Abstract This paper details the public life of Thomas Seymour, from the marriage of his sister Jane to King Henry VIII, to his execution for treason during the reign of Henry's son, EdwardVI. Seymour's marriage to Henry VIII's widow, Catharine Parr, his relationship with his brother, the lord protector, his scandalous conduct with the future Elizabeth I and his corruption as Lord Admiral are all explored.
From the Paper "To this end Seymour had already begun upon a course of systematic bribery of the men of Edward's privy chamber, so that he might have access to the King and bribe him in turn. Seymour began to keep Edward supplied with pocket money, sums of five or ten pounds at a time, sometimes more. This money was delivered via John Fowler, Seymour's "inside man" in the Privy Chamber, with whose help Seymour was able to gain access to the King, albeit intermittently. Whenever he could, Seymour suggested that Somerset should be providing Edward enough money to be independent, and encouraged Edward to write to him if Somerset did not. Edward did so; in all, Seymour spent nearly ?200 on Edward and his household -ironically, the same sum left him by Edward's father. Encouraged, Seymour went so far as to consider abducting the King, although that scheme did not go far."
Abstract This paper studies the styles, techniques and works of these two very famous historical poets. It compares Herbert who is classified as a metaphysical poet and Taylor who is classified as a Puritan era poet. It studies Puritan life as Edward Taylor's direct writing influence. It studies the classification issue of these poets and concludes that Taylor should be classified as a metaphysical poet as well because of the properties of his poems. It analyzes several poems by these poets and details their style, meaning and the techniques used. It also examines their great belief and faith in God and how this affected their poetry.
Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Metaphysical Properties of Works
III. Motivations for Writing
IV. Criticisms of Works
V. Writing Styles
VI. Methodology
VII. Biblical References and Themes
VIII. Metrical Forms
IX. Man's Unworthiness
X. Summary
From the Paper "The works of Edward Taylor not only provide us with a glimpse into Puritan life of the 1600?s, they also give us a direct insight into the very heart and soul of the man who penned them. His works relate the Puritan emphasis on one's own spiritual examination of the soul, and well as the high moral standards the Puritans lived by. Although his style varies somewhat in his major works, his unbending love of God remains constant. His imagery not only allows the reader to view his words through a Puritan's eyes, but to also get a feel for what it meant to devote one's self totally to God. Taylor's reasons for writing were grounded in his own personal desire to communicate with God, to express his heartfelt love of God, and to prepare himself for sharing the Lord's Supper with his congregation. Like Herbert, Taylor's poetry expressed deep piety and love for Christ. Likewise, both authors express the view of Salvation as being completely reliant on God's grace rather than human merit (Rowe). (175)"
Abstract The paper relates how Sir David Edward and the making of substantive European law have become fairly conjoined in the minds of most legal observers over the course of the past decade-and-a-half. With this in mind, the paper briefly discusses Judge Edward's steady rise to the top of his profession, as well as the maturation of the peculiar institution - the European Court of Justice - with which he is most associated. Just as importantly, the paper examines the evolution of the European Union, for without this Union's emergence and growth, the story of David Edward would be dramatically different.
Abstract The paper looks at the development of the Church of England from its beginnings as an English version of Roman Catholicism, to its later establishment as Protestant English, the basis of both Church and State in England. The paper asks why the counter-reformation failed under Mary Tudor, and how the Church established its law. It also examines in what respects and to what extent had the Church of England by 1553 became a Protestant Church.
From the Paper "The church in England by 1553 had passed through a series of phases from the time of Henry VIII's 'Great Matter' to the death of his son Edward. By examining the different actions taken over the years we can begin to see how the church changed from Henry's view of an Anglican Catholic institution, unconnected with the strident, evangelical Protestantism of Germany to a Protestant church in England which would survive the attempted counter-Reformation of Queen Mary. The Church of England was founded on a basis that was both clerical and secular, and was enforced on the people by methods that were in turn both harsh and more circumspect. We will examine both types of methods and look at the role played by the bishops of England, the people of the country and by those who possessed lay power in the Council and magistracies."
