Does other life exist in the universe outside of humans? Are humans meant to leave Earth in the first place and discover these other life forms? “The Sentinel” explores some of this and really asks questions about life in space and if humans are the most advanced species or if they are merely just pawns in a larger game. Arthur C. Clarks “The Sentinel” uses symbols, characters, and science fiction theories to show humans leaving the cradle of Earth in order to reach a higher level of ascension and explore the great vastness of space and those that inhabit it. “The Sentinel” follows the travels of an astronaut geologist, or selenologist, named Wilson. He is on a lunar expedition to the Mare Crisium, or sea of Crisis, for another uneventful …show more content…
Against unanimous dissent from his crew, Wilson and his assistant make their way to investigate the object. After climbing the ten-thousand-foot-high mountain Wilson discovers a small crystalline pyramid. At first he believes it to have been created by an extinct indigenous culture. The absence of any other artifacts, along with a never before seen force-field that completely covers the pyramid and appears to be impenetrable, soon lead to Wilson’s thoughts of the artifact’s origin being both off planet and alien. Wilson describes the twenty-year long process where scientists seek to break open the force field of the artifact and learn of its true nature and reason for its location. When everything fails, they use their last plan of attack which is bombarding it with nukes until only dust remains. Its purpose was never determined as it was soon rendered inoperable by humans, an artifact that withstood the nature of the moon and its forces for an insurmountable time. Wilson provides his own interpretation of the importance of the pyramid. He thinks that the sentinel is one of many placed throughout space by an extremely technologically advanced race in order to keep tabs on the evolution of other aliens. Wilson believes that destroying the …show more content…
The pyramid itself took 20 years to open with all of the Earth’s resources and it revealed very little due to the damage sustained when opening it. The pyramid represents the highly advanced alien race that long ago placed these beacons. It is a test and a marker to see just how far the humans have reached as a species compared to the rest of the universe. The Earth is only so big and it contains only so many finite resources so it is a fact that the human species must eventually move on to greater and better things in order to expand. This beacon was a milestone on the journey of humans as they have proven their worthiness to meet this alien race that has been watching over the Earth. It shows that humans are not alone and raises the question if we rose to where we are now because of some intervention earlier in the timeline or if the aliens new we existed at all. Along with proving the existence of extraterrestrials this ancient artifact asks another question about the intention of the aliens that are thought to be soon arriving and if these aliens will be peaceful or a warmongering enemy. It will all add up to be a new challenge and milestone to conquer for the road to human perfection. The humans will have to expand beyond their cradle in order to reach this point. The cradle as its referred to is the home of the human race and is being called a
As for the Great Pyramids, their purpose was to serve as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts. The pyramids are massive in size and were made to last forever, which can be seen to this day as they are still standing. The formal elements of the pyramids include their massive size, geometric shapes, and precise construction. The pyramids are not naturalistic but are stylized in the Ancient Egyptian tradition. The style of the pyramids is Ancient Egyptian, which is characterized by its use of stylized form, flat figures, and symbolic
Overall, slaves were not a main part in building pyramids since workers who died building the pyramids had the honor of being buried near their pharaoh along with bread and beer, nobody knows how many slaves were employed in the work, and the working gangs that had been created had names like, “the Friends of Khufu.” Clearly, the evidence points to the fact that slaves had not been a key link in building the
Inside the pyramid offerings have been found connected to the sea such as coral, shells and
Underneath the pyramid is a scroll with the words, Novus Ordo Seclorum. This translates to, “New order of ages.” This is referring to the new government that has begun, the United
6. Pyramids- What/Who: The Pyramids are tombs for the Pharos and also represented there symbol of authority. Egyptians believed that part of the "Soul" remained in the body and in order for it to be set in the afterlife they mummified the body. Placing it in a pyramid addition to gifts so the king could live a glorious life after death.
It very a very important structure to all Egyptians. It is believed that the pyramid was originally built for the tomb of Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu, but it was used for other things (Ancient History). Ancient Egyptians also would go to the pyramids to worship their gods and make sacrifices (Aztec History). When The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed, it was built to also enclose the tombs and the belongings of the dead. By examining the ancient artifacts historians have been able to see what the Egyptians found important and necessary to have with them in the afterlife.
