anthony and cleopatra
Cleopatra Through the Ancient Sources Antony and Cleopatra Nastasia Garcia Cleopatra 5/14/07 Antony and Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra from what has been written through historians had a rather odd relationship. It is questioned whether their relationship was out of pure circumstantial political reasons or out of real love. It may have very well started out to be just an alliance and turned into love through such long periods of time being with each other. Either way they did end up having a long tumultuous relationship that ended in tragedy and most likely considering everything they went through would question if it was love or lust that made and sustained their relationship. Or simply have been lust that turned into love? It does seem like a primitive thing to say, but from these historians passages we may decipher that it was more of a question of it being true love or true lust. Through the writing of Plutarch and Appain we will see how they point that the relationship between Antony and Cleopatra was almost like a gag to them. Although a serious alliance at that same time affecting many counties, it was still almost never taken seriously, something the people believed that would pass in due time or in hopes would just end considering that the Romans were not at in favor of this alliance. In the text by Plutarch, Life of Antony and the text Civil War by Appain
To what extent do the archaeological discoveries made at Troy, Mycenae and other sites support the view that the places, people, material objects and values depicted in the Homeric poems are those of a society that actually existed?
To what extent do the archaeological discoveries made at Troy, Mycenae and other sites support the view that the places, people, material objects and values depicted in the Homeric poems are those of a society that actually existed? In order to justify this statement, we must investigate into the evidences of the places, people, material objects and values mentioned in the Homeric poems and compare them with the archaeological discoveries. Firstly, we will look into some of the places mentioned in the Homeric poems. According to Homer, Mycenae is where Agamemnon comes from (Il. 2.269). Comparing that with the current artefacts found in Mycenae which suggest a society or societies of wealth and power associated with war, it seems to tally with Homer's epithet 'rich in gold' (VCD 1 01.17.23-23.02). However, the archaeological remains neither yield names of individuals nor evidence of who the wealth belongs to. Even the owner of the golden death masks found in the grave is unknown (LG 2, p. 10). Thus, there is insufficient evidence to confirm that the Mycenae seen in the video is the real 'Mycenae'. With regards to Troy, many scholars in the sixteenth century, who believed that there is some historical basis to the Homeric texts, went in search for Priam's Troy. Their efforts were in vain. Unlike Mycenae, Troy's location was, until the late nineteenth century, uncertain (LG
Is Virgil's adaptation of Theocritus' eleventh Idyll something distinctive or 'free standing'?
Is Virgil's adaptation of Theocritus' eleventh Idyll something distinctive or 'free standing'? Virgil's second Eclogue is not merely 'furta' - a plagiarised, replication of Theocrites, but is a successful amalgamation of Virgil's poetic personality with the model's. Indeed, the poem's theme is directly adapted from Theocrites' eleventh Idyll, it remains a distinctive work - no prior knowledge of the model is needed to fully appreciate Virgil's poem. That is not to say that the second Eclogue does not, to a certain extent, almost emulate the model. This, however, is not an issue. The practice of 'imitatio' was fundamental to the development of Roman literary culture. Poets were always readers and listeners of other poets, and the imitation of poems was an established educational technique. In short, allusion to previous poetry was almost unavoidable. Indeed, allusion was a handy tool for the classical poet to gain prestige. By alluding to a famous poet he can demonstrate that he belongs to the same celebrated genre, thus elevating himself to a similar level of 'farma'. This in turn gave birth to an elite community of listeners and readers who were able to recognise the allusions made. Although neglecting parody and despising plagiarism, emulation and rivalry was strongly encouraged. The concept of 'imitatio' therefore legitimises Virgil's emulation. The main
The Candidates: Who is best for me?
