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to the seventh room which is the next symbol. The prince follows the stranger into this room and the reason it symbolizes death because this is where he dies. Poe describes this room as “The seventh apartment was closely shrouded in black velvet tapestries that hung all over the ceiling and down the walls, falling in heavy folds upon a carpet of the same material and hue. But in this chamber only, the color of the windows failed to correspond with the decorations. The panes here were scarlet --a deep

Final Exam Art 1010: Justinian & Attendants The Justinian and Attendants is a mosaic which was created by an unknown artist in the Byzantine period dating back to 547 CE. The work measures 8' 8" X 12' and is located in Ravenna, Italy inside the Church of San Vitale. This landscape format mosaic depicts an outdoor scene with eleven figures that are at least partially visible, if not entirely visible, within the scene. The figures are all very different from the stocky large-headed figures in the

In examining "At Lost Lake" by Nicole Callihan, one is struck by the intimate and reflective nature of the poem. Callihan employs free verse, a decision that frees her narrative from the constraints of traditional poetic forms, allowing the rhythm of natural speech and the nuances of thought and memory to guide the poem's flow. This stylistic choice creates a conversational tone that draws the reader into a series of vivid, sensory-rich snapshots of a moment shared among friends beside a lake. The

color, "for example, in blue--and vividly blue were its windows. The second chamber was purple in its ornaments and tapestries, and here the panes were purple. The third was green throughout, and so were the casements. The fourth was furnished and lighted with orange-- the fifth with white-- the sixth with violet. The seventh apartment was close shrouded in black velvet tapestries that hung all over the ceiling and down the wall" (Poe 1). The color of each of the seven rooms represents several main

Whether Jack is entitled to those items depend on the distinction of theses items, whereas Laurence is concerning issue with land purchase which involves concepts of proprietary estoppel and constructive trust. The arguments will be concerned in turn below and advices for each issue will be given. Additionally, likely disputes and counter- arguments will be mentioned and comparative conclusion will be reached in the end of this essay . The issue in Jack’s case is whether or not he is entitled

The poem ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’ by Adrienne Rich was written in 1951 while she was struggling to establish herself as a female poet in a male-dominated artistic sphere. The poem focuses on Aunt Jennifer’s role as a wife in the patriarchy of mid-twentieth century society, and how she, like many women, had little of her own. Their lives were defined by the marriage, and as few women had their own income most were completely dependent on their husbands. The poem focuses on the physical lack of power

protectress of the house as well as the hearth, both domestic and civic. She values the household and family as well as the community 3. Attributes: Hestia’s attributes are the scepter, and veil, which likely symbolizes purity and virginity. This tapestry depicts Hestia accepting offerings from many people in a community. She sits proudly on a decorated throne on a soft cushion. She seems celebrated and respected by the community, and appears especially important because of the placement of people

Dylan Stein INQ 120-L1 Dr. Marwood Larson- Harris February 11, 2016 The Cultural Significance and Science of Asian Elephants Although there is a wide array of animal species that live in Asia, the Elephant is one of the most prized and sought after animal species in the continent because of its large impact on culture and society. Elephants are one of the smartest animals on the entire planet and they have a very big cultural significance also. They are very friendly with humans as well, which makes

In great literature, no scene of violence exists for its own sake. Explain how a violent scene or scenes contribute to the meaning of the play. In any great work of literature, each action and thought should contribute to the underlying meaning of the entire work. No action should exist for its own sake; it must instead advance the plot and reinforce the symbolism of both the characters’ actions as well as the truth of what the composer or author is trying to convey. This is especially true of

Hamlet has been translated into Klingon, the fictional language of Star Trek origins. In Shakespeare's play Hamlet, the conflict of the story influences the story drastically shapes the play and the characters within it. The conflicts within the production add to the dramatic aspect of the story, along with the addition of key components of the story. Hamlet’s father, who was the king of Denmark, is killed and the unconfirmed killer, Claudius, marries the queen and takes control of Denmark. This