The Immortal Sceptre Within the Iliad Homer portrays through association and symbolism the sceptre as a representation of divine power. Agamemnon is the nominal owner of this sceptre, on which much emphasis is placed in the early stages of the poem. This relic, a sceptre once owned by Zeus, has a kingly and divine past and, as a result, is a symbol of authority, power, and recognition within the kingdom of Greece. Homer’s discussion of the sceptre in Books I and II serves to elucidate these characteristics
I would argue the scepter and staff are metaphors for defined authority, a representation of the rule of law and Guardianship of public weal. Furthermore, I would argue that not all sectors are made equal, nor do all bearers process and equal position of ascendancy, ability to compel obedience, or Dominion. For instance Agamemnon’s royal scepter represents an authority that has come down to him from Zeus through several generations of Argive kings, meaning divine right, and heritage. They are tools
afoot to steal the sceptre of King Ottokar IV. In Syldavia, the reigning King must possess the sceptre to rule or he will be forced to abdicate. Every year he rides in a parade during St. Vladimir's Day carrying it, while the people sing the national anthem. Tintin succeeds in warning the reigning King, Muskar XII, despite the efforts of the conspirators. He and the King rush to the royal treasure room to find Alembick, the royal photographer and some guards unconscious and the sceptre missing. Tintin's
PS Culture and Communication Prof. Manuela Kovalev SS 2015 “Tintin in the Congo”- a critical analysis Lena Turek 1307748 Source: Tintin in the Congo. 1962 [1930]. Scanned by “Chicken Run” 2003. Introduction In 1929, Georges Remi (best known as Hergé) published “Tintin in the Land of the Soviets” (Tintin au pays des Soviets), the first comic strip that followed the adventures of Tintin and his loyal dog, Snowy. Hergé did not anticipate the success his series would have, both
. . And put a barren sceptre in my gripe,” – (Shakespeare, Act 3, Scene 1, 66) By reading carefully in the context, this was metaphorically stating that the descendents of Macbeth will have no power, and will be in a lower class. (Barren Sceptre = Poorness) Foreshadowing “. . . Rather than so, come fate into the list, and champion me th’ utterance. . .” - (Shakespeare, Act 3, Scene
What is the birthstone for April- The birthstone for April is diamond. And along with emerald ruby and sapphire are classed by gemologists as the big four. Diamonds with their translucent and radiant tones are said to denote life, elation and purity. However April’s birthstone comes in a myriad of shades other than the clear white that most people think of. Some of the shades and colors that occur in diamonds include pinks, yellows, light blues, and even black. Along with the traits mentioned
great fascination for him" and his eagerness to procure them had sent merchants to all corners of the globe to get them. But above all else, it was the robe that he was to wear at his coronation, made of tissue gold, the "ruby studded crown and the sceptre with its rows and rings of pearls" that mesmerized him. On that tranquil night when it struck midnight and he had been "disrobed with much ceremony", he fell asleep in no time and this was the dream he had. He thought he was standing in a dark, dingy
The iconographical analysis is now applied, starting with pre-iconography. This painting shows a a cheetah with a woman’s head lying on a rock in the centre. She has long red-hair and both eyes and mouth closed. On the left there is a man with a cloth wrapped around his waist standing on a lower ground. His left elbow rests on the rock and his head lays against the cheetah’s whose left paw touches his torso. In his right hand he holds a staff with a statuette on top which is round-shaped with wings
Nusrat Kayser March 18, 2014 Art History Essay Topic 13 History plays a very important role in the development of art and architecture. Over time people, events, and religion, have contributed to the evolution of art. Christianity has become a very common and well established religion, however, in the past it was hidden and a few people would worship this religion secretly. Gradually, Christianity became a growing religion and it attracted many converts from different social statuses. Christian
A tragic hero is someone born into a noble lifestyle, destined for greatness, but is tested by fate through great destruction and suffering. In the book Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, this concept is well demonstrated in the main characters uprising. When Macbeth chooses the wrong path, he is led by his ambition to his destruction. The presence of an active flaw, the struggle to eliminate it when too late and the path to demise it created are all reasons Macbeth’s story is tragic. As a result,
