In the poem ‘Flag’, John Agard states that the flag is just a piece of cloth fluttering in a breeze but is capable of bringing “a nation to its knees”, which can be seen as a sign of respect or oppression. John Agard uses the word “cloth” to emphasise its fragility, and yet it still possesses a high amount of power over people. Similarly, E.E Cummings uses America’s national anthem “oh say can you see”. The references made in ‘next to of course god america i’ shows that the speaker isn’t speaking from the heart, but is regurgitating worn out lines that they have previously heard, highlighting that they no longer carry meaning and is possibly emphasising how patriotism can be empty. E.E Cummings also includes a line from a well-known pop song of the time “by gee by gosh by gum”, reducing the effects of the speaker and watering down the meaning of the patriotic symbols used.
His opinion is mixed because although he accepts the society’s idea of Jim being a slave he still respects him. His acceptance of the society’s idea of Jim being a slave is shown when Huck addresses Jim as “Miss Watson’s nigger” (Twain, 17). By addressing Jim as such Huck is excepting society’s position on slavery without really having any experience with it himself. Huck’s acceptance is also shown when Jim brings up the idea of stealing his wife and children back, in which he responds “It most froze me to hear such talk” (Twain, 88). This shows his acceptance because he doesn’t see Jim as a person and he sees his children as someone else’s property, which he feels would be wrong to steal.
His writing was an appeal to the injustice of slavery in the Southern states, using political and religious means to convey his ideas. The appeal was smuggled into the Southern States so that blacks would receive the appeal in good heart. The church playing the central role would agree with the appeal; believing that divine punishment would result from the actions of the Southern States. Much of the
He fought for Christian civilization against nihilism. Dedication Questions: 1. The “great face” is King Alfred who faced the darkness, which descended on his kingdom. The “great limbs” are those of the Christian and pagan heroes who fought to decide whether the Christian or heathen way of life would prevail. 2.
“But even if the church does not come to the aid of justice, I have no despair about the future.” King kind of challenged the church; with or without them, African Americans will continue to strive. “If the inexpressible cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail.” This is also an example of pathos because it evoked sympathy from the readers. Another appeal to be mentioned is the ethical appeal. “I have no fear about the outcome of our struggle in Birmingham, even if our motives at present are misunderstood.” Martin Luther King is saying that he knows the outcome will be good. The question comes to mind, “What gives him credibility?” Him saying, “I have no fear…” shows his compassion for this issue.
While the empowering and sometimes dictatorial influence of Michael Mompellion’s religious dogma and the uprise of women’s capability provide the novels title with multiple resonant meanings, it is ultimately the ability of nature to “reclaim its place” that supersedes the very structures on which the human population in this remote English village has founded their existence. When presented with devastation on an unprecedented scale, the largely powerless villagers initially look towards the power of unwavering religious faith in seeking guidance from their rector, Michael Mompellion. Mompellion believes the plague to be a test by which God intends to “chastise the souls He would save”, and accordingly insists that his congregation accept the onus of voluntary quarantine. While the ability of
Jacobs suggested that slave masters manipulated religion to fit their own needs and wants. Preacher’s sermons portrayed the fears that white slave holders had about their slaves. One sermon reads, “Although your masters may not find you out, God sees you; and he will punish you. You must forsake your sinful ways, and be faithful servants. Obey your old master and your young master--your old mistress and your young mistress.
Kamile Kupcinskaite Professor Bayens REL 200 April 28, 2014 Antipas’ Spiritual Journey: From the Man of Material to the Man of Faith "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." - Luke 6:38 Antipas of Pergamon was known as a Roman businesses and believer of many gods rather than one God. He is most famously referred to as the “faithful martyr, where Satan dwells” in the book of Revelation (Revelation 2:13).
“How do writers Achebe and R.K Narayan compare and contrast colonialism in their respective novels?” Colonialism is explored in both novels through a main protagonist; Okonkwo in ‘Things Fall Apart’ and Nataraj in ‘Man Eater of Malgudi’. Both of these characters are a device for the authors in order to represent the cultures of the people during post-colonisation. Achebe explores the life of the Igbo people prior to colonisation, allowing us to see the Igbo tribe in an authentic and pure light; because of this, we as a reader, gain an intimate understanding of this culture. R.K Narayan on the other hand, explores the life of Nataraj, an ordinary man working in a printer in Malgudi, who becomes frenzied over an outsider by the name of Vasu. Though both texts are set in completely different parts of the world, they both uphold core and necessary values on colonialism, a sense of literal hybridity can be captivated from these readings, backing up the idea that post-colonial theory and its ideas are universal.
Abstract Defining the term post-colonization and its manifestation in Lord Jim, Conrad’s masterpiece, is the main idea, being discussed in the following pages. Whether Conrad is an anti- imperialist or not is a controversial idea that usually misleads many critics; however, there are many postcolonial signs in his novels. The main setting of the novel, Lord Jim is a colonized island, beside the main character, Jim is named Lord Jim in this island. The author introduces a character named Marlow to express his idea to the readers, this technique is used in his other work, the Heart of Darkness. The story ends with an upheaval and Jim as a colonizer is killed.