As I read the poem and studied its original context, I was at first amazed by the uncanny resemblance of the particular England era with modern day America. However, upon further exploration of the poem, I began to see that the similarities should not have surprised me. The hegemonic existence of our world throughout history is a vital point wherein one should expect similarities between the two time periods even with different countries at hand. Back then England ruled the world or in the crux of ruling the world but having dissatisfied subjects in their own country. Now, America is the most powerful nation in the world, but again we have discontented citizens disagreeing with the political leaders. In Shelleys poem, according to my reference, the peoples discontent is illustrated through the line: a people starved and stabbed pertaining to a protest in support of reforms that had some tragic consequences.
The protest did not yield the desired result, and the parliament turned a deaf ear to the peoples needs. I can not help but parallel this scenario to that of the U.S. citizens protesting against invading Iraq and other policies and all to no avail. Another similarity is Shelleys portrayal of his King and the Princes with that of the current people who are in positions of power in America. Although, Shelleys portrayal of the King is base on the Kings actual physical health, the present time king for this instance is the President and his errors in judgment regarding his creation and implementation of policies. There are more outright similarities in comparing the Princes with officials of the current administration. Both are involved in scandals albeit of different natures but just as damaging to the government and the country. The names Dick Cheney, Lewis Libby, Richard Armitage, Karl Rove, and more recently U.S. Attorney General Alberto R.
The Essay on Shakespears Vision Of The World In King Lear Was Essentially Pessimistic Discuss
Shakespears vision of the world in King Lear was not essentially pessimistic. Heroes of romances survive. Heroes of tragedies die". The Shaskespearean critic Kenneth Muir once said this of King Lear, and I have to say, it's hard not to agree with him. King Lear can be looked at as a tragedy, taking the death of innocence (Cordelia) into account. However, I feel that King Lear traces not only the ...
Gonzales came to mind with regards to scandals and to irregularities in the government system. Shelley also made mention of the Senate which I compare in this case to the U.S. Congress. I have to admit that the U.S. Congress is not the Times worst statute unrepealed as they do provide the proper check and balances for the current administration but their inability to work together has lead to some cause for concern for the American people. Although there are many stark similarities between England in 1819 and present time America, one distinct difference is the poems portrayal of the army: The U.S. Armed Forces do not prey or liberticide as what the England Army did when they plunder and exploit the war for their own benefit whilst killing liberty along the way.
Instead the U.S. Armed Forces are the ones being sacrificed, not to mention the ones protecting the liberty of a nation and the democratic ideal. Another distinct difference, is that modern day America, in most cases abide by the laws of the state and of nature; England 1819, was filled with lawlessness and unethical ambiguity that people then do not know which way to turn. As uncanny as the similarities are between these two countries in the two time periods and despite of their negative connotations I could not help but celebrate their differences. For me, these differences have given me hope that in the next hegemonic era, the resemblance with England in 1819 would be next to nil. On a side note, according to the historical texts, Shelleys poem would have been considered treason then if it was published whilst he was still alive, but now this poem would only have been construed as just a statement against the proponents and the policies of the U.S.
The Essay on Medieval England Tokeieff Medical Time
Medieval England It is said that 'An apple a day keeps the dentist away.' This has become a common saying among Society today. We do not stop to think of how it reflects our outlook of Medicine in our lives. We have come to understand the value of simple practices in order to keep ourselves healthy. This is not, however, the case of Medieval England. Most 'medical practices' of the time were based ...
government as an exercise of our freedom of speech. On a final note, I am amazed at how Shelley has vividly illustrated the trials and the tribulations of his nation in this poem. However, I cannot help but feel that he would be saddened that most of his portrayals still hold true today as they did in his era. Reference: Shelley, Percy Bysshe. England 1819.George Mason University Classweb Directories. 21 April 2007. http://classweb.gmu.edu/rnanian/Shelley-Englandin1 819.html.
