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Imagery is used to represent items, ideologies, or activities using figurative texts. It assists the reader to create a mental picture in their minds of what the poem is talking about. Latin mass requiem texts are musical items performed to commemorate the deceased. They usually have long introductions signifying the evidence of large-scale works. The orchestra usually produce sounds similar to gunshots signifying the loss of lives in the war. The death of these soldiers is described a ‘dying like cattle,’ suggesting some similarity with how cattle are slain for meat and other products. They also request ‘perpetual light’ to shine on them, showing that they do not truly die, but are sent to an eternal kingdom.
Mankind is said to be consumed in ashes, yet ‘death will be stunned when he arises.’ This statement supports the notion of life after death as is believed by the church. As these verses are sung, the meter shifts to asymmetrical, bringing in a mood of panic and doubt. It prevents the music from being monotonous and sounding redundant. As this verse ends, Wilfred Owen’s work is incorporated into the piece (Robertson 8).
Wilfred Owen was a renowned poet who wrote his best works after world war I. His subject matter focused mostly on the horrors of combat. Focusing on guns and trenches, he was considered patriotic and influenced many other great poets. He likens the lives of soldiers to candles dimming in the eyes of the world. Owen also describes the biblical personality of Abraham who was on his way to slay his son, until an angel appeared and stopped him at the last moment. However, he defers from the biblical account claiming ‘the old man would not so.’ It depicts how Europe would not consider peace as an option, instead, they preferred killing each other. Here, Owen expresses bitterness to the leaders’ decisions to send their kin to be slaughtered. The line is repeated to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
In the next section, the mood changes to a joyful and delighted one. It is because the section departs from the themes of war and death momentarily. They opt to celebrate life instead. They incorporate the story of Jesus who even though suffered and died, rose from the dead to conquer death for eternity. It accepts the triumph over death and this gives the priests pride.
The Latin requiem text was not only performed at the mass but also at the burial services of these fallen soldiers. It starts with a solemn mood, speaking of eternal death rather than life after death. This section talks of the end of the world, which has already been experienced by these soldiers. The expression that ‘heaven and earth will be shaken’ depicts the possibility of another war emerging and more death being caused by a future calamity. The apocalyptic tone grows louder until it peaks. The service is ended with another of Owen’s famous works ‘A Strange Meeting.’ It details a meeting with an opposition soldier, but the war is over. The mourning and hopelessness are also over. He claims ‘I am the one you killed’ to show the bitterness has ended and it is time to move on. He finishes the work with the words ‘let us sleep now.’ It means that there is no more warfare. It symbolizes the end of the burial and a moment for the soldiers to rest in peace (Robertson 12).
Works Cited
Robertson, Alec. Requiem: music of mourning and consolation. Cassell, 1967.
First Person View Living As a Monk
FIRST PERSON VIEW LIVING AS A MONK
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First Person View Living As a Monk
Living as a monk is not easy; it requires sacrifice and dedication. I live in a Chinese temple, in Thailand and I wake up at half past three in the morning. I take time to prepare before the official waking hour at four o’clock in the morning. I then join the rest of the monks in the temple of the meditation process that takes one hour. In addition, chanting session starts immediately after meditation. The process is helpful since it rejuvenates the self-esteem of the person and encourages the person to face the community for help. The life of a monk is indoors and does not help to explore full potentials present in a person. I suggest that the monk life should be multidisciplinary so that it can engage both indoor and outdoor activities. The processes that take place in the temple assist in building personal traits that are beneficial to the community (Mills, 2013).
As a monk, I learn the fundamental teachings of Chinese temple and ways of guiding the community towards improved living. The preservation of the teachings is essential since they form the cultural practice that is admirable globally. The process of walking barefoot around the town at six o’clock in the morning is should change. I think is necessary for the monks to form income generating units that will support in terms of food and catering for other expenses. The idea of depending on well-wishers discouraged many Chinese in joining monastery and dedicating their life in the temple (Birnbaum, 2003). In some situations, we may walk around the neighbourhood and need well-wishers to offer food. Walking is tiresome and consumes energy; lack of foods creates a negative feeling about the community that may lead to hatred. The spiritual rituals of walking barefoot signify poverty and humility.
Monk life encourages male and female followers. Successful orientation and passing of exams result to ordination. The exams involve oral and practical sessions that ensure fitness in mental life. Some Chinese communities exempt the monks from community activities. The community voluntarily takes food and drinks to the temple for the monks. In the perspective view, it is necessary for the monks to accept change and be modernized in terms of finding revenue. The monk life is similar to a beggar in terms of food and drinks. The major role of monks is to fulfil the community roles, preserve community doctrines and discipline. The studies monks receive in the temple are essential in maintaining good morals and characters in the community. I attend the monk classes from one o’clock in the afternoon up to six o’clock in the evening. The monks should also consider a reduction of the class session and participate in activities that will generate income towards the temple (Mills, 2013).
