Ara Parseghian Essays

  • Fire Of Desire, Of The Movie Rudy

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    desire in Rudy’s heart helped him to overcome any physical abilities he lacked. This is clearly shown through Coach Parseghian’s having said to another player, "If you had only a tenth of the heart of Rudiger, you could have been All-American" (Coach Parseghian). Rudy was not blessed with the physical abilities of other players, but rather with the heart to continually persist in achieving his dream of playing Notre Dame football. Rudy’s heart and desire probably got him farther in the game of football

  • Women in Art History

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    has pondered and reinforced the values of their times. In the articles, "Parthenon and Parthenoi: A Mythological Interpretation of the Parthenon Frieze" by Joan B. Connelly and "The Muted Other" by Natalie Boyment Kampen, the Parthenon frieze, the Ara Pacis: Imperial Family frieze, and Cornelia: Mother of the Gracchi, are pieces depicted to characterize women in their implemented roles. Taking a look at the Parthenon, 442-438 B.C. Athens, there are many scenes, which display women in an active purpose

  • Ara Pacis: The Monument in Augustan Arts

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    The Ara Pacis (“Altar of Augustan Peace” in Latin) is one of the most representative works of Augustan art. The monument was dedicated on 4 July 13 B.C to honor the return of Augustus after three years in Spain and Gaul, which were his last military operations, and commemorate military victories. The altar was an impressive example of the culture of Rome in general and illustration of prosperous Rome. The monument is a visual medium to represent that peace is the result of military victories and

  • Diversity In The Doll's House

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    My second focus question was: How are young people presented in Katherine's work? 'The Doll's House' reflects financial diversity which causes the young people in the story to separate themselves from the children of financially unstable families. The Burnell children in particular are presented as being socially exclusive of the Kelveys simply because the Kelveys are seen as being financially unstable. This is a reflection of the era that the story was set in, not just because of financial exclusion

  • Notre Dame University Football Dynasty

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    outstanding coaches. With thirteen national titles, Notre Dame has more football championships than any other university or college in history. The thirty remarkable coaches include the greatest in Notre Dame?s history: Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz. The program has the highest total winning percentage, higher tha... ... middle of paper ... ...s come and go, football?s greatest players and coaches yield their places in history, Nevertheless, the years fail to dim the ?glory-days

  • Exploring A Coach's Effect On An Athlete

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    skills to make them want to quit. The coach affects the attitude of players and their determination to work hard. A good coach pushes athletes to their limits without giving them more than they can handle, and as a result the athletes improve. Ara Parseghian, a past coach of the University of Notre Dame’s football team, says, “A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are” (Quotes About). Throughout the season, athletes develop their skills and gain more confidence