Learning to Self-Discipline
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Learning to Self-Discipline

Throughout my life, I have struggled to self-discipline myself. I have had to learn how to fight the laziness and distractions that are such a hindrance to achieving one’s goals.…
March 24, 2022Posted inMy Story
The Three Most Impactful Days of My Life
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The Three Most Impactful Days of My Life

Every person has moments that define their life. Everyone will be impacted throughout their lives, whether through big events or seemingly minuscule moments. In my life so far, there are…
March 20, 2022Posted inMy Story
Examination of ‘The Loss of the Creature’
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Examination of ‘The Loss of the Creature’

Walker Percy’s The Loss of the Creature is an exploration of the ways in which humans have lost their ability to have unique experiences due to the systems that plague our modern…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of Egypt in ‘The Histories’
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Analysis of Egypt in ‘The Histories’

The Histories by Herodotus is an exploration of the history of the Greeks and Persians and the many conflicts that spanned this period. This writing is unique in that it does not…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘The Oresteia’
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Analysis of ‘The Oresteia’

Aeschylus’s The Oresteia follows the House of Atreus, as it tells the story of the family through multiple generations of betrayal and revenge. This collection of three plays was originally created with…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Breaking Down the Bible
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Breaking Down the Bible

The Bible is far and large the most well-known literary work in the history of mankind. It is a work that needs no introduction, as its message transcends what is…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of the First Half of ‘The Aeneid’
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Analysis of the First Half of ‘The Aeneid’

Virgil’s The Aeneid follows Aeneas and the other Trojans as they flee from Troy following it being conquered by the Greeks, and their subsequent hand in the foundation of Rome. This epic…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘Life of Constantine’
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Analysis of ‘Life of Constantine’

Eusebius’ Life of Constantine was a panegyric written to recount and honor the life of Constantine the Great. This writing gives insight into the inner workings and customs of religion at the…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Examining the plot of ‘Interstellar’
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Examining the plot of ‘Interstellar’

Over the years, I have watched many films that impacted me on a deep level. I have always connected with mind-bending, emotionally resonant movies that require keen insight to unpack…
March 7, 2022Posted inMovies
Examining ‘The Shining’
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Examining ‘The Shining’

All films are created with the intent to achieve different goals. Part of the beauty of cinema is the inherent uniqueness that each film possesses. However, the vast majority of movies fit…
March 7, 2022Posted inMovies
‘No Country for Old Men’ Rating
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‘No Country for Old Men’ Rating

Throughout the early history of films, there was not a rating system in existence that could determine the appropriateness of film content to different ages. The maturity of what was…
March 7, 2022Posted inMovies
The Use of Sound in ‘Interstellar’
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The Use of Sound in ‘Interstellar’

The creation and incorporation of the sound that is used in a movie are some of the most vital aspects of filmmaking. I adamantly believe far too many people appreciate…
March 7, 2022Posted inMovies