Bonus over George Herbert

George Herbert

George Herbert a religious poet, was born in Montgomery on April 3, 1593. He was the fifth son out of the ten children. His father name was Richard Herbert and his mother name was Magdalen Newport Herbert. She played a big part in Herbert life afer his father died. He went to West Minister School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He wrote his first sonnets in 1610 that he sent to his mother. He was elected a major fellow of trinity in 1618. Not only did Herbert write poetry, but he also preached. He was later known as "Holy Mr. Herbert," because of all his good deeds. He died on March 1, 1633. Herbert dying wish was to have Ferrar publish his poems. Ferrar published the poems and by 1680 the poems had 13 printings.

The first poems I chose was "The Altar," Herbert is basically talking about having an Altar in ones heart. He is saying that God will give man an oppurtunity to submit to him. He is also saying, that God want a personal relationship with man.

In the poem "Easter Wings," Herbert intended the wings to be angels or birds. The poem is moving and devotional. The nature of man stands for Gods' creation and gifts of life. The first part of the poem describes the fall of man and the second half, describes the deliverance through Christ. http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/herbert/

SOPHOCLES and ANTIGONE

SOPHOCLES

Sophocles was born in 495 B.C. He was one of the great playwrights in the ancient period. His father name was Sophilus, a man of wealth and excellent character. He gave Sophocles his literary accomplishments. At the age of sixteen he was chosen to lead a boys choir at a celebration of the victory of Salamis. In his dramatic career, Sophocles competed in a tragic contest against Aeschylus and won first place. He continued to display tragedies and drama. Sophocles wrote about 108 plays during his time. He won around 18 to 24 first place prizes and numerous of second place prize spots. It is said his plays were distinguished by close connection, the correctness of their sentiments, and the beauty of their lives. His language was sometimes harsh but for the most part, he was a man of wealth and genius.
In Sophocles Antigone, everyone is held responsible for the decisions they made. All of the characters suffer because of Creons' belief. Antigone buries Polynices knowing she would be put to death if caught. Antigone was determined to give her brother a proper burial regardless of the law so she took matters in her own hands. Antigone broke the law of Creon by fulfilling the law of the Gods. When the time came around for Antigone to be put to death, Tiresias tells Creon that the Gods agreed with Antigone. Creon went to bury Polynices but before he made it back to Antigone, she had already hung herself. Haemon ( son of Creon) and Antigones' lover, embraced and wept over Antigone body. When Creon seen his son he tried to comfort him but Haemon, attacked Creon and then kills himself. Truly this was a fascinating play. Eventhough the women back then was not regarded high at all, Antigone showed us a different side. Antigone died a true hero.
http://www.theatrehistory.com/ancient/sophocles001.html

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Thought I would make you laugh a little bit we need a laugh after this long summer. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!

CHAUCER and THE CANTERBURY TALES

Geoffrey Chaucer, was one of the greatest poets of the late Middle Ages. He was born around 1340-1400 in London. Not much is known about his early education but he could read French, Latin, and Italian. His father name was John Chaucer. His family success came from work in wine business. His wife name was Philippa Roet, whom wasthe sister John Gaunts future wife. Chaucer went to France in 1359-1360 during the hundred years war. In 1385 he produced most of his best poetry. His first narrative poem was The Book of the Duches, next was The House of Fame, then The Parliament of Birds. The last book he wrote was The Canterbury Tales which he did not live to finish. Chaucer died in London on October 25, 1400. He was buried in Westminister Abbey. A monument was builded to him in 1555.

Chaucer was in his fortys when he began working on the Canterbury Tales. The book was about a group of thirty people traveling as pilgrims to Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. They told stories to one another during their journey. The men told stories going there and told stories on the way back to pass time. The pilgrims told stories about their lives. Chaucer died before the book was published. The Canterbury Tales means corruption in the church. The only devoted person out of the group of men was the Parson. He preached the gospel and lived what he preached. The Pardon lives in poverty, but still gives others money if he has it. This man stood out to me as a true Christian.

http://www.online-literature.com/chaucer/

Romeo and Juliet Love Story

SHAKESPEARE ROMEO AND JULIET

This 1996 film starring Leonardo Dicarpio(Romeo) and Clair Danes(Juliet) is about two teenagers that falls in love but their families the Capulets and the Montagues have been enemies for a long time. Romeo and Juliet fell madly in love with one another at a ball Capulet gave. All the drama between the two families caused their relationship to end in death. Juliet faked her death hoping Romeo would come and rescue her. She was placed in the Capulets burial vault. Romeo thought she was dead so he drunk poison and died beside her. Juliet killed herself with his dagger after she seen him dead. Baz Luhrmann directed a film adaption. Luhrmann adaption demonstates young teenagers love for one another during this time. These two young lovers died together. This movie was so good especially since the cute Leonardo was one of the cast members. Both Leonardo and Clair did a wonderful job playing their parts. The film had its ups and downs. When Romeo learned of Juliet death he went overboard. The review stated that Leonardo will never be the real Romeo, but he played the part well. Luhrmann did a wonderful job in the adaption of the film; he put some of his own ideas in the scripts. He made the film his own. He was not trying to be William Shakespeare, he just wanted the film adaption to be a success.

http://www.reelviews.net/movies/r/romeo_juliet.html/

SHAKESPEARE'S OTHELLO

OTHELLO OVER DESDEMONA BODY

The play Othello is a dramatic tragedy. In the play Iago seeks revenge on Othello for not choosing him as lieutenant. Iago knew that Othello was insecure in some areas, so he makes him believe his wife Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. The lies that Iago tells Othello about Desdemona's affection toward Cassio turns him into a jealous rage. Iago wife Emilia gives him the hankerchief that Desdemona lost so he uses that to frame her. Othello kills Desdemona because he believs she was unfaithful. Emilia told Othello the truth about her husband plot. So Othello goes and wound Iago. Iago kills Emilia for telling Othello the truth about him and Othello kills himself beacuse he found out his wife was innocent. After Iago killed his wife Emilia he was carried away in chains and Cassio became governor. This play was very intersting and sad at the same time. I believe that is how many people get caught up in the moment because they listen to others and not trusting their mate. It is good to know your mate, because one never know when a so called close friend, is out to get them.

THE GLOBE THEATER
http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/othello

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

William Shakespeare, English Poet, player, and playwright, was born April of 1564. He was baptised from Holy Trinity Church on April 26, 1564. He was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Aden. William was the third of the eight children in the Shakespeare household. Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and she was 26. They had three chidren together Anne, Hamnet, and Judith. Hamnet died at the age of eleven. Shakespeare arrived in London around 1588 to do acting and playwright. Many of his plays were performed in the famous Globe Theater in London. His best plays are Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. He wrote 154 sonnets and dozens of plays. His work consists of Drama, Romance , Comedy, and Tragedy. Shakespeare wrote his will in 1611 to his daughters Susanna and Judith and his wife Anne, (my second best bed). He died on his birthday in April 23, 1613. Even after his death, William work continues to dominate the theaters today.
http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/
http://www.bardweb.net/man.html