Was Hades an evil god or did he believe in strict justice? The answer was no Hades; was not an evil god, “He’s only harsh when souls try to leave the underworld or people try to cheat death” (Probst). Some sources describe him as passive towards humans. Hades’ main goal was to increase the number of subjects in his underworld. Hades did not seem to be worse than his brothers, but his job was the worst of the brothers. Many people view Hades as the scariest god mainly because the keeper of the underworld
Red lipstick, a gold sceptre, a toppled gold and red throne, gold mirrors and gold interior wall and door trimmings. The iconic crooked crown on Katy’s head, an unworn red crown on the floor, diamond shaped perfume bottle, the symbolic linguistic verbal sign ‘Killer Queen’ and
and only needed to be educated on how to be a good wife and mother. During this time very few women spoke out against the lack of rights and educational opportunities however, their voices were not heard. "Taught from infancy that beauty is woman's sceptre, the mind shapes itself to the body, and roaming round its gilt cage, only seeks to adorn its prison."-Mary Wollstonecraft. Mary Wollstonecraft was a well-known figure that spoke out against women's place in society. She grew up in the shadow of her
When one mentions myths, you think of Greek mythological figures like the mighty Zeus or the heinous, king Hades; the big shots of mythology with a strong familiarity in culture to this day for their signature power and rule. Yet there are the gods and goddesses that couldn’t compare and fell under the rulers’ shadows. Persephone is one of these goddesses, but she was never weak and far from it, for she was much like Hades herself: cunning, ageless, and powerful. Persephone was the goddess of spring
Aeschylus’ trilogy of tragedies, The Orestiea, explores the concept of justice. The characters struggle against the effects of one injustice and two characters: Clytemnestra and Orestes take justice into their own hands. In doing so Clytemnestra falters in her pursuit of justice, while Orestes prevails. The Orestiea reveals the importance of viewing both the action and the intention when considering the justice of a deed. Clytemnestra makes the fatal mistake of not considering Agamemnon's intentions
Moral of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow In Washington Irving’s short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the conflict between Enlightenment and Romantic ideals is narrativized. Irving’s story is an exploration of the conflict between these two schools of thought. Irving uses his setting, his characters, and his “moral” (or lack thereof) to critique the Enlightenment. At first reading, “Sleepy Hollow” may seem no more than a dreamy folk tale. But when read in the context
The Shield of Achilles: The story and it’s meaning in The ‘Iliad’ The Shield of Achilles shows life in two different perspectives; it shows normal life in peace, as it symbolizes everything past the battleground; as well as it implies that war creates only one unique aspect of life. This shield has a very low impact on the story as a whole, but it also provides a viewpoint on the entire Trojan War. This protective piece of armor reminds us that humans may serve not only as fighters, but also as
### 2nd Part of Essay ### At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 7, we see a soliloquy from Macbeth expressing his doubts about killing King Duncan. When Lady Macbeth first enters the scene he attempts to assert his power over her, perhaps for the first time, by saying ‘We will proceed no further in this business’. This adverbial phrase is a definitive statement, which is utilized by Macbeth to reinstate his power over Lady Macbeth and regain control. His hesitancy over committing regicide is evidence
The short story by Stephen Crane, “An Episode Of War,” talks about a lieutenant’s wound in war. The first irony is that the lieutenant is not shot in combat but while distributing coffee. No name given nor what war it is. He is dividing coffee in a war, trying to be just in a small matter that is magnified out of proportion, “He was on the verge of a great triumph in mathematics.” Their temporary peace and the order of civilization are destroyed in a flash by a bullet, displacing reason with
"the altar of the fatherland" was a wooden erection established in the Champs de Mars in 1790; "functionaries" were government officials, whilst the phrases "the municipality had been previously informed according to the rules", "with its iron sceptre outstretched" and "in the confidence of the most sacred rights and legitimate intentions" would need to be clarified. In paragraph 2 "the red flag" was a symbol of martial law and the phrase " the three summonses prescribed by law were neglected"