The Candidates: Who is best for me? When it comes to the 2008 presidential election it has obviously had an impact on the lives of many. Not just simply for the fact that for millions it will be their first time. This year there has been record number of people registering to vote, and it continues to go up with each day. So what is so special about this year... why now...why this election? What do these candidates have that is causing the public to want to be involved in the election? Is it the fact that there is an African American presidential candidate? What about the fact that there is a woman running for Vice Presidency? Or is it their fancy looking tax packages, their plans for the Iraq freedom war, or most importantly (or at least what effects us everyday) their education package? That is what I am interested in hearing about. John McCain feels that in the beginning No Child Left Behind was a good idea but it was quickly became something of the past. In one of the three debates with senator Obama senator McCain stated that NCLB was a great thing but quickly went down hill when the government failed to provide the funding needed to make the organization run properly. Senator McCain feels that in order to better education it is going to require that more qualified teacher be hired for each position, that the teachers that we are hiring have the dedication and heart
Imagine that you are writing a study of Paris during the Terror. In an essay of no more than 800 words:
A103 Introduction to Humanities TMA 04 Question Imagine that you are writing a study of Paris during the Terror. In an essay of no more than 800 words consider the following three questions: ) What kind of primary source is this and what strengths and weaknesses does it have as a source of your study? 2) Are there any particular words and phrases in the document that require elucidation or special comment before you can make use of it? 3) What can you learn from this source with respect to Paris during the Terror? You should distinguish, where appropriate, between witting and unwitting testimony. I will discuss the type of primary source, its strengths and weaknesses as a study source, mention some words and phrases that require special comment or elucidation and discuss what I can learn from this source about Paris during the Terror. I will also comment on the witting and unwitting testimony within the extract. This primary source is a public discursive source, as it is a speech made by Jacques Roux on 23rd June 1793, giving his opinions on the constitution. It is strong because it represents the personal views of Roux and his colleagues in the énragés, at the time of the event. Its main weakness would be that it is only the view of one section of the population. Further research into differing opinions at the time of the Terror would be needed to represent
Analyse & fortolkning af Lnningsdag
Analyse & fortolkning af Lønningsdag (en idyl) Lønningsdag er en novelle af Martin Andersen Nexø (1869-1954), skrevet i år 1896. Den tager fat om forskellen mellem de rige og de fattige, socialisme kontra kapitalisme. Linje 93: "Han er en krakiler, siger Værkejeren til sin søn. Han hører til disse socialister, som de har saa mange af ovre." Sagt af den rige værkejer. Novellen beskriver de fattiges elendighed samt de riges undertrykkelse af de fattige. Jeg vil nu give et kort resumé af novellen: I starten har vi en flok arbejdere fra værket stående udenfor værkejerens hus, hvor de venter på at få udbetalt deres løn. Som sædvanlig er værkejeren der ikke til tiden. Han kommer ud og skal til at gøre regnskabet op, da hans søn ankommer for at lokke ham med til stort L'hombreparti (gammelt kortspil) på hotellet. Først undskylder han sig med ikke at have penge nok. Han bliver dog overtalt af sønnen til at vente nogle dage med udbetalingen af arbejdernes løn, for dermed at få råd til at tage til L'hombreparti. Her vil han have revanche over den lidt anløbne slagter, dvs. en person, der snyder lidt. Værkarbejderne får ikke lov at indføre et ord, og værkejeren kører væk uden at give dem deres penge. På linje 53-55 får vi fortalt at værket producerer brosten, skærver og trappesten. Det fortæller en hel del om den undertrykkelse, der
How does Ovid weave together the different myths in Book 6 of Metamorphoses into a unified narrative?
"How does Ovid weave together the different myths in Book 6 of Metamorphoses into a unified narrative?" The Roman poet, Ovid completed his Metamorphoses (Ovid 2004) in 8AD whilst exiled in Tomis. Made up of fifteen books it covers the history of the world starting with creation through to the deification of Julius Caesar. It is poem written in dactylic hexameter and is a mock-epic. Ovid has used recurring themes to bring together the individual stories within each book, as well as throughout the whole story. This creates a unifying narrative that weaves and flows, creating an enjoyable tale that has survived over two thousand years. Book 6 covers seven tales, a fusion of those involving gods and humans and some just about humans. The first and last tales are linking stories that create a bridge to the previous or subsequent book. As with the other fourteen books, each tale within the book links into the next with relative ease via a recurrent idea. The tale that links Books 5 and 6 is to do with competition. At the end of Book 5 the Muses punish the Pierides maidens for losing a singing competition by turning them into magpies. Minerva has been listening to the tale of the punishment when she challenges Arachne to a weaving competition; the cause of the challenge is Arachne's hubris and her arrogance towards the Goddess (6.3-6). When humans are in competition with gods and
The Romans had a primarily utilitarian approach to myth Do you agree with this statement?
