial park, coupled with a well landscaped resort facility. The business can have a minimum total sales revenue of Php84,000,000.00 for the total 5,600 lots available for sale at a minimum of Php15,000.00 per lot, aside from the income generated from the sales of mausoleum, maintenance service fees and the resort fees. Prevailing price of memorial lots is Php20,000.00 to 79,000.00 per lot (from actual interviews and from internet sources). The purchase of this 23,240 sq. m. area is a good purchase because this is cheap and the area is very strategically located near the Inawayan cemetery; located in an...
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...An Analysis of the Sections in William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” English Composition 1102 Thursday Night An Analysis of the Sections in William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” Outline I. Outline II. Introduction A. Opening Statement B. Author Information III. Body A. Section One B. Section Two C. Section Three D. Section Four E. Section Five IV. Conclusion V. Works Cited OPENING STATEMENT William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” is the story of an eccentric spinster, Emily Grierson. Emily lived a luxurious life in a poor southern state, obeying her overbearing father until her ultimate death. “A Rose for Emily” begins with the death of Miss Emily Grierson and proceeds to tell the story of her life in the years leading up to her death and the horrible secret she has kept hidden. The story is told from the point of view of a nameless narrator and a longtime citizen of Jefferson, Mississippi. He notes that while the men attend the funeral out of obligation, the women go primarily because no one has been in, nor seen the inside of Emily’s house for years. It should also be noted that Jefferson is a critical setting in much of Faulkner’s fiction. The story is told in five sections, and opens in section one with an unnamed narrator describing the funeral of Miss Emily Grierson. The narrator not only speaks for himself but also represents the community at large. The story continues on through section five where the narrator describes what...
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...Killings Analysis Style and Technique “Killings,” one of Dubus’s best-known and most respected stories, was the basis for the film In the Bedroom (2001). Although the story revolves around passion and violence, Dubus tells the tale in a flat, calm way. The first two acts of violence are dropped into the story unexpectedly and without emotion. The story opens with Frank’s funeral, then moves on to the conversation between Willis and Matt about how Matt wishes he could kill the man who murdered his son, but the reader does not know who killed Frank, how, or why. Next, in a long descriptive paragraph, Richard is introduced. He is first connected to Frank by the flat opening line of the next paragraph: “One night he beat Frank.” Only then does the reader learn about Mary Ann, and Matt’s and Ruth’s differing feelings about her. In a lovely, lyrical scene, Mary Ann joins the Fowlers for a barbeque after a day at the beach. Matt’s love for his son is mixed with a wistful attraction to Mary Ann. She is beautiful, but Matt sees in her eyes a sadness and pain that he and his family have been spared, and he wishes he could help and comfort her. The next paragraph starts with, “Richard Strout shot Frank in front of the children.” Such jarring shifts of mood are used to emphasize how quickly life can turn from sunny to violent and how swiftly the good things in life can be taken away. The story’s point of view is that of the limited omniscient narrator. The reader sees the events through...
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...such an ancient building, it is important that the organisation can rely on its own enterprise to generate income. Traditionally it might have been able to survive by donations and legacies from wealthy, pious benefactors. However, in an ever-secularised society where recession has seen all charitable organisation battling for funds, this is increasingly unrealistic and the Church must find ways of becoming as financially independent as possible. SBG must expand its activities to attract a wider market segment and adapt to meet contemporary trends, attitudes and expectations. The short-term marketing plan will be a response to a significant decrease in both donations and the demand for ancillary activities: paying visitors, weddings/funerals, special services and events. The result of which is a £37,000 deficit, a gap which must be closed if the organisation is to survive and continue with its...
