'Journey's End' by R.C. Sherriff is filled with very tense scenes throughout the play one in particular and the focus point on this essay is Act Two scene One, which endeavours to educate the audience about the true horrors of life at the front. Sherriff, who was wounded at Passchendaele in 1917, wrote from his experience of the war. He creates scenes that are very realistic, and because of his experiences, it helps the audience to believe the play more and understand the difficulties the soldiers
A Comparison of the Techniques Employed in Portraying the Horror of War in Regeneration and Journey's End "I chose the First World War because it's come to stand in for other wars… It's come to stand for the pain of all wars." Pat Barker wrote "Regeneration" in the 1990's and R.C. Sherriff "Journey's End" in 1927, the quote is from Barker and illustrates the magnitude of the effect of the First World War, and expresses the appeal of the subject. Both works use different techniques in their
on mount Olympus because one of the gods Hestia always tended to the hearth in the room. Most of their stories were comprised of when they interacted with the humans. The most interesting of the twelve gods that went down to the earth was Zeus and Apollo. Zeus the god of the sky who was married to his sister Hera the goddess of marriage and ultimately jealousy. Another one of Zeus’s roles was that of being the lord of justice for the gods. This goes back to the story of Oedipus Rex with the Priest
religious views, often being either Polytheistic or Monotheistic. All cultures have found creative ways to tell stories, which often offer some sort of moral lesson. One of the more popular ways of delivering this message has been through plays. Theatre, having its start in Greece, has always been able to represent cultures beliefs; during Antiquity, Oedipus the King represents the polytheistic religion of the Grecian era, while Everyman represents the monotheistic religion of the Middle Ages. Oedipus
undying gifts of the gods and the sufferings of men, Who, enduring so much at the hands of the gods everlasting, Live heedless and helpless, unable to find for themselves Either a cure for death or a bulwark against old age. --Homeric Hymn to Apollo 3.188-192 There are always lessons to be learned in the annals of history. Many of these records tell us in very eccentric ways the different struggles of the time period. There are many different stories plays about unexplainable phenomenon and
that they loved and feared in order to ensure harmony with them. In particular, the focus will be on the religious beliefs of the Greeks, including prayer and sacrifice, as well as on festivals and the arts, such as the ancient Olympic games and theatre. These aspects of their culture made a significant contribution to their quality of life. Moreover, these topics will be examined in relation to the twelve Olympian gods and their associates. The ancient Greeks practiced a religion that was in
ancient Greece, and perhaps the most popular oracle was the oracle of Delphi, Pythia. Pythia was the oracle of Delphi, and the people of Delphi believed that the god Apollo presented her with the gift of oracular powers; such as fortelling the future and providing answers or advice to the people. Other myths propose that the god Apollo would be in the body of the priestess and the god would be the one interacting with the people in human form. This all started when A...
Regardless of the ambiguousness of the answers, the Ancient Greeks still relied heavily on the Oracles to make important life decisions. Though Apollo and Zeus had other Oracles in Ancient Greece, Apollo’s Oracle at Delphi was the most famous and important Oracle in Ancient Greece. The Delphic oracle was located in the city of Delphi. “It was believed [that] Apollo … spoke through the mouth of an inspired woman known as the Pythia, who in turn conveyed the message to a priest, who relayed it to the person
argues that the art capable of ending suffering is tragedy, which is a fusion of the Apollonian and the Dionysian. Nietzsche introduces the Apollonian and the Dionysian as being part of the “Greek Life.” The Apollonian was based off of the Greek god Apollo. It represented culture, order, and art. The Dionysian was based off of the Greek god Dionysus. It represented nature, chaos, and feeling. Both the Apollonian and the Dionysian were combined with the creation of tragedy and became the core o...
