The manner, in which crime was punished in the Royal Navy, during the Georgian period, has often been the subject to great controversy and debate. When answering this question, it is important to consider contemporary sources so as to develop an accurate analysis. After examining various sources, it seems clear that the use of physical punishment was indeed necessary so as to constitute power over the seamen, particularly with limited alternatives available. It also becomes apparent that the Royal
Jeff Jacoby's Bring Back Flogging This essay by Jeff Jacoby illustrates an authors use of ironic sarcasm otherwise known as satire to defend and illustrate his platform on his position. Jacoby uses in this essay verbal irony (persuasion in the form of ridicule). In the irony of this sort there is a contrast between what is said and what is meant. Jacoby’s claim in simple is he believes that flogging should be brought back to replace the more standard conventional method of the imprisonment
“I will beat you into the middle of next week!” or “I will whip you until your butt swell up!” or “If you play with fire you will get burnt by the belt!” or I will smack the daylight out of you!” These are some of the quotes my parents used on my brothers and me when we were kids. Have you ever been spanked? We all have our own stories of how our parents disciplined us, we take them as funny stories and even joke about them. If you were born in the 70s, 80s, or 90s, you already know what I’m talking
What is the best way to punish people? For centuries, humans have sought out for methods to reprimand wrongdoers. We, as a species, have allowed punishment to evolve along with us. From corporal punishment, or flogging as many may call it, to incarceration, humans have searched for the most effective technique to punish people. As time elapsed, imprisonment has become our staple for all crimes and transgressions. With this in mind, many writers have contended that we revisit corporal punishment.
the previous paper I provided a visual analysis of Piero della Francesca’s Flagellation of Christ (fig. 1) and briefly discussed some interpretations made by renowned scholars. Within the discussion; I provided a brief preview of the iconography, symbolism, and narrative of this extraordinary Renaissance painting. The purpose of this paper is to take a closer look at the iconography of Piero della Francesca’s Flagellation of Christ and consider how the iconography of this artwork provides us with
Asceticism - The Joy of Fasting, Flagellation and Self-mutilation In order to achieve a spiritual understanding, people have subjected themselves to extreme self denial through fasting, flagellation and self-mutilation (The Columbia Encyclopedia). This practice of self mortification is known as asceticism. Asceticism has been known to exist since the commencement of recorded religion. This zealous religious practice is associated with many religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
The Proto-Renaissance and International Gothic Periods were focused solely on religion; moving into the Early and High Renaissance, however, the artists are showing new subject matter and utilizing a wide range of new techniques. To begin with, Flagellation of Christ (1460) by Piero della Francesca, shows the crossing over of religious art with newer techniques. Although the subject matter is still religious, we are seeing new techniques being used, such as the use of perspective used to create a
account of the flagellant movements that spread through Western Europe as a result of the Black Death. The flagellant movements were confraternities of men and sometimes women that came together in procession in order to repent their sins through flagellation or self-penance. Many of the flagellant movements became heretical and exemplified violence as the confraternities led the persecution of the Jews. This paper will analyze the interpretations historians have regarding the severity of the flagellant
Monty Python ridicules (or satirizes) the institution of feudalism in the film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. When King Arthur was walking with Patsy, King Arthur’s squire, a young man asks another man how he can tell if King Arthur is a king or not. The man replies saying it is obvious he is a king just by what King Arthur was wearing. This mocks the social classes by making it clear that in the Middle Ages, your status was determinable just by what you were wearing. King Arthur was wearing a
John the Savage practices self-flagellation, meaning he willingly inflicts pain in order to heal spiritually, which, in itself, is a foolish concept. As one might expect, John goes as far as self-crucifixion, imitating Jesus nailed to the cross. Aldous Huxley not only compares John to Jesus with self-flagellation, but with John’s last words as well. “My God, My God”, John shouts when remembering “everything”. Similarly
Heinz Halm’s “Shi’a Islam: From Religion to Revolution” In his 176-page volume, the leading German Islamist, Heinz Halm is able to trace the roots of the Iranian Revolution back throughout the history of the Shi’ism. Contrary to many western thinkers and Iranian militants, Halm feels as though Shi’i Islam’s character was not inherently revolutionary, but that the transition to revolution marked a milestone and a watershed in the history of Shi’i thought and history. The title of his book, “Shi’a
Dimmesdale suffered the most out of all of the characters in Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter. The infamous scarlet letter that is burned into his chest, was but one source of his physical suffering. He not only hurt himself externally by means of self-flagellation, but he was also internally at war with himself and his hypocrisy. Furthermore, he is faced with a dilemma between wanting to be with Hester and maintain his status in the Puritan society as a clergyman, but trying to do both proves to be detrimental
The most popular activities for sadomasochists are flagellation and bondage (Griffiths, M. 2012). Also, under sadomasochism there is a variety of minor activities that has a greater possibility of physical harm. These include: piercings, hypoxyphilia, fisting, knife play, and electric shocks (Griffiths, M.
Different societies have risen and fallen in the common search for the “perfect” civilization. In the books 1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, both authors portray a dystopian society with some troubling similarities. Orwell and Huxley each stress the use of power to control the masses. This influence is always situated with a small group of individuals that uses it to control every aspect of the people’s lives. Using such a method brings to mind a severe totalitarianism
was to ignite a discussion about body image issues and eating disorders. It’s not just a film for people with clinical eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. I think many people expend a tremendous amount of energy on self‐loathing and self‐flagellation, as well as getting caught in a vicious cycle of dieting and gaining the weight back” says
Charlie as the Victim of Circumstance in F. Scott Fitzgerald's Babylon Revisited The story's protagonist, Charlie Wales, is less a victim of bad luck than of circumstance, both socio-economic and personal. Charlie does not deserve Marion's continued denial of custody of his daughter, but the story is less about what Charlie does or does not deserve than how easily one's life can spin out of control due to unforeseen circumstance. Marion and Charlie dislike each other on a visceral level.
The Marquis de Sade led a lifestyle that disgusted some but influenced others. “This was a life, then, of swashbuckling adventure, narrow escapes, wild abandon, and bloody crime” (Lever, introduction on front flap). He is famous for coining the term “sadism” from his known love for sexual violence in his own life and literature. The Marquis’ own libertine values, which allowed for him to escape the moral restraints of law and religion, allowed for his life and works of literature to challenge censorship
role of religion and specifically the Catholic church. When people started dying in droves, the masses looked to religion for comfort and salvation. Many, believing the plague to be the wrath of God, took up such extreme practices such as self-flagellation hoping for forgiveness. Another extreme practice, although born out of perceived necessity, included burying oneself alive on holy grounds because no priests were left or willing to perform last rites . Due to the lack of priests, who had either
To talk about Candide is to talk about one of the most well-known books ever written. Voltaire’s use of satire to criticize just about any and all aspects of life in 18th century France, the surrounding countries, and the New World. However, no subject in Voltaire’s literary line of fire took as much of a hit as religion/religious figures, especially the Catholic Church. In Candide, Voltaire hits the Church from every angle, from its priests’ self-promoted abstinence, to the exorbitant wealth of
with that of the Black Death many religious Christians began to question the extravagance and lavish spending of the church. Religious insecurity became common as many sensed weakness and troubles within the church. Some turned to witchcraft and flagellation as an alternative hope for salvation and new, dark, trends began to form across Europe. With time, not only did rulers and lay people become disillusioned with the church, but even low level priests began to have misgivings about their ecclesiastical