...A number of topics present themselves as themes in the text, Beowulf. The role of a theme in a text more often than not is to assist in bringing out the underlying message and consequent value of any piece of literary work. This is notwithstanding whether it is ancient or not. Furthermore, this serves to enhance acute comprehension of a text in a multi-faceted way that ensures total appreciation and due association. The themes in the text, Beowulf include, among others, courage, mortality, the supernatural feat, religion, traditions, identity establishment and customs and good vs. evil. Nevertheless, the most dominant theme is the war/combat as presented throughout the whole text, Beowulf and is undeniably a focal point of concern. Hence; it is in light of this that this essay looks at the topic of war/combat as evidenced in the text....
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...People are always establishing their own unique personality. This is also evident in literature. Authors are known for their distinct writing style that sets them apart from the crowd. The author may be known for their style of characterization or how they describe a setting. Ray Bradbury exhibits this by using descriptive language to demonstrate the theme of his works. In his novel, Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury uses descriptive language to portray the theme of the story, which is individualism is important. He uses personification to bring things to life that are normally inanimate. "With this brass nozzle in his fists, with this great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world..." (Fahrenheit 451, 3). Montag, the main character,...
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...MULAN Overview In mythology, the journey of a hero is an ancient and universal theme. In every culture from ancient Greece to China, Southeast Asia, and the Americas, heroes have embarked on life-altering journeys (Kurtti 1998: 11). Stuart Voytilla states that there are twelve stages to a hero’s journey and no matter what the purpose is for their journey, in the end the heroes or in this case heroine, share the same destination. It does not matter if the hero gains a kingdom or returns home with the elixir, as mythologist Alexander Eliot puts it, “he actually earns self-integration, balance, wisdom, and spiritual health” (Kurtti 1998: 11). One of the most renowned and beloved of these “wandering heroes” says Kurtti, is a young woman named Mulan. It is a story that is well known in China and has been told from generation to generation. “Mulan” is a Disney animated film based on an ancient Chinese folktale about a brave young woman who is faced with the terrible dilemmas of war during ancient China. She is not like any of the other Disney heroines, such as Cinderella or Ariel from the “Little Mermaid”. You do not see her daydreaming or looking for her “Prince Charming” in the film. All she wanted to do was to please and honor her family. But every time she tried, it seemed as though she was destined to fail. She also had one simple motivation and that was to save her father from having to serve in the Imperial Army. So when the emperor sent his orders to the...
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... Dragon Noodles Restaurant came from Japan. The owner of the restaurant is Mr. Akihiro Agatsuma, a Japanese national. Mr. Akihiro wanted to share the culture of Japan by establishing a restaurant here in the Philippines. Dragon Noodles have four branches here in Pampanga. The main branch is located here in Angeles City and the other branches are in Subic, City of San Fernando and Seaside Clark. They have started their operations last 2010. The researchers have decided that there is a need to suggest strategies that will promote the existence of Dragon Noodles. Distribution of flyers and posters is considered the initial step in promoting Dragon Noodles to the people. Tarpaulins or other print advertisements must be place in peculiar locations to catch attention. During off peak hours, discounts on some food will be implemented to create demand. This will include customers with the modest budget including the students. Upon the implementation of the proposed strategies, the restaurant can expect for more customers to come and an improved service can contribute in creating loyal customers. This is what the researchers want to create because loyal customers are effective medium to market and promote the restaurants. Through word of mouth, satisfied customers speak a good experience and this is an inexpensive form of marketing strategies. CHAPTER II CORPORATE CONNECTION This chapter will state who are the suppliers of Dragon Noodles...
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...with dragons, wizards, and pure evil. A book of fantasy and science-fiction written by Ursula K. Le Guin, which won the Boston Globe Horn Book Award (Webmaster). Earthsea is presented as a hierarchical time with medieval technology, but made into an adventure with magic. Ged explains the world in a long phrase, like spoken by the stars that shine bright above, which are the syllables of true names of all in the universe. The novel beings with a young village boy that will go through a journey filled with magic and life, as he is the protagonist name originally Dunny and later his true name Ged, and his new mentor, Ogion whose journey is to overcome obstacles and defeats an evil shadow. In the...
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...retake the dwarves’ homeland. This epic tale can be analyzed using a mythological, biographical, or historical critic’s point of view. There are also a few themes seen throughout the novel, including greed and the journey. From a mythological standpoint, one could mention the works of literature that Tolkien himself said has influenced his fantasies about the fabled land of Middle-earth: Iceland’s Poetic Edda and Beowulf. Some tales in Norse mythology can also be analyzed to apply to Tolkien’s novel. Based on a biographically and historically opinion, one might talk about the World Wars’ effect on Tolkien and his novels. Another approach that could be taken is one based on the archetypes seen in The Hobbit; the hero, Bilbo Baggins, and the villain, the dragon Smaug. One could connect the archetypes and events of The Hobbit to those of Beowulf. The Hobbit could also be seen as a novel of the genre bildungsroman, which means “coming-of-age” and focuses on the emotional and physical development of the main character. The use of mythological criticism in the analysis of J.R.R Tolkien’s first novel The Hobbit is by far the most popular among renowned literature critics – one of whom was CS Lewis, an author of children’s fantasy novels himself. It is easy to explain the story from a mythological point of view; many ancient texts have themes similar to those of The Hobbit, including those of both a physical and emotional journey. The first of many works that are said to have influenced Tolkien’s...
