Arts & Humanities - 19 November 2006

I think it would be a good book but it might end up like Frankenstein where the story sounds interesting but the book itself is so long and prosey that it loses all of its fun in its vocabulary.

2006-11-19 13:52:12 · 8 answers · asked by ...Wise One... 2 in Books & Authors

I wrote this essay, and i dont know if its good. i was supposed to use emotional appeal, parallelism, Rhetoric questioning, and repitition. did i use all of these?

Friends, Romans, countrymen, please lend me your attention;
I have come to this burial today solely to speak about our dear friend Brutus. Brutus was a man of much sympathy and gratefulness, whose heart led him to do what he believed, was best for his people. Brutus was a loving friend, a great military leader, and an all around wonderful person. Although some may not be fond of Brutus and his regretted actions, I am here today to praise him and inform everyone about how good of a person he really was.
Initially, Brutus was a man for the people who did what he believed was necessary. Although Cassius had forced Brutus into thinking that Caesar was in fact ambitious, Brutus believed him and thought that by murdering Caesar, it would save the lives of the Roman people in the long run. Whereas many of the conspirators killed Caesar because they feared the possibility of him becoming too powerful, Brutus killed him so you, your children, and your grandchildren would be able to someday live freely. Brutus loved Caesar dearly, in yet he still had the Roman people in his heart as his first priority. O dear Romans; Does having an interest in the lives of your citizens make a person someone to not be fond of? Some people were not fond of dear Brutus, so therefore Brutus must not have been a good person.
Additionally, Brutus died for his people. If you recall the speech Brutus recited following the death of Caesar, you will remember something that Brutus promised you all. Brutus ended that speech saying “With this I depart, that, as I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” Did Brutus not fulfill his promise? We had all been at war just a few days ago, and Brutus realized that the only way lives could be saved was to kill himself, which would then end the battles. Brutus did as he promised by killing himself with the very dagger he had used to kill Caesar, only because it would “please his country to need his death.” Even though he saved his people, some people were not fond of dear Brutus, so therefore Brutus must not have been a good person.
Furthermore, Brutus was very sympathetic and honorable. Brutus’ Honorability can be observed from when he told the conspirators that they must not be butchers and that they should “slice as a meal fit for the gods.” By saying these words, it was understood that the conspirators mustn’t kill Antony. Also, Brutus even allowed Antony to speak at Caesars’ funeral, completely disregarding Cassius’s advice. Unfortunately, it was these good traits that Brutus possessed that wound up leading to his defeat. Despite the fact that Brutus was honorable, some people were not fond of dear Brutus, so therefore Brutus must not have been a good person.
All in all, I believe we have all overlooked Brutus and his actions, and that Rome will probably never see a man so great as him. Brutus was such a wonderful person, that those who were not fond of him must not have been good people themselves. During his lifetime, Brutus lived for the Romans, fought for then Romans, and died for the Romans. Even his enemy in time of battle (Antony) agreed that Brutus was “the noblest of all Romans.” It is through his life that we can all learn how to become better people, and live our lives honorably. Marcus Brutus has shown himself to be a wonderful example how one should behave and act, and may be rest in peace.

2006-11-19 13:50:10 · 2 answers · asked by getmywayjay 1 in History

You can also give me a website with a list of mystery books

2006-11-19 13:45:27 · 12 answers · asked by Frost 1 in Books & Authors

wow, how come everyone hates jacob black? i mean, what did the poor guy do for gods sake? (aaaand, he just happens to be my favourite character :( Although i like edward cullen too but sometimes he just seems a little too perfect (my opinion)

2006-11-19 13:43:59 · 1 answers · asked by sPiLtsunshine 3 in Books & Authors

pictures at -

http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1783764

2006-11-19 13:42:42 · 4 answers · asked by sherleylocks 1 in Drawing & Illustration

2006-11-19 13:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by jskaliski 3 in History

for our assignment

2006-11-19 13:37:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

murals, 40's style art

2006-11-19 13:36:08 · 1 answers · asked by aldo d 1 in Drawing & Illustration

1) Alexander the great
2) Saladin
3) Ceaser
4) Pharoh
5) other.....

2006-11-19 13:35:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Who created it, and how did they get the idea?

2006-11-19 13:33:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2006-11-19 13:32:25 · 14 answers · asked by JJW 1 in Photography

Was it strategic to reveal Himself to a nomad? Why not in the Indus Valley (to Rajesh) or in the Far East (to Ming Tsu)?

2006-11-19 13:31:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2006-11-19 13:30:28 · 13 answers · asked by ...Wise One... 2 in Genealogy

2006-11-19 13:29:41 · 5 answers · asked by Ken E 1 in Genealogy

my sister loves little house on the prairie books/show and also loves janette oke's "love comes softly" book series. does anyone know of any books similar to these? im looking for something like western/drama/romantic books, especially like the "love's long journey" book where it tells of a young couple and their new life on the frontier. that was her favorite. any ideas at all???

2006-11-19 13:29:05 · 7 answers · asked by vballchika262 1 in Books & Authors

Why is their wedding cake significant?

2006-11-19 13:20:28 · 1 answers · asked by d 1 in Philosophy

2006-11-19 13:17:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

Please explain a little bit. I need help with ideas and this is due tomorrow. I have some ideas but I need opinions.

2006-11-19 13:13:56 · 8 answers · asked by scotty6228 1 in Books & Authors

does anyone know
1)when children started mining?
2) when was it illegal for children to mine in the US?
3) when were the first mining regulations set? like wat year

2006-11-19 13:12:54 · 1 answers · asked by Bonita Bebe 2 in History

how do you walk it out

2006-11-19 13:10:03 · 9 answers · asked by demon 1 in Dancing

Which gets your vote and why?

I say winter because it is so conducive to romance, good food, good conversation, and one of the greatest sensations in existence: Coziness. Not much better than a warm blanket, hot beverage, and good company.

2006-11-19 13:09:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-11-19 13:06:52 · 16 answers · asked by Sarah the Ballerina 2 in Dancing

2006-11-19 13:06:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

full defination and illustrations

2006-11-19 13:06:20 · 4 answers · asked by butvinci 2 in Drawing & Illustration

2006-11-19 13:05:33 · 3 answers · asked by tgsweets04 1 in Books & Authors

...if your parents wrote it?

2006-11-19 13:05:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

This is a follow-up to this question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmT9RVTOIjVJW6eiYNIFasIezKIX?qid=20061119175512AAMlr3z

2006-11-19 13:04:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

whatever it is you think on this, tell me why you think it

and as a side issue; is it relevant to have this understanding or is it more about the questions than the answers?

2006-11-19 13:04:39 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-11-19 13:03:59 · 2 answers · asked by Jason 1 in Philosophy

I am twelve and a soprano, and tomorow i am auditioning for the Wizard of Oz. I might want to sing a song from a musical, but NOT the wizard of oz. suggestions?

2006-11-19 12:56:20 · 10 answers · asked by Rachel K 4 in Theater & Acting