From 1911 to 1916, Cummings attended Harvard University and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. (bachelor arts) degree and a Master's degree in English and Classical Studies. During his graduation ceremony, he delivered a highly controversial speech called “The New Art” in which he accidentally accused Amy Lowell, an extremely well-liked and very popular imagist poet, of being “abnormal”. (Dreams in a Mirror: A Biography of E.E. Cummings) Although Cummings actually deeply admired Lowell and her signature style of writing, and meant her being “abnormal”, in the sense that she was distinctive, the receiving crowd
Gilgamesh was an almighty king but longed for a friend and he dreams about that one day he will encounter a trusted companion (10-11). With these feelings between the two men, it draws them together. When they compete in a battle, there is a sense of friendship forming. Especially once they acknowledge one another’s strength and respect for one another; “As one unique your mother bore you, the wild cow of the fold, the goddess Ninsum! High over warriors you are exalted, to be king of the people Enlil made it your destiny!” (16).They seal their new friendship with embracing one another and a kiss.
He was born in Persia to native Persian speaking parents in the village of Wakhsh. The most important influences upon young Rumi, besides his father, are said to be the Persian poets Attar and Sanai. Rumi in one poem expresses his appreciation: "Attar was the spirit, Sanai his eyes twain, And in time thereafter, Came we in their train" and mentions in another poem: "Attar has traversed the seven cities of Love, We are still at the turn of one street". Rumi met another Sufi saint and mystic, Shams-e Tabrizi, on 15 November 1244 that completely changed his life. From an accomplished teacher and jurist, Rumi was transformed into an ascetic.
Page 42-44 These pages show the state of Proctor and Elizabeth's marriage and real emotions he feels to putting it right. He wants to try and get his wife, whom who loves. To trust him again. In these pages we also see Proctor as at times a very gentle man "i mean to please you" "bring some flowers into the house". He
Paul Avery Dr. Rustelli English 1302 2/21/2011 “Cathedral” In Raymond Carter’s “Cathedral”, positive influence is demonstrated between the main character and all of the characters in the short story. Carter’s central character, Robert (the blind man), is the influential thread that pulls the entire short story together. Robert influences the narrator’s wife, his own wife Beulah, and particularly, the narrator himself. They all have life changing experiences after their association with the blind man. Robert positively influences the narrator’s wife for many, many years.
Tolerance has been witnessed throughout human history, literature, and life itself. Tolerance can be defined as respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expressions, and our ways of being human. Tolerance has been seen in literature through the characters of Atticus in To Kill A Mockingbird, and George in Of Mice and Men, and has also been seen in history through Navajo Christians tolerating their peoples’ cultural beliefs. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird tolerance plays a large role in the life of Atticus, the father of the narrator. Atticus is a well-meaning lawyer who teaches his children life lessons, including tolerance.
Aske and the 300 other rebel leaders at Doncaster believed that they had won a great victory. He travelled to London at the king’s request to meet Henry who had asked to be briefed about the feelings of the people so that any future problems could be avoided. Aske saw this as a sign that the king was a decent person and that it was advisors who were failing the country. In fact, Henry was simply buying time. He had already determined that the north had to be taught a military lesson.
Both Kennedy and Obama in their first years as president brought an energy to the White House similar to that of lots of young people embarking on a new journey. Their outings as husbands and fathers are well-documented. Also both of their wives became fashion icons, even though their styles differ. Both men are known for their intellectualism. Three books are attributed to Kennedy—A Nation of Immigrants, Why England Slept and Profiles in Courage.
RUPERT BROOKE * Young and handsome man from a highly privileged background who wrote a number of idealized and extremely popular sonnets about war. * Went to a public school and then to university at Cambridge * He had a great talent for sport, theatre and literature, and was considered by his peers to be a leading light of his generation, destined for great things. * Brooke joined the army on the outbreak of war, but never actually saw action— he died in April 1915, developing sepsis on a journey across the Mediterranean towards Gallipoli in Southern Turkey. 101 – PEACE What is it about? * This sonnet celebrates what Brooke feels is his generation’s great fortune to be born to fight in the First World War.
The I liad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid by Gwen B ow e rS NEW YORK • TORONTO • LONDON • AUCKLAND • SYDNEY MEXICO CITY • NEW DELHI • HONG KONG • BUENOS AIRES Read-Aloud Plays: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid © Gwen Bowers, Published by Scholastic Teaching Resources To my dad for always expecting my best, and to the St. Charles class of 2005 for bringing these characters to life, and to Bernard and Dorothy Evslin and Ned Hoopes for breathing life into my childhood with their inspired stories of heroes and monsters. I would like to thank Shanna Streich and Jenn Durrant for their advice, support, and friendship. I would also like to thank my editor, Sarah Longhi, and everyone who had a hand in making this book, for their faith and encouragement. Thanks to Lucy Hughes for help at the British Museum Library Reading Room. Thanks and gratitude to Professor Barbara MacLachlan for her scholarship and classes in ancient epic.