necessarily want to‚ are the best for the position. This ensures that the leader is working for the commonwealth‚ not for selfish desires such as power or money. Such characteristics and examples of good and poor leadership can all be seen in the works Antigone‚ On Justice‚ Power‚ and Human Nature‚ The Republic and The Republic and Laws. The best leaders have a balance of their individual appetite as well as the welfare of the city allowing the citizens and city itself flourish and succeed. A great and
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or to not believe. The conscience of one’s soul is one’s belief of the unknown. The decisions one makes in life are influenced and acted upon based on one’s belief in the supernatural. As shown in Hamlet by William Shakespeare and in the story of Antigone by Sophocles. When one is little and innocent
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Antigone explores a contrast between the behavior expected of women and the reality of their role in society. In this society man equals power. Creon expects men to be the primary actors in society and women to take a secondary and somewhat “obedient” role. Antigone challenges these beliefs as she takes action and presents intimidating challenges to the men around her‚ making her masculine. On the other hand‚ Ismene is entirely of this society‚ the object of all men’s desires. She acts like a stereotypical
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Krishna kharel ENGL-1302 prof- Dr. Jamil date-04/13/13 Antigone: A Tragic Heroine Antigone is one of the most famous play/drama written by Sophocles who is one of the great ancient Greek tragedians. The play is all about the king Oedipus’s fall from the power and the tragedies that his children suffer. The characters played in this drama are equally important in their own prospective view‚ but the role played by antigone holds the central theme of the drama. When Antigone’s both brothers were
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Taylor Fleming Professor Stoner English 1301 October 16‚ 2012 Antigone Essay Throughout history‚ cultures from around the world has set hat standards for women to abide to. Up until the twentieth century‚ women were viewed as second class citizens by society and had less freedom and rights than their male counterparts as compare today in the modern world where women can be more involve in society. Although women still face discrimination such as the glass
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documentary Blackfish‚ orca whales are portrayed and deeply appreciated as entertainment through SeaWorld’s whale shows. Considering the orca whales at SeaWorld are away from their natural habitat‚ the film takes a look at the reality of orca whales in captivity. The producer‚ Gabriela Cowperthwaite‚ observes not only the whales’ lives‚ but also how SeaWorld handles the whales and their trainers. Upon death incidents involved between SeaWorld trainers and an orca whale named Tilikum‚ through this
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planet are still alive and that I actually did see one. I found out that the Blue Whale that I saw when I was kid on the beaches of Vizag was actually one of the biggest animal ever lived. I can’t explain how proud I felt. Body I. Let me tell you some facts about Blue Whales. A. The blue whale is the largest animal that ever lived on Earth. 1. It is also the loudest animal on Earth. B. Blue whales grow to be about 30 meters long. C. They weigh about 180 tons. 1. They
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Beluga Whales Beluga whales are one of the smallest species of whales. These whales are one of the two members of the Monodontidae family‚ along with the narwhal. This whale is sometimes referred to as the “sea canary” due to it’s high pitched squeak. This whale has adapted to life in the Arctic. It has developed many characteristics to help it with living in this cold water. It’s body has a high percentage of blubber to help keep it warm. These whales can weigh up to 3‚500 pounds. These whales have also developed a special kind of
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In the play Antigone by Sophocles‚ the chorus is composed of many male elders that represent the views of the townspeople. The chorus plays a large role in Antigone by giving insight on opposing characters as well as guiding
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Riders to the Sea John Millington Synge SCENE. An Island off the West of Ireland. (Cottage kitchen‚ with nets‚ oil-skins‚ spinning wheel‚ some new boards standing by the wall‚ etc. Cathleen‚ a girl of about twenty‚ finishes kneading cake‚ and puts it down in the pot-oven by the fire; then wipes her hands‚ and begins to spin at the wheel. Nora‚ a young girl‚ puts her head in at the door.) NORA (in a low voice). Where is she? CATHLEEN. She’s lying down‚ God help her‚ and may be sleeping
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