- Margaret Thatcher ’s path to power [English special topic] Sophie Paiker 4/10/2014 Table of Contents Abstract p. 3 Prologue p. 3 Early Biography p. 4 First Rungs p. 5 Making it to the Shadow Cabinet p. 6 Rising to the Top I: Party Leader p. 6 Rising to the Top II: Prime Minister p. 7 Falklands War p. 9 Mrs. Thatcher and the IRA p. 10 Miners‘ Strike 1984-5 p. 11 Cold War: Mrs. Thatcher and the Soviet Union p. 13 Privatising
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Macbeth! Hail to thee‚ thane of Glamis!;/ All hail‚ Macbeth! Hail to thee‚ thane of Cawdor!;/ All hail‚ Macbeth‚ that shalt be king hereafter!” (I‚ iii‚ 48-50). They also say to Banquo “Thou shalt get kinds‚ though thou be none.;/ So all hail‚ Macbeth and Banquo!” (I‚ iii‚ 68-69). This is saying that although Banquo will not be king‚ his descendants will be. Shortly after this first encounter with the three weird sisters‚ Macbeth is encountered by two men named Ross and Angus that bring news to
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When Macbeth killed king Duncan‚ the effects were widespread throughout Scotland. Some of the effects were good some were bad‚ and they affected both the rich and the poor. Shakespeare uses the minor characters in the play‚ such as The Old Man‚ Banquo and the Son of Macduff‚ to show us this. The Old Man (Act II‚4) symbolizes the common man in Scotland. He Also shows the effects of Macbeth’s rule on Scotland. More specifically he shows how life for the common man has been dissolved into chaos
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‘Lesser than Macbeth and greater‚ Not so happy‚ yet much happier.’ Q. By detailed consideration of what he says and does‚ show whether you agree with what he witness says about Banquo. Answer: Like Macbeth‚ Banquo was a brave and able soldier.(refer to the two battles) But it is here that the similarities between the two ends. For‚ while Macbeth was urged by the witches’ predictions‚ to take steps to gain that which was promised‚ any such actions was opposed to Banquo’s loyalty. We more
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I‚ Macbeth‚ stand here in front of you‚ to acknowledge and remember the noble Banquo‚ Thane of Lochaber‚ and the admirable life he lead. It is here‚ in Inverness‚ under these fine stone walls‚ that we gather to mourn this tragic passing‚ and the “strong sorrow” (2:3:135) it has brought to us all. Banquo was a truly memorable man‚ who possessed qualities that let him be a man of “wisdom‚ amazement‚ temperance‚ and energy” (2:3:16-17). He will be remembered as a man who was endowed with true loyalty
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because of his ghastly nightmares. While the witches are talking‚ Macbeth and Banquo enter the area. Macbeth proclaims that he has never seen a day "so fair and foul." (Act 1‚ Scene 3‚ Line 38) This is reminiscent of the weird sisters’ statement in Act 1‚ Scene 1 that "fair is foul and foul is fair." This is a prominent theme in the play‚ as it beautifully expresses the macabre state of affairs within Macbeth and without. Banquo‚ after seeing the witches‚ becomes horrified by their hideous appearances
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as Lady Macbeth wants him killed. However‚ Macbeth not so sure. REGICIDE. 2. Macbeth killing his friend but enemy‚ Banquo and attempting to kill his son‚ Fleance. Macbeth persuades Banquo to go out for a ride with his son while the banquet is taking place. Unfortunately‚ Banquo doesn’t know his plan‚ as he has arranged for him and his son to be murdered. "It is concluded. Banquo‚ thy soul’s flight‚ If it find heaven‚ must find it tonight." VIOLENCE 1. Execution of the Thane of Cawdor. Duncan
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In the poem “Advent 1966”‚ conflict and bloodshed casts a paralyzing shadow for the socially committed Levertov because she believes in a humanist perspective. Levertov’s style evolved from traditional English to free-form ("Denise Levertov Obituary"). She is a poetess of order and of the presumption of order‚ and she states that there is form in all things. The poetess does not prefer shape upon chaos‚ but regards a poet’s conscientious listening as an aid to discover concealed form. Furthermore
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The Dunsinane Inquirer BANQUO SLAIN! This morning‚ our beloved Banquo‚ friend of the king‚ was found dead. His body‚ bearing a slit throat and twenty deep lacerations to the face‚ was discovered by a farmer from the area. The farmer discovered the body outside of his Salmon farm roughly a mile from castle Dunsinane. The motive for this horrific act is still questionable. Upon questioning the farmer police were unable to discover any leads. Although the farmer produced no useful information the
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characters summary Scene 3 Macbeth‚ Banquo‚ Ross‚ Angus‚ and the three sisters The three witches arrive near the battlefield. Macbeth and Banquo come across the 3 witches. The witches hail Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” and after “Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth asks the witches questions. The witches speak in riddles‚ and Macbeth is asking the witches more questions before they vanish‚ Macbeth‚ Banquo‚ Ross‚ Angus‚ the weird sisters. Scene 4 Duncan‚ Malcolm‚ Macbeth‚ Banquo Malcolm tells king Duncan that
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