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The Tragedy Of Creon In Antigo
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... is shifted as the Chorus elucidates that he is indeed the tragedy. Along with its shifting opinon in the play, the Chorus comments on proper conduct as viewed by the masses in Ancient Greece. “Zeus hates with a vengeance all bravado, / the mighty boasts of men.” (lines 140 and 141) The notion that men should be reverent to the gods is the antithesis of what Creon initially embraces. “The power is yours, I suppose, to enforce it / with the laws, both for the dead and all of us, / the living.” (lines 238 to 240) Creon’s accepting the supposed power to enforce both the living and the dead reveals him as accepting a false sup ...



Dubliners
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... Ireland. England still clutched Ireland under it's own control.. The citizens were bitter and dismayed. It wasn't until 1922 that Ireland freed itself from England. Up until that time, Ireland was occupied and ruled from Britain. The occupation had begun hundreds of years before, but from the end of the 18th century, a distinct Irish nationalism began to evolve. From 1801 onwards, Ireland had no Parliament of it's own. It was ruled by the Parliament in Britain which consisted of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Meanwhile, in the 1840's, a small group formed out of the Young Ireland movement. The leader, Thomas Davis, expressed a concept of nationality embrac ...



Codeine
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... may occur. WHY is this drug prescribed? is used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing that does not produce sputum or mucus. It is also used for relief of mild to moderate pain. When used for pain, is usually used with aspirin and sometimes caffeine. WHEN should it be used? Codeine is usually taken every four to six hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to explain any part that you do not understand. HOW should it be used? Codeine is available, alone or with other medications, in tablets, capsules, and liquid to be taken by mouth. Your prescription label tells y ...



Archetypes
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... a hint Zeus wants Perseus to succeed in his attempts. Zeus has special powers to help those in trouble and to make people well again. Furthermore, Perseus changes to invisible when he puts on his special helmet, and he reappears when he takes off the helmet. By having this ability to be invisible his goal to win the princess will be very much less demanding. Gifts from the gods are very helpful and useful to anyone who receives them. Changing or interpreting things that change can alter many plots or events. The Loss of Innocence Archetype happens on two levels, Individual and Social and it can be physical, emotional, spiritual, and an onset of experience. Fo ...



A Fantasy Story
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... when I saw a lot of creatures just running around. I knew they were making the shaking because of the number of creatures. It looked like the creatures where hostile because they were fighting with themselves and with one another. We turned around and walked the other way to a canyon that we had seen as we landed on the planet. This planet was weird, it was very dry and there looked like there was no source of water because of how dry it was. As we looked over the canyon I told my brother Jack, “Look how deep the canyon is, and how steep.” He replied, “Yea dude, it looks pretty nasty down there. I think we should just go and tell mom and dad that this place it p ...



Eaters Of The Dead
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... is essential in order to keep one’s culture alive. A good proof of this is the lack of knowledge of Ahmad Ibn Fadlan, the narrator of the story. He is an Arab who "knows nothing of the ways of the world" (p. 77) because he has never truly experienced the world before that day, since he does not care for adventure. Having no experience with the world and having no knowledge, Ibn Fadlan slowly learns the Northmen’s way of life. In the end, felt he "had been born a Northman" (p. 152), having spent much time in their company and is no longer the coward he was when he started the trip. His lack of knowledge causes him to be a coward in batt ...



Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People
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... Job? He is obedient and faithful to me even though all around him are sinning against me." "The reason for that is because of all that you give to him! Take from him all that you have granted , and then see how loyal he is", replied Satan. "Very well", said God," It is done." And with that, he accepted Satan's challenge. With out warning to Job, God destroyed Jobs house, killed his children, and slaughtered Job's cattle. He then cursed Job with painful boils all over his skin, so to make his every movement filled with excruciating pain. Many times Job's wife asked him why he didn't just curse God, and ensue Gods wrath to strike him dead. Job's friends ...



1984 - Success
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... of the Inner Party had complete and undoubted success because they achieved and maintained their goal, which was to become the most powerful people in the country and stay that way. They did many things to achieve this, including creating an imaginary evil force, known as the Brotherhood, which planned to overthrow them. They used this “Brotherhood” to blame all the bad things on and make Big Brother (and through him, themselves) look good by fighting against this “evil force”. The Inner Party was not happy with only physical obedience, they wanted complete obedience, including the human mind. They didn’t want people to think for ...



Othello
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... of just killing , Iago proceeds to attack him emotionally. Iago begins to manipulate the people around him in order to hurt and make him think that his wife, Desdimona, and Cassio are having an affair. The first to fall victim to Iago's manipulation, is Rodrigo. Iago knows Rodrigo has feelings Desdemona, and would do anything to make her his own. Iago tells Rodrigo that the only way to win Desdemona's love, is to make money to procure gifts for her. "...put money in thy purse.." (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 339). However, Iago is just taking those gifts intended for Desdemona and keeping them for himself, and in doing so, making a substantial profit. "Thus do I ...



MacBeth - Attitude Changes
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... been named Thane of Cawdor, he cannot believe he "yield[s] to that suggestion / Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair / And make my seated heart knock at my ribs" (I, iii, 133-35). In scene 5 of act 1, however, his "vaulting ambition" is starting to take over, but partly because of his wife's persuasion. He agrees that they must "catch the nearest way" (17), and kill Duncan that night. On the other hand, as the time for murder comes nearer, he begins giving himself reasons not to murder Duncan: First, as I am his kinsman and his subject, Strong both against the deed; then, as his host, Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife myself. (I, ...




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