1. Scorpions
The Spanish colonization of Peru was a traumatizing experience for the native Peruvians. Peru was demographically affected and forced to assimilate to Spanish culture. Disease was spread and the Peruvians were mistreated. However, through these traumatizing times, some still found inspiration in their world, such as, Peruvian writer, Ricardo Palma, who wrote tradiciones, or traditions, depicting his culture's characteristics. In his story "Fray Gomez's Scorpion," Fray Gomez and the scorpion symbolize faith as a means to remain strong for the Peruvian people during the Spanish colonial period. .
The Spanish colonization of Peru in 1532 enforced the people of Peru to become adapted to the political, social, and cultural standards of the Spanish. Under conquistadores, who guided the natives through their conversion of faith and language, the Peruvians were exploited, mistreated, and killed the natives. Peru was left decimated, as the Spanish also brought diseases with them, killing over 90% of the Inca population. Through these turbulent times, however, the people of Peru still found strength from having faith in their God. While the Inca Empire, now Lima, was diverse in its religion before the Spanish conquered Peru, eventually most of the population in Peru was Roman-Catholic ("The Cultural Effects - My HKA Website."). "Fray Gomez's Scorpion," shows their practice of this religion through the people's belief in miracles and goodness left in people and the world. The Peruvian people's strong faith that this goodness still exists is seen through Fray Gomez and the scorpion. .
The scorpion in "Fray Gomez's Scorpion" shows that a bad situation always has a positive outcome As a child growing up, Palma frequently heard an old woman say: "It's as valuable as Fray Gomez's Scorpion," whenever she praised the beauty or value of a piece of jewelry. In the story, when the peddler, Jeromo, requests money from Gomez to support his business, Gomez hands him a scorpion from the wall and miraculously transforms it into a sparkling brooch (Palma 86).
The Scorpion Author: Sullivan, Stephen D. 312 pages Fiction- Fantasy/Adventure (7)Charecter Activity B) Exclusive interview with Bayushi Shoju (Daimyo of the Scorpion Clan) Q- Bayushi Shoju many believe that Scorpions are nothing but liars, thieves and assassins. ... The scorpions removed the spell and their smuggled weapons are revealed. ... Scorpion sumarai disguised as peasents soon take the city. ... The cities defenses were under scorpion control. ... The Scorpion master was dead. ...
Laboring slaves dug in the salt mines of Taghaza and the copper mines of Tegidda (Gomez 2005, 38). ... For example, according to the Islamic book, Qur'an, "Muslims were to treat slaves with dignity and kindness " (Gomez 2005, 37). ... Furthermore, some Christian and Jewish texts during that time described black skin as the ˜curse of ham' (Gomez, 2005, 49). ... Europeans turned to capturing black Africans (Gomez 2005, 59). ... The shipment process of slaves from Africa to the Americas was often uncivilized and killed 13% of all captors (Gomez 2005, 73). ...
In using the word "diabolic" (line 3) for instance, the scorpion is seen as being an evil or cruel creature. The poet also uses the metaphor of "the Evil One" (line 5) to describe the scorpion. ... This is striking as flies are insects and scorpions are arachnids. ... Another instance of the poet's uneasiness with the neighbours is evident when he describes how their candles and lanterns throw "giant scorpion shadows" (line 6). Since the scorpion has parted, the images on the walls have to be those of the neighbours - shaped like a scorpion. ...
Selena Gomez does not know about the plan, because her friends knew that she would not be able to do it. Selena Gomez' character is a girl full of morals and respect. ... Selena Gomez is very uncomfortable with the rappers lifestyle and asks to leave. ... A perfect example is Selena Gomez. ... In the beginning of the film, Selena Gomez' church friends label her grade school friends as evil, satanic, and claim that they are no good. ...
Faith Faith, according to Hebrews 11:1, is being sure of what we hope for and what we do not see. ... Here are some wonderful quotes about faith: "Faith makes things possible, not easy," "Prayer is taking our troubles to God, faith is leaving them there," "Sorrow looks back. ... No works is a sign of dead faith! ... Faith can make good things happen. ... By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith." ...
When Selena Gomez used Bindi styling in her music video and stage performances for the hit single "Come and Get It" it was considered offensive to Hindu leaders. ... Selana Gomez's wore a red bindi on her forehead, a decoration which originated from Hindu religion and culture. ... Zed believes that Gomez should issue apology for wearing such a symbolic "accessory" that is not meant to be worn as such Gomez did (Ambrosino). ...
The only thing she wants is the medical treatment that is necessary for Coyotito's bite from the scorpion. ... This shows that because of her strong faith, she believes that a scorpion bite is not fatal to Coyotito. ... Her personality and attitude remains the same even during the stressful event of the scorpion bite. ... Juana's faith and character expands when the trackers pursue Kino for the pearl. ... The reason for this is again because of her strong faith. ...
Gomez-Lobo as "an embryonic, fetal, infant child, and adolescent stages are all stages in the development of a determinate and enduring entity which is a human being." ... Gomez-Lobo, "at the embryonic stage we were whole and complete" which would confirm the argument that fetuses are persons from the moment of conception. ...