"The Romans had a primarily utilitarian approach to myth" Do you agree with this statement? How 'useful' something is, is a very personal belief. Not everyone believes the same stories, myths or propaganda, and even if someone 'believes' in a myth they may see some aspects as being true and as some as being an exaggeration. Specific parts of a particular myth may feel more pertinent depending upon their social class, their level of education, their political beliefs and their experiences of life, whilst other parts may be irrelevant and 'alien'. However, Roman's used mythology throughout all aspects of their lives and they became a concrete, integral part of their history and traditions. For the purposes of this essay, when exploring whether or not the Romans had a utilitarian approach to myth, two areas shall be looked at; how the Emperors' may, or may not, have used these myths to strengthen their positions of power and how myth was used and viewed in everyday life. Whether an Emperor's reign was perceived, retrospectively or at the time, as being unifying or destructive was inextricably linked in with their manipulation of myths and the publics' acceptance of this exploitation. Direct comparisons can be made between two Emperors; one was seen as being successful (Augustus) whilst the other (Nero) has been portrayed as 'crazed and self obsessed' (Hughes & Hope 2011).
What is the role of the nurse in different versions of the Hippolytus myth?
What is the role of the nurse in different versions of the Hippolytus myth? The role of the nurse within the Hippolytus myth varies between sources. This essay shall use examples of literature and art to explore how the nurse's role changes over time according to the views of the audience and the artist. Euripides' play is an example of Greek literature where the nurse has been given a clear pivotal role in the Hippolytus myth. The key themes in the Euripides version of the myth are around secrets and silence. If the nurse were removed from the play, then no tragedy would occur, Phaedra would go through with her threat to kill herself, Hippolytus would be ignorant of her feelings and Thesus would not have had his son destroyed by Poseidon. Euripides first presents the nurse as trying to help Phaedra. She is exasperated and determined to find out what is the matter with her mistress and although it is done out of love; "I brought you up; I'm fond of you" (Hippolytus, 698 in Euripides 1996) it is her meddling that ultimately brings about the death of Hippolytus. It has been proposed that in Euripides' first version of Hippolytus, the nurse played the role of dissuader to a more sexual and overt Phaedra. Whilst in the version that survives today, she starts in this role but switches to the role of corrupter (McDermott 2000). McDermott presents the theory that by having the
What is the main contribution made by the Chorus in The Burial at Thebes? Answer with specific references to the text of the play.
Option 2 The Burial at Thebes What is the main contribution made by the Chorus in The Burial at Thebes? Answer with specific references to the text of the play. A chorus is a common element to Greek tragedy's and in ancient theatre consisted of a group of people who provide a number of different contributions to a play, providing a historical perspective, acting as counsellors and advisors to the plays characters and at times representing various groups such as villagers or a jury. Within this essay, I will consider the main contributions of the chorus within "The Burial at Thebes" The first time that we are introduced to the chorus is within the Parados, which is sung on the Audio CD. Sophocles uses the Chorus and the parados here to outline the history in a strong poetic style. The chorus sing about the battle that has just been fought, beginning with a cheery image "glory be to brightness and the gleaming sun" and they give the first insight that the people of Thebes are unhappy that Polynices betrayed and attacked them. They are celebrating the victory in Battle and praising the soldiers that defended their city and thanking the gods for their protection, these already start to link the some of the key themes in the play - Loyalty, Power and the Gods. This function of the chorus helps to strengthen Creons position and helps give further emphasis to one of the