Abstract This paper examines how the six years of the young EdwardVI's reign represent the most volatile and unstable of any monarch since the Wars of the Roses and how it was filled by the most influential, powerful and successful nobles ? the Earl of Hertford in 1547 and the Earl of Warwick two years later, otherwise known as Somerset or Northumberland. It looks at how both regencies were short-lived, both plagued by similar social, economic and religious difficulties and both ultimately dependent on the favour of the boy-king. It shows how, despite these similarities, they experienced contrasting success and it examines the legacies each regent inherited, their foreign policies, personalities and contextualises their reigns in regards to the social, economic and political climate of mid-sixteenth century England.
From the Paper "Somerset's economic policies revolved around the financing of an exorbitant Scottish campaign. His attacks on enclosures and the debasement of the coinage resulted in rampant inflation forcing the borrowing of money and the mass sale of crown land and a progressive indirect tax on sheep and cloth was pushed through that only served to increase already simmering social tensions. Attempts were made to counter inflation ? legislative bills to maintain the quality of leather, malt and steel were passed whilst north Atlantic fishermen were made exempt from duties. However, other such bills experienced rejection by parliament, suggesting both a lack of support and respect for the protectorates regime from his immediate peers."
Tags:edward, good, henry, john, mary, religion, roses, treaty, viii, william
Abstract This paper looks at two Colonial American pastors, Edward Taylor and Jonathan Edwards. The role these men played in the lives of the people is examined in detail since during these times, all theological knowledge was derived from their local pastor. A pastor was their only connection to God and one's learning how to get to heaven, therefore his correct interpretation of the Bible was crucial to their spirituality. Through their sermons, each of these men hoped to lead their congregations to salvation, but they had different methods of achieving this goal. Taylor used love, joy, praise and worship while Edwards used fear, revenge, hatred, dark imagery, and scorn.
From the Paper "Taylor's "Joy"? is a poem about the souls of "saints" (people who were devout members of the church while living) traveling in the "coach" of Jesus? arms toward heaven (3,5). Taylor uses this imagined scenario to demonstrate to his congregation the right way to live while on earth, and how one gets to heaven. The saints sing for joy as they travel, "Enfir"de with holy Flame!(7). If something "slips" (i.e. their faith or righteousness) they fix it in haste, and are made more superior in the eyes of God than before (13). Taylor is trying to convey to congregants that God notices the rectification of a sin. Taylor says that in all areas of life ?publick, and private, any And secret too,? that one is to praise God and act in accordance with His will (19,20). Taylor proclaims that on the way to heaven, the "saints" see other souls who aren?t in Christ's protective arms (25-28). He emphasizes that they can get to heaven as well if they mend their ways."
Abstract The paper discusses Congressman Chet Edwards who has served in the House of Representatives and currently represents the 17th Congressional District in Texas. The writer examines Edwards' voting records and considers Edwards a middle-of-the-road, conservative democrat. The paper demonstrates that Edwards' voting record reflects the demographics of the region which is ethnically diverse, rooted in traditional industries like transportation and agriculture, and also boasts a substantial number of young college-age voters who tend toward liberalism. The paper concludes that Congressman Chet Edwards' narrow win in the last election, could explain his shift in recent voting behavior on liberal issues.
From the Paper "Edwards' pro-labor voting record also coincides with Democratic Party values. Congressman Edwards has slipped slightly in his accordance with the liberal values espoused by Americans for Democratic Action but generally can be considered an emblematic democrat. However, Edwards' record on environmental issues shows that he veers far from left-leaning democrats regarding the conflict between certain sectors of business (energy and construction for example) and environmental protection."
This paper explores in detail the history of Edward II, King of England from 1307 to 1327, who is considered one of the least competent of all British monarchs.
