Gems Essays

  • The Pilgrim's Plight

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    Evangelist lifted his head, and looked afar off, “I see Mercy approaching, and he carries your burden on his back.” The man said, “I hear, Sir. Can thou perhaps explain the weight on my shoulders? For I fear for my safety, even as Faith says `Push on'.” Then Evangelist answered and said, “Your Question shall be spoken but shortly, for I have faith that Mercy shall arrive with an answer.” For a short while, Evangelist exhorted me to have faith, and to prevail against the forces arrayed against

  • The Moonstone Essay

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    The Moonstone Essay The Moonstone, written in 1868 by Wilkie Collins is a mystery novel about a gem called "The Moonstone". The moonstone is somewhat a symbol of what everyone strives for, beauty and power. In the book, justice plays a huge role in terms of doing what is fair and morally right through action and attitude. Although the moonstone is overbearingly beautiful and breathtaking, like all beautiful things, it has a history "..that crime brings its own fatality with it" (Ch. IV). With such

  • Essay On Sutton Hoo And Beowulf

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    Sutton Hoo and Beowulf       Beowulf displays at the beginning and at the end such very lavish burials that they formerly seemed to be the work of the poet’s imagination. Then Sutton Hoo changed all that by giving historic evidence supporting not only the types of burials but also many other aspects of the Old English poem.   “. . . the poem is the product of a great age, the age of Bede, an age which knew artistic achievements of the kind buried at Sutton Hoo . . . (Stanley 3)

  • The Diamond

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    The Diamond Diamond is the best known gem. It is known as the “king of gems” for its brilliance and for being the hardest mineral on earth. (Foa, p.50) Its characteristics enable it to be used for many different purposes. Since diamonds are the hardest gems on Mohs’ scale, they make useful tools for industrial purposes, such as drilling hard materials. However, they are quite rare, which makes them very valuable. Their beauty and brilliance make them perfect for jewelry. Diamond is made up of

  • Poseidon

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    with Poseidon include: dolphins, tridents, and three-pronged fish spears. Poseidon was relied upon by sailors for a safe voyage on the sea. Many men drowned horses in sacrifice of his honor. He lived on the ocean floor in a palace made of coral and gems, and drove a chariot pulled by horses. However, Poseidon was a very moody divinity, and his temperament could sometimes result in violence. When he was in a good mood, Poseidon created new lands in the water and a calm sea. In contrast, when he was

  • Isolation Through Symbolism in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter

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    two symbols in the town show how sin isolate people. In the first chapter there is a plant that stands out, “But on one side of the portal, and rooted almost at the threshold, was a wild rosebush, covered, in this month of June, with its delicate gems” (46). It stands out as wild and different among the grass and weeds as Hester does in the Puritan town. She wears her scarlet letter as the rosebush wears its scarlet blossoms. Later in the book Arthur Dimmesdale and Roger Chillingworth (Hester’s

  • The Art of the Postage Stamp

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    not one lonely drop of paint adorns his Italian leather shoes with their pointed toes like baguettes. In my grand visions, I overlook a slightly smaller medium: the postage stamp. Caught in my busy routine, I rarely stop to closely examine these gems. A square inch canvass can often reward the viewer more than a mural will. With his unique Picasso meets Dali style, Hans Erni rekindled my interest in stamp collecting. Born in Lucerne, Erni shared my Swiss heritage as well as boasting a considerable

  • The Nature of the Heart in Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter

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    visualize the human nature of struggling lovers. The story opens with a view of the Prison-Door. Near the door are glimpses of men and women surrounded by a cloud of gray. The first hint at nature is to "a wild rosebush, covered . . . with delicate gems . . . offer their fragrance and fragile beauty to the prisoner" (53). The rosebush was shown as the heart of nature that provided pity and comfort to any prisoner which was within its walls. Nearly seven years after Hester's public exhibition for

  • American Indians

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    built terraced communities and their way of sustain was from the agriculture where they planted squash, pumpkins, beans and corn crops. Trades between neighboring tribes were common, this brought in additional goods and also some raw materials such as gems, cooper. seashells and soapstone.To this day, movies and television continue the stereotype of Indians wearing feathered headdresses killing innocent white settlers. As they encountered the Europeans, automatically their material world was changed

  • Chinese Footbinding

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    of the term "golden lotus" emerged in the Southern Tang dynasty around 920 A.D., where the emperor Li Yu ordered his favorite concubine, Fragrant Girl, to bind her feet with silk bands and dance on a golden lotus platform encrusted with pearls and gems. Thereafter, women inside and outside the court ... ... middle of paper ... ...ive (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990). Jaschok, Maria. Concubines and Bondservants (London: Oxford University Press, 1988). Ko, Dorothy. "The Body

