...Byronic Hero Romantic poet Lord Byron (George Gordon) is credited with the development of prototypical anti-hero, referred to as the Byronic hero. Like Childe Harold in Byron’s popular Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, the Byronic hero is a larger-than-life, but flawed character who would be considered, by traditional standards, to be a rebel. Typically, the Byronic hero: * Exhibits conflicting emotions and excessive moodiness; * Is passionate about a particular issue; * Can be introspective and critical of himself; * Struggles with his own sense of integrity; * Operates largely within his own set of rules; * Rejects accepted codes and norms of society; * Is fiercely independent and strongly individual; * Is a loner (whether imposed by society or self-imposed); * Displays a respect for rank and privilege; * Has a troubled or mysterious past; * Can be cynical, demanding, and arrogant; * Exhibits self-destructive tendencies and behavior; This hyper-sensitive loner, obsessively following a quest – which, being a Romantic Quest, is doomed to failure – usually ends up dead at the end of his story, either as the unintended consequence of the hero’s own choices and actions, or as a conscious choice. Gatsby’s quest for Daisy, the uncertainty surrounding how he amassed so vast a fortune so quickly, his aloofness around everyone except the Object of his Quest, the fact that it is not enough that Daisy love him but that she must also declare...
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...Ada Lovelace was born in London on December 10th, 1815. Her parents were Lord George Gordon Byron and Lady Anne Isabella Milbanke Byron. They didn’t have a happy relationship, and Lady Byron separated from her husband weeks after Ada was born. A few months later, Lord Byron left England, and Ada never saw him again because unfortunately he died in Greece when Ada was 8 years old. Later on in her life, Ada’s mother hired tutors to teach her science and math. She believed that if Ada engaged in these, it would prevent her from developing her father's moody and unpredictable temper. In 1835, Ada married William King. They had three children together. Ada's health suffered after a case of cholera in 1837. Doctors gave her painkillers and her personality...
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...George Gordon Byron, who is often referred to as Lord, was a prominent English writer, poet and aristocrat. One of his most renowned characters was Child Harold - his alter ego, who became the prototype of numerous other heroes in European literature. That’s why even after Byron’s death his books were highly-demanded. The well-known writer was born on January 22nd in 1788 in London. However, his mother soon got divorced and moved with little George to Scotland where her relatives lived. From the very childhood Byron suffered from physical disability, which influenced greatly his life. His right foot was deformed which caused him a limp that resulted in lifelong misery. That’s why he had quite a difficult personality and hysterical character. In fact, even having such physical disabilities, he voluntarily took part in the Greek War of Independence and therefore was considered a national hero of Greece. Already when the poet was eighteen his first book was published but under a different name. It was a vast collection of poems which he soon refilled with over a hundred of new rhymes and published this time under his own name. His next book, released in 1809, received a wide response. The same year he left England, as the sum of his debts dramatically increased, and started exploring Europe. Byron visited Spain, Greece, Albania and some other countries. His exciting journey lasted for two years and that was the time when he started working on his successful poem “Child Harold’s...
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...| | She Walks in Beauty | | | | She walks in beauty like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright meets in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow'd to that tender light which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, had half impair'd the nameless grace which waves in every raven tress, or softly lightens o'er her face - where thoughts serenely sweet express how pure, how dear their dwelling - place. And on that cheek, and o'er that brow, so soft, so calm, yet eloquent, the smiles that win, the tints that glow, but tells in days of goodness spent, a mind at peace with all below, a heart whose love is innocent. George Gordon Byron, Lord Byron | | Theme: a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: Diction: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words: Structure: the relationship or organization of the component parts of a work of art or literature Allusion: a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication: Metaphor: something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem;...