Abstract The paper explains that the reign of Edward I was characterized by military conquest, legislative progress and positive political achievement; however, this apparently secure political structure collapsed under Edward II and his reign ended with a revolution in which he was deposed. The author points out that a large part of Edward II's failure can be attributed to his inability to maintain the impetus of the war with Scotland that his father had begun. The paper relates that Edward II, as a king, failed to gain the respect of his people and his inability to lead them and inspire them meant that when he sent his emissaries to raise troops for him, they simply refused to obey.
From the Paper "Trouble began to erupt in 1308, at the time of Edward's marriage to Isabella of France. An important group of magnates signed an agreement that, while stressing their loyalty to the crown, stated the need to reform "things which have been done before this time contrary to his honour and the rights of his crown, and the oppressions which have been done and are still being done to his people." Historians believe that the wordage in this demand was deliberately vague and interpret it as referring to the question of Gaveston as well as administrative abuses. The king's coronation took place with a new clause in his oath that bound him to observe the laws and customs chosen by the "community of the realm." The clause was eventually used by the Earl of Lincoln in a demand to exile Gaveston."
Abstract This paper traces the life of Jonathan Edwards, zealous New England religious leader whose fiery sermons and brilliant oratory resulted in people flocking to churches across the country in a bid to redeem their sins. The paper shows how Edwards' conversion sermons grew into a conflagration in the entire East Coast in 1743 and soon came to be known as the "Great Awakening". Edwards' fiery description of hell and its damnations ? especially in his horrifying sermon, entitled "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" -- drew people to such ferventness and trembling that those who could not take it even committed suicide.
From the Paper "Edwards viewed the overwhelming change of hearts in the people as evidence of God's Hand, redeeming New England and expounded this in his works, "The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God" (1741) and "Some Thoughts Concerning the Present Revival" (1743), wherein he defended that view of the revival as an authentic sign of God's working with them and in their midst. He was deeply passionate over the revival and its authenticity and brought to the people the constant awareness of the need to enter through the narrow gate to God's Kingdom. He urged for constancy and mercilessness in searching oneself, and reminded them endlessly about their congregation with God. He was a severe and severely demanding pastor who left nothing to chance by leaving everything to God, so that in 1742, he drew up a formal covenant through the blood of Jesus Christ and had his followers sign it to bind them visibly as true and sincere believers (Hollinger)."
Abstract The reign of King Edward I (1272-1307) was marked by almost constant military activity in the British Isles and France. Edward's policy of expansion and conquest in Scotland and Wales was aggressive and successful. This paper examines one of the more notable characteristics of Edward's warlike policies, the construction of a large number of castles, mostly in Wales, as centers of military and civilian administration in conquered territories. The paper focuses on six of these castles, namely Flint, Rhuddlan, Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech, and Beaumaris.
From the Paper "Whereas at other sites such as Harlech and Caernarfon the site had offered defensive advantages, at Beaumaris the castle was constructed on a flat, largely featureless marsh, so it had to create all its defensive advantages itself. The result is a highly developed plan using concentric curtain walls, round and D-shaped towers, and two vast gatehouses. It followed the established pattern of having its own dock and access to the sea, and a town was to have been constructed within its own, integrated, defenses. The town was never founded and the castle never completed, the demands of wars, not only in Wales but also in Scotland and France, rendering the expense untenable."
Abstract This paper examines the practice of public relations produced by Edward L. Bernays's way of looking at information dissemination. The paper also looks at more recent advances in thinking about the function of communications between what are lately termed "stakeholders" in any given public enterprise. The paper presents a result that reveals that public relations is still operating much as Bernays designed it to do.
Outline
Edward L. Bernays in Brief
Modern Approaches to Bernays's Creation
Ethics Enters the Debate
How Many Flavors?
