The Essence of Man In William Wordsworth's sonnet "The World Is Too Much with Us," the author's techniques enhance a feeling of not only hopeless despondency, but also forlorn dejection. ... For example, the author recognizes the vast potential for humankind, but the all too common mentality of "getting and spending" clouds the once perceptive outlook of humanity. ... The flourishing alliteration and assonance in this short yet powerful phrase relates to the reader the intensity that the author wishes to convey in his passionate accusations in opposition to the modern age. ... He is...

• Word Count: 1163
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This statement is similar to the beliefs of the Lakota, as described by Black Elk when he speaks, "Great Spirit, Great Spirit all over the earth the faces of living things are all alike," (6). Both authors also highlight the loss of respect in the relationship with the earth. ... I really felt as if Black Elk told me his story, not some author, and I felt directly connected to his struggle. ...

• Word Count: 964
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Douglass comments that: "Another advantage I gained in my new master was, he made no pretensions to, or profession of, religion; and this, in my opinion, was truly a great advantage. ... One author in particular, Nathan Irvin Huggins writes: "Slavery, rather than being a means of civilizing and Christianizing backward and pagan Africans, was shown to keep slaves unschooled and unlettered and ignorant of Christianity, except as it might serve the master and the institution. ... In the same way, author Booker T. ... His Uncle Lawson who he had great respect for mentioned these words to Dougla...

• Word Count: 1984
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The two authors argue that God is something in which nothing greater can be conceived. One may conclude as a matter of logic that God exists, his existence being a necessary requirement of his unsurpassable greatness. ...

• Word Count: 1965
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Bible is composed of 66 books, written by countless authors, across several centuries, and in different countries. ... Without understanding the Old Testament we cannot truly appreciate how great salvation in Christ is. ...

• Word Count: 944
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

La Vey is the author of three books: The Satanic Bible, Complete Witch, and The Satanic Rituals. ... Ignatius of Loyola, a great master of the spiritual life, has left us in his book of Exercises the famous meditation on the two standards, which vividly expresses the Christian's struggle. ...

• Word Count: 1872
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Bless Me, Ultima At the beginning of the Book, The author associates Antonio's concern about the changes in his life to his culture. ... The author shows Antonio's feelings about change by depicting his nervousness about beginning school, separating from his mother, and his future. ... Although Antonio is only six years old he possesses a questioning mind, a great deal of moral ethics, and an appreciation for the seriousness of life. ...

• Word Count: 3136
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate