Analysis of Rubén Darío’s “Venus” and Valle-Inclán’s “Luces de Bohemia”
Rubén Darío’s “Venus”
Reading and Understanding
Nostalgia: Feelings of grief or sorrow caused by absence or loss, or by the melancholy remembrance of a happy past moment.
Quiet: Peaceful, at rest, motionless, calm—the opposite of stress.
Ebony Tree Trunk: Solid, heavy, smooth wood with whitish bark, prized for furniture making.
Jasmine: Funnel-shaped flower with five petals, usually yellow or white, with a beautiful and distinctive fragrance.
Dressing Room: Small chapel behind the altar where a religious
Read MoreSpanish on the Web: Technology’s Impact and Institutional Support
Item 5: The Spanish Language on the Web
New Technologies and Institutions
Spanish is spoken by over 400 million people worldwide, rich in its geographic, social, and usage diversity. Its cohesion and survival are ensured by geographic expansion and cultural and literary development. Institutions like Language Academies and the Instituto Cervantes work to preserve the language. Academies safeguard the linguistic and literary heritage, while the Instituto Cervantes promotes the language among non-native
Read MoreChildren’s Literature: Concepts, Gender, Values, Culture, Violence
Theme 1: Children’s Literature Concepts
1. Defining Children’s Literature
Children’s literature encompasses artistic works (stories, poems, songs, comics) designed for children, focusing on their interests and needs. It differs from language arts and standard textbooks.
Role in Culture:
- Transmits traditional culture.
- Instills values, attitudes, and behaviors.
2. Literature vs. Pedagogy
Early literature (Perrault, Grimm) wasn’t solely for children. 19th-century works blended literature and pedagogy, often
Read MoreFinancial Derivatives: Pricing and Arbitrage Opportunities
Closing Positions and Cash Settlement
To close a short or long position, enter a futures position of equal magnitude but opposite direction. If a position isn’t closed before contract expiry, the futures exchange calculates profit or loss and adjusts the account accordingly. For example, SPI200 futures contracts have a standard size of $A25.
Hedging Contracts
The number of contracts to hedge is calculated as: No of contracts = Beta * (value to be hedged / value of one SPI200)
Capital Asset Pricing Model
Read MoreBaudelaire’s Albatross and Condemned Book Analysis
The Albatross
Belongs to Spleen and Ideal.
Title Analysis
Emblematic: Previews the central figure.
Symbolic: The bird as a symbol.
The title anticipates the albatross, a central symbol influenced by Symbolism, a movement where Baudelaire is a key figure.
The bird’s duality (freedom vs. black and white synthesis) reflects the poet as both celestial and cursed. Its sea habitat links to the poet’s timeless existence.
First Quatrain
Starts with “fun,” setting the tone for the sailors’ portrayal.
Sailors contrast
Read MoreEnlightenment and Romanticism: From Reason to Revolution
Enlightenment and Romanticism
Introduction
The word “romantic” now has connotations associated with feelings and ideals. This is logical, as Romanticism championed both unattainable ideals and feelings. However, that is only a fraction of Romanticism’s legacy. The Romantic movement was a much deeper historical process that still affects us today. It’s important to remember that nineteenth-century writers sometimes appeared as liberal rebels who wanted to change the world, but other times they wrote
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