Poetry by John Donne

John Donne Holy Sonnet 14 Batter my heart, three-person'd God ; for you As yet but knock ; breathe, shine, and seek to mend ; That I may rise, and stand, o'erthrow me, and bend Your force, to break, blow, burn, and make me new. I, like an usurp'd town, to another due, Labour to admit you, but O, to no end. Reason, your viceroy in me, me should defend, But is captived, and proves weak or untrue. Yet dearly I love you, and would be loved fain, But am betroth'd unto your enemy ; Divorce me, untie, or break that knot again, Take me to you, imprison me, for I, Except you enthrall me, never shall be free, Nor ever chaste, except you ravish me. Interpret the poem by looking at th... click for more

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self Reliance" is assessed.

This posting examines: Discuss in your own words how Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance" supports the idea of democracy?? Pay close attention to word choice, tone, logic and what is stated. Use quotes to support democracy.

This posting helps with organizing essay on Shelley's "Ozymandias."

This posting explains the meaning of the poem and offers an actual thesis.

Grammar/Punctuation

Here is my question, because in today's world getting your point across is the main theme. "What is the value of reviewing written work from the overview or big picture level before beginning to edit at the grammar or punctuation level?"

Ethical Issues and Problems

B.2 Ethical Dilemma Your friend, who was driving 30 miles per hour in a 20 mile per hour speed limit zone, hits a pedestrian. You were a passenger in your friend’s car when this happened and the only witness to this occurrence. Your friend tells you that if you testified that he was driving within the speed limit, he would be cleared of any charges. A. How would you testify? (a) Your friend was driving over the speed limit (b) Your friend was driving within the speed limit B. Briefly explain the rationale for your choice. (a) If you chose a, how can you justify your actions for getting your friend in trouble? (b) If you chose b, how can you justify your actions for not tell... click for more