Harpists

As inspiring as the music of Coltrane itself, “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary” unfolds the life of the galactic saxophonist whose soulful approach to music incessantly spread light, peace, and love into the world. Coltrane put his life in music, resorting to a unique timbre, accurate technique, and an unshakeable spirituality, delivering quintessential records that still sound modern and bold today. I believe that every true jazz fan was touched in a way or another by the art of this

I am seeking funding support from the Office of the President for three concerts to be presented by the Bucknell University Orchestra in this spring semester (2016). The three concerts belong to a series entitled The Bucknell Orchestra Semester of Social Justice. The first program, entitled The Struggle to be Heard- Women and the Symphony, will commemorate International Women’s Day, and feature classical works and original film scores of great women composers from the 20th and 21st centuries. The

which is invalid. Happiness has a meaning and it happens when someone feels satisfied. The proper function of man is the good of a man with rational elements and conformity with high standards of himself. It is convincing, because in the book harpist was given as an example, one has to put in the effort to perform with excellence to make human beings happy. Human virtue studies the soul with its own aim (irrational and rational element). Virtue is defined as praiseworthy characteristics; gentle

Aristotle’s ‘function argument’ produced in the Nicomachean Ethics, is subject to harsh criticize that seemingly attacks Aristotle as a philosopher whom does not think his works thoroughly enough. The lack of blunt argument-statehood is substantial enough to and unfortunately interferes in proceeding to understanding what Aristotle has set out to demonstrate in the Nicomachean Ethics. Book 1 is merely an introduction to Eudaimonia and the Human Function. It is but a sketch, or rather an outline to

Aristotle’s ‘function argument’, produced in the Nicomachean Ethics, is subject to harsh criticize that seemingly attacks Aristotle as being a writer that doesn’t think his works thoroughly enough. The lack of blunt argument-statehood is substantial enough to and unfortunately interferes in proceeding to understanding what Aristotle has set out to demonstrate. We will find out, in further reading of the Nicomachean Ethics, that Book 1 is merely an introduction to Eudaimonia and the Human Function

Great Sacrifices by Loss Giving up anything for the enrichment of others is very rare today. Most people don’t try to sacrifice their time, possessions and lives to help another. Some short stories, however, like “Gwilan’s Harp”, “The Washwoman” and “The Last Leaf”, demonstrate sacrifice by loss. Gwilan’s Harp, by Ursula K. LeGuin, exemplifies how Gwilan loses her harp, but starts to serve others. “The Washwoman”, by Isaac Singer, shows how a washwoman teaches the author about perseverance and

“Cruit” derived from the related Welsh instrument the “crwth”. It has been suggested that the word “clàirseach” was created for the triangular frame harp which replaced the Cruit. The ancient Celtic harp (Cruit) had metal, (usually brass) strings which harpists plucked

relevant themes, but also the surprise ending of Behrman, a man who none gave a high regard, impacting the reader. In the end, though each of these stories portray the common theme of death and loss they also teach many lessons. Gwilan, a renowned harpist lives a life full of unfortunate events. Initially, she experiences a carriage accident and her harp, which was passed down from her mother smashes into hundreds of splinters. This tragic incident leaves her with no hope of ever playing the harp again

The play opens with the Chorus reminding the audience that the few actors who will appear onstage represent thousands of their countrymen, because it is impossible for a stage to hold the vast numbers of soldiers that actually participated in Henry V’s war with France. As a result, many of the characters represent large range of social classes, nationalities, groups or cultures under the English crown during Henry’s reign. For instances, Fluellen represents the Welsh, Pistol represents the underclass

“The Washwomen” tells the tail of an old washwoman who toils tirelessly despite the loss of her youth. While having loss in common, these three individuals each react differently to their burdens. In “Gwilan’s Harp”, Gwilan, a talented young harpist deals with loss in many different circumstances. Gwilan’s solution to her misfortune is to move on from it as best she can. while traveling by wagon from own festival to another, Gwilan’s wagon suddenly rolled over, shattering Gwiln’s precious harp