The use of children in the Sierra Leone Civil War was widespread, with up to 10,000 children taking part in the conflict and up to eighty percent of RUF forces between the ages of seven and fourteen. Ishmael is one of these children. In his memoir, A Long Way Gone, Lieutenant Jabati and his men exploit several techniques to transform these frightened children into ruthless killing machines. They do this through the use of drugs, pop culture, as well as character and emotional manipulation. Tactics like these create habits and addictions that are almost impossible to break.
Ha’s life has turned inside out and back again. Ha’s life has turned inside out because she had been forced out of her home in Saigon due to war. Her life has also turned back again because she is settling into Alabama and starting to be smart again. Along her journey she faces many challenges because of language and other people not being friendly and welcoming to her. The book Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai is about a girl named Ha that is a refugee from the city of Saigon in Vietnam.
(ngm.nationalgeographic.com) If slaves built the pyramid, then why were they buried so close to the pyramids with supplies for the afterlife, why did they consider themselves friends of Khufu, and why were they treated so
“You cannot change what you are, only what you do,” this quote by Phillip Pullman relates incredibly to the novel All The Light We Cannot See. Although it never directly mentions this novel is about the Holocaust, it is alluded towards and creates the setting of WWII and the indescribable horrors in everyday lives during this period of history. During this time it was extremely difficult to make your own choices and listen to your moral code if it was against what the rest of the country’s beliefs. Many people accepted and acted in compliance with these beliefs because they did not want to be singled out and harmed in any way. However, some characters chose a different path for themselves amiss the chaos of the war; and you can identify how these characters changed and evolved throughout the story to become improved versions of themselves.
Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak is an interesting children’s picture book. The main character is a little boy named Max, who has a wild imagination. He uses all five senses as well as thought and his actions to express his personality as well as how he reacts and interacts with his surroundings. Max’s id, ego and super-ego are greatly shown in this book through the way that the author has portrayed him. Not only is this book a children’s story, but it can also be perceived as a life lesson.
The Sun Stone can be found at the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City. It’s unique because it has become the emblem of the modern day Mexican culture. I like how detailed the actual artwork really is. It has an extremely old style to it,, and is made out of stone. Some of the unique things I noticed were the counterclockwise suns, the four cardinal directions, and the meanings behind each of the symbols written on the piece of art.
The colossal structures, stacked stories high, still dumbfound historians today on how they managed to build in such perfection. Theories have arisen how the huge blocks of stone were raised into position and why they were assembled at all. It is clear some were tombs for the king and his family but the subsidiary pyramids in the complex, puzzle archeologists on their purpose. The labor force needed to construct such a massive structure would require an advanced society, far ahead of other civilizations; not only in architecture but government as well. Building of the pyramids not only satisfied religious beliefs, but also benefited the economy.
Similar to the ancient Egypt, the pyramids of Giza have four sided base and these structures are also oriented to the cardinal points of the compass. Moreover, the pyramid is also a stairway to connect themselves to their gods. Likewise, Egyptian civilization is hierarchical, the pyramids of Giza are a way to emphasize that they are elite and in the top of the hierarchy. In ancient Egypt, they believed that there is after life and that there is a ka or royal life force that would need a dwelling thus elites built a funerary temple called mastaba. The
“Two Kinds,” by Amy Tan, essentially revolves around the struggle of Jing Mei and her constant conflict with her mother. Throughout her life, she is forced into living a life that is not hers, but rather her mom’s vision of a perfect child; because her mother lost everything, which included her parents and kids, so her only hope was through Jing Mei. Jing Mei’s mom watches TV shows such as the Ed Sullivan Show, which gives her inspiration that her daughter should be like the people and actors. First her mom saw how on the television a three-year-old boy can name all the capitals of the states and foreign countries and would even pronounce it correctly. Her mom would quiz Jing Mei on capitals of certain places, only to discover that