...“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is a popular television series that offers a feministic perspective of a combatant. Buffy is the lead character, who is a heroine that happens to kill evil forces such as supernatural demons. In Don McGregor’s late 70’s series graphic novel “Sabre”, tells a story of a post-apocalyptic Earth that is suffering from global starvation, energy crises and plague due to a physical leak from the American government’s development of bioweaponry. The illustration is created by Paul Gulacy. The protagonist Sabre is one of the former battling rebels also known as the “Overseers” who helps defend and protect the remaining sovereignty of the United States from the many terroristic actions that have threatened the lasting, secluded...
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...It was just a normal Tuesday. Dad had dropped me off after our usual stop at Donuts & More. Buffy greeted us at the door, where I said my goodbye. They boys wanted to watch E.T.. Again. So, as usual, I went with Buffy to do laundry in her dark, dingy, musty smelling basement. Buffy was my babysitter, and I always loved going over to her house. There was always something to do, and even when there wasn’t she still managed to find something. We were never bored. There was, however, part of going to her house that I always dreaded. The dog. I don’t remember what his name was, but he was a full grown golden retriever, and I hated every second I spent near him. He was the devil in dog form, except I was the only one who could see it. We got to the basement, and I sat at the bottom of the stairs as Buffy began to put laundry in the washing machine. The stairs were always cold. The gold metal that lined the edges always felt freezing to the touch, the result of being in the dark, dingy basement. After a while, the cold stop bothering me, my body slowly adapting to the coldness. Laundry was always done seconds after I started to begin to warm again. “Let’s go.” Buffy would say, and I would follow her up the stairs. Something was different today, though. Devil Dog was waiting at the top of the stairs…. I was almost to the top of the stairs, as a little kid crawling up the stairs always felt like it took years. Two steps from the top I stood up. I would later regret...
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...The Spear Maker The Spearmaker moved with a controlled urgency. The girl’s moaning had quieted so she must be between contractions. Where she came from he didn’t know but for once he wished he lived closer to the neighboring village. “There is no time for this”, he thought as he opened random cupboards looking for a clean cup—the girl was thirsty! This was an untimely distract, he needed to be in the Sun Room to make the final preparations for his spears. The moment he had been preparing for all year was just upon him: Dragon’s Sun would arrive at sunrise and he still had so much to do. Finally he found a ladle lost in a pile of tools on the table. His home was filthy and stunk of sweat and iron. Lately he’d had no time to waste on cleaning because he had been putting the finishing touches on his spears to prepare them for the arrival of the Dragon’s Sun. His house was more a workshop than a home anyway. It sat nestled in at the base of Dragon Mount beside the clear running mountain river unimaginatively named, Coldstream and was built over an open crevasse in the earth that constantly bubbled with molten lava. The fumes that spilled forth reeked of sulfur and the deep unknown and probably would have killed most men, but the Spearmaker was not most men. He had built his forge around the bubbling crevasse and the heat from the earth’s belly allowed him to shape iron to his will. The river, flowing next to house, provided the pure water in which he tempered his steel...
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...Changing Roles. The role of woman in vampire literature has changed significantly over the decades. Works expanding from the traditional Bram Stokers Dracula to more modern work as well-known as Twilight. Lucy in Dracula was portrayed as being “slender with large brown eyes and full lips”, she was considered a “damsel”. Her character became the stereotype for the females in novels that followed. In Buffy the Vampire Slayer the role of women changed. The female was no longer the “damsel” but now was the warrior. In the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, by Laurell K Hamilton, Anita is one thing the vampires fear most that is why she is called the “Executioner”. But there are many similarities in the women of classic and modern day literature and film as well. The role of women in the Victorian era were to be virginal and innocent, or else they were a mother and wife. If she was not either of these she was considered impure and dirty. Bram Stoker Dracula is a prime example of this system. In future writing women have gotten a chance at significant change. Now women can be the slayer, the persuader, and the enforcer. Women have grown in brains and brawn. The main female character in Dracula, found him in his sleep and during a period of time Dracula changes Lucy into an independent woman. According to one of the prevailing interpretations of the novel, Dracula acted as a catalyst for the female desire. Woman’s sex drive, as it was believed in the Victorian Era, could not exist on its own...
