Comparing the Representation of Nature in Wordsworth’s Ruined Cottage, and Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner
For most poets of the Romantic Age, nature played an invaluable role in their works. Man’s existence could be affected and explained by the presence and portrayal of the external nature surrounding it. William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge are no different from the other Romantic poets, and their works abound with references to nature and its correlation to humanity. Specifically, Wordsworth’s “The Ruined Cottage” and Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” share the theme of nature affecting man, although essential differences exist in their ideas regarding how it affects man. These two works are also similar in that they use a storyteller frame to both deliver and reinforce these ideas.
In order for the reader to fully appreciate the representation of nature in these two particular poems, it is necessary to supply a little background on each poet. Wordsworth reigns supreme in the nature tradition. His poetry makes tribute to nature in conjunction with examining the human state, while maintaining that the relationship between the two is unbreakable. In his book English Poetry of the Romantic Period, critic J.R. Watson claims “the finest of Wordsworth’s nature poetry explores the relationship between [man and the world seen in the spirit of love], in the attempt to demonstrate the power of nature in the rescuing of the individual mind from degradation, materialism, selfishness, and despair” (114). Crediting nature with the answer to life, Wordsworth’s philosophy reveals that there can be no greater truth than that found in the simplicity of nature. He pulls from ...
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In his book, “Business for the Glory of God” Wayne Grudem discusses why business and making a profit from it is not evil and can be used for the glory of God. While this book is not an in depth analysis, it does provide a brief overview of why the author believes that business can be and should be used to glorify God. In the book, the author starts off by posing the question of whether or not business itself is good or evil. Of course, business by itself is neither good nor evil it is the people involved in the business that make it what it is. A person’s morals and ethics will shape how their business operates, whether for good or ill. If we use our business to show people the glory of God, than our business is doing good for the kingdom of God. On the other hand, if you are greedy and are only concerned about making money than your business would not be considered good in the eyes of God. In the book, Grudem touches on eleven aspects of business activity and how it can be used to glorify God. While I do not agree completely with all of his statements in the book, I do believe that the essence of what he is trying to say is true. As I go through some of the aspects in this writing I will elaborate on both some of the ones that I agree with on and some of what I don’t agree with as well.
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That we appreciate public praise from nations that are older and more powerful is quite understandable. But the story of Canada’s wars is a story of sacrificing far too much for that praise. More than once, when Canada had no important interest at stake, she has allowed herself to be led along by superficial accolades.
Canada’s soldier contribution has become one of the most successful fighting forces in the whole war. Canada’s war at Vimy Ridge was considered a master piece of World War I, planned and lead by General Arthur Currie. The Canadian’s victory staggered Great Britain, and as a result, allowed Canada to become an independent nation. “Vimy Ridge, the battle of the Somme, Passchendaele and others battles. Due to this we gained a much greater sense of pride and unity, and we were finally identified as an independent nation rather than just being associated with Britain.” (Impact,
From 1914-1917, the beginning of the Great War, Canada’s armed forces began to face conflicts. World War One was nothing like the North American Wars in the past, and that brought the question of preparation into play. As Canada prepared for a different style conflict, trench warfare took its role, and caused difficulties for trained soldiers. The Second battle of Ypres turned the First World War into a Canadian one, as their contributions were greatly noted in their casualties lost. This proved costly to volunteers, and at home, in the second half of 1915, citizens were becoming hesitant to volunteer due to the horrors of war. In April 1916, Borden and other civilian recruitment centers encourage the prime minister that conscription will be
Canada’s military in the First World War is commonly discerned to have had significant minority contributions from 1914 to 1918. However, the minorities are not as commemorated as the European majority of Canada’s military at the time. In World War One, Canadian minorities that made notable and substantial additions to the military include the Aboriginal community of Canada, African Canadians, and French Canadians. The minority group that deserves the greatest recognition for their military contributions is often speculated, when greatest recognition refers to the group that is deserving of the highest level of appreciation for how their contributions in aiding Canada’s military in World War One. The Aboriginal community of Canada should receive
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The United States Department of Health & Human Services (2017) defines Electronic Medical Records (EMR) as, “An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within one health care organization.” The study shows that a cost-benefit analysis of having Electronic Medical Records in primary care was very beneficial for companies that are looking to make a change and keep up with today’s modern technology. The analysis covered all methods or areas of concerns when deciding to upgrade to electronic medical records. Those methods include study design, costs, benefits, and statistical analysis. The analysis appeared to discuss larger
The Influence of Nature in Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey by William Wordsworth
Nature is often a focal point for many author’s works, whether it is expressed through lyrics, short stories, or poetry. Authors are given a cornucopia of pictures and descriptions of nature’s splendor that they can reproduce through words. It is because of this that more often than not a reader is faced with multiple approaches and descriptions to the way nature is portrayed. Some authors tend to look at nature from a deeper and personal observation as in William Wordsworth’s “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”, while other authors tend to focus on a more religious beauty within nature as show in Gerard Manley Hopkins “Pied Beauty”, suggesting to the reader that while to each their own there is always a beauty to be found in nature and nature’s beauty can be uplifting for the human spirit both on a visual and spiritual level.
However you define the activities of management, and whatever the organisational processes are, an essential part of the process of management is that proper attention be given to the Human Resource function. The human element provides a major part in the overall success of the organisation. Therefore there must be an effective human resource function. In the past, most organisations viewed Human Resource Management (HRM) as an element function, that is an activity that is supportive of the task functions and does not normally have any accountability for the performance of a specific end task. Because of the emphasis on analysis and precision there is a tendency for strategists to concentrate on economic data and ignore the way in which human elements and values can influence the implementation of a strategy. 'Economic analysis of strategy fails to recognise the complex role which people play in the evolution of strategy - strategy is also a product of what people want an organisation to do or what they feel the organisation should be like.?(1).
Through the ingenious works of poetry the role of nature has imprinted the 18th and 19th century with a mark of significance. The common terminology ‘nature’ has been reflected by our greatest poets in different meanings and understanding; Alexander Pope believed in reason and moderation, whereas Blake and Wordsworth embraced passion and imagination.
All in all, throughout all the history of American poetry, we can easily find numerous poems concerning nature from different angles, for nature will never betray a nature-loving heart just as William Wordsworth says.
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