1.  THEMATIC DEVELOPMENT   We are reading Romeo and Juliet this week in order to better understand some of its more important themes and how these themes are deployed in the play.  Using some of the literary terminology that you have learned this week, identify one of the following themes and write about its development in the play.  Romeo and Juliet is about: class conflict; a dysfunctional society; patriarchal oppression […]

Beowulf is one of the most significant epics written in the period when people were on their way from Paganism to Christianity. The Anglo-Saxon epic story was created in the 8th century. It is one of the brightest examples of the Old English epics. Unfortunately, the name of the author who wrote Beowulf is still unknown, but the majority of literature experts believe that it […]

   Non-verbal Messages Project After viewing the 1982 version of “Victor Victoria” (with Julie Andrews and James Garner) write a two page, double spaced essay on the various types of non-verbal cues used by to establish and enhance the gender of the characters they portray. Keep in mind that in such gender based cues may include subtle messages to make males seem more masculine and […]

Assignment 04 Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements. Part A: Fill in the […]

In this reading the author analyzes students who in their manners and actions act as if they have no care in the world and instill into themselves a slob culture. Naturally this type of attitude cannot conform with accepted educational practise and the student suffers to convey an interest in studies and drifts away into oblivion.

 The world of literature is the one that cannot be measured by any indexes. Literature, especially fiction, can only be understood and, what is more, felt. There is no way that a work of fiction can be right or wrong as there is no black and white in literature. However, it should be acknowledged that there are such novels and stories that stand right in […]

Book synopsis The book, “House Rules” is one of the selling books that interestingly narrates the story of a young boy who faced difficulty in expressing himself hence feels out of place. The book, “House Rules” vividly identifies how the disabled in the society face oppression from the other members of society. The normal human beings who lack any form of disability take advantage hence […]

 Listen to Rachmaninov’s “Musical Moment no. 4.” Describe its emotional impact on you and its melody, tempo, harmonies that help to create it. After listening to Nikolai Lugansky and Ya-Fei Chuang performances, compare the two. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23kU0ZRQJwk — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhLDse5R8dQ   Describe your perception of Beethoven’s Symphony no. 7, 2d movement. Try to describe the character of this music by words and what musical elements help to create […]

Socrates: What did you just do young lady? Me: This man stole my painting ideas, which he used to paint the famous painting in the Courts in Athens. I have proof the shows that the original version of the painting was mine, here, look!

    Choose ONE of the following topics and write a 750-word essay.  Topic 1: Choose one of the films below and one of the readings from your textbook. The essay should briefly summarize the chosen film and reading to provide context; however, your essay should not be a simple plot summary of the film and the reading. Instead, your essay should analyze the author’s and film’s intent and […]