Sword Essays

  • The Double-Edged Sword In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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    believe that this level of technology will help us for the better. Some wonder if we will be able to control these creations and whether or not they will be ok with the fact that they work for us and are interests. This effect of the double edged sword has been a constant issue that we as humans have had to face but in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein this issue affects Victor and the monster. Victor is a man that wants to be a jack of all trades but his main focus is on alchemy and creating life. His

  • Archetypes In The Odyssey

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    archetypes. Like these archetypes, the magical weapon archetype, which has only one true owner able to use it to its fullest potential, also is a prominent theme within literature and film creating a large part in the theme. In the Arthurian legend, the Sword in the Stone was said to be the key to the heir as only he would

  • Trail Geralt: A Fictional Narrative

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    gut told him. A quiet breath was hissed as he shifted his course ever so slightly, now making a b-line straight towards the origin of the noise, and it was only now that his hand moved backwards over one shoulder to grasp the handle of his silver sword, unsheathing it as the metal sang into the night air, eager for blood. He was ready and prepared to fight should the elf find himself in trouble, and soon enough the darkly dressed Witcher came barreling through the undergrowth with a snap and rustle

  • Personal Narrative: The Adopted Hero

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    their magic weapons to protect the civilians. While Venata went down one of the holes in the ground to find the person responsible for the attacks. When he jumped down he came across a horde of skeleton warriors, so Venata used his sword tolled it to release then told the sword to ignited the he used his elemental change magic to change the flames to an icy wind to freeze all the skeletones then they all just shattered. This is why Venata chose elemental change magic so he

  • Response To Odysseus Of Homer's The Odyssey

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    For as long as Odysseus and his men could see in the distance, was miles upon miles of the vast ocean. The ocean was exceedingly immense and at the moment, at peace and mysterious. The waves were docile and relieving , and as the sun set the men were starting to be positive they would arrive to Ithaca in the near future considering the pace they were keeping now. Although the darkness of dusk was approaching at a rapid speed, and Odysseus kept silent as usual, but had a awful

  • Cato's Tragic Hero

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    Swords clashed, blood was shed, and arrows flew through the air like an enormous flock of birds. One by one, Tigris’s men dropped to the ground. Tigris looked around him and was baffled by what he saw as this had never happened to him. “Get up!” he shouted at them. “Remove the arrows and keep fighting!” A Persian soldier snuck behind Tigris with a sword high above his head. Tigris pivoted instantaneously and raised his shield to deflect the weapon. He drew his sword and began to

  • Ghost In Tokaido Honor Quotes

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    As Genji fought lord Hakuseki in the theater, he holds his sword with triumph. What will happen to Genji in the next chapter? The Ghost in Tokaido Inn is a book that about a boy called seikei who lives in japan. Seikei embarks on a journey to find the thief that stole the jewel from a daimyo, he was involved on solving the mystery.he was taken along by Judge Ooka a samurai who had solved mysteries.it was up to Seikei and judge Ooka to find who had stolen the Jewel.Genji a samurai who’s family had

  • Did The Han Rule An Effective Government Essay

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    thousand men the historians estimated. The only reason for this is that their military methods and weapons helped them expand their dynasty. They were the first ones to make iron swords which means they were the first to have them. The strength of iron allowed skilled workers to fashion longer swords. With this longer sword, the soldier could swing at the enemy from a safer distance. They also had advances in iron making which improved the strength and quality of their

  • Caroline Beaureax: A Short Story

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    trained to do nothing more than manage a household and sit perfectly. Every day, my secret desire to learn combat kept growing, but in fear of society, I had never been able to overcome my fear of becoming a social outcast. Nevertheless, as I held my sword high, dripping with blood, I felt proud to have broken free of the chain that my people had bonded me in since birth. I had won! From today onwards, I will be known as Royal Knight Caroline Beaureax, not

  • Personal Narrative-The Assassination Of Porsena

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    I snuck up behind the man and pierced my sword straight through the throat of Porsena...or did I? It was 509 B.C., I had volunteered to kill Porsena. I was one of 300 men, none of which were as noble as I, for I did not only say I would kill Porsena, but actually set out to. Perhaps I did it to be honored, and to be known for my will and bravery. Porsenna was my enemy, my devil, the only thing preventing me from helping Rome flourish. He purposefully put Rome under siege and blocked the trade! What

