William Shatner Essays

Star Wars vs. Star Trek The question has long been asked in the science fiction community: which is better - Star Wars or Star Trek? The answer is most definitely different depending on who you ask. Some fans might claim “the force” in Star Wars is better a better weapon than any Federation firearm out there. Others will say that Star Trek is far superior because of the “Holodeck” technology that the Star Wars universe lacks. A lot of fans will love one series and hate the other. Going so far as

The Influential Show of the 1960s “Beam me up, Scotty”, is a famous catchphrase brought by the T.V. show, Star Trek. In the 1960s, the start of the show, there were major problems of racism. The fight against racism was there, but was not enough. Star Trek was a form of protest against racism, along with many others. It was shown through a leader, and throughout the course of its seventy nine episodes. Being a leader requires the trust and respect from followers. James T. Kirk, captain of the USS

Misaki's amber eyes glowed in the night as he moved silently through the underbrush. The air was chilly but the sky was clear; allowing the moon to shine brightly in silvery slivers through the treetops. The sounds of crickets and other night creatures could be heard in the distance as they commenced their nightly ritual. Through it all, Orihara remained focused on his task as he made sure to keep his steps light and soundless. Though he was in his human form, the teen's body still picked over the

Eighteen “Castaways” step out onto a deserted beach, the only sign marking it as their home for the next month is a banner standing before them, a banner which also tells them their tribe name. These contestants come from all different walks of life and most have no idea how to survive in the wild. The only thing connecting them is their willingness to compete for a million dollars.They are on "Survivor", a reality show which pits contestants not only against each other, but against the elements

In the story “By the Waters of Babylon” the author revolves around the destruction of human civilization caused by World War II. Stephen Benet shows you the possible threats and dangers of war destruction, which comes to the theme of the story: the outcome and dangers of war. The readers learn in the story that this is long after human inhabitation and humans could be considered as “Gods” during this point in time. Whilst John (the main character of the story) is going east, where he is forbidden

Daniel is a young Jewish man from Jerusalem who was taken into captivity in Babylon. In Babylon he serves different kings through their reigns while still remaining faithful to God. Daniel faithfully prays on his knees three times a day facing Jerusalem from his home, “Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before” (Daniel 6:10). Without prayer Daniel wouldn’t have been able to interpret dreams, visions, have survived the lion’s den, or

Taking the road less traveled is an important aspect in the life of Kate Logan, an 18-year-old student at Long Trail private school in Dorset, Virginia. Logan was recognized Saturday as her schools’ valedictorian. Appreciating how her small, family style school helped to challenge and inspire her individuality, Logan disrobed mid-way through her graduation speech. “When I was up there it felt natural,” said Logan. “It didn’t feel like I was doing anything crazy.” This decision was made several

In the widely popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother, an episode exists in the ninth season entitled “Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra,” which is a continuation of the running gag in the series where Barney, losing a bet, allows Marshall to slap him without resistance at any three times during the series. Greeted with controversy, the episode involves the all-white cast in yellow-face in a seemingly innocent gag with potentially detrimental social consequences. While the entire episode raised

In our world today, many people find it difficult to seek the happiness and satisfaction in downhearted times. Thus making it strenuous and burdensome to strive for prosperity when hope seems impossible to find. Finding lightness in the darkness is a trait that not many people possess, so making the best out of a situation and finding the “light” is key to making a negative situation better. Many main characters in the novel The Scarlet Letter written by Arthur Miller possess these qualities. These

Jerry, a risk taking eleven-year-old boy, decided to go to the massive rocks one summer day. When he asked his mother, she was extremely nervous about letting her son go that far out; however, she said yes to him nervously. When he swam out to the bay which held the rocks, he saw couple of older boys jumping off the rocks and going through a tunnel in the rock which was underwater. To prove that he was old enough to hang with them, he faced the challenge on learning how to hold his breath long enough

has one son with Jackson in 2002. On thing both leonard and brent have in common is they both wear glasses. Brent spiner is also the godfather of Gates McFadden's son which he has been best friends with for years. Leonard Nimoy’s best friend William Shatner he considers him a brother and william's daughters call him Uncle Leonard. Zachary Quinto Considered him a father like figure and looks up to him. Brent Spiner been nominated for Best Actor but did not receive it, he did how ever received a Saturn

Poetry Commentary - End of Unit Assessment Losing an important person, for example a father, is not something you get over; it is something that stays with you your entire life. “Poem at Thirty-Nine” written by Alice Walker describes these feelings from the view of a forlorn 39 year old woman, pondering about the loss of her father. She talks about the things she regrets, and the wonderful relationship they had. Through this, she tries to convey the message that remembrance can be positive and negative

beautiful landscape on the seashore. Everybody is carrying about their business and chores; however, in the lower left hand corner there is a man 's legs coming out of the water. These are the legs of Icarus, who has recently fallen from the sky. William Carlos Williams writes in his poem Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, “The edge of the sea concerned with itself.” W. H. Auden sees this painting writes down his thoughts. This becomes the poem of Musee des Beaux Arts, and Auden makes three points:

considered one of Williams most famous quote during his time as a magazine writer. Williams used this quote during the imagist movement in which many felt he played a big role with his works along with his collegiate friend Ezra Pound. Compared to many poets during his time, William Carlos Williams, was one of the most influential poets in both the imagist and the modernist movements. William Carlos Williams was born in Rutherford, New Jersey on September 17, 1883 and died March 4 1963. Williams was an American

The Doctor of Poetry William Carlos Williams was a man who was as impressive as he was impressionable. As exemplified by his many works and contributions to the Imagist movement, Williams and his writing were significantly shaped by his upbringing and those who surrounded him as well as his medical experience as a physician. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, he was drawn to his natural surroundings, and his appreciation of nature shines brightly as the centerpiece of much of his work. Doctor

“The Cameo,” a poem written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, revolves around a cameo or a jewel being observed by the persona. The cameo depicts two scenes showing a couple by the beach. In the first scene, they are confessing their love for each other as the man is “in earnest speech” (7). In the second scene, it can be inferred that the couple broke up as seen in the following lines: “lost like the lost day / Are the words that passed, and the pain,-discarded, cut away” (10-11). The persona then addresses

In the Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer creates what is known as estate satire. Estate satire is a genre of writing that was used commonly during the fourteenth Century. Chaucer also uses satire to expose the liability of institutions and common stereotypes of his time. Irony is seen throughout the introduction of each character and he also teaches moral lessons throughout the story. Many examples are seen in the story that express irony and most characters seem to be taught a lesson. Irony is

A poem is a highly organised use of language. It is a complex of many patterns that interact in an endless process of imaginative possibility. There is always a speaker and an audience and they are connected intricately. If the speaker takes the form of the audience it becomes highly meditative. The connection between the speaker and the reader is Whitman tries to revolutionise “For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you... Stop this day and night with me and you shall possess the origin

Red Wheelbarrow The “Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams is a perfect example of Imagist Poetry because it embodies the life of a hard working wheelbarrow and the beings that respect it without ever stating that the wheelbarrow worked. The Title “Red Wheelbarrow” evokes thoughts of a hardworking farm environment which helps the reader direct his or her channel of thought. The poem may be short but Williams intentionally decreases the length to place a greater emphasis on each word in every

William Carlos Williams' poetry generally appears to focus around the subtleties in life, things that would normally be overlooked by the common eye. In his poem "This is Just to Say", he gives us an empty apology for eating plums that were being saved for breakfast. An apology written for a couple of plums stolen from the ice box would seem excessive to most but to Williams the plums were only one of many problems in his lifeless marriage. Lifeless marriage you say? Yes, Williams at the time was