In “Beowulf’s” Lay of the Last Survivor, what is the story about? What imagery is used to give thematic presence? How does the imagery give a glimpse of this ancient culture, their values/ ideals?

The opening lines of a narrative poem frame what follows. Explain what sort of poem, what events, what sort of values the reader is led to expect from the first stanza of “John Henry” 2. “La Belle Dame sans Merci” is a poem with symbolic dimension. who or what does “La Belle Dame ” represent? See if you can relate this meaning to the narrative progression of movement of the poem. (How does it begin, move to, end?) 3. What significant theme does “Bonnie Barbara Allan” Seem to evoke? 4. In “Beowulf’s” Lay of the Last Survivor, what is the story about? What imagery is used to give thematic presence? How does the imagery give a glimpse of this ancient culture, their values/ ideals? 5. Respond to one poem using reader-response criticism. What are initial or unique ideas that come to mind? 6. What is one question/ comment you have about chapter 4: Poetry?

How does the USA’s and Europe’s social culture regarding debt affect the microfinance industry?

Europe, a comparison of Germany (more mature lending economy) and Sweden (an emerging lending market) can be made. These are the under-topics for the paper: 1. What is Microfinance? – An introduction to the topic. 2. Microfinance for Small Businesses – Compare the USA’s and Europe’s microfinance industry. Data/Statistics – Process for finding and securing a microloan. Easy/hard? – Effects on the economy. 3. Microfinance for Individuals – Compare the USA’s and Europe’s microfinance industry. Data/Statistics – Process for finding and securing a microloan. Easy/hard? – Effects on the economy. 4. Technological and Social Effects on Microfinance – How do technological changes affect the microfinance industry? – How does the USA’s and Europe’s social culture regarding debt affect the microfinance industry? – What changes has the microfinance industry brought to technology and society?