I return to the temple at eight o’clock in the morning for a drink and snacks; and a blessing for peace around the world. As a monk, I consider peace as an essential part for the development and economic growth within the country. The breakfast session is a chance of socializing and making new friends in the temple. The breakfast session is short and very entertaining to all the monks. The other roles I play as a monk is maintenance of the temple in terms of cleanliness and aesthetic. I learn different artistic designs of decorating the temple so that it remains attractive and beautiful through the religious year. The classes on the artistic designs run between eight o’clock in the morning up to some minutes before twelve noon. The master of the monk should expand the skills in the artistic designs of the temple to commercial based in order to generate revenue of running the temple activities (Mills, 2013).
I like the monk life and I advocate for some changes for the benefit of the monks and the future of temple activities. The temple activities should be increasing yearly due to the presence of revenues. The skills from the temple artistic and doctrine classes should be helpful to the community and the temple. The temple is a learning centre and the skills from the temple should assist in adding revenue. The beggar life of the temple and its monks is shameful in the modern culture. The increasing cost of living in Chinese society is resulting to decrease in the quality of offering they give to the temple. Predictions on the trend of the economy reveals that it will come a time the Chinese community will completely not contribute towards the temple and its activities. The monks should develop ways of self-sustenance and instead of receiving help; the temple should help the community (Birnbaum, 2003).
Lunch time is twelve noon, and it is the time for reunion and socializing. The meal is solid and heavy since it is the last solid meal before sunrise. The daily ritual activities are helpful since they avoid idleness and reduce crime in Chinese community. The morning sessions of meditating and chanting should be short to allow the monks engage in extra activities that are beneficial in the running of the temple activities. The monks should also abandon the six o’clock session of walking around the town seeking food instead they should stay in the temple and let well-wishers bring them food (Birnbaum, 2003).
References:
Birnbaum, R. (2003). Buddhist China at The Century’s Turn. The China Quarterly, 174, 428-
450.
Mills, M. A. (2013). Identity, Ritual and State in Tibetan Buddhism: The Foundations Of
Authority in Gelukpa Monasticism. New York: Routledge.
Imagery is used to represent items, ideologies,
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Imagery
Imagery is used to represent items, ideologies, or activities using figurative texts. It assists the reader to create a mental picture in their minds of what the poem is talking about. Latin mass requiem texts are musical items performed to commemorate the deceased. They usually have long introductions signifying the evidence of large-scale works. The orchestra usually produce sounds similar to gunshots signifying the loss of lives in the war. The death of these soldiers is described a ‘dying like cattle,’ suggesting some similarity with how cattle are slain for meat and other products. They also request ‘perpetual light’ to shine on them, showing that they do not truly die, but are sent to an eternal kingdom.
Mankind is said to be consumed in ashes, yet ‘death will be stunned when he arises.’ This statement supports the notion of life after death as is believed by the church. As these verses are sung, the meter shifts to asymmetrical, bringing in a mood of panic and doubt. It prevents the music from being monotonous and sounding redundant. As this verse ends, Wilfred Owen’s work is incorporated into the piece (Robertson 8).
Wilfred Owen was a renowned poet who wrote his best works after world war I. His subject matter focused mostly on the horrors of combat. Focusing on guns and trenches, he was considered patriotic and influenced many other great poets. He likens the lives of soldiers to candles dimming in the eyes of the world. Owen also describes the biblical personality of Abraham who was on his way to slay his son, until an angel appeared and stopped him at the last moment. However, he defers from the biblical account claiming ‘the old man would not so.’ It depicts how Europe would not consider peace as an option, instead, they preferred killing each other. Here, Owen expresses bitterness to the leaders’ decisions to send their kin to be slaughtered. The line is repeated to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
In the next section, the mood changes to a joyful and delighted one. It is because the section departs from the themes of war and death momentarily. They opt to celebrate life instead. They incorporate the story of Jesus who even though suffered and died, rose from the dead to conquer death for eternity. It accepts the triumph over death and this gives the priests pride.
The Latin requiem text was not only performed at the mass but also at the burial services of these fallen soldiers. It starts with a solemn mood, speaking of eternal death rather than life after death. This section talks of the end of the world, which has already been experienced by these soldiers. The expression that ‘heaven and earth will be shaken’ depicts the possibility of another war emerging and more death being caused by a future calamity. The apocalyptic tone grows louder until it peaks. The service is ended with another of Owen’s famous works ‘A Strange Meeting.’ It details a meeting with an opposition soldier, but the war is over. The mourning and hopelessness are also over. He claims ‘I am the one you killed’ to show the bitterness has ended and it is time to move on. He finishes the work with the words ‘let us sleep now.’ It means that there is no more warfare. It symbolizes the end of the burial and a moment for the soldiers to rest in peace (Robertson 12).
Works Cited
Robertson, Alec. Requiem: music of mourning and consolation. Cassell, 1967.