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...many categories under both heroes and superheroes, but the lack of knowledge about its actual definition causes a scarcity of enthusiasm among most. A Byronic hero is not the most honorable member of society. This person typically is rather narcissistic, and does not obey the guidelines most follow. The hero creates his own rules and morals, and often breaks the law while chasing his goal, but always finds a way to justify his actions. It is quite common for the Byronic hero to also have supernatural powers in addition to his scandalous personality (Stein 1). The term itself is named after Lord Byron whose life matches many characteristics of a Byronic hero. His work, Manfred presents one of the first Byronic heroes, and his work Don Juan presents another Byronic hero. Byron’s work with this type of character as well as his lifestyle must be the reasons Byronic heroes are named after Lord Byron. One might be surprised by how frequently Byronic heroes are used as characters in movies, television shows, and literature. Since their creation, they have established a permanent place in entertainment. They materialize rather consistently throughout the evolution of the Byronic hero. Many authors who are now considered authors of classics used Byronic heroes. Among these is Emily Bronte, author of Wuthering Heights, a tale of two lovers who encounter numerous difficulties in the process of trying to stay together. Heathcliff, one of the main characters in Wuthering Heights, does not...
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... Venice & co. ‘I have always had great contempt for women; and formed this opinion of them not hastily, but from my own fatal experience. My writings, indeed tend to exalt the sex; and my imagination has always delighted in giving them a beau ideal likeness, but I only drew them as a painter or sanctuary would do, -- as they should be.’[1] (Medwin, Nov 1821- Mar 1822 (Cf. Ideality of Art)) p. 195 Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage was Lord George Gordon Byron’s first composition which he begun in 1809 and finally completed in 1818. The structure of the poem follows a young promising knight through his journey around Europe. The poem is autobiographical: Byron uses Childe Harold as a fictional figure to respond to, and comment on, life and experiences around Europe whilst Byron was undertaking his own ‘Tour’. The Grand Tour ‘became the fashionable way for young male aristocrats to complete an education whose foundation was classical Greek and Roman history, rhetoric, philosophy, and poetry.’[2] As a Romantic poet, in Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage Byron uses the depiction of nature as a way to express his opinions of place. Childe Harold is full of images and motifs which takes its reader on a journey, or a pilgrimage, of self-discovery and through foreign lands in the truly beautiful Byronic style. Politics have dominated the critical analysis of Childe Harold in the past, centred on the response of the Battle of Waterloo in Canto III and IV. Nonetheless, Byron’s presentation of the...
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...a mental state. By using specific literary elements and words the reader can determine what they are feeling. Musicians use musical notes and beats as well as words, which allow them to express themselves. Artists use visual elements to represent a particular theme or emotion. Although all of these genres are different, they each contain a message and a theme. Beauty as a theme can be found in the eighteenth century poem “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron, in the twentieth century song “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” by Prince, and in the fifteenth century painting The Birth of Venus by Botticelli. Lord Byron is famous for his works in literature, especially his poetry. His journey to fame was full of obstacles. “Byron was born in London to a poor but noble family” (“Prepare to Read”). He used his writing as a way to express his feelings. At first his works were not accepted, but as he grew older he became famous for his romantic works. His first successful work was an epic poem called Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage (“Lord Byron: Short Biography”). After writing this long poem he became known as a bold writer. “…His admirers insisted on associating him with the dark, brooding hero, impassioned by a cause, whom he so often described” (“Prepare to Read”). People...
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...After viewing the PPT choose which aspect of the French Revolution you think was the most liberating, compare it to the quote by Mill on page 326 of the text and in four paragraphs (20 sentences minimum) answer the following two part question, 1). Would Mill embrace or reject the French Revolution, and 2) How would the French Revolution fit within the ideas of the Byronic Hero in the text? The French Revolution was a period of upheaval due to the political, social and economic problems that the French faced during the 18th century. The country was ruled by the French Monarchy and was divided into three estates; the First Estate-the Clergy, the Second Estate- the Nobility, and the Third Estate-the common people and all others. Prior to the revolution France had no legislature and their finances were managed by Kings. The country was under fiscal crisis under their rule, primarily due to the First and the Second State’s exemption from most taxation and the Monarchy’s extravagant and gluttonous lifestyle. The Third Estate revolted as they grew weary of being burdened with the heavy taxation used to support the lavish lifestyles of the Monarchy and the aristocrats. During the Liberal Revolution the Third Estate wanted to be liberated. Their rights were being abused by the French Monarchy and they rebelled to be liberated. They wanted to be free from the Their demands included: Equality of rights and civil liberties; equality before the law; no special privileges for the rich;...
