The Most Handsome Drowned Man in the World is the story of a drowned man who washes up on the shore of a tiny coastland village. The people of the village care him over night, and soon become enamored with his great beauty. They proceed to more for the drowned man, who they name Esteban, and decide to make their island home better in memory of their handsome man. Using the conventions of character, setting, and tone and mood a possible theme for the short story could be “inspiration can come…
Many people, families, and or groups of people have their own traditions that make them who they are; but what is tradition? Tradition is the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. Being a part of tradition is something to be proud of but what if that tradition is hurting others? “Tradition was the name given to those cultural features which, in situations of change, were to be continued to be handed on, thought about, preserved and not lost (Graburn 6). Tradition as a…
without knowing about the salvation that Jesus Christ offers to everyone. In this book, we see how missionaries changed the way of life and the destiny of these people. Pepe lead Shoefoot to Yai Pada and also others in the village, then they spread the Gospel to other villages. Without the obedience of the missionaries, all these people would have never had an encounter with Yai Pada and therefore, they would have keep living and practicing their old ways. These missionaries made a great impact…
About Waynesboro, Virginia The town of Waynesboro, settled along the scenic base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enjoys views that are enviable by many. The historic town was named for the Revolutionary War hero Anthony Wayne in 1797. Since its humble beginnings, the town as remained true to its character and has retained much of its regional charm. The town is home to a wealth of shopping and dining opportunities. A quick stroll down Waynesboro's main street will introduce one to an abundance of…
In the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, it started by everyone drawing a paper from a little black box. If you get the one with the black circle on it your family is eligible to get beaten to death by rocks. After you find out you have the circle everyone from your family draws and whoever gets the black dot know looses. The theme I give this story is power of tradition. In the movie The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, was similar to the short story. It all started out by the little…
The Ways of a Small Town Who wants to wake to the sound of car horns, jackhammers, and all the different sounds of a city that truly never sleeps? Who wants to sit in traffic for over an hour just to move a mile every 5 minutes? When you’re living in a small town, you are never stuck in traffic or woken up by construction; you might wake up from the train though! Small towns offer hospitality, which is helpful when you are in need of assistance or any type of help and you often know who moves…
Communities are groups of people with similar interests and backgrounds that are connected by related beliefs. Colleges strive to create a multi-cultural population. This allows students to expand their knowledge and awareness of others' upbringings. This prepares first year students especially, for the rest of their lives, it brings people together while teaching about different ways of life. Many come into college unaware of what they want to study and which career to pursue. Learning about…
Introduction Small towns are easier to relax in compared to the city. It provides more comfort than the big city could bring. Plus, the big city puts more stress on your shoulders. Even more facts about small towns and big cities await in this report on small towns and big cities. In many ways, small towns are better than the big city. Not as Busy In a small town, it is very quiet. This break from loud noises is a positive way to reduce the amount of stress that everyone has to endure. This…
It was 100 AD when Momotombo was working with his brother Qunte Quiente in the blacksmith shop in Midgard or Norse Mythology times. Momotombo and Quente Quiente wanted fight all the Norse gods because Momotombo and Qunte Quiente thought that the gods would bring ragnarok and kill everybody. So, the next day appeared and Momotombo went to go see Qunte Quiente but something horrific happened, Qunte Quiente was killed. Right next to Quente Quiente was a spear and on the wooden side of the spear it…
Once upon a time in a far away land there lived a noble king and queen, dubbed Verudo and Annabelle. For many years they ruled over the valley of their kingdom, protecting the people from the dangers of the world. However, the queen Annabelle was slain by an evil bandit. Verudo was enraged, and consequently he searched the land that night for something to end his spite and misery. In his search he reached a deep and dank forest, inside which was the home for an evil witch. The witch had been…