  • Gem Spa Analysis

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    standing on the corner of Saint Mark’s Place and 2nd Avenue at Gem Spa, a local institution. The Gem Spa is described thoroughly in Bill Morgan’s book The beat generation in New York: a walking tour of Jack Kerouac’s city:      ”The newspaper and magazine pickup point for East Village artists and writers. Allen Ginsberg mentions getting his paper here in “Rain-Wet Asphalt Heat, Garbage Curbed Cans Overflowing,” and Ted berrigan refers to the Gem Spa in several poems. Don McNeill of the Village Voice wrote

  • Gem Of The Ocean Sparknotes

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    Ester The main character in Gem of the Ocean, Aunt Ester, is a character of myth, symbolism, and cultural memory. She has lived for over 200 years and was a slave herself. She is full of personal knowledge and is the embodiment of the African American journey through time in the Americas. In Gem of the Ocean, Aunt Esther represents a link between the past and the present through her wisdom and spiritual guidance as well as a maternal figure to her community. In the play Gem of the Ocean, Aunt Ester

  • Analysis Of The False Gems

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    The story “The False Gems” is filled with many mixed messages. It leaves its readers puzzled at first and then leads into deeper meaning and different perspectives. So, what is the true meaning of this short story? This is a question that could have many answers but some seem to stand out. This short story was written by Guy de Maupassant in the 1900’s and makes people reconsider their very morals. Lots of messages could be taken from this story. One message that seems evident in the story is “Money

  • Gems And Jewellery Industry Essay

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    breakdown has hit the Indian Gems and Jewellery industry. Update on the diamond industry and reduction in the value addition measures for Gems and Jewellery industry has also been discussed. Export and import data of Gems and Jewellery products have also been displayed in this newsletter. Mital, Amita (2008) analyzed matters related to competition, demand and supply stipulation of India’s gems and Jewellery products. Government initiatives and regulation to encourage exports of Gems and Jewellery products

  • The Necklace Vs The False Gems

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    conclusion. Moving along, two short stories known as “The Necklace” and “The False Gems” by Guy de Maupassant both similar in ways, unleashed two different ending satisfaction levels. While I found “The Necklace” conclusion to be quite indulging, “The False Gems” ending was more imperfect. To start off, as readers, preference plays a major role into how one feels about a specific story line. The theme in The False Gems by Guy de Maupassant reveals that virtuous living is not

  • Gem Mining Case Study

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    income of Gem mining workers with special reference to Rathnapura District Introduction Background of the Study Sri Lanka?s gem industry is with a very lengthy and colorful history. Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, ?Gemmed Island? and ?Rathna Dveepaya?; has been well-known to the world for centuries as a land popular for Gemstones. Gem industry is one of the oldest economic sectors in the country which comes from nearly 3000 years back.((?Gem trade in Sri Lanka _ Explore Sri Lanka Gem Market

  • Unpolished Gem By Alice Pung

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    even more complicated and stressful when you have to compete with drastically different cultural expectations. This is apparent in the children born to Asian Migrants in Australia; Author Alice Pung makes this abundantly clear in her memoir Unpolished Gem. This essay will explore how Pung has incorporated her struggle not only for own identity, but the strain of having to juggle the cultural expectations

  • Exploring Communal Action in 'Gem of the Ocean'

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    . The text, which exemplifies the value of communal action is August Wilson’s, Gem of the Ocean. Gem of the Ocean, discusses the relationship among several African Americans in Aunt Ester’s house who work together with one another. Aunt Ester symbolizes Jesus, and the citizens are her disciples; especially Black Mary. Aunt Ester pushes Mary to become better, “It ain’t like it’s gonna do itself. You got to plan better. I told you the key is to plan. You plan right you can unlock any door” (17). Aunt

  • Gem Of The Ocean Play Review Essay

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    Gem of the Ocean was a magical production, Gem of the Ocean written by August Wilson and directed by Kent Gash at the South Coast Repertory. The play is climatic and is set in 1904 and is about the life of former slaves and their adventure to having their soul cleansed. The cast consists of Black Mary played by Shinelle Azoroh, Citizen Barlow played by Preson Butler III, Aunt Ester played by L. Scott Caldwell, Solly Two Kings played by Cleavant Derricks, Eli played by Matt Orduna, Cesar played by

  • Analysis Of Katherine Bomer's Hidden Gems

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    When I began to read Hidden Gems by Katherine Bomer, I did not know what to expect. But now, I feel that this book has taken me on a journey into news way of thinking about writing. This book has taught me how to look at the positive aspects in people’s writing, veer away from normal writing standards, and read literature like a writer. All 3 of these ideas can contribute to one finding the jewels inside writing pieces waiting to be polished and admired (Bomer, 2010). Most of us can remember back