John Williams

John William Waterhouse was born on the 6th of April, 1849 in Rome, Italy and died in London from cancer on the 10th of February, 1917. Waterhouse’s mother and father were painters and throughout his life they referred to their son as “Nino”, for Giovannino (‘Little John’), he was the eldest of three; a younger brother Edwin and a sister named Jessie. When Nino was eight he experienced the death of his mother and it was shortly afterwards that his father remarried. Between 1861 and 1870 his father

John Towner Williams is considered one of the most successful composers in the last century. He has scored many popular movies and has many other notable works. Involved in major works including Jaws, ET, Indiana Jones, the Harry Potter Series, and his critically acclaimed work in the Star Wars saga, Williams is undoubtedly one of the best in the business. Williams holds a commanding position over many of his colleagues, and fellow composers to this day. Williams has won five Academy Awards, four

deep thinker” (Art Journal, 170) A statement that reflects John William Waterhouse’s paintings most accurately would be this one. His paintings would go on to leave strong emotional feelings that were conveyed through the vivid colors of his works, whether it be the historically significant Cleopatra, painted in 1888, or a more mythical painting such as Circe, which was painted in 1911. (John William Waterhouse- The Complete Works) John William Waterhouse was a Victorian painter best known for mixing

One of the most notable nineteenth century literary vampires is John William Polidori‘s vampire. Lord Ruthven– the man of mysterious past and one of the most charismatic and interesting nineteenth century vampires- is a Gothic villain that has been used by his creator (Polidori) as a social metaphor. How is that? It is worthy of note, as Christopher Frayling claims, that John William Polidori was the foremost nineteenth century authors whose penchant to blend together components of vampirism into

religious views on liturgy and deontological ethics differed greatly amongst the settlers. This can be seen in the works of John Winthrop and Roger Williams. While both men’s religious beliefs stemmed from the same roots, each held different opinions on how rigid religion and liturgy should be held throughout the community. During the time of English colonization and settlement, John Winthrop wrote many pieces related to the importance of religion in society. These writings include A Model of Christian

William James, and John Dewey are well-known for their contributions to early psychology. Both were highly influential in the transition from mental philosophy to scientific psychology. This transition involved moving from a narrow focus of consciousness structure to the psychological study of the purpose, and processes of human functioning. These psychologists used their own reflections to attempt the separation of conscious experience into elements. James conceived a more practical, and dynamic

William James and John Dewey are well-known for their contributions to early psychology. Both were highly influential in the transition from mental philosophy to scientific psychology. This transition involved moving from a narrow focus of consciousness structure to the psychological study of the purpose, and processes of human functioning. These psychologists used their own reflections to attempt the separation of conscious experience into elements. James conceived a more practical, and dynamic

With this, many tensions rose in families and friends, changing relationships over the town. One of these relationships were between John Proctor and Abigail Williams. Originally, readers learn that the two have feelings towards one another. When Proctor comes to town to learn what the gossip is about, Abigail finds herself alone with him and states, “Give me a word, John. A soft word” (Miller 22). She proceeds to mention that Proctor would come to her window at night, seeking something to fulfill his

Aristotle about tragic heros. Although Proctor was a very honest, brave and well respected man in Salem he was not flawless. John had a secret, which was soon to be discovered as the Witch Trials took place. Miller’s idea to create the secret relationship between John Proctor and Abigail Williams plays a big role in making Proctor the tragic hero in The Crucible. In the play, John Proctor was a common farmer living with a wife and three children. However, Proctor has a significant secret, which was his

Captain John Smith and William Bradford were both american settlers that came from England. Both John Smith and William Bradford were looking for a better life in the New World yet with many different ideas and beliefs. For example Jamestown came for business and trade purposes and the Plymouth Colony came for religious reasons. Jamestown was founded in 1607 and was lead by captain John Smith.(Smith pg.73) The Plymouth Plantations were founded in 1620 and was lead by William Bradford.(Bradford pg