The Hidden Land

Truth can be many things, both good and bad, but it can be harmful from trying to be helpful. Truth can be hidden to make others feel better, or not told at all so they are not burdened with it. In both “The Censors” by Luisa Valenzuela and “A Visit to Grandmother” by William Melvin Kelley, love is shown by hidden truth to protect their loved ones. In “The Censors,” Juan ventures to a censorship office to censor a letter to the woman he loves and is trying to protect, but is executed in the end

A Soldier's Sacrifice This image of the soldiers holding up the land uses the contrasting moods of the colors on top and bottom, the symbolism, and the eye catchers to show how the soldiers are sacrificing themselves, and the people are taking that sacrifice for granted. The contrasting moods the two halfs of the picture are portrayed by the use of the cool calm colors up top which portrayed the peaceful mood of the families beach visit and the dark red of the soldiers’ blood from the bottom

ensured that his novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, would take root in the minds of children like an unkillable weed, affecting an entire generation, and well beyond. The Catholic themes within the novel, while rather obvious to an adult, were hidden well enough to be altogether invisible to its young audience. Lewis likely included these themes and ideals to gently encourage a more religious and Catholic generation in the future. Originally an atheist, Lewis converted to theism at the age of

Discoveries are a culmination of an individual’s ability to reconsider their personal values as they gain new experiences and knowledge. As individuals are driven by different motives, the ramifications of their discoveries change depending on their ability to accept new perceptions themselves and others. William Shakespeare utilises his pastoral play, “The Tempest” (1611) to explore the negative consequences of colonialism and how an individual’s capacity to facilitate change impacts their aptitude

chapter 1 “Columbus, the Indians and Human Progress” and chapter 2 “Drawing the Line of Color.” I can assure that Zinn wants to make sure the history of America is known properly. In chapter 1 he goes through Columbus’ voyage to ensure we know the hidden story of history. In chapter 2 Zinn he explains the history of racism and how it puts an affect to people. Zinn’s book is an eye-opener to information that has not been passed

the Permian period 250 million years ago into the next era, the Triassic period occurred between 250 and 199 million years ago and was know for further diversifying life on land. After the Permian period, the Triassic period was largely successful in adapting and evolving, as the world was going through many changes. The land mass known as Pangea began its separation, which would be completed in the Jurassic period. The climate was relatively more severe during this time, with hotter summers and

The world was de-scribed as a wasteland. The term comes from T. S. Eliot poem The Waste Land, one of the most important poems of the 20th century, which illustrated the omnipresent confusion. The Waste Land was not only a cultural desert. It was described by Currell as “a cultural detri-tus” where the past and present interfere with each and produce chaos. The poem presents the world as barren and

author might make it rain on a day when there is much depression for the characters, or sunny on a day with happiness. Cather, however, is able to use Nature not just in terms of weather and how it can be used as foreshadowment, but also in terms of land and how it can express a character's perspective. My Antonia begins with Jim leaving everything he has ever known behind and traveling to live in Nebraska with his grandparents. His parents have just died, and he does not know what awaits him. This

pocket where his heart hid, he felt used. Somehow everybody was using him for something or as something” Morrison 165. He concludes that this is Macon’s way of swaying him into finding the gold that’s been hidden. Milkman’s journey includes another difficult obstacle while trying to discover his hidden past he is befriended by his best friend who wants to murder him. Milkman turns up in Shalimar, Virginia, Pilates early childhood hometown, he learns that Guitar his best friend, left him a message and

of a 1,800 kilometer walk to Queens Park in Toronto where they had a “Sovereignty Sleepover" with other First Nations groups seeking to safeguard their lands from industrial exploitation. The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples formally recognizes the right to give or withhold consent for industrial projects on traditional lands. The three communities have declared halts on industrial activity occurring without their consent, but the Province has refused to respect them and continues