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...Promethean Motif Humankind’s pursuit of knowledge is represented in the Prometheus myth. The punishment of Prometheus is a reflection of the double nature of knowledge: it can be used for the benefit or the destruction of humanity. The influence and legacy of the Promethean myth can be traced through history. It has been reused and recycled until it holds a distinctly familiar, yet strangely obscure grip on the imagination. There is no doubt that the Promethean tradition has become an everyday aspect of literary and artistic society: Shakespearean lines such as “Women’s eyes are the source of true Promethean fire” to “And faster bound to Aaron’s charming eyes, than is Prometheus tied to the Caucaus” illustrate this. The great Romantic Poets offered their interpretations of the myth in Byron’s “Prometheus” and Shelley’s sequel “Prometheus Unbound”. Milton used the Promethean myth to shape his characterisation of Satan in Paradise Lost; indeed The Book of Genesis can be seen as an example of the complete Promethean myth: Adam’s temptation with forbidden knowledge and subsequent fall from grace completely encapsulates the Prometheus myth. In this case it is an example of a Greek myth being appropriated and assimilated into Christian, Jewish and Islamic dogma. A more contemporary example is Hitler’s description of Napoleon : “He is the Prometheus of Mankind.” The myth also poses the motif of one man toiling against the odds, the example of a defiant hero or rebel risking all...
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...into a deep sleep, whereupon his thoughts and such become musical thoughts and images. The symphony itself seemed to have a great impact on the general audience. In Memoirs, Berlioz said “Three movements of the symphony, the Ball, the March to the scaffold and the Witches’ Sabbath caused a sensation. The March to the scaffold in particular took the audience by storm.” (Austin) Obviously, the audience of this era greatly enjoyed most of Symphonie Fantastique. The two parts they did not like prompted Berlioz to edit his symphony even more. The symphony itself had even greater impact, through it, Berlioz helped to “usher in the Romantic era that would characterize much of 19th-century artistic expression, including the writings of Lord Byron and Honoré de Balzac, and the paintings of Eugene Delacroix.” (Thomas) He also had a great influence on Romantic musicians such as Franz List and Frederic Chopin. The piece sounds like a transitional piece between the Gothic and Romantic eras. It has some of the darker melodies that are in minor key; however...
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...John Galt was born in Irvine, Ayrshire on the 2nd of May. Growing up he recieved his education in Irvine and Greenock. Galt began to study law at Lincoln's Inn, London. In 1809 he set out on a tour of three years to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. During his tour he was accompanied by George Gordon, Lord Byron, whom he later wrote a biography about. In the following years Galt had a total of 40 publications, from novels to art critisism, until his death in 1839. Galt's novels generally invole the important concerns of his times, and they are important as contributions to the development of the realistic Scottish novel, enhanced by local color derived from minute details of village life day-to-day and a generous use of vernacular speech (Mudge 104-114). Galts characters are very unique. They do not show the slightest resemblance to heroes or heriones. The method he used to write strictly excluded the centralization of interest on the description and action of lovers (Dublin University Magazine). To many authors lovers are useful to them when writing, but Galt saw them as hindrances to his art. His men and women are turthful men and women, surrounded in all their natural life-like manners and actions, with simple incidents (Dublin University Magazine). Some argue that his male characters are reflections of each other in every book just placing them in different situations. Galt based his characters on the successes and failures of man and show that he deeply...
