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    What is time? Time is inevitable. It is a constant that continues on and on. Along with time comes change. As time goes on, change grows stronger. In the sonnet, When I do count the clock that tells the time, the persona discusses time in a sense of change. Everything around us changes. People change, animals change, plants change, the world changes, views change, and even society changes. When analyzing this sonnet we can see that the persona uses descriptive words to convey an image, symbolism

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    The Odyssey; Immortality

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    Odysseus alone was washed up onto the island of a nymph, Kalypso. She took him into her palace and came to love him. After time, she desired to make Odysseus her husband, offering to make him immortal as well. Yet, Odysseus declines her offer of immortality. After years of fighting in battle, then years of suffering following the war, his noble rejection seems remarkable. Homer’s readers are forced to wonder, why does

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    The topic I have chosen for my final project is the argument of whether or not we as humans have a soul. If so, is it something different from the brain and does this “force” survive after our physical death? The concept of a soul has long been rooted in religion and we still debate its existence to this day. As humans, we fear the unknown that follows this existence; after this physical life. Due to this fear we have created this idea of a force larger than ourselves. Many scientists and philosophers

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    In addition to poetic devices used, the poem has a structural pattern that deepens the meaning by adding emphasis. The poem structurally consists of six stanzas with four lines each. These stanzas use an 8,6,8,6 syllable scheme for most of the poem. In addition, each line is written in iambic meter meaning every second syllable is stressed. This is also a common syllable scheme for ballads and hymns. Knowing Dickinson’s background, this syllable scheme adds meaning as a ballad is used to narrate

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    Merchants Of Immortality

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    Book Review: Merchants of Immortality: Chasing the Dream of Human Life Extension The book Merchants of Immortality: Chasing the Dream of Human Life Extension is a book written by US journalist and historian Stephen S. Hall. With his book he wants to present the topic ageing as a biological phenomenon. He focuses on immortality and how this state can be achieved. He stresses that, when manipulated correctly genes might be the key for an extended life. He argues that if done correctly, stem cell

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    actively maintain many correspondences and read widely. In her poems on death, critics have observed that there is the universal craving for establishing communion with the dead. Perhaps it was this craving which gave rise to the belief in the immortality of the soul or in the life after death. This belief has softened the pangs of separation from the dead. In Emily there is also such softening of sorrow. She finds comfort in the knowledge that the bustle of life in its variety would continue. The

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    Immortal Life vs. Immortal Name: Gilgamesh and Beowulf Death. Fate. Immortality. Destiny. All are subjects that we tend to avoid. While most of us hope for life after death, we tend not to dwell on this subject because we are uncomfortable with the unknown. On those rare occasions when we allow ourselves to think about the fact that our days are numbered, we wonder if death can be cheated and immortality gained. Some have suggested that being remembered is just as enduring as living forever. Thoughts

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    Fairy Tales Morals

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    A story always has a meaning or lesson it teaches. Fairy tales are stories with the addition of a magical element. They, too, have meanings the reader is supposed to take away. Authors purposefully fill their tales with symbols and characters that are meant to represent something. The meanings could be intending to teach societal values or rules. There are infinite interpretations one could potentially perceive from a single story. Likewise, a study from Cedarville University states, “the Bible is

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    AMBITIONS OF IMMORTALITY is an original sci-fi, action thriller. The plot explores man’s need for immortality. The script also explores the theme of machine vs. man, as well as man’s need to survive. The moral question of how far man should take technology and play the role of God is also examined. These are solid themes. With that said, the script would benefit from more development. The opening sets the tone for a sci-fi thriller; however, the opening needs to be more visual to engage the audience

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    thought of leaving our world causes many terror and anxiety; yet would a never-ending life truly be any better than coming to an eventual demise? This lust for the gift of immortality is a naïve desire which comes attached to more extreme consequences than one would think. These consequences and the overall concept of immortality being a curse instead of a blessing has been explored particularly in “The Mortal Immortal” by Mary Shelley, and “Herbert West: Reanimator” by H.P Lovecraft . The characters

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