Hermes and Apollo each play a significant role in Greek mythology and both have equally earned their titles as Olympian Gods. Apollo is the God of light and has the duty of moving the Sun across the sky with his horse chariot. Hermes is the messenger of all Gods and links mortals to the Olympians. The all-powerful Zeus, who is the supreme ruler of all Gods, fathers them. It is only natural that both would inherit God-Like traits of their father. Through analyzing the Hymn to Apollo and Hymn to Hermes
People wonder why the world is so obsessed with ancient Greek myths when there just stories that was told millenniums ago. Although if you looked at the number of Greek-themed books and movies today, people would see that the world is still dazzled by Greek myths even if they can’t explain why. People see something related to a Greek myth every day and they don’t even notice. These ancient myths gave us an inside look on how the Greek lived back in that time and how their minds worked. Not only did
Dionysus was an ancient Greek god that was characterized as sly, angry, and kind. Dionysus, or the Roman name Bacchus, was the son of Zeus and Semele, who was a mortal, meaning that Dionysus was the only god to have a parent that was a mortal (InfoPlease, Classical Mythology). Dionysus was also depicted as a handsome, naked youth or a mature, bearded man. Some of Dionysus’ symbols include: grapes, ivy, and celebration, although his most notable symbol was wine (Greek Gods and Goddesses, Dionysus)
Upon initial examination, the relationship between human beings and the divine in the Bible and the Iliad is one that is complex and consequential. However, while the importance of the relationship between a human being and the divine is demonstrated in both the Iliad and the Bible, the relationship between God and human is viewed very differently. On the surface, the Hebrew God and the Greek gods have the same purpose, to reign above the mortal realm. Yet, the way in which these Gods communicate
In today’s context, war seems to be a time where normally unethical principles are deemed acceptable. “Thou shall not kill” is a fundamental belief in every major religion, yet during times of war, breaking this commandment is not considered a sin. Instead it is a necessary action to properly serve and protect the country. However, when modern-day soldiers return from battle they generally do not discuss the details of the war to the public. Conversely, in the Iliad, as more people know of a hero’s
Zeus was a significant character according to the Greek Mythologies as he was a very powerful character. He was referred to as the god of sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He ruled from Mount Olympus, where he would impose rules on other gods as well as mortals. His other name is cognate that was derived from the Roman equivalent Jupiter, a first element. He possesses powers similar to those of Indra, Perun, and Odin. Zeus was the youngest seed of Cronus and Rhea. This discussion will particularly
Smite is an RPG game that features an array of various Gods from many different mythologies ranging from Roman, Greek, Celtic and even Japanese. Although, the Gods from the Greek mythology are the most notable gods that the players can recognize and are allowed to play as. Gods such as Zeus, Areas, Athena and even some mythological Greek creatures and/or figures like Medusa and Chiron are available to use. They are the heroes and the players get to use them and explore the world of Smite while at
Lying in the cover of wheat-yellow shrub, a cheetah waits patiently for its prey; in contrast, a herd of gazelles peacefully drink from a water hole. The cheetah tenses, ready to make its move; the gazelles tense up, fear in their eyes. In the blink of an eye the cheetah launches after the herd; a chase, albeit a short one, ensues. The cheetah reaches its chosen prey, and the kill is complete. From an ecological perspective, the hunt can be seen as a battle––a conquest between the weak and the strong
The Iliad The work of Homer was very important to the Greek Civilization; it gave the Greek a structure of personality to follow. It is assure that The Iliad’s roots reach far back before Homer’s time. Homer focused several characteristics of how their ancestors behaved and such behavior was to be passed on to the new generations. In The Iliad, Homer emphasized the role of the gods in the daily events, and how every happening was based of the desires of the gods. Homer also focused on the
Interactions with the Gods Nothing can be more life changing than when a god chooses to interact with a mortal man. Much of Greek mythology describes the natures of these interactions. The Olympian Gods meddle with the mortals they rule over constantly, but what is the result for these interactions, and how do they impact the mortals? The question that this paper tries to address is what is the nature of these divine interaction, and how does each side truly perceive each other? The Gods and
Throughout history messages have played a major role in the world. They have started friendships, deals, treaties, and even war. However, when thinking about messengers many people do not think about the one who delivers the message. Without messengers these friendships and feuds would have never been started. Without someone to deliver these messages the world may be completely different. The Greek god Hermes is one messenger who truly fits this description of changing the world. Hermes played a