Eliot's "The Journey of the Magi", the speaker is grumbling about a trip that he once made. ... The tone in "Journey of the Magi" is a complaining yet determined one. The speaker of the poem is a man who took a journey to see the Christ child. ... He wrote this literal story about his journey to see the Christ child upon his birth. ... The speaker obviously wants to return to his home, yet he stays on the journey. ...

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Has My Journey Begun? ... Reading his experiences as he journeyed to Realization made me want to scream, "I know just what you mean!!!". ... Having and interest in both psychology and religion, it was intriguing to see someone illustrate the journey of the spirit within the constructs of psycoanalysis. ... Like Desai described, I do find myself saying, "not this not, that" (p. 62) in my journey for spiritual knowing. ...

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The Journey of a Nave Young Man Candide, written by Voltaire and published in 1759, is the story of a young man that has to leave his castle in Westphalia, and travels through South America and Europe. ...

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Importantly the journey worked to develop Huck morally. Along the journey Huck and Jim developed a level of relationship they would have never experienced without the journey. ... Moreover for both of them, the journey serves as a quest to acquire freedom. ... The journey played an important part in the developing of Huck's morals. ... The journey gives Huck a closer look at society from the outside. ...

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is the journey itself. Brown may have really gone on a journey or then again the journey might have been only a dream. ... A sudden disappearance is rather abnormal and makes the journey seem unrealistic. The journey is now over and Hawthorne asks us if Goodman Brown had fallen asleep in the forest and only dreamt of a witch meeting; therefore, one would think the journey was only a dream. ... Was the journey real or was it only a dream? ...

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Contact The movie Contact is a fascinating journey through the human mind that attempts to answer the questions that humans have been asking since the dawn of time, "Are we alone in the Universe?" ... Arroway's journey indeed resembles that of the "hero's quest." ... Faced again with taking the journey that could only be taken alone, she of course had to find a reason that would make it harder to leave, the "companion" (Matthew McConaughtey's character). ... She takes the journey to come out a changed person, for the better, as the movie evidently is implying. ... Arrow...

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I agree with Michael Korda's reference to success as a journey. ... I would add to his point that the journey is similar to an adventure. The goal is essential to success, but the journey should not be overlooked. ... It takes a journey worth going on and effort worth spending to become successful. Do not fear the journey that may appear too perilous to trek on, but fear that we may miss the chance to take that journey. ...

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He follows a man on a journey to a meeting where he sees all the "nice" townspeople doing this very evil thing. ... Right away in the story Brown leaves Faith on his way on this journey. ... Brown going on this journey instead of staying with Faith they both end up losing the faith they had in God. ... When Brown was on his journey and knew evil was around "But something fluttered lightly though the air ( ) a pink ribbon" (639). ...

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Goodman Brown embarks on a metaphorical journey into the forest to encounter and resist the evil within himself while discovering his faith and asserting his identity. Goodman Brown begins his journey into the realm of evil fully confident that he would emerge victorious in fending off evil. ... During the course of his journey his companion the devil offers Brown his snake like staff so that he would not be exhausted. ... During his journey through the forest, Young Goodman Brown comes across instances to find his religious faith in quandary. ... Goodman Brown simply continues to criticize...

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God is presented to us through Pi's own religious beliefs and in his unbelievable journey with an adult Bengal tiger, and although "Life of Pi" does not emphasize on any particular religion, it urges us to believe in something because faith can bring meaning to life. Director Ang Lee stated that he wanted to portray the internal turmoil of humans through the film, showing that Pi's 227 days at sea was not only a physical journey but a spiritual one as well. ... Even as Pi is losing hope, God provides him with an island and gives him "a sign to continue his journey." Pi's journe...

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The movie follows his journey home to his wife where death is once again at his heels, taking his life as well as those of his friends. ... Here, it seems to show the entire plot of the movie in one scene; the journey riddled with disease and problems, all leading up to the dance to the tune of death. ... I believe that he is saying that being religious and believing that there is a god with all of your conviction is a journey from the time you realize you need God in your life until the time you die. ... I think Bergman did a superb job of showing that life is a journey, death is inevitab...