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...Khaled Aldehneh Professor Cortese Oct 25th 2015 Final Draft Buffy the Vampire Slayer Society has many ideas about proper behaviors regarding gender roles. Over time, it is obvious the rules and expectations made up by society regarding proper male and female behavior has become very different. Males have to live up to the standards of having a good career and living up to strong goals to reach it. Males are always seen as strong and tough while females are known for their feminine behaviors and softness—the least capable to qualify for tough jobs. “Like all sciences and all valuations, the psychology of women has hitherto been considered only from the point of view of men.” (Karen Horney). In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Director David Solomon challenges gender roles in society by empowering the woman, and challenges traditional ideas...
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...In Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, written by Seth Grahame-Smith, the author uses much explicit and implicit rhetoric language. This fiction tale is set in the time period of the civil war. The years of one of the most remembered president, Abraham Lincoln. But there’s a twist, in this fiction novel, Mr. Lincoln fights for your freedom, not from politics, but from vampires. He is the vampire hunter. As a young adult, Lincoln and a friend travel down the Mississippi River to New Orleans on a flatboat to sell a number of goods. Here Lincoln's life is changed forever after he witnesses a slave auction. Lincoln follows a slave buyer and his new slaves back to their plantation and discovers to his horror that the buyer is a vampire. The slaves are to be used not for labor but for food. Lincoln writes in his journal his belief that vampires will continue to exist in America as long as they can easily buy their victims in this manner. To end slavery is to end the scourge of vampires. On pages 145-147, the author describes Abraham and a few men hired by him to take a trip to New Orleans to deliver some goods. They first travel through the Sangamon River; Smith describes it as a “far cry” from the “mighty missisp”. Stating that it was compared to the Mississippi river as a creek of a stream. Then he goes into more detail describing it as a troubled body, leading to the “forgiving” Illinois river. They later get through the river and make it to their destination. Smith stated...
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...Kenny and the Dragon is a great children’s book. It’s full of adventure and fun for everybody. It is just a children’s book but anybody can enjoy it. It’s full of imagery and imagination and it takes you to a world of your own where anything can happen. It makes you think outside of the box and lets you explore more than you can in the real world. Kenny and the dragon is about a dragon who has no interest in harming anyone. The dragon wanders to Kenny’s house because he smells food. At first Kenny is very frightened but he realizes that the dragon means no harm. But when word gets to the local village about this dragon, the king orders it to be slain. A retired dragon slayer comes forth and volunteers to slay the dragon. Kenny has to come up...
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...Biully Character Sketch Based on the book “Raising Dragons” This book is about a teenage boy by the name of William Bannister who gradually starts to realize that his breath is getting hotter and hotter. By the time he is in high school, his breath is so hot, he sets off the fire alarm. The principal, one of the long lines of dragon slayers going back to the time of king Arthur realized that he has a pupil that has dragon blood. The story is about his struggles, victories, defeats, gains, losses, and friendship. His first character trait that I realized was his kindness. He demonstrated that in Chapter 3. “ Right after school, Billy was walking back home when he saw a little boy being picked on by some bully in high school. He stopped, frozen for a second, wondering what would happen if he helped the little kid. Then he thought what would happen if he didn’t. he dropped his backpack and his books and rushed to the little kid’s aid. When he got close enough, he yelled and said, “why don’t you stop picking on him? He is half your size.” The bully then picked the kid up by the hair “this little squirt?” Boiling with rage, Billy opened his mouth to say something, but words didn’t come out. Fire sprayed the high schooler and he dropped the kid and ran away, with his hair smoking.” That was a great demonstration of his kindness to the kid, and the bravery to stand up to the bully. Another character trait that I noticed was his forgiveness. “ When Billy got home he asked to talk...
