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Statues in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II: Music Analysis

Desplat’s composition, Statues, which is part of the Protecting Hogwarts scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II displays several musical elements in action. These elements include the timbre, texture, dynamics, and rhythm of the piece. These elements change throughout the scene, gradually adding or withdrawing each element to suit the needs of…

The Gulling of Benedick and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare used many methods to create comedy throughout the gulling scenes. The two gulling scenes show first Benedick, then Beatrice, being tricked into thinking that the other is madly in love with them. Shakespeare succeeded in bringing different forms of amusement into the scenes, through irony and exaggeration – amongst other techniques. Together, these produce…

FDR’s New Deal: Effect on Women and Minorities

WOMEN Women had gradually gained workplace, reproductive and voting rights since the turn of the century. By the 1920’s contraception was more widespread, more women were working and attitudes towards traditional femininity were more open. However, these rights were mostly only available to middle-class, urban, white women (the demographic depicted in this source). In most…

Lord Curzon’s Administration of India: What He Promised; What He Performed: Analysis and Review

“Lord Curzon’s Administration of India: What He Promised; What He Performed” by Syed Sirdar Ali Khan can be considered a well-written source of Lord Curzon’s rule as Viceroy of India. The source’s weight, validity, and value can be assessed when looking at its origin, purpose, and provenance. Syed Ali Khan states “…he deserves to be…

Versailles & The League of Nations: Review Test

Test (Answers at the bottom) What treaty did Italy sign with the Allies in 1915?                What intercepted document led to the USA entering the war in 1917?         Approximately how long did Romania fight for before making peace?        In what letters had GB promised independence to the Arabs?                      In what treaty did GB & France…