Clan Barclay

East Asian religious texts are filled with numerous valuable lessons that 21st century readers can now all access. Moreover, two Classical Japanese texts, known as The Tale of Genji and The Account of my Ten Foot Square Hut, both include the two main themes of attachment and suffering within their stories. The Tale of Genji, was written by Murasaki Shikibu, a famous Japanese female author, who began writing this story in 1001 during the Heain period that ranged from 794-1185 (Theme 9 Lecture 2

Empress Gi v. Five Women Who Loved Love Five Women Who Loved Love is Saikaku’s classic work of Japanese literature for describing the basic emotion of love. This book also shows the social & cultural aspects of the Japanese society throughout the literature. Empress Gi on the other hand, was one of the most powerful Koreans in history, who became an empress of China(Mongol) as a Korean. While the Five Women Who Loved Love deals with the stories of different individual women handling the pursuit of

Monogatari: A Historical Analysis Genji Monogatari, or as it is known in the Western world, the Tale of Genji, is considered one of Japan’s greatest literary works. Murasaki Shikibu, the story’s disputed author, was a noblewoman with ties to the Fujiwara clan, the ruling house at the time. She is said to have written the story as a form of entertain her contemporaries (Waley). Due to Genji’s noble birth, the majority of the characters introduced in the story are the elite members of society. The monogatari’s

Born about the year 1108 and growing up at Oswestry, Walter FitzAlan knew wealth, privilege, and warfare. And he was quick to capitalize on his background. In his late twenties, Walter joined forces with some of the most powerful Norman figures in England, engaging a series of battles in which the throne of England was at stake. On one side was the claimant Stephen of Blois, and opposing him Matilda (called "Maud"), the daughter of recently deceased King Henry I. In these contests, Walter FitzAlan

their homes and families, but their true glory came on the battlefield, defending their lord against enemies. Born the son of a daimyo in 1534, Nobunaga’s reign though short, had an immense impact on Japan. Lord of Nagoya Castle, he destroyed opposing clans in brilliant campaigns against superior forces. He was the first daimyo general to adopt the newly imported Western muskets. He gradually gained control of the region round the capital Kyoto, which he took in 1568. In 1580, he became master of all

In life, everyone has their ups and downs and some may lead to distress. In “We Were Liars” it explains one of the toughest challenges to face. Death. In the book, the readers don’t find out that “the Liars” are dead until the end because, Cadence was hallucinating that they were still there. Cadence was desperate for help. She was lost. In “We Were Liars”, Emily Lockhart uses techniques such as flashbacks, metaphors and symbolism in order to explore Cadence in despair. Cadence is suffering. She

The ideal of a man and the ideal of a woman of the Heian court differs significantly from what people of our modern society might consider ideal, but that is to be expected as our modern society has had much time to be exposed to and affected by the influences of many different cultures' viewpoints. In comparison, the Heian court was a more closed society, so back then, the notions of what was acceptable and unacceptable and the standards to which men and women were measured were more defined.

The Heian period lasted from 794, when the capital of Japan was moved from Nara to Heian-kyō, to 1185, when Minamoto Yoritomo took power. This time is known for the culture of the aristocracy, which placed a great deal of importance on aesthetic refinement. The importance of Chinese during this time should also be noted. Chinese was the language of government, philosophy, and educated men. It was considered improper for women to learn and use. In addition, while a man was expected to study poetry

Violence in the media has become a hot topic of discussion due to its potential effects on young audiences. While content on broadcast networks such as ABC and NBC is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), premium channels like the Home Box Office (HBO) do not fall under their jurisdiction and therefore do not need to obey such regulations (Title 47). A prime example of graphic violence on television that falls outside of the FCC’s purview is found in the HBO hit series Game of

Three important historical figures of Japan history are the Japanese warlords Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The three of them put an end to the civil wars by uniting Japan as one. Nobunaga was born in 1534 and died in 1582. When he was only twenty years old, his father died. The Kiyosu Castle was taken over by him, and he used his new forces to launch an assault towards his brother. Nobunaga succeeded and his brother was killed. His goal was to “Rule the Empire by force.”