...Victor Makara 3.m Essay on The shinning Mountain. Every child wants to impress its parent somehow. Rather it’s getting good grades in school or becoming the star on the football team. Sometimes children feel that they can’t disappoint their parents because they don’t want to appear as a weak person. Especially when they have to live up to their parents’ reputation. This is the case of the Scottish schoolgirl Pangma-La in the modern fairy tale The Shinning Mountain written by Allison Fell. Pangma-La’s father is a famous mountaineer and has named her daughter after the shinning mountain so that she would stand tall and be proud. There is no doubt that the reader deals with a story with super natural elements, which makes it a fairy tale. For instance the mountain goddess who use magic and turns Pangma-La into a swan. The fact that the subject receives help from the mountain goddess the third time is also typical for a fairy tale. The Shinning Mountain takes place in a modern world, for example because Pangma-La takes the bus to school. The fact that the setting takes place in a modern world is unusual for a fairy tale. There seems to be some likeness in the setting of the story – for example the countries the story takes place in – Nepal and Scotland – They are both countries with many mountains, but Scotland is Pangma-La’s home which makes it a lot more safe to be in. The colours that are being used also play a huge part for the story. The colour of the plane is white,...
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...a13 Downloadet Engelsk fra Opgaver.com 18/12-08 The Shining Mountain Analysis and characterization The story is about Scottish girl called Pangma-La, named after a shining mountain so she would stand tall and be proud. Pangma-La's father was a famous mountaineer, so she promised herself that she would never disappoint him. When Pangma-La was tough enough, her father and she went to the shining mountain, to climb it as promised. When they arrived the Sherpa men offered to carry their loads, but they did not need porters. The Sherpa men got angry and told them that the mountain goddess would send them, winds, spindrift snow and avalanches. The father just laughed scornfully. Pangma-La climbed the mountain happily, but after a while she began to grow weary. Then an old Sherpa woman appeared and offered to carry her heavy sack, but Pangma-La declined. The next days the Sherp woman appeared and Pangma-La gave her more and more from each day in change for feathers. But the fourth day the roar of an avalanche thundered past them, and the Sherpa woman appeared as the days before, and this time she offered to take her heart, the lungs and the bones and replace them with feathers. The Sherpa woman had tricked Pangma-La and did not give back her heart this time. The Sherpa woman appeared to the father and changed looks, she was the mountain goddess. The fathers was angry and tried to strike her but was stopped. The goddess told the father that she had given him his heart's desire:...
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...'The Shining Mountain' by Alison Fell. The Shining Mountain is a story about Pangma La, whos father is a famous mountaineer. She is named after his favorite mountain, and he promise her that when she's old enough, they're going to climb it together. On the way to the mountain top, they meet many interesting faces, and especially a Sherpan Woman is outstanding. She can help Pangma La get to the top, without disappointing her father. Pangma La is a girl from Scotland who is very tired of her name. Her father named her after a shinning mountain. He is a very famous mountaineer. She is afraid she is going to disappoint her father, on their trip to the Pangma La mountain. Pangma La is a very clever and sweet girl. The Sherpan Woman is an old woman who helps Pangma La when she needs it. On their trip Pangma La made some bad descisions by giving the Sherpan Woman her heart so she could climb to the top without disappointing her father. She helps Pangma La, by taking her heart and make her into a swan. Her father thinks she is tough, but when he reaches the mountain top, he finds out she is turned into a swan. He gets upset and sad, and probably knows that he had a little to high expectations to Pangma La. They had a good relationship, but Pangma La was still very afraid that she would disappoint her father on their trip. Pangma La's mother is very afraid that something will happen to Pangma La. She is worried and says goodbye with tears in her...