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...market place and market trends. ~The Customer (guest) profile & local Community ~S.W.O.T. Analysis. Business Opportunities. ~Sales building, Cost & profitability. ~Timeslot analysis. ~Financial Planning and monitoring. ~Team Building, Service and Standards. ~Opportunities Short, Medium and Long Term Planning Achievement and measures of success within – ~One Week ~One Months ~Six Months ~Twelve Months Competitors, market place and market trends The Royal Oak is situated between two large housing estates at the South locale of Stafford. It is close and easily accessible to Junction 15 of the M6, and within 5 driving minutes to the Junction 15 business park. It is also on the main route to Stafford town with frequent bus links. There is little competition within walking distance of The Oak, The Westway on Highfields having closed down and closest competitor, The Rickerscote Arms is a poorly run tenancy with inconsistent trading patterns The Guest profile & Local Community The business looks to and should appeal to a broad base market of the local community, blue collar and white collar, family groups, diners and male drinkers. The well set out areas clearly define drinking zones and seating for dining and families. The gardens outside are well maintained and attractive and should offer huge appeal to all in the summer. S.W.O.T. Analysis Strengths Brand is perfect for the area. Beer garden a huge asset Location should attract...
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...Situation Analysis: Syntonizoun’s ( what is the significance of the name? ) is in the beginning stages of its first year as an event coordinating company, headquartered in Glendale, AZ. By utilizing technological advances Syntonizoun’s will be able to reach a vast consumer base. With an explosive growth in population, the market in Glendale is flourishing. There is an increased demand for project managers. By implementing contracting operations with vendors across the Phoenix area, Syntonizoun’s will be able to integrate multiple product services such as wedding, reception and graduation coordination’s for people of all ethnic backgrounds. Market Summary: Syntonizoun’s business is structured under sole proprietorship with an EIN of 12-3456789. Located in the vicinity of West Glendale, AZ, home of the Phoenix Cardinals Stadium, Syntonizoun’s operates out of the multi-tenant office building, Westgate Garden Offices. Syntonizoun’s is tailored to coordinate and organize nearly any occasion. As the city continues to develop, the demand for event planners is increasing. By contracting with local organizations across the greater Phoenix area, Syntonizoun’s can expand their versatility to target a broader demographic. Also, with the rise in cultural pride and recognition, event management is experiencing an escalation of ethnic-focused celebrations. Target Markets: • Weddings • Birthdays • Receptions • Graduations • Funerals • Corporate Events Market...
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...is said to kill within half an hour. Prospero and his court are indifferent to the sufferings of the population at large. They intend to await the end of the plague in luxury and safety behind the walls of their secure refuge, having welded the doors shut. One night, Prospero holds a masquerade ball to entertain his guests in seven colored rooms of the abbey. Each of the first six rooms is decorated and illuminated in a specific color: blue, purple, green, orange, white, and violet. The last room is decorated in black and is illuminated by a scarlet light, "a deep blood color". Because of this chilling pairing of colors, very few guests are brave enough to venture into the seventh room. The same room is the location of a large ebony clock that ominously clangs at each hour, upon which everyone stops talking or dancing and the orchestra stops playing. Once the chiming stops, everyone immediately resumes the masquerade. At the chiming of midnight, the revelers and Prospero notice a figure in a dark, blood-splattered robe resembling a funeral shroud. The figure's face resembles a mask that looks much like the rigid face of a corpse, and exhibits the traits of the Red Death. Gravely insulted, Prospero demands to know the identity of the mysterious guest so that they can hang him. The guests are too afraid to approach the figure, instead letting him pass through the seven chambers. The Prince pursues him with a drawn dagger until he is cornered in the seventh room. When...
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...IWT Task 1 It is the purpose of this paper to discuss the relationship between two periods of art. The Realism period will be compared to the Impressionism period. Visual art will be the discipline compared. A1. Earlier Historical Art Period The Realism art period flourished from the mid 1800’s until the late nineteenth century. Its roots started in France after the Revolution of 1848. The monarchy of Louis-Philippe was defeated and the period of the Second Empire began. The French Realist period grew under Napoleon III’s rule. French artists such as Gustave Courbet and Jean-Francois Millet used their paintings as political statements. As the French society looked for democratic reform, the artists of the time depicted working class people doing their everyday jobs. Not only were Courbet’s portraits criticized for their simple and crude style, but also for the scale of the portraits that depicted the often mundane and impoverished lower class. Their goal was to depart from the former Romantic era and portray people and events truthfully and often, “in gritty detail” (Finocchio, 2004, p.1). The artist’s subjects were not posed, smiling out at the world but rather caught in the act of living. Often the subject’s clothes were torn and dirty, their faces tired and worn. Although Realism is often associated with France, it also influenced artists in Russia, England, Germany and the United States. A2. Later Historical Art Period The Impressionism Art Movement was launched in Paris...
