...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 women in the text offers the reader a fresh understanding of the different countries visited by Childe Harold...
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...Gordon Noel Byron born in London, England January 22, 1788. Who later came to be known as Lord Byron. Lord Byron was the son of Captain John Byron and Catherin Gordon. Unlike most children Byron was born with an oddly clubbed right foot as a result of this he suffered through many painful medical procedures. Raised on Hollis streets because his father abandoned him and his mother, he spent his first 10 years of life living with his mother in Aberdeen, Ms. Catherine although originally a rich woman she had lost her money due to her husband’s bad spending and gambling habits . After completing years of primary education Byron enrolled at trinity college Cambridge, university in an attempt of achieving a higher education. After his parent’s divorce Byron moved to Scotland with his mother staying for only a short length of time then moved to Aberdeen surrounding. In 1798 Byron inherited the title & estates of his great-uncle who had passed away. In 1799, Byron was sent to the Aberdeen Grammar, there he received early education. Later moving on to the school of William Glennie for a higher education. before becoming a wealthy man lived in near poverty. At the age of 10 he became the 6th Lord Byron, baptized at St. Marylebone parish church he was baptized Gorge Gordon Byron after his mother’s father. Because of his father’s careless money problem his mother had to pay off his dept by selling her own properties. Personal Life & Love Affairs If there was one thing Lord Byron was known...
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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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...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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...| | 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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...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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...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 possess...
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...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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...Augusta Ada Byron, more commonly known as Ada Lovelace, was born on December 10, 1815 to the famous poet Lord Byron and mathematician Anne Milbanke. Her parents one year marriage was short lived as Lady Byron divorced her husband a month after Ada’s birth. Her mother received sole custody, removing Lord Byron out of her life. Ada was raised by her maternal grandmother and servants, however her mother controlled her educational life. She was stern and austere, adamant that Ada was nothing like her poetic father. During these times women did not attend universities, but her aristocratic status allowed her to have private tutoring in subjects such as mathematics, music, French, and science. Her educators included social reformer William Frend,...
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...How does Shelley present the creation of the creature in chapter 5 of Frankenstein? Shelley presents the creation of the creature in chapter 5 through the use of setting. There is a lack of light in chapter 5 ‘my candle was nearly burnt out’ this is important as light comes with the connotations of good and darkness comes with the association of something bad or sinister. The fact that Frankenstein is bringing the creature to life in darkness suggests that Frankenstein has transgressed against nature. His attempts to become a creator are against natural laws and therefore the setting is dark foreshadowing perhaps the darkness to come. Also words such as ‘extinguished’ suggest light going out perhaps in the sense of a lack of life or a hint at death. Shelley in chapter 5 uses contrasts to present the creation of the creature. Initially Frankenstein is seen crafting carefully the body parts of the creature his vision was of beauty ‘selected his features as beautiful’ which is why he specifically selected ‘ lustrous black and flowing’ ‘ teeth of a pearly whiteness,’. But the reality is a stark contrast to his vision ‘ugly … such a thing that even Dante couldn’t have conceived,”. The shocking contrast of Frankenstein’s vision and dreams opposed to reality show the reader this disappointment that he is feeling and the disheartening situation that he is in having put so much time and effort into it. ‘The beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart’...
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...A segregationist and member of the Ku Klux Klan, Byron De La Beckwith is known for the murder of civil rights activist, Medgar Evers. He first was prosecuted for this crime in 1964 where he encountered two trials, both ending in a deadlocked jury. The case was once again brought to court in 1994 where the final verdict ended in his conviction and a life sentence. Many people have questioned the validity of this court case due to the fifth amendment’s ban on double jeopardy, meaning no person can be convicted of the same crime twice. In Beckwith’s case he was put on trial for the same crime twice, but, unlike other cases, it did not violate his fifth amendment rights. This can be explained through nolle prosequi; a term which means the charges...
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