Defeat is a decision. While people may not prosper in every battle they fight‚ their defeat is not necessarily inevitable. This is true for the protagonists in the parable The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway and the boxing drama Rocky directed by John Avildsen. Although Santiago from The Old Man and the Sea lives in a fishing village near Havana‚ Cuba in the 1940s‚ he faces a conflict remarkably similar to that of Rocky Balboa‚ despite the fact that his story takes place in Philadelphia‚
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The Glorious‚ American‚ and French Revolution all led up to political changes because they all rebelled against their monarch hoping for change and a better tomorrow. People wanted a much more democratic government where all citizens are granted rights and privileges. These revolutions believed that the government had to obtain its power through the citizens and make decisions with their consent. As a result‚ three very important and essential documents were made to put an end to the monarch’s tyranny
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Thesis statement: Yali posed an important question that involves the relationships of people from all times. The answer is intricate‚ but still unclear. However‚ the link between Pizarro’s easy defeat of the Incas is a clue further into the answer. Yali’s question is an age old inquiry. Yali is inquisitive as to why caucasian people developed so many goods/ cargo and brought them to New Guinea but black people had so little goods themselves. On the surface‚ the question appears simple‚ but is
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Jule Rotella Mrs. Calo English 3 29 October 2012 “The harder the conflict‚ the more glorious the triumph” (Thomas Paine). People will face various trials and complications. The harder something is to accomplish‚ the better people will feel when it is conquered. If never challenged to do better or succeed at something‚ people will be tempted to give up at the first sign of resistance. Conflicts occur academically‚ socially‚ and spiritually. No matter how hard situations get‚ people need to
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In the winter and spring of 1943‚ after their terrible defeat in Stalingrad‚ clearly outnumbered and losing the initiative in the eastern front‚ Hitler and the German High Command were asking themselves what to do next‚ in the summer of 1943. The situation was bad not only in the war front. While Russian tank production increased to unbelievable levels‚ the German obsession for complex new super weapons‚ like the advanced but then immature Panther and Tiger tanks‚ largely reduced German tank production
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Defeat of a Demagogue “Ding!” I received a text from Sadie at 9 o’clock the night before we were due to run a canvass to elect Hillary Clinton‚ who we hope will be the next president. It said “Hey‚ Brian would like us to come in a little early to help set up and train volunteers.” I didn’t realize what that would entail‚ so I replied “Ok‚ cool‚ dude. See you tomorrow!” and didn’t think much of it‚ then watched The Office until I fell asleep. The next morning‚ I woke up to the text “I’m on the way
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America was unsuccessful in the Vietnam War due to the inappropriate war tactics used‚ the fact that America was fighting in unknown land and terrain‚ as well as America’s lack of motivation and will. To begin‚ one of the main causes to America’s defeat in the vietnam war were the military tactics used to fight the battle. Westmoreland‚ the U.S army general who lead the battle‚ had a vision of using a ‘search and destroy’ tactic to win the war. This tactic was highly unsuited for the war for several
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The Last Straw. Since time immemorial‚ many marriages have been unsuccessful as a result of alternative reasons‚ such as miscommunication‚ adultery‚ trust and abuse. In the play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen‚ the Helmer’s marriage is a perfect example of one way in which a relationship can fail by Nora being the one to blame. Nora’s deceiving behavior and constant lies toward Torvald damages their relationship and makes it impossible to repair. Although one may argue that Torvald is also at fault
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The Romans confined Acragas with four legions guided by both consuls L.Postumius Megellus and Q. Mamilius Vitulus in 262 BCE‚ and the Carthaginians endeavored to cover their ally‚ they were beaten and the city got sacked. The rough handling of Acragas portrayed to the city-states on Sicily what Rome was competent of. Segesta was again loss to Carthage‚ the city was conlusive to join the Raman cause in 263 BCE. Small level engagements came down without any conclusive result‚ and Acragas was terminated
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The Glorious Revolution impacted not only the mother country but also the English colonies. Discuss the Glorious Revolution including its political impact in England and its effect on the English colonists within the New World. Charles II died in 1685. Charles successor‚ James II who was also his brother‚ began to strengthen royal control over the colonist. The belief was that the colonies were growing too powerful and they needed to be brought in line. James ruled with a harsh hand and did
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