Ryan Buda (RyanBuda)

Ryan Buda is a native of Windsor, CT who graduated from Windsor High School in 2005 in addition to playing varsity hockey, tennis and lacrosse. He was awarded all conference in tennis and a birth to the state tournament during his senior year. After high school he received two associate degrees from Manchester Community College in general studies and speech language pathology. He now enrolls at Central Connecticut State University and majors in Spanish with a minor in psychology, while also working toward a masters degree in Linguistics. He currently works at the Autism Services and Resource Center (ASRC) and the ARC of Farmington valley (FAVARH), both of which support children and young adults with Autism and other Disabilities. In his free time he enjoys running, backyard farming, reading and playing guitar. But most of all he loves to write. He writes a politically oriented blog called Real Time with Bill Maher Fact Checker and contributes articles to Squidoo and Hubpages that focus on his interests.

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Pagan Culture in the Burial of Beowulf

A masterpiece of Old English literature, Beowulf's funeral is influenced by the interaction between an old Pagan culture and a new Christian influence that is prominent in 8th century Germanic burials

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  English Literature

  Pagan Culture in the Burial of Beowulf

  11 years ago

  A masterpiece of Old English literature, Beowulf's funeral is influenced by the interaction between an old Pagan culture and a new Christian influence that is prominent in 8th century Germanic burials

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  English Literature

  The Death of Beowulf: Why and How Does Beowulf Die?

  20 months ago

  The epic of Beowulf cannot be complete without analyzing Beowulf's death. This article will examine Beowulf's death. How did Beowulf die? Why did Beowulf die?

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  English Literature

  Anglo-Saxon and Germanic Culture: The Historical Setting in "Beowulf"

  4 months ago

  Anyone looking to analyze the epic poem "Beowulf" must first understand Bards, paganism, the warrior king culture, and Anglo-Saxon Christianization to form a complete analysis of Beowulf.

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  The English Language

  Did Shakespeare Invent English Words and Phrases?

  20 months ago

  Did Shakespeare invent new words for the English language? How many words did Shakespeare invent? Learn more about his contribution to the English language.

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  Wild Plants

  What Is Wild Onion Grass? How Do You Control This Plant?

  2 years ago

  Wild onion grass is considered a weed but is edible and tasty. If you wish to control it, you must consider its unique characteristics first.

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  Wild Plants

  Edible Wild: You Can Eat Wild Onion Grass and Wild Garlic

  13 months ago

  Both wild onion grass and wild garlic are edible. They are not poisonous, have a pleasant oniony-garlicky taste, and, as weeds, are easy to grow. Learn how to identify, pick, and cook these wild, free plants.

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  The Works of William Shakespeare

  King Lear Storm Scene and Character Analysis Show Shakespeare Was Atheist

  7 years ago

  An analysis of William Shakespeare's play King Lear shows many humanist and atheist themes. An overview of the storm scene and a review of the characteristics of king lear reveal that Shakespeare was likely an atheist.

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  English Literature

  King Hrothgar in "Beowulf": Hrothgar's Speech to Beowulf in Hall of Heorot

  20 months ago

  King Hrothgar foresees Beowulf`s death. Beowulf and Hrothgar are very much alike, but Hrothgar's speech in the Hall of Heorot warns him of his excessive pride or hubris, something Hrothgar recognizes as Beowulf`s fatal flaw.

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  English Literature

  "Beowulf" Analysis: Hubris Makes Beowulf a Tragic Hero

  20 months ago

  Why is Beowulf an epic hero? Hubris is not exactly the heroic quality of an epic hero. A summary and character analysis reveal that his hubris makes him a tragic hero.