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...more so than overlooking the flawless, sugarcoated snow covering the Rocky Mountains. Oh, my, the aroma coming from that city- like freshly cut bouquets of flowers on a sunny spring day. Forget about having a foul taste because it will leave only an everlasting angelic savor in your mouth. Paradise to me is cheerful music and people also, it has the most beautiful scenery one can only imagine. All the masses of people would start getting together holding hands in a circle with Jesus in the middle and start singing in a heavenly language. The city is filled with thunderous sounds of every instrument one can imagine. Then, the angles pick up tambourines hitting them in rhythm along with the music, while people start dancing before the Lord. All of a sudden, Peter, Paul, Job, and all the great men and women of God lift up their hands and sing out with all of their capacity to Jehovah Jireh. A rainbow is prolonged across the land. It has the brightest colors of blue, yellow, pink, and orange. It is so beautiful; the majestic colors make one want to reach out and touch it. A huge waterfall sets at the edge of New Jerusalem. The water is so clear one could see a speck of dust traveling down to the bottom. As the water surges down to the base, it makes a voyage around the frame of the city. I can picture blankets of flowers all over the place for it illuminates the whole location and adds gaiety. Oh, how breathtaking the aroma is over there. The fragrance is a mixture of...
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...get to own an expensive phone for the feeling high-class. I then thought about the poor and asked myself if what item they also really wanted. I realized that we should desire like the poor. When we gave the stampitas to the poor families in Laperal, they treat the stampitas like treasures, they put it in their hearts and sometimes kiss the stampita, and while I treat stampitas given to me like trash, everywhere you can find misplaced stampitas. I desire for a new and expensive phone while the poor desire for the Lord. Even if it is just a stampita of St. Joseph, they treasure it because the poor does not believe that an Iphone 6s can help them but only God can help them. All of us should desire like the poor. Not crying over worthless and really expensive things. Desire for God even if he is only a piece of paper with ink in it, desire for him because he will be the one to help you. Not seeing stampitas as mere pieces of papers but a passageway to praise the Lord. Dear Fr. Jimmy Marquez. Sorry for not passing my performance task about the insight from the visitation to Laperal because I was sick that that and I was absent and failed to pass it. I am also sorry because even though I am already late, I still failed to pass it earlier because I kept forgetting about the project. Next time I will pass my projects/requirements on time. Sincerely, Rafj...
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...Cities and states were struggling with each other and feudalism was a cure to their problems. It was a way to gather and organize an army of men and keep them on hand to restore and keep order in the land. The feudal system consisted of vassals, someone who serves, arranged in a pyramid. At the base of the pyramid was the largest group, the peasants or serfs that provided food and services. Above them were the merchants and craftsmen that served the lords and knights. The knights and nobles served the barons, bishops, and other officials. At the peak of the pyramid sat the king, who ruled everyone. Although this “pyramid” may resemble the social and political structure of previous societies, such as ancient Egypt, the classes within the feudal system proved to be beneficial, almost reciprocal for all members of the society. The feudal structure began as a simple plan and grew more complex. When the feudal system began to form, small communities grew around a lord and his manor. The lord was granted land by the king. The lord then owned and controlled all of the land and everything on it....
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...Follow Jesus Wholeheartedly Luke 18: 18-27 August 10, 2014 Have you ever started well and gave up half way? Began something, put your best foot forward, but, didn’t complete it? I was a runner in high school. I ran various events, however, my primary race was the 800-meter. There were two of us in my high school who were pretty good at this particular race. During my senior year I was coming back from an injury and was very excited to begin the season after training throughout the fall and winter. I remember very vividly my first race of the year. My teammate and I were both scheduled to run the 800. Prior to the race, I went over to my teammate and said, “here we go! Lets get first and second!” For some reason in my mind, I was thinking that he would be first and I would be second. We started the race and I immediately got right behind him. I trailed him the entire way. From the beginning of the race to the end of the race, I followed him. We ended up being #1 and #2 that day and I was #2. I think back to that race today, all of the training, all of the effort and in the midst of that race, I didn’t give it my all. The gun fired and I was in the midst of the race, I didn’t have victory on my mind, I was willing to take 2nd. I was willing to run the perfect race until I got close to the finish line. Have you ever started well and come up short? Stepped out in pursuit of God’s best, but didn’t complete it. Have you ever settled for...
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