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...Dragon Name Dragon The word dragon entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French dragon, which in turn comes from Latin draconem (nominative draco) meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from the Greek word δράκων, drakon (genitive drakontos, δράκοντος) "serpent, giant seafish". The Greek and Latin term referred to any great serpent, not necessarily mythological, and this usage was also current in English up to the 18th century. Morphology A dragon is a mythological representation of a reptile. In antiquity, dragons were mostly envisaged as serpents, but since the Middle Ages, it has become common to depict them with legs, resembling a lizard. Dragons are usually shown in modern times with a body like a huge lizard, or a snake with two pairs of lizard-type legs, and able to emit fire from their mouths. The European dragon has bat-like wings growing from its back. A dragon-like creature with wings but only a single pair of legs is known as a wyvern. Comparative mythology Further information: Chaoskampf, Sea serpent, Proto-Indo-European religion § Dragon or Serpent and Serpent (Bible) The association of the serpent with a monstrous opponent overcome by a heroic deity has its roots in the mythology of the Ancient Near East, including Canaanite (Hebrew, Ugaritic), Hittite and Mesopotamian. Humbaba, the fire-breathing dragon-fanged beast first described in the Epic of Gilgamesh is sometimes described as a dragon with Gilgamesh playing the part of...
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...of people such as Burton Raffel who translated the poem into modern day English. The poem grew from past traditions such as the monsters, loyalty to the chief, and the decent to unknown regions of the earth were familiar element of Celtic and Scandinavian folk tales. By combining different traditions and later adding Christian ideas into one story, scops created a cultural reference point for Anglo-Saxons to learn from. Since there are various traditions blended into Beowulf, there are underlying themes such as heritage, pride, respect, gifting, good versus evil, strength, and customs. A major theme of the poem is pride. One can believe that the pride of Beowulf led him to his own downfall. Pride can either be a high sense of one's personal status or ego or more commonly known as the positive emotion that is a product of praise or independent self-reflection. Throughout the poem, the hero, Beowulf, showed so much pride that it may at times be considered hubris. Hubris is a common theme in ancient stories especially Greek mythology. It...
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...Dan Gallegos October 20, 2014 Ms.Delgado While the classic battle between good and evil forces is a major theme of the medieval epic Beowulf, one may question whether these good and evil forces are as black and white as they appear. Scholars such as Herbert G. Wright claim that “the dragon, like the giant Grendel, is an enemy of mankind, and the audience of Beowulf can have entertained no sympathy for either the one or the other”. However, other scholars such as Andy Orchard disagree with this claim, and believe that there is “something deeply human about the ‘monsters’”. While Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon are indeed portrayed as evil and violent foes, there are parts within Beowulf that can also lead a reader to believe that the “monsters” may not be so monstrous after all. This ultimately evokes traces of sympathy in the reader for the plight of these “monster” figures, and blurs the fine line between good and evil within the poem The first opponent Beowulf must face in the land of the Danes is Grendel, textually described as “a fiend out of hell … a grim demon / haunting the marches, / marauding round the heath / and the desolate fens” (Beowulf, line 100 – 104). The author also provides us with a moral description, explaining how Grendel is “merciless … malignant by nature, he never showed remorse” (line 135-137). As we can see here, the author’s physical and moral portrayal of Grendel is rather unforgiving. We also resent Grendel further once we learn that...
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...Archetypes in Die Linkshändige Frau Throughout history, humans have tried to explain the phenomena of this world. Whether through pure imagination or actual quantified observation, various explanations of why we are here, why things happen to us and where punishments and blessings are written in a culture’s story. Many of these explanations have passed into myths and legends, stored forever in the heroic epics of lore. They follow similar patterns that reverberate throughout the ages and across cultures. These archetypes help us to reflect on our own experience and sojourn here on Earth. As Erich Fromm stated: “Both dreams and myths are important communications from ourselves to ourselves. If we do not understand the language in which they are written, we miss a great deal of what we know and tell ourselves in those hours when we are not busy manipulating the outside world.” In his chapter on Mythic and Archetypal Criticism, Bruce W. Young explains how Carl Jung had a similar idea. Paraphrased, Jung believed that archetypes, or patterns in myths and legend, have distinctive character, something akin to a primordial figure. He postulates that as we study these archetypes or myths, “it is as though chords in us were struck” and we “feel a sense of realease” (Cowles 64). In short, Jung believes that myths help us resolve issues in our own life by experiencing the dreams, aspirations and answers found in myths. Humanity as a whole has similar dreams, aspirations, experiences...
