| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Myths and Myth-Makers by John Fiske: men have the power to turn themselves into crocodiles, which
they do for the sake of devouring their enemies, and many
strange tales are told of such transformations." Wallace,
Malay Archipelago, Vol. I. p. 251.
[143] Bleek, Hottentot Fables and Tales, p. 58.
The werewolf also appears in North America, duly furnished
with his wolf-skin sack; but neither in America nor in Africa
is he the genuine European werewolf, inspired by a diabolic
frenzy, and ravening for human flesh. The barbaric myths
testify to the belief that men can be changed into beasts or
have in some cases descended from beast ancestors, but the
Myths and Myth-Makers |
The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from King Lear by William Shakespeare: Reg. Sick, O, sick!
Gon. [aside] If not, I'll ne'er trust medicine.
Edm. There's my exchange [throws down a glove]. What in the
world
he is
That names me traitor, villain-like he lies.
Call by thy trumpet. He that dares approach,
On him, on you, who not? I will maintain
My truth and honour firmly.
Alb. A herald, ho!
Edm. A herald, ho, a herald!
King Lear |
The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain: -a-a-a a-men!"
IV
At home the Richardses had to endure congratulations and compliments
until midnight. Then they were left to themselves. They looked a
little sad, and they sat silent and thinking. Finally Mary sighed
and said:
"Do you think we are to blame, Edward--MUCH to blame?" and her eyes
wandered to the accusing triplet of big bank-notes lying on the
table, where the congratulators had been gloating over them and
reverently fingering them. Edward did not answer at once; then he
brought out a sigh and said, hesitatingly:
The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg |
