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    Genji Influence

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    literature and of the “classics” of literature change throughout the course of history as people’s culture and perception of literature changes, the Tale of Genji has been maintaining a strong presence, influencing many other literature up to the modern period. While the Tale of Genji has not changed, people’s reception of the Genji has changed over time as people’s approach to the classic literature is continuously changing. By contrasting two literatures, ‘the shrine in the fields” and “the Bridge of

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    Short Answer Response #1: What makes rakugo different than manzai? The key differences between rakugo and manzai are rooted in time, space, and narrative structures. Raguko is rooted in traditions from the Edo period of Japan, where the narrator sits on a \ solitary on the stage, wearing traditional Japanese clothing. The comedic form is driven by long narratives. Rakugo performers have traditionally been male, but storytellers like Kimie Oshima have helped to break stereotypes and bring women into

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    The Heian period of Japanese history exhibits the peak of original Japanese literature and art. As Chinese influence dwindled, Japan’s cultural voice emerged through its newly-made religious doctrines and painting styles. Amongst this 12th century Japanese renaissance came Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji, a fifty-four chapter novel written in the onna-e, feminine style of expression. Throughout the story, Prince Hikaru Genji, his wife Princess Nyosan, and many other characters interact through

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    Adiamante 1. Use quotes (roughly 10 or as many as needed) to describe the societies of Old Earth and The Vereal Union. The quotes are a basis to proceed from but in themselves they are not enough to make a decent description. You will need to structure the quotes and add your own opinions, views and arguments. Choose quotes that in some way deal with the points of comparison and society The Construct and The Paradigms of Power are excellent sources to use. In a far away time the opinions of the ideal

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    Genji Influence

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    Shikibu. This piece of work is highly influential, considering it is generally accepted as the worlds first novel. This novel was written during the Heian period in Japan, a time of great change. Prior to the Heian period was the Nara period, a period in which Chinese influence was vastly dominant in Japan. The change between these two periods brought many reforms to the country of Japan; the capital was changed from Nara to Kyoto, court aristocracy ruled, aesthetic refinement advanced, and Buddhist

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    Shin was sent to spy on Park. However, Park notices the plan in advance and tries to change the mindset of Shin. The relationship between the two grows, and they can trust each other. In fact, Park was the first in the camp that Shin believe. Park made Shin to see the kind side of the human beings. Even though Shin betrays the members of his family, he could not provide any information about Park when the guards questioned him. “Intoxicated by what he heard from the prisoner, Shin made Perhaps the

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    the Tokugawa Shogunate The Tokugawa period and the Meiji period were two of the most influencing and powerful times of the Japanese Empire. The Tokugawa period was ruled by a Shogun, who had much more power than the emperor at that time whereas the Meiji period was the time when the Shogun had handed power back to the Emperor Meiji. The Japanese Society during the Tokugawa period was much more successful in peace whereas the Japanese society during the Meiji period was much more modernized and was keeping

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    Tokugawa Shogunate

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    Tokugawa Shogunate: Strengths and Weaknesses Robert H. Webb History 483 Professor John H. Sagers 6 August 2010 The death of emperor Hideyoshi and subsequent ascension to the throne of Hideyori in 1598 set into motion events that would alter the political landscape in Japan for the next two hundred and fifty years. Tokugawa Ieyasu, in his quest to become absolute ruler of Japan defeated Hideyori loyalists in the battle of Sekigahara and was appointed Shogun by Hideyori in 1603. This military

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    BOOK REPORT: THE DIARY OF LADY MURASAKI SHIKIBU The author who brought to us The Tale of Genji, a novel now regarded as the first written novel in history, left behind an arguably more treasurable artifact: a diary that opens a window into history. The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Lady Murasaki Shikibu gives the reader a glimpse of the imperial court during eleventh century Japan and presents the past in an illuminated vision. Being an attendant in the imperial court, Lady Murasaki is frequently

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    SECOND POINT: Although an outbreak in America is highly unlikely, the fact that Ebola has been diagnosed on American soil brings fear to all. Because of its infectiousness and long incubation period, and the banality of early symptoms, it can be difficult to track and contain. We also do not have a cure for this disease, sure we have experimental drugs, but nothing official. The spread has been much quicker in this outbreak than others, affecting

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