Francis Bacon was the Lord Chancellor and Attorney general of England in his time, he was also a philosopher known for his work in creating the scientific… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 60: “Would Any of Bacon’s Essays Have Been More Persuasive if He Had Talked About His own Experiences? Which Ones? Why?””
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Western Lit II Lesson 85 “Why Did He Take the Coins Off the Ship?”
Robinson Crusoe is a book written by Daniel Dafoe. It follows Crusoe through his adventures, beginning in London when he first decided he wanted to set out… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 85 “Why Did He Take the Coins Off the Ship?””
Western Lit II Lesson 80: “How Important for the Narrative are the Descriptions of the Storms?”
Robinson Crusoe is a book written in 1719 by Daniel Dafoe. It follows an Englishman named Robinson Crusoe who wants to become sailor, much to his father’s… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 80: “How Important for the Narrative are the Descriptions of the Storms?””
Western Lit II Lesson 75: “In What Way Did Mandeville Lay the Foundation For Darwinism?”
Bernard Mandeville was a dutch philosopher and author, although he spent most of his life in England and wrote in English. Though he initially pursued a medical… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 75: “In What Way Did Mandeville Lay the Foundation For Darwinism?””
Western Lit II Lesson 65: “After Satan’s Rebellion, Satan Was Motivated More By His Envy of God Than His Jealousy of God: True or False?”
Paradise Lost by John Milton is a very long poem. It is centered around a fictionalized “behind the scenes” for the story of Adam and Eve. Milton… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 65: “After Satan’s Rebellion, Satan Was Motivated More By His Envy of God Than His Jealousy of God: True or False?””
Western Lit II Lesson 55: “Is it Easier to Read Shakespeare or the King James Bible?”
It is definitely easier to read the King James Bible. Even though the language is more outdated, the King James Bible was created to be read in… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 55: “Is it Easier to Read Shakespeare or the King James Bible?””
Western Lit II Lesson 50: “How Important is the Idea of Covenant Sanctions in the Week’s Readings?”
This week I read sections from the King James Bible about punishments God was to give to the Israelites if they were to forsake him, and reward… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 50: “How Important is the Idea of Covenant Sanctions in the Week’s Readings?””
Western II Lit Lesson 45: “How Was Don Quixote’s Knight-Errant Oath in Conflict With His Deathbed Oath?”
Don Quixote was a man who read many fantastical and romantic tales about the knights of old. The gallant men saving damsels in distress, and all the… Read more “Western II Lit Lesson 45: “How Was Don Quixote’s Knight-Errant Oath in Conflict With His Deathbed Oath?””
Western Lit II Lesson 40: “Was Lady MacBeth Correct?’What’s Done is Done.'”
MacBeth is one of the most famous plays written by the most famous playwright of all time, William Shakespeare. It follows MacBeth, a man who becomes king… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 40: “Was Lady MacBeth Correct?’What’s Done is Done.’””
Western Lit II Lesson 30: “Why Has This Theme Remained Popular Since 1587?”
The theme in question is selling your soul to the devil. There have always been people accusing others of selling their soul to the devil in order… Read more “Western Lit II Lesson 30: “Why Has This Theme Remained Popular Since 1587?””
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