Conclusion
From the Paper "During a career that spanned more than 80 years, Bernays was billed as a press agent, publicist and public relations counselor, depending on the styling needed for acceptance at any given moment, and had some major accomplishments most Americans would not realize were not "always there" but rather were attributable to Bernays? engineering of the public belief system. For example, he got Americans to eat bananas and children to like washing with Ivory soap. He humanized President Calvin Coolidge, and talked William Paley into making news a very strong component of his fledgling Columbia Broadcasting System, or CBS. None of these could be viewed as a bad thing."
Abstract This paper breaks down the elements of Edwards' sermon in order to identify the emotional appeal to the audience. This essay focuses specifically on the guilt that Edwards was thrusting upon his audience. There are several supporting quotes from the text properly cited in MLA format.
From the Paper "I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire / I Went Down, Down, Down / And The Flames Went Higher" - Johnny Cash (Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire Lyrics) ohnny Cash was singing about love and not hell in the song Ring of Fire. However, the visual imagery of falling into a ring of fire, while the flames rise in anticipation, is quite powerful. People that have truly experienced love, tragic love especially, can relate to exactly what he is expressing. Although not an entertainer in the mold of the "man in black", Jonathan Edwards was also adept at painting a mental picture with words. Edwards gives a visual outline about the concept he is discussing. As a result, the audience members each construct a different mental image based on their individual frame of reference. The representation of hell in the mind of an audience member was proportionately intensified by the guilt they felt about their sins. Jonathan Edwards utilizes the concept of guilt as a means of complementing the visual imagery in his sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
Abstract This paper explores ways that Milan Kundera uses plot, setting, figurative language, irony, symbols and other devices, to direct the protagonist Edward in "Edward and God" toward a surprising, ironical, smile toward God in church.
From the Paper "That charge had been based on the older brother's sleeping through Stalin's death and laughing about it in public the following day (the comical sight of the elaborately-grieving Miss Chechahkova, a fellow student and loyal Stalinist, is what had really made him laugh so long and hard). But Miss Chechahkova, being the good servant of the State she is and therefore none too amused, reported him to the department. For that, he was jettisoned from the school and forced to find an altogether new future profession. Now Miss Chechahkova, all grown up, middle-aged, lonely, and ugly, is the directress of the department that once expelled his brother, however, and could give Edward a job."
Tags: czech-born, expatriate, teaching, post, communist, szechoslovakia, sleeping, death
Abstract In this article the writer looks at Edward Said's theories on Orientalism and discusses their relevance today. The writer provides an analysis of how the theories and concepts offered by Edward Said on Orientalism are still perpetuated and maintained in contemporary culture. The writer places the focus of the discussion on identity and the "other."
From the Paper "The construction of identity in every age and every society involves established opposites and others. This happens because the development and maintenance of every culture require the existence of another different and competing alter ego. With respect to American dominant cultural identity, whites have primarily established a construction of identity that narrowly defines race and remains superior to the construction of a different i.e. other. With respect to the ... "
Abstract This paper depicts a causal relationship that does not provide adequate data to vilify John Edward as a truthful medium. The paper explains that evidence against his lack of repetition to reproduce successful results with quantitative proof is low, especially in regards to visual and audio manipulation from the audience experiences after filming. The paper points out that by using observations from various members of his audience, it is clear that Edward invariably does not convey a sense of truth with his subjects, as they tend to become objects of celebrity and generalized questions that he poses.
From the Paper "This scientific study will appropriate some of the methods of scientific method to analyze the validity of John Edward being able to speak with the dead. The idiom of the medium, in relation to spirit contacts and discussion with the deceased, is an ancient phenomenon. However, John Edward does not present the valid scientific criterion of environmental observation, repetition and factual data to be truly considered a conduit for the dead in his many appearances done through this process. In this manner, John Edward does not provide enough empirical data to be considered factual in his talks and experiences with the dead, since he cannot reproduce them without external influences or mental process distorting the findings."