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...The book, Saint Francis Solano, by Mary F. Windeatt, tells the uplifting story of St. Francis Solano’s life from his decision to become a priest to his last words as wonder-worker of the New World and apostle of Argentina and Peru. Born of a wealthy family, he was capable and well educated. He was also very fortunate to have a happy and holy upbringing into a good and virtuous child. Ever since he was a little boy, he longed to be a priest and a missionary. St. Francis Solano’s great missionary accomplishments were truly shaped by his obedience, intelligence, musical talent and trust in God. St. Francis Solano was always obedient to his superiors as a young adult and as a priest. When he was a young man, by his superiors’ decision, he completed the whole course at Montilla’s Jesuit College without complaining, even though he wished to become a Franciscan Friar sooner. At the time he was a friar longing to be a missionary in Africa, he was assigned the position of choir master by Father Guardian. Though it wasn’t the job he wanted, he cheerfully did his best and made the best choir the community ever had. Later, as a vigorous Franciscan missionary in Tucuman, Argentina, he was very happy and zealous in converting the Indians. But soon his accomplishments reached the Commissionary General one thousand, four hundred miles away in Lima, who then appointed him to be the Custos of all of Tucuman. Our missionary saint however, disliked being in a position of authority, but...
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...I get my first reminder of where I am going at the sight of Icebergs floating in the Ocean soon after we cross the Antarctic convergence. The Antarctic convergence marks the beginning of the Southern Ocean and has a sudden temperature drop of 3-5 degrees. Each time I see land for the first time I can’t help but think of early explorers and what they must have felt once they saw land after navigating through the rough, uncharted waters. The sights are breathtaking. It is incredible that a land with such a lack of colors can be so absolutely colorful. I don’t think I have ever noticed how many different shades of black, grey and white there are. The second we get to the rugged, rocky, black mountains, outlined with snow, with glaciers running down their valleys, I get excited to get off the ship and explore the waters on my paddle board....
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...space," that quiet place I can go to rest, dream, and energize. I can go there through meditation, reading poetry, listening to music, or just sitting quietly observing nature, and many times through dreaming. I have approached the exploration of the opposites “inner/outer” by answering the call of nature. I have intuitively been investigating the “inner” energy for a few months without being aware of it. I started to recognize it when pulling recent artwork discovered that I have been working with water, the ocean, and mountains. These elements were very much present in most of them. With the vast open space represented by these places at first I misread the inner as the outer and was confused for a while not feeling where to go with it now. The “outer self” was not manifesting, then I seem to feel the ocean waves inside of me getting to the realization that the energy calling was from my inner self in a sacred space near my heart. Both, mountains and ocean bring deep feelings of joy, nostalgia, and sadness at the same time. There is a lot that resonates and a lot to be said about how in the present I embrace the inner energy instead of being afraid of it. In the past I had nightmares of being drown and desperately wanting to scape huge waves trying to suck me or my children...
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...A SPECIAL PLACE My favorite place is a place that I can´t stop thinking about. When I get there all my feelings gather to a beautiful flower that sprayes love and happiness. I also become the happiest person in the world . I have so many fantastic memories connected to this place and that´s the only place where I can find the inner me besides my home cause that´s the only two places where I feel safe and home. For me the place is like an gigantic place where you can do anything and where you find ur inner you,the happy peace off your hearth and where the time goes quick cause u´re having it amusingly casue you can enjoy the sunshine a big pool where u can chill have a good conversation and so on. U get good food everyday and best of all you get so much new experience about the place and u learn to talk more english as i really like to do. The only negative thing I can tell you about this place is that this place is situated quite far away from where I live but it depends on what you compare with. I think it´s a once in a life time experience because u don’t travel to the same hotel several times,but this is an exception cause it´s alba queen hotel in turkey,side the best place in the world. It takes about four hours with the airplane from arlanda airport,sweden to turkey and then when I step out of the plane I feel the Turkish atmosfear that takes myy soul and transformes it to a more happy and glad person. When I have landed I take a special bus to the hotel that...
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...“Thank you.” “I appreciate being a part of it; part of what America really should be – a shinning city on a hill.” “The Lord has been very kind to us,” William said. William felt Reverend Flowers bristle, and heard him suck at his teeth. “What’s wrong?” William asked. “Calling the Lord kind always concerns me; the Lord may be just, but that is far different than kind. I’ve never found an ounce of kindness in the true Lord.” William contemplated Revered Flowers words as they walked the rest of the way to the cider mill in silence. William always sought solace and comfort in the Lord; whereas, he knew Mary sought firm rebuke. It was clear that Reverend Flowers also chose to wield the Word of the Lord like an iron fist. In days past, when...
