Tales of the Abyss Essays

Are myths, folktales, or fairy tales still relevant to our society? Myths, Folktales, and Fairytales have all been teaching our society different lessons for a very long time. Many of these stories are parodies because they have been around for such a long time. For example, these stories can be dramatized, but still, have a lesson and these stories can even be turned into a poem. Myths, folktales, and fairy tales are still relevant in our society even if we don’t use them to their full potential

Subliminal Messages and Stereotypes When the majority of young adults and teenagers in today’s age look back at their childhood it is almost guaranteed that Disney made an appearance. Whether it was a princess fancy dress party, listening to the fairy tale songs, or building their own castle, it all started from watching the infamous and classic films. But what many don’t realize is how Disney may have influenced the way we look, think and act. Indirectly, it has taught its young viewers concepts innocent

of Charleston, West Virginia are massive pine tree covered mountains. Small towns peppered the mountains except for Putney, and that mountain had only one town, Howardsville. Mysteries and old wives tales had swirled around the mountain as long as anyone could remember and it’s probably those same tales that isolated Putney Mountain. The residents of Howardsville learned years ago to live with the legends. They just accepted that “things happen” and structured their lives, as not to get

"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks portrays the plight of the rebellious youth in all their glory. In this poem, the author utilizes unique meter and verse to add to the story she's conveying. The pool players in this poem are rogue youths and Brooks attempts to understand their lives. The tone conveyed in the poem adds a slightly ominous tint to the picture of the pool players. Brooks uses this poem to convey the plight of the pool player’s existence and urge the reader to see the fun the pool players

Plato’s Protagoras is a dialogue of much debate that allows for the readers to look further and to bring into question the argument on virtue for themselves. It is not something to be taken whole-heartedly since Plato is throwing different theories about virtue around in this dialogue. Socrates, one of the main characters was always fixated on virtue, especially the concept of defining and teaching virtue, and whether or not it can actually be taught. However, one must keep in mind that Socrates

are chasing happiness when really, we are chasing satisfaction. Consequently, people who have lower expectations have an easier time achieving this satisfaction and therefore a so called “happiness”. In A Tale of Two Cities, a novel by Charles Dickens, Sydney Carton is able to climb out of his abyss whereas Madame Defarge cannot, because his wishes are attainable while her’s are not. Lucie, the woman Carton is in love with, is alive and well, while Mme Defarge’s sister was brutally raped and murdered

Odyssey, written by Homer in the 8th century BC and translated by Robert Fagles, and the space-movie The Martian, written by Andy Weir in 2011 and Directed by Ridley Scott, are both excellent examples of tales with impressive protagonists. Both epic stories exhibit a protagonist persevering through an abyss and being resourceful, but Mark Watney is far more likable then Odysseus, because he is always humorous.     In both great adventures the protagonist overcomes an

him to retrieve the lamp from the Cave of Wonders. This is where his threshold occurs, entering an unknown world of danger and challenges. Every hero’s journey needs supernatural aid, in this story, it is the Genie, Abu, and the magic carpet. The abyss is when Jafar nearly has him killed by drowning him. After Aladdin is rescued by Genie and they defeat Jafar, his transformation occurs. Aladdin grows as a character

process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” Comparing what this quote meant to our stories made by Washington Irving’s “The Devil and Tom Walker” and Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” we can compare the main characters of the stories like Tom Walker and the monster of the devil and his greed and Roderick Usher and his fear of the abyss which both lead to a undesired death. When looking at the structure of these

commitment to society, small acts of generosity and a lot of cowardice. It demonstrates people's goodness and capacity of mutual aid. It’s also a story about love and happiness as much as it is of separation, isolation and sadness. (Warner, par.2) This tale is an allegory of epidemic illness that can lead to the destruction of humanity. The author used this allegory to refer to the Nazi occupation of France during the Second World War. The plague is a severe illness that possesses the ability to completely