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...Literary Analysis of “Paul’s Case”: by Willa Cather Paul, the protagonist, suffers from a common problem that all adolescents have experienced at one time or another past or present that of being different from their peers and not feeling like they have been dealt a fair hand in life. “They made for him a part of the ugliness of the world, of the ache in head, and the bitter burning on his tongue” (Cather, par. 63). Paul’s failure to conform results in a flair of individuality that alienates him from the outside world in Willa Cather’s “Paul’s Case: A Study in Temperament” and the film of the same name directed by Lamont Johnson. Paul’s inability to conform to the expectations of his environment lead to a tortured climax in this story...
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...Table Content Topic | Page | Cover page | 1 | Table content | 2 | 1.0 Introduction | 3 | 1.1 What is trade union | 3 | 1.2 Type of trade union | 4 | 1.3 Trade union’s function | 4 | 2.0 Structure of Trade Union in Malaysia | 5 | 3.0 How do Employers Perceive of Trade Union | 6 | 3.1 Conflict | 6 | 3.2 Controlled by purposely | 6 | 4.0 Do trade union membership decline | 6- 8 | 5.0 Why trade union decline | 9- 12 | 6.0 Why employee still join trade union | 13 | 7.1 Received Benefits | 13 | 7.2 Protection of Rights | 13 | 6.3 Collective Bargaining | 13 | 7.0 Conclusion | 13 | 8.0 References | 14 | 9.0 Appendix | | Introduction Trade union can be viewed as helpful or unhelpful by employer. For example, according to Maimunah (2007, p133), Japanese viewed union as an assisting tool, because many objectives are achieved by Japanese unions, therefore they are still using union. On the other hand, some countries believe that union is limiting the power of management and tends to discourage employee join union. Such as UK and USA, employers are strongly...
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...Death by Edgar Allen Poe. Sylvia, a shy girl, who is rather naive and innocent. For most of her life has been sheltered from the atrocities of life. Being shielded from the outside world she hasn’t come to the conclusion that people can be bad. However this changes when a handsome and mysterious stranger wanders in her area. At first she intimidated by the man but is very eager to assist the man and wants to make a good impression. When finding the heron true changes begin to form in Sylvia. In sparing the heron she is more confident in her decision and assertive, she is willing ignore a person’s approval in order to preserve a beautiful part of nature. The white heron can represent Sylvia’s purity or innocence. According to psychosexual analysis the tree in which Sylvia climbs can be a phallic symbol for the ornithologist. While going through the forest with the ornithologist, he takes the lead although Sylvia is familiar with the terrain,...
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...Grundy Cranfield School of Management, UK Michael Porter’s five competitive forces model has been a most influential model within business schools but has perhaps had less appeal to the practising manager outside of an MBA and certain short business school courses. In this article it is argued that whilst there are a number of reasons why the model has not achieved greater currency, most importantly it can be developed a lot further. The paper looks at a number of important opportunities for using Porter’s model in an even more practical way, including: mapping the competitive forces, which can vary significantly over market and competitive terrain and within the same industry; understanding its dynamics; prioritizing the forces; doing macro analysis of the sub-drivers of each of the five forces; exploring key interdependencies, both between and within each force. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Introduction When Michael Porter conceived the five competitive forces model, it propelled strategic management to the very heart of the management agenda. The framework became a centrepiece of texts on business strategy and strategic management, and essential examination material on MBA and similar courses globally. But what has become of his original five competitive forces? It would appear to be the case that not a great deal has occurred to develop this thinking since the early 1980s (except, perhaps, for Hamel and Prahalad, 1994). Porter appears to have been more inter- ested...
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