  • Moral Ambition In Hamlet

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    In the play, Hamlet, written by Shakespeare, the main character, Hamlet, and his family are all driven by evil ambitions. Hamlet was driven mad by a desperate need to avenge his father’s murder. His step-father, Claudius, killed his own brother over jealousy and lust for the throne. Hamlet’s mother assisted her brother-in-law in killing her husband and persisted in up the crime so that she could remain queen as she lived in a virtually incestuous relationship with him. The cruel, bizarre, and unethical

  • Epic Of Beowulf Essay: The Dishonoring Warrior

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    as they tend to hold family stature. Although Beowulf, the barbarian, gathers war instruments such as the swords of Healfdene, Unferth, Giants,

  • The Gray Knight: A Narrative Fiction

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    The Gray Knight waited impatiently in the shadows outside of the snorpians stronghold for the barrier to go down. With him were the Cohorts, most of the Feldoni, fifteen dragons, Bork the mighty and his personal at-arms, along with a smattering of the fighters from Harmony. When the barrier went down the Gray Knight shouted, “ATTACK!” and they all charged forward. They were nearly there when the barrier reasserted itself. The Gray Knight and those who had been able to keep up with him were too close

  • Broroccali Forest Monologue

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    Both brothers have their swords ready, now. Mel, the brother more skilled in combat, prefers the smooth rhythms of two swords and stands at ready eyeing the bush. “Come on out!” “But do you really want me to do that?” purrs the bush, cynical and ringing of truth. “I think we do. It 's two on one, bud,” Mel points

  • Nintendrone Research Paper

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    and ruler of all of them. It seemed like nobody could rebel from his power and everything would be fine for him for eternity. Than on a sunny, bright day was a very important day for Nintendrone, as the two best sword fighters on Earth are going to fight to win the title of the best sword fighter on Earth (behind Nintendrone of course). Nintendrone will need to have his best determination skills to find out who wins this epic battle since the world will be watching. As the two

  • Ritona Junes Narrative

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    against you, and I am your only completion for the knight exams”. “Grudge what you hold against me” “Not much really” “I supposed you aren’t going to tell me what you hold against me” “Nope, but I will tell you that your my rival from now on.” “Your sword skills are a little rusty though.” “I disagree with that I can keep up with your attacks perfectly.” He merely nodded when I said that and proceeded to tell me his life story or something. I was impatient with this boy now can he just leave. He continued

  • Ancient Japan Research Paper

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    The Warriors of Ancient Japan The warriors of ancient Japan are very widely discussed both in popular culture and by historians. The mysterious ninja and the noble samurai are commonly misconceived to be supernatural beings while the ashigaru, are basically forgotten. They all had similarities to one another as well as major differences .This paper will discuss the period they existed in (the fourteenth through seventeenth centuries), their battle tactics, and weapons, as well as some interesting

  • Samurai Warrior Research Paper

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    warrior. Today I was becoming a samurai instead of a normal Japanese citizen. I had learned the idea of bushido. This means that I had to follow a very strict set of rules. My position and social status began to change. I could now ride horses carry swords and even have a last name. Now I had great rights and responsibilities due to my social class. I had an occupied place in high society due to my duties. The only thing is that I was expected to be a fearless, brave, loyal servant to my superiors

  • The Fire Dragon In The Epic Of Beowulf

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    Decades ago, in an epic “Beowulf”, Beowulf has slain the fire dragon, the creature that terrorized all the people who lived nearby where the dragon lives. The winter in Sweden was not as bleak as it was in mid 17th century. The blizzard was as disastrous as could be. The dragon’s body was covered in pure white snow on the pinnacle of the highest mountain. Not even the slightest bit of ice were melted through the rough skin of the fire dragon. Decades have passed, and out of a sudden, a bolt of arcane

  • Foreshadowing In Beowulf

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    the timber. The weighted doors were resistant to break against the force delivered by the Knights' weapon, prompting fatigue and discomfort across the men. "Keep going men, don't give up!" Lief supported, fastening his hand around the hilt of his sword. Brushed to the left, Lief's unkempt chestnut hair was kept from his dark brown eyes, preventing any obstruction to his sight. The Knights' valiantly continued their efforts to demolish the door; under close supervision from the monarch. "Has any progress