Beowulf touches on a wide range of subjects, including destiny, loyalty, and heroism. The ring-giver must be kind to his followers out of loyalty. Because of this benevolence, the monarch and his subjects hold one another in high regard. The comitatus code is demonstrated by kindness toward followers. The law of comitatus states that when a monarch gives their subjects presents, the recipients must repay the favor by displaying their allegiance to the monarch. The poem Beowulf contains numerous instances

Kayla Gerard Dr. Maria Cochran LIT 180 13 June 2023 Exploring Creation Myths in Norse and Greek Mythology In Norse mythology, Ginnungagap, an abyss of Chaos, was where the world first appeared. A giant named Ymir came from this abyss. The frost giants descended from Ymir. Ymir sweated while he slept, and two more giants emerged from his armpits. Audhumla, a cosmic cow, also appeared and kept herself alive by licking salty ice. A god named Buri, who had three sons named Odin, Vili, and

After reading a fair number of Poe's tales, I can affirm without any doubt that this one is my favorite. The start of the story is disorientating; we can guess that the narrator is a criminal awaiting the outcome of his trial. The verdict is not really favorable, so our narrator feels dizzy, passes out and wakes up in a dark room. In the little chamber, we can find a ‘nice’ unfathomable pit and a deadly blade-ornamented pendulum hanging from the ceiling, which is slowly swinging down to bury its

Through the tales of Lucifer and Adam in “The Monk’s Tale”, the author develops the theme that even the highest beings, whether they be gods or created by gods, cannot escape bad fortune (or more simply, that Fortune is more powerful than gods). For example, in Lucifer’s case, his tale automatically sets him apart from normal, weak mortals by saying that he was “an angel…/ and not a man” (1-2). It also says, “For notwithstanding angels cannot be/ the sport of fortune, yet he fell… [the] brightest

Through strategic execution, these literary elements unravel a cautionary tale, disclosing the dangerous cliff upon which a nation teeters when captured in a civil war. The utilization of foreshadowing is embodied by the enigmatic pronouncement of the Soothsayer, encapsulated in the phrase, "Beware the Ides of March." This premonition

between the two families. To understand this feud, we have to take a step back and understand why hostile groups like these are formed, and what better way to do that than to look at today's gangs? How do gangs in society today relate to the classic tale of Romeo & Juliet? The first step to understand gangs today is to understand how they are formed in the first place. Gangs usually start with a few people that are close friends or relatives. In

is the retelling of the epic poem Beowulf from the point of view of the antagonist, Grendel. The main difference between the two literary works is represented by the values behind their writing. The ancient epic poem is the perfect example of the tales of a hero, Beowulf, the storyline is flat and characters are static because they are constructed around the heroic code to fulfil a specific role. Grendel, in the homonym novel, is a dynamic character with a post-modern, existentialist vision of the

however, gradually flow back to the same old channel, and flow on as serenely as ever. But, while the river may not be turned aside, it may dry up, and leave nothing behind but the withered branch, and the unsightly rock, to howl in the abyss sweeping wind, the sad tale of departed glory. As rivers so with nations.” Furthermore, Douglass

learn.``(Goldman 134) Inigo has clearly not forgotten what the Count did to his father and vows to avenge him. The book was thoroughly enjoyed by me. The component of the book that I enjoyed the most was the humor in difficult situations. Humor in the tale is exemplified when Prince Humperdinck proposes to Buttercup and her response is” I am your loyal servant and I just did[refusing the proposal].”(Goldman

HIS LITERARY CAREER Jack London has been recognized as one of the dynamic figures in American Literature. Sailor, hobo, Klondike Argonaut, social crusader, war correspondent, scientific farmer, self-made millionaire, global traveler, and adventurer. London captured the popular imagination world wide as much through his literary efforts. But it was the quality of his writing, more than his personal legend that won him a prominent place in World Literature. London distinguished him as one of the