1st Baron Lytton

Review Poetry is a form of art that serves the purpose to express the writer's opinions, and also combat oppressive forces without the use of any physical force. These writers can relate to the expression by the playwright and novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton in the play Cardinal Richelieu, “The pen is mightier than the sword”(BBC); this expression serves as a metaphor in its own right as the nature describes the effect of words to provide a stronger impact on the intended audience than any kind of violence

In 1839 Edward George Bulwer Lytton wrote, “Beneath the rule of men entirely great, the pen is mightier than the sword”. Overtime the saying has been shortened to “the pen is mightier than the sword”. The pen represents peace and writing, but the pen also represents not using the sword. When others are fighting and using the sword, the person who stands back and has control over their emotions uses the pen best. Shirley Chisholm and Terry Tempest Williams exhibit the proverb “The pen is mightier

William Thomson, seems like an ordinary man living in the 19th century, but what if I said, Lord Kelvin…would that spark any knowledge? Lord Kelvin, otherwise known as William Thomson, is well known for his discovery of the Kelvin scale. Without multiple inventions and discoveries made by William Thomson, the science world would be lacking much insight of thermodynamics, navigation at sea, and communication across the Atlantic. Although not an Einstein, Thomson’s contributions to the science world

Throughout this soliloquy in act 3 scene 4 of Shakespeare's Richard III Lord Hastings is led to his execution. This scene portrays how the cycle of nemesis turns for all who choose to chase earthly glory. He projects his regret to chase power alongside Richard as well as when he neglected to acknowledge the many implications that led to his demise ultimate punishment, death. He is currently being lowered off the wheel of fortune while simultaneously Richard has come one step into his goal with his

What’s in a name? As you stroll around the streets of Nelson, do we ever look up at the blue signs, wondering the stories behind these names that roll off your tongue so everyday? Do you stop to picture Nelson, 170 years ago, imagining the people that walk the same path to work as you everyday, down Trafalgar Street? These steps that the first settlers of Nelson made, have shaped our city, creating the perfect base for following generations to make change upon. As generations have occupied Nelson

A man and his wife were sitting in the Living Room watching TV. The man gets up and goes into the kitchen to get some popcorn. He comes back into the room to find his wife on the floor behind the couch unconscious and covered in blood. He hears rustling behind him. He turns around to find a masked man holding a baseball bat, the bat gets swung then it all goes black. “Dad wake up! Wake up, dad!” “ It’s time for school!” Timmy was jumping on his dad’s bed trying to wake him up. It’s a big

The True Author of Shakespeare: Oxfordian Position 1. Introduction For years we have had a question that no one quite knows the answer to. Was the so called Shakespeare really and truly the actual author of the 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems? There has been a dispute between the Oxfordians, who are supporting Edward de Vere, and there are the Stratfordians, who are supporting Shakespeare. Both sides have a lot of evidence to back their positions, but who really wrote the plays, the sonnets

Often considered by historians as one of England’s greatest monarchs, Elizabeth Tudor’s life and prosperous reign have inspired numerous historical works including books, biographies, and visual media representations. Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years, written by John Guy, is an exquisitely detailed biography of the Tudor queen, which encapsulates her not only as an authoritative figure but also as an independent woman. Guy focuses on the trialling years of Elizabeth’s rise to prominence, as she faces

“If we only knew what they were waiting for,” Mr. Gould said, sounding more like a petulant child than a diplomat. Monsieur Ochs set his glass down on the table. “If I knew that, Mr. Gould...” “I would be more than happy to go if I had any confidence that it would make a difference,” Mr. Alderbeek offered. “As would I,” Mr. Gould said. “I suppose any or all of us would, but will it make a difference?” Robert said, becoming as frustrated as Monsieur Ochs seemed to be. “As I said, I do not believe

How successfully did Elizabeth manage parliament? During the reign of Elizabeth I, the Privy Council and court were the centre of the Elizabethan government. Although parliament was Elizabeth’s necessary method of legislation and raising taxes, it was far from being a regular part of the governmental system (only being called 13 times during her reign). A leading debate arose when the historian Sir John Neale argued that there was a considerable amount of conflict between MPs and the queen. Whereas