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What does Siddhartha teach Govinda?

When Siddhartha and Govinda meet the Buddha, both listen to his teachings. Govinda swears to follow him, expecting Siddhartha to do so as well. He is shocked when Siddhartha will not. Although he now has the Buddha to be dependent on, there is still a connection to Siddhartha, a connection without which Govinda feels deeply sad. Siddhartha is too independent to be tied down by such an allegiance to one philosophy, however. Colin Butler concludes that Siddhartha's meeting and discussion with the Buddha profoundly affects his future journeys because Siddhartha sees in Buddha a man who has found Nirvana independently. With this information, Siddhartha is confident that he can do the same and reach Nirvana while maintaining the independence that is one of his stronger characteristics. 

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What does the songbird and the dream of it represent to Siddhartha and Kamala?

Throughout the book , the songbird could have many meanings or representations. One popular explanation is that the songbird represents Siddharthas inner voice, or his soul. it is bound to the worldly aspects of his life, thus the bird is kept in a cage. as Siddhartha decides to leave the city, where he didn't find his enlightenment but instead fell for physical love and gambling, Kamala, his lover, frees the bird, which is a symbol for the re-found freedom of Siddhartha. 

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Siddhartha questions the value of meditation and loss of ego and compares the process to getting drunk or having sex. To what extent do you agree with Siddhartha’s criticism of spiritual escape? 

     

      Siddhartha is wise to notice this as a truth to the value of meditation and the loss of ego and compares it to having sex and consuming alcohol, a substance that could diminishes your health and lowers your judgement skills.  Siddhartha has had a tempting fascination of alcohol and sex throughout his life, even though its against the Buddhist way of life. Even though it is much better both for your mind and your health to be able to achieve these states of mind on your own without alcohol or sex, Siddhartha doubts the worth of achieving these meditations if it can be done by ones who can consume alcohol. Siddhartha doesn't claim that these “numbing” have no worth at all. Siddhartha states that even the goals in meditation, drinking and sex were to “no longer feel the self, no longer feel the pains of life, and then find brief numbing”.  Therefore he admits to there being value in being able to achieve it, even if it is not valuable to him in particular. The path of medication achieves it peacefully and riotously, something that most Buddhists would value. To conclude, I would agree with Siddhartha's beliefs, with drinking alcohol or having sex would not make you less of a person, even though moderation within these two activities is needed to a long healthy life.

a cool and fun roman essay

Alex Thomas

Comp Civ 12

Roman Empire

The Roman Era was one of the most significant part of history. From the civilization of the Romans to the Empires, Rome has always been an influential society. The assassination of Julius Caesar was a monumental part of Rome’s history. Whether the assassination was considered “honourable” or not, the Roman’s did what was necessary to save the Republic.

At the time, Caesars death was considered honourable. Julius Caesar was very confident in himself and truly believed he was one of few great Gods. Caesar but himself infront the the empire, which is incredibly irresponsible as a leader. The senate wanted to keep the Republic in order like it was before Caesar was in govern. Both Brutus and Cassius conspired against Caesar and planned to kill him. Because both Senate and Brutus thought keeping the Republic striving was high importance, the did believe killing Caesar was an honourable thing. Even Caesars greatest followers ironically did believe in assassinating him, just to keep the Republic strong. Caesar was a very strong Roman leader, despite all his errors he made.

Caesar had also crossed the river Rubicon. This meant he disobeyed the Senate by returning to Rome, which was typically meant it was an act of war. This had created the end of the Republic and paved the way to Emperors while diminishing the power of the Senate. While still governing, Caesar did consider himself a dictator and this lead to a lot of tension between the Government and civilians. The rights he had granted himself were not fair to the Romans. This type of dictatorship did lead to wars within the Empire. Caesar was very self centered and ignored others request to do what he wanted, which is not the qualities of a successful leader.

Julius Caesar will always be known as an infamous leader and an important part of Roman History, even though he wasn't always the best leader. Even though today his murder seemed like a very prejudiced decision, what the Senate and Brutus did to save the whole Roman Empire was an honourable thing. The death of Julius Caesar was honourable in a way that the Senate would put the stability of the Republic and the lives of Romans ahead of the ignorance of one leader. Despite the fact that Caesar was brutally murdered, the senate did save the Empire and the Roman civilians which in my eyes, is considered honourable.

Greece Essay :-)

 Alex Thomas
Comp Civ 12

 Greek Civilization

     Ancient Greece has, and always will be, known for their intricate and fantastic art. From frescoes to pottery, the Greeks have always made art a large part of their daily life. Even since the Golden Age, they have always put hard work into their art to represent their civilization as a whole. During this era, many advances were made including government, art, philosophy, drama, literature, and civilization.  All of these advances made them very prosperous.
  
     The shield is a one of the most powerful image that truly represents 'authentic Greece'. I noticed how much small detail is put into every part of the shield, from eye cut outs to a bellybutton. The shield has carved in abdominal muscles into the metal which shows how the Greek were proud of their bodies and wanted to emphasize their fitness in any way possible. I find that the shield really shows how strong and powerful Greece is, even as a community, and how every man should strive to be the best.

      Pottery from the Greek Golden Ages was one of the most durable forms of art in that period. The Golden Age was the first known era where the pottery wheel was invented. The Olympic Vase shows many runners on it, which represents the strength and fitness of the Greeks. The Greek community really thrived to be the best, especially when it came to wars. Even though many men were in great shape, only the strongest would participate. Fitness and health was such a key point in Greek history, it showed up everywhere, even on their vases. Pottery was yet another way the Greeks really showed their artistic and athletic side.

     If any form of art truly represents authentic Greece, it would be the sculptures. The Greek worked very hard to put such great detail into their sculptures. Out of many civilizations, the Greek were the first to show idealistic and proportionate attributes within their art. Artists like Michelangelo are one of many reasons why Greek statues are still so famous today. Like most Greek art, these sculptures represent how athleticism was so prominent in the Golden Ages. During this era, the Greeks were fighting the Trojan War against the Persians and taking part in the Olympic Games in 776 BC. They had to have fantastic physique. Greek statues are the most well know factors of the Golden Age.

     With the Golden Age being so prosperous in literature, government, and art; it changed the whole Greek community to make it more advanced in technology. The Greek have many factors such as armor, art, and athleticism, that truly portray an 'authentic community'. Without these magnificent factors, Greek society, and society today would not be the same.