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...And this, dear reader, was no easy task. Although loved and cherished by her mother, Stargon’s lessons were very rigorous for little four-year-old Emi. She was expected to wake up at the dawn of light and her lessons wouldn’t find end until dusk. Emi was taught how to strengthen her body through the bright light of the stars. And being taught by the star dragon herself, Emi within months was able to manipulate the position of the stars for her own conveniences. The only exception to such usage of the constellations, was of course, to put them back into their rightful position. Emi was taught many incantations that brought forth her dragon slayer magic. Given that Stargon was such a gentle beast, she thought it better for Emi to utilize her magic for healing and protection purposes. Thus, Emi’s lesson were solely focus on restoration. Stargon, having lived more than four centuries, was no fool and taught Emi self defense and counter attacks. Although, Stargon taught her such high leveled incantations, she would greatly discourage the use of them, unless it was absolutely necessary. For once she knew that Emi would wake up one day and would see no sign of her. Eight short years passed before Stargon’s eyes and Emi was now ten-years-old. When Stargon took on the mission to care and raise Emi, she was well aware that once Emi turned of age, she would have...
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...Becker 1 Basil II was one of the greatest Byzantine rulers, who worked to establish more land and destroy the Empire’s enemies. (976-1025) One of his greatest endeavors was the conquest of Bulgaria. This was the last land grab of significance that the Empire saw. Soon after his rule the Empire collapsed. He was known for many things, but most importantly for his conquest of Bulgaria. Basil II inherited the throne in 963 at the age of three. The empire was run by a court eunuch named Basil the Chamberlain until Basil II was old enough to rule. After a while the eunuch began making decrees and ruling the area as if he had become the emperor. Before Basil II could take the throne the Chamberlain attempted to have the young, soon to be emperor tried for treason. However, before turning eighteen, with the support of the army, Basil II was able to take the throne and have Basil the Chamberlain stripped of their land and exiled. Upon taking the throne Basil II was faced with a serious issue, the Bulgars. This problem arose when Khan Krum, nicknamed the Horrible, brought the tribes of Bulgaria together to unite under one flag. After uniting the Bulgarians then conquered a large area of land around the Balkans while fighting and winning against three Byzantine rulers.1 The Bulgarians had become a huge problem for the empire that needed to be dealt with. When Basil II took the throne, the leadership of Bulgaria shifted to Khan Samuel. The Bulgarians were slowly growing in power and would...
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...tricks, God of travel, trade, and thievery. Guider of dead souls to the Underworld Son of Maia, son and personal herald of Zeus I hear of your stories, and it brings me laughter and joy. Herald of the gods, let me reminisce of your past. Sharp eyed Hermes, son of Zeus, was sent by his father to the region of Argolis in the Peloponnese, Sent to rescue his father’s lover, Io the nymph, banished by the jealous Hera, wife of Zeus. Io was guarded by a hundred-eyed giant, Argos Panoptes. Hermes, cunning and swift, distracted Argos with his music, and assassinated the mighty giant with his sword. Thus, Hermes earned the name Argeiphontes, Slayer of Argos. Oh sharp-eyed Hermes, another tale I recant. The story of a woman comes to mind. She was created by Hephaestus, son of Hera, as a gift for Epimetheus. Hermes, Slayer of Argos, provided her the power of speech, putting in her, lies and crafty words, gifted to her a shameful mind and deceitful nature. After all the gods had gifted attributes to this woman, Hermes bequeathed a name to her, symbolizing all her gifts: Pandora. Then Hermes, god of transportation, delivered this first woman to Epimetheus. Her curiosity was ultimately the bringer of all evils of mankind. Farewell, Hermes, who brings us luck, forever continue your cunning and...