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...root as make (Swedish makt meaning ‘power’, German machen meaning ‘do’ or ‘make’). Magic is a creative, creating force through which the magician enables his visions through action. This is echoed in the Draconian magical formula: Visio, Vires, Actio: Vision, Force, Action. Practising magic, however, is an art that demands dedication, patience and discipline. A process of ennobling is demanded to develop the magical abilities, a path of initiation, an alchemy in which vision and action are united into a whole. The Magical Week on Gotland is the most important magical highlight of the year, where we unite magical work with inspiring social activities and there will be a unique opportunity to work magically in depth together with others in Dragon Rouge. The Magical Week 2007 we will focus on Visio Vires Actio – The Draconian Alchemy and we will ennoble our magical abilities during intensive magical operations. HDHM! Dracontias No. 1 2007 In this issue: Editorial A few words by Thomas Karlsson The Path Through the Underworld By Anne L. The Manala Pathworking By Andreas Backa The Left Hand Path By Vamacara The Magical Week 2007 Lodge Programs Member Shop 3 4 7 9 12 13 20 Editor Thomas Karlsson. Layout T. Ketola. English translations from Swedish by Tommie Eriksson. Front cover artwork (based on a fresco at Pompei) by T.K. For opinions or suggestions, please write to adminis-tration@dragonrouge.net. The authors of the articles are...
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...Anglo-Saxon poems of all time. In the poem, Beowulf faces death defying feats that no ordinary man would be able to complete, thus giving him the hero status. Beowulf encountered many battles, where he selflessly put his own life on the line to stop evil from tormenting the Danes. But does Beowulf actually fulfill his role in kingship? Although Beowulf traveled across seas to save the Danes did he actually had what it take to be crowned the honor of the king or was it a curse? Was he deceived into becoming something he wasn’t? The main theme of Beowulf is heroism shown through the transformation of Beowulf from a great warrior to a devout King. This involves far more than physical courage. It also means that Beowulf the warrior must fulfill his obligations to the group of which he is a key member as a thane. Beowulf's transformation is portrayed through three separate and increasingly difficult conflicts - with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon shows a clear division between Beowulf's youthful heroism as a warrior and his mature heroism as a reliable king. There is also a clear-cut network of social duties depicted in the poem. The king has an obligation to behave with generosity. He must reward his thanes with valuable gifts for their defense of the tribe and their success in battle. This is why King Hrothgar is known as the "ring-giver." He behaves according to expectations of the duties of a lord when he lavishly rewards Beowulf and the other Geat warriors for ridding...
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...at the start of this game to refresh your memory about how Sarah ends up in her currently predicament, things will make a lot more sense if you are familiar with the story. After saving the Kingdom of Aeronheart in the previous game, Sarah finds herself stranded in ancient times when her time machine is destroyed. Undeterred, our plucky heroine enlists the aid of Flavius and comes up with a plan to return to modern times, but this is thwarted by the nefarious Dragon Clan. The result is that Sarah finds herself stranded in a strange land beyond time and space...
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...The villain in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight challenges his faith to his god and his knighthood. The monsters in Beowulf challenge his manhood, his worthiness as a warrior. In both, however, their morals are challenged and contemplated, giving to a discussion on what is right in their respective societies. These themes of what is moral and what is evil carry on even today. The gray area between what is right and what is wrong is still probed by humble human...
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...Analaysis of Act 1, Scene 1: Illustrate Lears rash and impulsive frame of mind in the opening section of the play. Peace, Kent! Come not between the dragon and his wrath. I lov'd her most, and thought to set my rest On her kind nursery.- Hence and avoid my sight!- So be my grave my peace as here I give 130 Her father's heart from her! Call France! Who stirs? Call Burgundy! Cornwall and Albany, With my two daughters' dowers digest this third; Let pride, which she calls plainness, marry her. I do invest you jointly in my power, 135 Preeminence, and all the large effects That troop with majesty. Ourself, by monthly course, With reservation of an hundred knights, By you to be sustain'd, shall our abode Make with you by due turns. Only we still retain 140 The name, and all th' additions to a king. The sway, Revenue, execution of the rest, Beloved sons, be yours; which to confirm, This coronet part betwixt you. King Lear was written by William Shakespeare - poet, playwright and actor - between 1604 and 1606. King Lear is a play that is based on the Kind of England that decidded to step down from the throne and share out his roles of ruling the land with between his 3 daughters - Gonerill, Regan and Cordelia. To decide which of his daughters were worthy of the land, King Lear decided to commence a test of their love, infront of a court full of people. This test was quite simple - they had to tell the dury, and the King himself how much they loved...
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