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...BEHIND THE MAN Behind the Man by YDR Sometimes it is better to pretend that we are not affected by what’s happening around us than be hurt with the truth it brings on us. This morning he will open the shop and spend most of his time talking to customers with his life’ s adventure as well as his problems he surpassed lately. He talks like a parrot in every person he meets and tells the same story that he had recently. He projects so well that he is a good provider with all the people he has talked to. He pretends to be humble with all the things he has. The newly constructed mansion, a Honda civic , a Ducati motorcycle, an original Manny Paquiao shirt , a Tag Hever watch, a Levis maong pants, were all in his possession though he claimed that these are all owned and given by his wife. Sometimes , it sounds convincing but sometimes it’s irritating especially if he keeps on telling this to people whom he come across that these are all what he got. He is living like a well off man . He can go to shopping mall whenever he wants. If he wants to eat something exotic he can go to Subic. He can travel locally and internationally. With all these , people thought that his business proliferates. How fortunate! His daughter, LJ is enrolled in a well known private tertiary school taking up Photography, a course that he never approved . With this, LJ didn’t get support from her father in every undertaking she underwent . She never felt she’s special though she is the first child . She grew...
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...Veiled in the Secret of Humanity Publishing Information First published in Pakistan in 2012 by The Sapphire Publishing Group A division of Atlas Group (Pakistan) Inc., Lahore. The paperback edition published in 2012 by Ali Books Reprinted 2012 (three times). Copyright ©2012 by Zubia Malik Except for Veiled in the Secret of Humanity copyright ©2012 by Zubia Malik All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission in writing of the publisher nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the Jinnah Library. ISBN 687-2-7052-9242-1 Papers used by Ali are natural, renewable and recyclable products sourced from well-managed forests and certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council Dedication To my Lord Almighty, the Beneficent and the Merciful and His last Prophet Muhammad PBUH Table of Contents Acknowledgement Preface Article 1 Love for the Messenger (P.B.U.H.) 2 Short Stories 10 Internal...
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...LITERARISM: An Educational Magazine of New and Old English Literature Across the World. * Home * Myself * On Mobile * Publish Notes * Book * UGC-NET * Twitter * Facebook * Contact Us Tara: Mahesh Dattani Mahesh Dattani has presented the bizarre reality of the woman playing second fiddle to man. This play opens with Chandan changed into Dan in order to absolve himself from the guilt of killing his sister. He has to bear the brunt of his grandfather’s and mother’s cruelty .He considers himself responsible for his sister’s death. In this play Dattani plays with the idea of female infanticide that is prevalent among the Gujratis and also suggests Patel`s hegemonic patriarchy when he insists that proper division in the gender roles be made Tara gives us a glimpse into the modern society which claims to be liberal and advanced in its thought and action. In a society which claims that its mothers are educated today and have `Devis` like Durga, Kali, Saraswati , Lakshmi etc whom not only women but men also pay obeisance , differentiate between a male child and a female child. All the propagandas of equality between male and female, equal opportunities to women in all the fields are belied. Dattani’s deep preoccupation with gender issues leads to the emergence of the idea of the twin side to one`s self –quite literally embodied in one body and the separation that follows Mahesh Dattani mentioned in one of his interviews with Lakshmi Subramanyam:...