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This quote can be related to God because every person has his or her own expedition that he or she must take that must be journeyed alone in order to fully understand the purpose of the journey. ... He says this because of his anger towards his creator due to being cast out from him and everyone else he meets so far in his journey and the only friend that he has made after being cast out from Frankenstein is the blind man at the cottage. ...

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In the novel, "Life of Pi," author Yann Martel writes about Pi Patel, and his journey to Canada with his family when he was young. ... Pi still manages to have faith in his Gods after they had placed him on an extraordinary journey with a Bengal tiger in a life raft for 227 days. ... Its best to state that Pi has been on an incredible journey nobody will have the chance to relive as it is nearly impossible to live for 227 days at sea with a tiger living no further than twenty feet from you at all time....

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Szulc, Tad, "Abraham: Journey of Faith", National Geographic, Dec. 2001, 90-129 Statement: There are numerous examples and archeological evidence supporting the existence and stories about Abraham. ... These books also tell of his journey to Canaan with his wife and nephew. ... The story of Abraham's journeys and adventures are all the same in these religions. ...

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The similarities and differences comparing the book and the movies interpretation for Pi's love of the three religions is significant because we're losing the focus on religion throughout Pi's journey. ... The book contributes more detail about Pi's spiritual journey such as, when he goes to the church, and talks to us parents. ... If you want to read a story of one young man's journey, while he discovers his faith, read the book....

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These worlds both seemed to be accessible on Earth, but require a guide and a long difficult journey. ... He was told not to look back at her during the journey up to earth, and he wasn't able to resist, which lead to failure. Orpheus made the exact same mistake when journeying from the Underworld with his bride, Eurydice. ...

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The Yoruba have a lifelong journey that focuses on the understanding of one's mind and body. This journey begins at childhood, with a ritual called Ikose, or stepping into the world. ... The second step in a persons journey is called "knowing the head". ... This ritual is important because it prepares the child and parents for the next step in life's journey, which establishes the personality and thus what is the person. ...

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Rudyard Kipling's novel Kim traces Kim's journey in finding himself and his identity. ... The lama and Kim then embark on a journey together. ... When Kim first began his journey with the lama, he had to beg for the both of them; now, he does not need to worry where their next meal is going to come from. ... Kim does not always have this old lady providing him with food, but as his journey progresses, he meets new benefactors along the way. ...

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Faustus's and Frankenstein's pursuits of knowledge begin with an inexorable journey to their downfalls as they become alienated. ... Victor Frankenstein's journey begins with his notable childhood. ... John Faustus's journey begins when he is a young man. ...

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These five pillars included praying five times a day, making a journey to Mecca sometime in life, and believing in Allah. ... When Islam came about, it allowed for these people to come together, and also, the fact that the Five Pillars state that a muslim had to make a journey to Mecca, allowed more and more muslims to come together and form a society based on religious beliefs. ...

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On this journey, Santiago seems to come to terms with life. ... Even before the journey, he is a man of strong values and seems to know his place, but understanding how life feeds into life strengthens Santiago as a hero. ...

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Rowlandson's religious beliefs assisted her in several ways throughout her journey with the hostile Indians. Almost always during the journey she would feel weak and wanted to die, but God was always there to assist her. ...

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These five pillars included praying five times a day, making a journey to Mecca sometime in life, and believing in Allah. ... When Islam came about, it allowed for these people to come together, and also, the fact that the Five Pillars state that a muslim had to make a journey to Mecca, allowed more and more muslims to come together and form a society based on religious beliefs. ...

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Only through hands-on experience will man grasp these new concepts and possibly stumble upon others on his journey. ... " Human' capabilities make us a fine choice for the task of finding new worlds; in the journey, not only will we gain new knowledge about space but will also acquire new ideas of what it takes for life to thrive outside of our warm and fuzzy planet. ...

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A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving is about faith, love and living by what you believe in. This book tells the lives of Owen and Johnny. Owen is the only child of a granite worker in the small town of Gravesend, New Hampshire during the Vietnam War. Owen believes he is God's instrument; he is....

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