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...Becker 1 Basil II was one of the greatest Byzantine rulers, who worked to establish more land and destroy the Empire’s enemies. (976-1025) One of his greatest endeavors was the conquest of Bulgaria. This was the last land grab of significance that the Empire saw. Soon after his rule the Empire collapsed. He was known for many things, but most importantly for his conquest of Bulgaria. Basil II inherited the throne in 963 at the age of three. The empire was run by a court eunuch named Basil the Chamberlain until Basil II was old enough to rule. After a while the eunuch began making decrees and ruling the area as if he had become the emperor. Before Basil II could take the throne the Chamberlain attempted to have the young, soon to be emperor tried for treason. However, before turning eighteen, with the support of the army, Basil II was able to take the throne and have Basil the Chamberlain stripped of their land and exiled. Upon taking the throne Basil II was faced with a serious issue, the Bulgars. This problem arose when Khan Krum, nicknamed the Horrible, brought the tribes of Bulgaria together to unite under one flag. After uniting the Bulgarians then conquered a large area of land around the Balkans while fighting and winning against three Byzantine rulers.1 The Bulgarians had become a huge problem for the empire that needed to be dealt with. When Basil II took the throne, the leadership of Bulgaria shifted to Khan Samuel. The Bulgarians were slowly growing in power and would...
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...I run as fast as a jaguar to the cave. I find the cave with all the demon slayers circling the demon. I decide to hide behind a tree to see what’s happening. I hear Pheles silently saying. “My brothers and sisters, we will destroy the race that destroyed us. God and his angels will see his creation burn!” The demon slayers aren’t friendly, they’re demons! They tricked me into finding the key for Pheles! How can I be so foolish? The demons all say “Yes, my lord.” the lord of the dead and his demons move south of the cave, where I am located. “I have to get to the cave for weapons.” I whisper to myself while silently rustling the leaves in the heavy wind. I walk back silently, trying not to make noise, and trip over a small rock. I fall into a pit underneath the leaves and land right into the demon cave. That’s probably the best luck I’ve had all day. Nobody is in the cave, luckily. I search the weapon room and take leather armor, a bow,...
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...Actions “Just Lather, That’s All” and “The Fifty-First Dragon” 1Actions can often portray a person’s needs, wants, and hopes. 2“Just Lather, That’s All” by Hernando Tellez and “The Fifty-First Dragon” by Christopher Morley are two stories that convey that the two protagonist’s actions display how they feel. 3Both stories prove how their actions reveal what is on their minds, even though their situations are completely divergent. 4Allthough each of these short stories speak about the actions of the protagonists; this paragraph will analyze the difference between the two. 5Each character in both story are given a problem, and they act very differently. 6Gawaine plays a young dragon slayer in “The Fifty-First Dragon”, and from the fact that he can slaughter a living creature in a single, mocking swing of his sword, we can tell that he doesn’t care for the well-being of the dragon, and only focuses on his fame and glory that exceeds from his sinful act. 7In the story “Just Lather, That’s All” the Barber thinks long and hard before deciding whether to, or not to murder the cruel general that sits comfortably in the barber chair, within the barber’s reach. 8Nervousness proves whether the person has the ability to commit a hasty decision, or to back away slowly. 9Gawaine swings his sword and slices through each dragon without any fear at all. 10Gawaine is evidently different than the Barber whose hands evidently tremble from his anxiety. 11Although the Barber would seem timid...
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...Semih BOZ 21102153 Section: 5 ABSTRACT One of the discussion topics of music world is the relation between heavy metal music and religions. It is generally thought by non-authority people that heavy metal is music of Satanism. This remains as a prejudice, because the truth is different from what is thought of. The early times metal bands are even conservative and they have nothing to do with Satan in terms of religion. But most of the metal bands used satanic elements in lyrics, in music or on the stage. However, the intension of it is to attract listener’s attention. On the other hand, there is a small group in Norway actually worshipping Satan. In spite of the fact that they are in small numbers, their big actions made people talked about themselves. WHAT IS THE RELATION BETWEEN HEAVY METAL AND RELIGION? Heavy metal is a music genre which has very hardcore sound and brutal theme in terms of lyrics. It covers the issues like life, death religion love betrayal etc. It is generally associated with black color and heavy metal bands seem very tough wearing black and silver stuff. This is some kind of requirement to be a metal band, because this music deals with the issues which are not mentioned explicitly by any other genres but heavy metal, then that music is something strong and brave. Therefore, who makes that kind of music should appear in the same way. If and only if, they ought to have a strong theme. This strong theme comes from the music which is made by powerful electric...
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