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...Kin Faat Chau (Lucas) Professor Gustafson ARLT 101 07/09/2013 Preface Compilation of this extract involved numerous connections of societal development realities whereby tangible sources that supported the document provided critical information, particularly on Los Angeles historical fundamentals. Civilization is the major aspect explored in this study; the supportive materials helped my writing with analogous information that clarified the encompassed perspectives of societal detrimental issues that indicates the need for improvement, as pointed out by Mennell (p. 2). I have to acknowledge these sources for laying a foundation that proved the societal view and responses towards creation of possible change through literacy basics in their perspective community based activities. Social and political class play critical role in shaping people’s life whereby in sometimes they can be destructive rather than constructive in the societies. The view of human nature as a basic reality received in diverse perspectives indicates the need for substantive measures in taking people’s consideration when the moral basics are involved. Formulation of substantial laws to provide governance prospects are areas that many of the authors relied on in this study have proved to require substantive corrections to guide the people who seem to encounter the hardships of accepting others, particularly with the illusive approaches on society well-being. In most cases, as seen in this study,...
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...2 Esdras Summary: The book of 2 Edras starts with Ezra receiving a prophetic call from God. He explains that God is upset with Israel because as time goes on, they keep on sinning. He continues and says that they are going to be driven out of their land and that there will be a people coming from the East (1:38). His prophecy ends with God saying that he will judge Israel and protect the church that is to come. Then there is a cut and we jump into Ezra’s discussions with the angel Uriel, and he his three visions. Ezra talks about two main things, the first being his struggle with sin and how God is disappointed with Israel. The next big topic is Ezra’s visions about things to come and the end times. Ezra struggles to grasp God’s decisions and actions and Uriel makes it clear that man cannot comprehend God’s actions. The last two chapters of the book talk about God’s judgment on people and cities that oppose him, such as Babylon. From here, the writer encourages believers to stay strong for there is much persecution to come. Date and Evaluation: Many scholars believe that 2 Esdras wasn’t written by Ezra or during the time he was alive, but rather the book was written by Christians in the first and second century A.D. After reading through this book I understand that the author has many questions about why things are what they are. We read over and over again that “Ezra” is disturbed by questions about God’s chosen people and sin. More than this, I see that Ezra really respects...
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...and the Shadow The Bat, the Birds, and the Beasts The Lion's Share The Hart and the Hunter The Wolf and the Crane The Serpent and the File The Man and the Serpent The Man and the Wood The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse The Dog and the Wolf The Fox and the Crow The Belly and the Members The Sick Lion The Hart in the Ox-Stall The Ass and the Lapdog The Fox and the Grapes The Lion and the Mouse The Horse, Hunter, and Stag The Swallow and the Other Birds The Peacock and Juno The Frogs Desiring a King The Fox and the Lion The Mountains in Labour The Lion and the Statue The Hares and the Frogs The Ant and the Grasshopper The Wolf and the Kid The Tree and the Reed The Woodman and the Serpent The Fox and the Cat The Bald Man and the Fly The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing The Fox and the Stork The Dog in the Manger The Fox and the Mask The Man and the Wooden God The Jay and the Peacock The Fisher 43-63 64-84 The Shepherd's Boy The Miser and His Gold The Young Thief and His Mother The Fox and the Mosquitoes The Man and His Two Wives ...
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...pacing behind me, but I had no idea how fast I could run once I was air bourne. I did not look back or slowen my pace, I knew If I was caught it would finally be the end of me. The mist of the Dawn Air surrounded me, and gave me great leaverage. My sense of direction came natural to me, I was able see without seeing, allowing me to know my surroundings like a sixth sense. I have the upper hand, now that I've reached the wilderness beyond the city. Up ahead I could hear running water. I'm not too sure exactly how far, but there must be a river up ahead. The dense moisture in the air I felt, near the city limit, led me to believe the river ran underneath the city, leading past the wilderness and out over the mountain top. How many years had it been since I climbed this mountain,. I remember vaguely but so much time has past I don't think I could still find the trail that led me up here. My Jill, my friend, where would she be by now. A pain in my chest caused a lump in my throat, my eyes watered and burned. I tried desperately not to let tears roll down my face. IT angered me, too many years had I shed tears for the reason I really had no choice over. You see, many years ago, Jill and I were children growing up in this huge house, almost like siblings with a land of our own, no one around except us. But before this journey begins let me introduce myself my name is Sir Jack Str@nge... This story begins in a place far, far away, a place like no other...
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