Author Archives: j.sciarrone

Witches, Fairies and Spirits, Oh My!

A planet is not just a major celestial body. While Mars, Mercury and Venus are some of the more common examples when we think about the noun “planet,” there are three other definitions to it as well.

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A Penny for Your Thoughts (Writing Prompts)

Creative Writing Approach: Write a paper where you put the characters, or the author or yourself, into a conversation with one other (for example, you write could write a play or a piece where Antigone might be in a conversation with … Continue reading

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Storm of Lust

In Dante’s Second Circle of Hell, famous lovers who have succumbed to lust are doomed to forever be pushed around by a dark, stormy…wind? It’s not a particularly intimidating punishment. Considering Francesca and her lover Paolo can actually stay together even in … Continue reading

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The Reward of the Crocodile

Taken from pg 589, where King Yunan plans on executing the sage who cured him: Then the sage added, “Is this my reward from your Majesty? It is like the reward of the crocodile.” The king asked, “What is the … Continue reading

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The Price of a Kiss

Rima XXIII – Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer Por una mirada, un mundo, Por una sonrisa, un cielo, Por un beso… ¡yo no sé Que te diera por un beso! Translation 1 For a look, a world For a smile, a sky … Continue reading

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Who Do I Obey?

By the power of his crown and the authority of his title, a king is the rightful law bringer. But who put that king into power? Kreon’s role is largely the result of Fate. The prophecy about Oedipus has come … Continue reading

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Essay Intro and Outline ~ JoMaris

The Acts of the Unsung Intro It is the small details that can often put the larger entirety within perspective. The Odyssey is a story that thrives and succeeds off the actions of the Unnamed. While male protagonists such as … Continue reading

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Results of Brainstorming (Paper 1)

Theme: Women About: Specifically, the role of the “maidservant” throughout The Odyssey and how these characters assist, or direct in steering and influencing the plot. Potential Thesis: The female servants of The Odyssey may not be considered more than side characters, but it is their very … Continue reading

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Beauty is the Beast

“Then came the ghost of Achilles, son of Peleus, And those of Patroculus and peerless Antilochus And Ajax, who surpassed all the Danaans, Except Achilles, in looks and build.” (11.486-489). You would be hard pressed to find a strong, brave … Continue reading

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Gods Listen to Gossip

“You ask me, goddess to god, why I have come. Well, I’ll tell you exactly why. Remember, you asked. Zeus ordered me to come here; I didn’t want to. Who would want to cross this endless stretch Of deserted sea? … Continue reading

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