The legend of Robin Hood has been around for centuries. This story of an outlaw hero, a generous criminal, the “Prince of Thieves,” is a popular story that has been told in many different ways throughout generations. This legend does not tell the story of a common criminal. The courageous, selfless Robin Hood steals from the rich and gives to the poor. The legend of Robin Hood is a tradition that has no specific location or era that it originated...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once declared that “Life is a journey, not a destination”. This recurring idea can be found throughout numerous works of literature. These pieces are conveying the message that one should focus on what they gain from their experiences, rather than living for the goal. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the author presents a comparable idea through the use of Personal Legends and a treasure that one can find at the destination of their journey. The most...
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For the purposes of this assignment, I have chosen to study the significance of a character`s arc throughout a story. Building realistic characters is a weakness I have struggled to overcome. Therefore, it was logical to study this area to gain a better understanding of how to create strong characters and overcome the problem. I will analyze the Legend series by Marie Lu because she writes in the same genre I am currently writing in. Marie was born in China...
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A Personal Legend, as it is stated in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, is one's destiny in life. It is identifying your purpose in life and pursuing it. It is a calling; it is something you have wanted to achieve your whole life. Coelho suggests a Personal Legend as “what you have always wanted to accomplish”. I believe that Personal Legends matter a lot to us in life without us even realizing it. They provide us with a purpose or...
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Many of us have at least once heard of an ancient legend. As kids, we have heard mention a few, and who doesn’t love a legend with a bit of mystery to it. There are some legends that date back as far as 800AD. The early creation of these legends is what makes it consequently difficult for one to trace, since it is passed on by word of mouth from one generation to the next. Like the ancient legend of...
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Originally published in 1988, The Alchemist was written by the world renown and best-selling author Paulo Coelho. Being an allegorical novel, the author writes a story about a young shepherd from Andalusia who is on a journey to the pyramids in Egypt. His goal is to acquire the treasure that he keeps having recurring dreams about. Throughout his journey, he meets many influential characters and faces a multitude of situations that leads him towards searching for his personal legend- one’s...
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Nandan is a legendary hero in Tamil literature, whose story is first mentioned in by one of the Saivite saints, Sundarar in the 8th century. His story has been sung by many poets down the ages. The slender skeletal story of Nandan is expanded and enhanced by Sekkizhar. According to the myth Nandan belongs to the lower caste of the society who has an ardent love for Lord Natrajar at Chidambaram temple. Owing to his lowly birth he dared not...
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Everyone loves a good story, be it fiction or not. It is understandable when a storyteller has to employ some form of real-life experiences or imaginations to form an interesting tale, but there are others that are not based on experiences and imaginations. Such tales are the basis of the cultural and religious beliefs of a group of people. In this post, we would be talking about two distinct forms of stories, specifically, the difference between legend and myth. These...
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A legend is a very old and popular story that may be true. the legends of ancient Greece. If you refer to someone as a legend, you mean that they are very famous and admired by a lot of people. Though customarily told as “true” stories, legends often contain supernatural, bizarre, or highly improbable elements. Types of legends include folk legends and urban legends. Some of the world’s most famous legends survive as literary texts, such as Homer’s “Odyssey” and...
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Did you know King Arthur was the most legendary icon of medieval Britain? I think it is important for people to know about Legends even though it’s just an unsolved mystery. The Legends captivated a lot of people till today. In the last couple of years, the Legends have been Hollywood movies, computer games, and others, which bring a large audience, especially our children who love stories and movies, which has not only entertained them but taught them as well....
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'Beowulf' is an antiquated epic ballad wherein the incredible legend battles against beasts and monsters to serve individuals. Conclusiveness and boldness, which are innate in the hero, leave no uncertainty. From the start, the epic picture of Beowulf as an unbelievable warrior can appear to be amazingly chivalrous, went for legitimately helping individuals without good and passionate attributes. All things considered, the powers of Beowulf are likewise in the capacity to decide, knowledge to the standard, and love of individuals....
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In the book, Legend by Marie Lu judgment is a major theme in the book. The two characters Day and June Iparis are forced to make numerous choices that involve their own judgment. They make countless judgments about each other based on rumors they have heard and information presented to them without explanation. Day and June are adequate at reading people and understanding people's flaws. At first glance, the two judged each other and become attracted to one another. Later...
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Many of the criticisms of Chaucer’s Legends of Good Women stem from his style of writing – he presents himself as a reader and wonders if he should trust the authority of the text over his own experience. In the Prologue, The God of Love is presented as a literary critic who judges Chaucer’s previous work, condemns it, and assigns the poet a new task of writing. There is a sense of authorial irony through his construction of the narrative...
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Originated from Latin legendus, legend means “something which ought to be read.” According to J. A. Cuddon, a legend is “a story or narrative that lies somewhere between myth and historical fact and which, as a rule, is about a particular figure or person.” Traditionally, a legend is a narrative that focuses on a historically or geographically specific figure, and describes his exploits. Similar to a myth, a legend can provide an etymological narrative, often filling in historical gaps. There...
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