Poynter's "The Festival" "The Festival" by Sir Edward John Poynter, completed in 1875 is a very striking painting. ... "The Festival" is well balanced, with key subject matter lying from the top to the bottom of the painting. ... "The Festival," by Sir Edward John Poynter is a neo-classical masterpiece. ... His choices for lighting, style and subject matter allow "The Festival" to be a beautiful, timeless piece. ...

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Sir Gawain, a knight in King Arthur's court, represents the knightly code of honor. ... Among them is Sir Gawain, sitting at the dais and participating in the festival. ... Making this statement, Sir Gawain is showing loyalty to his oath and to king Arthur. ... Only if the king accepts Sir Gawain's offer should he take his place in the game. ... Sir Gawain is saying that he holds up the axe and whatever comes after. ...

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In 1969 the Woodstock, three-day festival of art and music changed popular culture forever. ... Songs like "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles in 1964 and "To Sir With Love" by Lulu in 1967, deal with juvenile subjects yet both were the top selling songs of their years (Smith, Ron 6.). ...

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Phoenix Jackson From "A Worn Path" In the journey of life, there are many difficulties that have to be overcome. To overcome these problems, determination and bravery are required. Phoenix Jackson is an elderly Negro woman who wears a "red rag on her hair" (Welty 150). She wears a ...

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