Alternative artist and songwriter,Rivers Cuomo of the band Weezer, in his song “California Kids” claims that by letting go of all of people’s high standards and just living a worry free life, then people’s problems will come to an end. He develops his argument by first drawing illustrations between a life that is stressful and one that is more relaxed, then he uses juxtaposition to emphasize the California lifestyle, and finally, he uses pathos to appeal to people on an emotional level. Cuomo’s purpose
team. Sports affects how I talk by effecting my mood based on my teams’ performances whether it is good or bad. For instance, when the Philadelphia Eagles lose my mood is atrocious and I speak negatively with little hope in my voice. However, when they win I use much more positive words through the week and I become upbeat. Often people know if the Eagles won their game based on how I act and speak. The way I talk is one aspect that proves that I am a typical sports fanatic that lets sports control
The Carolingians extended their rule over most Western and central Europe in much less than one 1/2 of a century and became seemed as the renewers of the Roman Empire after the Imperial coronation of Charlemagne in 800. The Carolingian Empire carried out its best territorial extent throughout the reign of Charlemagne (768-814) who added Lombardy, Saxony, Danubian simple and Spanish March to the realm of the Franks. but, Charlemagne’s empire began to say no already below his successor Louis the Pious
With the patriarchy existing for thousands of years, one can only assume that it has been rocked more than a few times. But could it be in the ninth-century regarding marriage? Rachel Stone argues in her article that no, it can not be. That even when the patriarchy seemed to be shaken up, the power still remained with the men. This paper will provide a brief summarization and a review of the article, Bound from Either Side’: The Limits of Power in Carolingian Marriage Disputes, To 840–870, authored
Nantahala Lake is located 3000 feet above sea level in the Nantahala National Forest. Its’ features include crystal clear water, waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing, lodging, and many more amenities. The lake is regulated and maintained by Duke Power and it is a major source of hydroelectricity for the surrounding counties. It was created in 1942 by Nantahala Power to provide electricity for war efforts. The lake holds 42 miles of shoreline, which makes the waters close to the shore murky, but
idea that people's priorities are placed incorrectly emerges as one of the main themes of Eugene Ionesco's play “The Bald Soprano.” Beneath the chaotic, hilarious, and seemingly nonsensical staging of the one-act play “Ang Sopranong Kalbo,” directed by Dexter M. Santos, which is Rolando Tinio's Filipino translation of Donald M. Allen's English translation of Eugene Ionesco's The Bald Soprano, the play effectively emphasizes the absurdity of people's preoccupations. By lessening its focus on other
HIS 100-810 — The West and the World to 1500 – Paper Prep Assignment – October 5th, 2015 Christian Robinson What problems did Western Europe face after the death of Charlemagne (d. 814) and how were they resolved? Charlemagne(Charles the great) king of Frank was a great “warrior king”, he controlled the former European core of Western Roman empire, northern Italy and all Gaul and had absorbed its German and North sea periphery. Later in 814 charles died and the crown was passed to his sole heir
One of the most interesting times in medieval history is the era known as the Viking Age. When these fierce sea-borne raiders rummaged and plundered European sea ports of their valuables and treasures. These Scandinavian inhabitants were known to most of the world as a barbaric group, when in reality, there style of attacking had more skill than the world had seen. They struck fear and intimidation into their victims and made the whole European seaboard quake in angst for their arrival. Not only
A Visit to Cades Cove Having lived in the Blount County area all my life, I have taken many weekend trips with my family and friends to Cades Cove, a beautiful place situated in The Great Smokey Mountains. Here you can drive the eleven-mile trail (visiting the homes of people who once resided in Cades Cove), picnic in the park, and camp out for the weekend. Cades Cove contains a lot of history as well as beautiful sites. Located near the Townsend entrance to the Great Smokey Mountains National
honored. On facing pages, the Carolingian illuminators depicted parallel terrestrial and celestial ceremonies of the aurum coronarium. Just as Christ receives tribute in his heavenly court, so his terrestrial counterpart and reflection, Charles the Bald, receives homage in his earthly reign. The Lamb is in the dome of heaven; the king is under the baldachin’s dome symbolizing heaven. Christ’s exaltation in heaven is set against Charles’ imperial exaltation. This parallelism between terrestrial and