Essays Tagged: "Dragons"

The Hobbit, Bilbo's Journey by J.R Tolkien

stacles that block Bilbo from completing his journey: Goblins, a creature named Gollum, wolves, and dragons (smaug).The first obstacle Bilbo and his friends run into are the goblins, wicked and savage ...

(3 pages) 70 0 3.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Francis Giovanni Bernardone.

t was set on becoming a Knight. What young boy can resist the story of a brave knight fighting evil dragons in order to save the beautiful princess?Francis turned 14, and then his wild parties began. ...

(10 pages) 47 0 4.7 May/2003

Subjects: Art Essays

Spartacus.

e and placing power into the hands of slaves. Although Spartacus did not have to conquer prodigious dragons or a loathsome three-foot king, his ability to eradicate the bonds of calamitous oppression ...

(4 pages) 39 0 1.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

A paragraph about Louis Slotin and his life.

increased to a critical state. This procedure was done bare-handed and it was called "Tickling the Dragons Tale".On May 21, 1946, while he was conducting his experiment, he slipped. Immediately, the ...

(1 pages) 23 1 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

HeroZ: Empower Yourself, Your Co-workers, Your Company

eated a fable in which three employees, for a mythical company that rescues citizens from attacking dragons, take the initiative to try to turn the company around. Their efforts, without the help of t ... ndy (a wand-waver). The setting is Lamron Castle. They provide rescue services to the citizens from dragons. One of the key weapons used to fend off these dragons is "Magic Arrows". Initially, Lamron ...

(7 pages) 80 0 3.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Lord of Rings Movie analysis

place in Middle-Earth, in the Third Age of it's history. It's a land and time of Elves, Dwarves and Dragons. The story contains the elements of a fantasy story, but in comparison with The Lord of the ...

(1 pages) 54 0 2.5 Mar/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Monsters In Fairytales This is a great depiction of monsters roles in fairytales such as little red riding hood.

iduals. These traits generally describe the popular monsters which everyday society agrees, such as dragons, zombies, ghosts, and werewolves to name a few. Sometimes though, a monster does not have to ...

(6 pages) 53 1 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Title: The Legend Of King Arthur

The Legend of King ArthurDifferent versions of Arthurian Legends are known for dragons, monsters, and wizards, but they are also known for showing different, characteristics of Ki ...

(3 pages) 38 0 3.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Rise of the great Blade

In a land called Cardegross. Were two groups of dragons. They were constantly at war with each other. Each wanting to rein supreme over the other dr ... r. Each wanting to rein supreme over the other dragon empire. The only real difference was that the dragons in the empire of Cavalin were red and the dragons in the clan of Yarring were black. There w ... hall. Blade lived in a place where the rich dragon parents sent their kids. Blade watched as other dragons much smaller that him but probably older than him step back. He walked to the front and no o ...

(1 pages) 66 3 4.6 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Rise of the great Blade part 5

ragon army. Suddenly the ground started to rumble, the Blade could faintly hear the sounds of other dragons, singing the song of battles. The same one's that he remembered his parents singing as they ... ing him at the school. They never returned. There was a roar and in answer, Blade roared. The other dragons in his army also, following his example, roared. The army Blade was in broke through the for ...

(2 pages) 21 1 4.7 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

What do the symbols of tiger and dragon mean in Chinese mythology? Discuss and evaluate with respect to class discussions, readings and films.

of a god and myths on animals. In this case for China they have a big thing for animals like tiger, dragons, serpents, snakes and so forth. They each have a myth or legend on the animal. It is a story ... pure at hearth, but as a dragon and under the spells harms others. This is very interesting because dragons are good natured, and are not seen as feared animals, as the western culture portrays them. ...

(2 pages) 20 0 2.3 Jul/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

The Difficulties of Belief.

ongst them, doodling something, but obediently looking up when the teacher clapped her hands."About dragons!" the teacher exclaimed, as if she was happy that she had received a response. Emmy stretche ... er brought out the blue book with large letters written on the top. The illustrator didn't draw the dragons right; Emmy reflected momentarily, they didn't have scaly wings. And for another thing, drag ...

(4 pages) 51 0 5.0 Aug/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Differences Between Beowulf and Achilles

show people that he is a reliable leader and that he can fight pretty much anyone from monsters to dragons and all the other kind of creatures. He also wanted to show people how brave and protective ...

(1 pages) 20 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Oral Presentation for Fantasy Unit (10-12 mins). Focus Question: What makes a good fantasy novel?

-there are certain things that we come to expect when we read a fantasy novel; whether it be magic, dragons, political intrigue, etc.--not necessarily all of these things, just some. Can the author ta ... ad Expendables.It will be necessary to create Bad Expendables. These are the orcs, goblins, trolls, dragons or any other creatures that we are happy to kill in their thousands. They are usually black, ...

(6 pages) 24 1 3.0 May/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Comparative Essay - "The Hobbit" vs "Frankenstein"

rld where humans live, they share the world with fantasy creatures such as hobbits, elves, dwarves, dragons, wargs, goblins and trolls. Each inhabitant of Middle Earth has different characteristics, a ...

(7 pages) 17 0 3.0 Jan/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls" by Jane Lindskold: Character Essay

Abalone is a main character in the book Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls. She is introduced into the book when she meets the main character Sarah ...

(1 pages) 1184 0 4.0 May/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

English Out

story was about a boy that had a very unique gift, and told of his adventures with magic, witches, dragons and a whole world that embodies a certain air of fantasy and wonder. This essay deals with t ...

(1 pages) 1058 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Ever World

heir families. Ever World is a fantasy world, full of good and evil. There are gods, trolls, dragons, magicians, knights and in this book, a group of kids, much like us. The characters i ...

(2 pages) 1363 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Hobbit.1

ed on an imaginary world called "˜Middle-Earth' which suits the characters in it like Hobbits, Dragons, Wargs, Goblins, Elves and Wizards. Tolkien only gives a deep description of places where im ...

(5 pages) 1096 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers