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Posted by Austin Ward - May 08, 2017

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John Donne: "This is My Play's Last Scene"

≽ My Play's Last Scene The Sonnet I chose to analyze from John Donne is one of his famous Holy Sonnets. The particular Sonnet is that of the name This is my Play's Last Scene : ≽ Analysis of Possible Meaning Immediately from the beginning of Donne's Sonnet, and the repetition of the metaphors of an end, he reveals the ominous topic to the reader, the inevitability of death. Not only is it a topic that I believe to be of utmost importance within a person's mind, but Donne delivers it in such a way that allows us as the audience to feel immediately connected to this issue. By naming the Sonnet as a parallel to life, or as the "ending to a play", Donne shows, without even needing words in the poem itself, that this moment happens right as he dies. And as his death ensues, God's judgement descends upon him, just as a person's judgement is born at the end of a play. ≽ Details of the Sonnet, and Their Meanings Alt...

Analysis of a Classical Composer

≽ Analysis on Johann Sebastian Bach The Baroque composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, will be the subject of this blog's musical analysis. ≽ Details on Bach Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most notable composers for not only the Baroque period, but for all forms of Classical Music as we know it today. Born into a musical family, Bach immediately began various forms of musical education. From learning the violin and harpsichord from his father, to learning the organ by his already-established uncle Johann Christoph Bach. After his father's death in 1695, Bach studied in Ohrdruf until finding his first position as a sole organist in Arnstadt. From this point onward, the development of Bach's music and composition began to flourish into what would be defining installments in music's immense history. The piece chosen for this analysis however, is presumed to be written sometime before 1708. ...

Machiavelli's Prince

≽ Machiavelli's Five Principles Within Machiavelli's The Prince , he emphasizes five principles that he feels are integral for one to call themselves a successful "Prince". These five principles are as follows: One should be feared not loved, if one cannot attain both; this is in order to prevent revolt. One should have the support of the people, as it is difficult to take action without their support. One should hold good virtues, or at least appear to hold them. Auxiliary or mercenary units should never be turned to, as one should always rely on their own arms. Be intelligent. Many of these reflections seem quite obvious, but for their time, some were controversial. I agree with most of the principles Machiavelli proposes, but there are a few that I disagree with or tend to feel that they should be altered, as current affairs often blur the lines between what is correct in these regards. ...

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