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    Gabriel Dumont Ambiguity

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    ambiguity also earns him another credit. When Gabriel Dumont confronts some group of soldiers while in disguise he says, “the King is but a man," he adds, "his ceremonies laid by, in his nakedness he appears but a man." From the surface of his words, t Gabriel Dumont means that when he removes his garb then he becomes just like any other man. Meaning that his impressive garment is just a façade and just wanted to show his true colours. Gabriel Dumont has success in recasting tragic material as history

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    Alim Meralli 8A Boyden, J (2010). Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont: Extraordinary Canadians. Toronto: Penguin Group. Boyden’s book Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont: Extraordinary Canadians gives a very detailed understanding of the impact of Louis Riel in uniting the Metis people in their struggle for their rights. It mainly covers Louis’ return to the Metis people after being exiled for 14 years. Boyden’s focuses on key questions: Did Gabriel Dumont make the right decision in asking Louis Riel to return

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    “I have nothing but my heart, I have given it long ago to my country.” These are Louis Riel’s last words before his execution. Two themes that have been debated is whether Louis Riel is a traitor or hero to the Métis. There have been many controversial figures throughout Canada’s history, but Louis Riel is one of the most controversial figure. His perspective on how he dealt with manner is still debated today. A key aspect discussed today is why Riel is a hero to his people; the Métis. Louis Riel

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    On that fateful night the battle to end all battles started. The angels pariah versus the prince of angels. The battle to shake the world. The battle fought for the humans. But this is not were the story starts, not really anyways. My name is Nadie Luccius and I am the one and only angel to tear off his wings and plunge down to Earth all for the sake of being human. This is the story of the war between humans and angels and it started one year ago. The angel Nadie walked on the path of heaven

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    longer had to “live his life according to other people” (Andrews). David learned that he could not be successful unless he started to forgive. Before David’s long journey ended with people from the past, he met Angel Gabriel who gave him the final decision for success. Angel Gabriel allowed David to look into the future to see what he

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    Adam and Eve who are no longer divine one kicked out of paradise. This relates to the second part of the title, ‘Expulsion from Paradise.’ For obvious cultural reasons, the angels have the heavenly halos. One angel is specifically known, Archangel Gabriel, because of the annunciation scene with Mary in the center. Joseph, at the right, and Mary both also

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    History 1303 05/15/17 Saints and Scenes from the Life of the Virgin While searching several amazing online museums I had in mind locating something in relation to the Archangel Gabriel. I find biblical pieces to really speak to me and I wanted to learn more about Gabriel. I originally found the Miniature Plaque: Archangel Gabriel in soapstone but found it not so easy to find exact pictures or sufficient information. Instead I found something even better with so much detail and unspoken holiness. The

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    The fact that a malfunction in using the freedom of speech would lead to one’s death sentence — what’s more, ten years of cliffhanger of unknown from the threat of death and several others innocent murders — is certainly horrifying. The well-known British novel writer Salman Rushdie have taken a seemingly permanent and actual relief from the fatwa called by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini because of his novel The Satanic Verses, which was treated as a blasphemous work against Islam. After years of hiding

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    The St. Micheal's Prayer

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    The name, Michael in Hebrew, symbolizes “Who is like to God?” His feast day is on September 29th and he is the Patron Saint of policemen because he protects God from the devil by sending Satan and his followers straight into hell. We ask him today, to pray for our police officers as they defend the lives of the people and protect us against criminals as well as for our families and friends. The Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as “one of the chief princes,” and the commander of Heaven

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    Prompt: Select and fully identify two paintings from different art historical periods and cultures that depict the same subject or theme.  Then discuss how the presentations are a reflection of the culture and style in which it was created. Can be found on pg. 560 in textbook can be found on pg. 600 in textbook The first work is the center panel of the Merode Altarpiece by Robert Campin in 1425. It is titled The Annunciation and is a Flemish painting. The second work is a fresco by Fra Angelico

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