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As a critique of Victorian society and the rampant hypocrisy that marked the upper-class society's moral beliefs and practices, Tennyson portrays the Arthurian legend of Camelot in ways that are specifically familiar to the influence of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and which comprise an allegorical interpretation of Victorian society. This paper considers the ways Tennyson's epic represent aspects of Victorian society in contexts of gender, social discourse and morality.

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The paper shows that if there was an historical King Arthur he would have existed centuries before the era of knighthood, probably sometime in the sixth century. It discusses how the historical reality of Arthur is much in doubt and remains a controversy, though Arthur has his champions who believe the stories of his reign began with a real personage and then were turned into myth and legend by various writers, each treating Arthur differently. The author traces the history of the stories relating to Arthur, and analyzes some of these works such as Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte D'Arthur" and "The History of the Kings of Britain" by Welsh monk Geoffrey of Monmouth in 1135.

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" Many of the elements that would be part of the later tradition were missing, however. Arthur's court is not at Camelot but at a place called Caerlon-on-Usk, or City of Legions. Geoffrey contributed at least three new elements to the existing histories of Arthur--he supplied Arthur with a family tree, told of Arthur's association with Merlin, and described his burial at Avalon. Later chroniclers would use Geoffrey's account as a source and would develop more complex stories establishing Arthur as a king in the popular imagination."

Tags:Camelot, Merlin, Christien, de, Troyes, Sir, Lancelot, Holy, Grail, Mordred, Alfred, Lord, Tennyson, Idylls, of, the, King

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This paper analyzes Tennyson's epic poem, "The Idylls of Arthur", that argues Arthur is Christ-like and not a tragic hero. It looks at the testing of Arthur's faith, Arthur's treatment of his men, Arthur's crisis of faith and his reward.

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"In Tennyson's "The Idylls of Arthur" we are given a poem that displays all of typical elements of Arthurian chivalric romance. In Tennyson's would-be epic we are provided with the birth of a king in Arthur. We are witness to the building of ..."

Tags:tragic hero, Christ, love, faith, betrayal, Arthurian legend, knights, ideals, God

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This paper discusses how the British poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson was influenced by themes from the Romantic era, and how Tennyson adapted Romantic Era themes to his own time. His poem "The Idylls of the King" is used to support the thesis that he was heavily influenced by Romanticism.

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This paper examines the backgrounds of Martin Luther King (MLK) and Malcolm X. (born Malcolm Little) and concludes that religion played a massive role in the inspiration and success of both men. Malcolm X turned to drugs, gambling and loose women until he ended up in prison where his life changed dramatically; whereas, the author points out, MLK's upbringing and early life were comparatively idyllic. The paper underscores the important difference between MLK's advocacy of non violence at any cost and Malcolm X's belief in self-defense and preservation of identity by "any means necessary".

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"After prison, Malcolm Little as a convert to the Nation of Islam had shed his slave name given to him by the 'White devils' and following the Nation of Islam's instructions replaced it with an 'X', to signify the loss and unknowing of his true tribal name of which he and his ancestors of the past 400 years had been robbed. Malcolm X worked hard as a spokesperson and minister for his new-found religion, and, similarly to MLK Jr., had discovered a talent for public speaking which combined with his passion and capacity for understanding led both men to have a great impact on all that heard them."

Tags:preachers personalism self-defense gandi, black power

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This essay quotes sections from the speeches by Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King Jr. and provides a comparison between the two. The paper points out that while King does win over his followers he speaks very little of himself and rarely even acknowledges his audience. Douglass spends more effort humbling himself, and emphasizes a greater division between himself and his audience. The paper concludes that while they both provide excellent arguments, Douglass more effectively explains, proves, and expresses his points than does King, possibly due to the simple fact that his speech is much longer.

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"Both of the speeches given by Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. rely on similar arguments based on the foundations of liberty and justice which frame the creation of the United States. Also similarly, both of these orators are speaking to a generally friendly and encouraging audience. Although both of the arguments presented in these speeches are convincing and well-crafted, Douglass's speech would be more likely to persuade an unfriendly audience, as can be argued was actually the intent of both speakers, because Douglass spends more effort humbling himself, provides more evidence for his arguments, and emphasizes a greater division between himself and his audience.
"While both speakers find a warm welcome from their audiences, Douglass takes more time to establish the differing social status between himself and his audience while King immediately commits to presenting his argument, which would help Douglass sway opponents more effectively than King. In his opening statement, Douglass proclaims, ''He who could address this audience without a quailing sensation, has stronger nerves than I have."

Tags:Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., I have a dream, Meaning of the 4th of July to the Negro, Black History speeches

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This study examines the nature of civil disobedience within the religious anti-racism platform of Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. This paper compares the work of Martin Luther King to the secular doctrines of civil disobedience in the writings of Henry David Thoreau, a secular society application of non-violence that need not be separated from religion. King was a highly religious man, and he used religion to inspire strength in his community by adhering to Biblical principles.

Tags:king, thoreau, civil

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This paper examines the biographical background to the life of Stephen King, which reflects the supernatural psychological premise of his novel "The Shining". The paper looks at how King's own workaholic issues reflect how he sees issues in the modern American family, especially through the Torrance family. In this manner, King depicts his own views of how families relate to each other within the supernatural fiction he represents.

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In this literary study, the life and literary works of Stephen King will be analyzed in relation to his best selling novel: "The Shining". By understanding the major influences of horror literature that compelled King to write this novel, one can realize his affection for the mysterious, the psychological, and arcane. In realizing the life experiences of King and his literary approach to the telepathic and supernatural, The Shining is a clear example of the philosophy of horror and the psychological problems of the American family."

Tags:king, horror, shining

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This paper analyzes how in his "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court", Mark Twain seeks to satirize many of the "romantic" notions about the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It looks at how his depiction of 6th century England reveals a time and a country that is rife with political, economic and social problems where many people are subjugated by fear of the supernatural and forced to lead oppressed lives. It discusses how Twain's novel seeks to tell us as much about the failings of 19th century post-Enlightenment American ideology as it does to criticize the romantic vision of King Arthur.

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"In his zeal to develop 6th century England into a technologically-advanced republic based on democratic principles, the Yankee unleashes all of the horrors of modern warfare upon the knights that try to stop him. In this final battle, we see the ways in which Twain's satire has increasingly come to question the values of America in the 19th century, and that this critique is just as profound and deep-seated as his earlier attacks on the romanticism of Arthurian England. The Yankee's idea is that it is only the Church and the aristocracy that are opposed to a republic, because a democratic government would not benefit them since they already possess a higher role in the social order under the monarchy. Hank argues that if he and his supporters can just get rid of the upper echelon of British society, then they will have control of the country and can set up a new government."

Tags:king, arthur, knights, merlin, excaliber

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This paper examines the long poem, as epitomized by Tennyson's 'Idylls of the King', Arnold's "Sohrab and Rustum," and Browning's 'Aurora Leigh', which enjoyed extensive popularity with Victorian readers. According to the paper, the long poem was warmly received by readers of the Victorian age. This paper suggests reasons for this popularity.

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"The reasons for the popularity of the long poem with Victorian readers The long poem, as epitomized by Tennyson's Idylls of the King, Arnold's "Sohrab and Rustum," and Browning's Aurora Leigh, enjoyed extensive popularity with Victorian readers. Indeed, the long poem was warmly received by readers of the Victorian age. This essay will offer some reasons for this popularity. Houghton and Strange point out that the Victorian era was characterized by widening public education. In addition, political and social power was extended to the middle classes at this time. Therefore, poets had a wider..."

Tags:victorian, poetry, browning