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    itself which is untouchable for once it is touched it is destroyed. But as translation of poetry has never been stagnant though sometimes vigorous and sometimes not‚ there is strong evidence in both translation history and present day practice that poetic translation‚ a literary form as distinguished from fiction‚ drama‚ and prose‚ is translatable. Poetry itself serves a purpose‚ be it an illusive matter‚ and aesthetics can be reproduced in another language and

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    AGAMEMNON CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY AGAMEMNON‚ son of Atreus and King of Argos and Mycenae; Commander-in-Chief of the Greek armies in the War against Troy. CLYTEMNESTRA‚ daughter of Tyndareus‚ sister of Helen; wife to Agamemnon. AIGISTHOS‚ son of Thyestes‚ cousin and blood-enemy to Agamemnon lover to Clytemnestra. CASSANDRA‚ daughter of Priam‚ King of Troy‚ a prophetess; now slave to Agamemnon. A WATCHMAN. A HERALD. CHORUS of Argive Elders‚ faithful to AGAMEMNON. CHARACTERS MENTIONED IN

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    Aristotle and Eudaimonia

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    Aristotle’s Notion of Eudaimonia According to Aristotle everyone first and foremost wants a eudaimon life‚ a life in which he does well and fares well. Aristotle thinks there is one good that is sought for not for the sake of anything else: the summum bonum (greatest good). The greatest good is eudaimonia (living well‚ doing well‚ flourishing). In the well-ordered personality the parts of will function together under the leadership of the rational element. The goal we all seek is eudaimonia.

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    Aristotle and Meteorology

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    Thesis: How accurate or inaccurate were Aristotle ’s writings on meteorology? Introduction: Aristotle wrote about many subjects that can be grouped into five general divisions: logic‚ physical works‚ psychological works‚ natural history works‚ and philosophical works. One of the little known physical works concerned meteorology. Aristotle ’s views on meteorology are fascinating‚ but many of the views were not accurate. This paper compares only a few of his views to actual meteorological facts

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    Although Hamlet and Agamemnon both follow Aristotle’s definition of tragedy‚ I believe Hamlet is a more tragic play. Many more innocent lives were taken in Hamlet than Agamemnon. Hamlet‚ Gertrude‚ Ophelia‚ Polonius and Laertes were all killed due to Claudius’ deceptive and cheating ways. In Agamemnon‚ Cassandra and Iphigenia were the only innocent lives taken‚ both caused by Agamemnon’s lack of morals. The sheer number of deaths in Hamlet that were caused by unjust means and intentions brings

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    is believed that when man triumphs in a battle‚ they rise to believe they are god-like and become too successful and prideful. As a result‚ a prideful man can easily start defying the gods and in turn be punished by the gods for their treachery. Agamemnon reveals of having knowledge of dangers of hubris as he quotes‚ “I am a mortal man; I cannot trample upon these tinted splendors without fear thrown in my path. I tell you‚ as a man‚ not god‚ to reverence me.” (Aeschylus‚ 922) However even though

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    Aristotle and Economics

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    Aristotle and Economics Aristotle is classified among the most vital thinker ever to exist in the economic sector. He advanced and analyzed economic processes within his surroundings to determine the position of the economy (buying and selling) in the society. Aristotle’s writings on economics continue to attract the attention of many contemporary thinkers. He developed many insightful economic thoughts especially the value theory. The most important topics related to economics covered by

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    Poetic Justice

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    Shenay Spruell ENG 125: Introduction to Literature Instructor: Jennifer Thompson April 04. 2013 Introduction There are many different elements to a poem. Literary works helps the audience with the understanding of the poem. Metaphors are used in a lot of literature and even songs that we listen to today. Giving the insight on a poem and the literary elements being used in it gives us as the audience a different aspect of what the author is trying to say. In this paper‚ I will be telling

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    for their misfortunes? The arguement and reconciliation of Achilles and Agamemnon perfectly illustrate this delimma through their speeches of supposed forgiveness and understanding. The reconciliation begins with the death of Achilles close friend‚ Patroclus. This flies Achilles into another rage and he is ready for vengeance against the Trojan army. This means that he must make amends with Agamemnon. He states‚ “Agamemnon‚ was it better for both us‚ after all‚ for you and me to rage at each other…

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    Philosopy - Ethics Assignment #1 – Aristotle What Would Aristotle Think About Legalizing Marijuana? What would Aristotle think about legalizing Marijuana? When attempting to speculate on how Aristotle would feel about this inquiry‚ I feel that only one thing must be addressed. What kind of person does marijuana make me‚ and does the legalization of marijuana increase or decrease a person’s ability to be happy and good? What Kind of Person According to Aristotle‚ the difference between animals

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