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    Betrayal can be deadly‚ especially when one is betrayed by the ones they loved. In William Shakespeare’s drama Julius Caesar‚ the character Julius Caesar learns about betrayal this the hard way. Although there are many arguments ofto what caused Caesar’s death‚ however the main cause is Cassius. Although Cassius is the man who set the plan to Caesar’s death there are other facts. For example‚ someone could argue that it was Caesar’s fate to die as the soothsayer warned him of the ides of March

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    to hide. Therefore the discovery of secrets also induces fear. Fear‚ whether it be fear of life‚ or reputation‚ can heavily influence the actions of society. It possess the ability to impair the judgement and actions of people. Similarly‚ in The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ the townspeople are completely ruled by fear. This fear is mainly caused by the strict punishments given to those who violate Puritan morals. It also brings along a sense that one must protect his own life and interests. This need

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    A story littered with betrayal‚ interspaced with a shining hope‚ and bolstered by a fierce loyalty. “Beowulf Fights the Dragon” is a beautiful adaptation of the old English version written by Dr David Breeden. Our hero is not Beowulf alone but‚ in line with old Anglo-Saxon values‚ both the war king (kenning) and his shield-brother Wiglaf are the protagonists of this tale. Betrayed not only by his trusty weapon‚ but his friends and comrades themselves; only Wiglaf stands strong‚ displaying bravery

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    time Hamlet became depressed and was betrayed by many of his friends and family. In the book Hamlet‚ by William Shakespeare a young man by the name of Hamlet struggles with depression‚ betrayal and seeks revenge for his fathers murder who was killed by Claudius. Hamlet was Justifiably motivated by revenge‚ betrayal

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    The Crucible I watched The Crucible starring Daniel Day-Lewis‚ Winona Ryder‚ Joan Allen‚ and Paul Scofield. This movie is a play written by Arthur Miller‚ about the Salem witch trials in 1962 Massachusetts. A group of teenage girls are caught in the woods making love potions and dancing in the early morning. Because Salem was extremely religious the girls were forced to say the devil called upon them. Secrets‚ lies‚ and greed all led to innocent people being accused of witchcraft and executed.

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    Love and Betrayal Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights is considered to be one of the greatest novels written in the English language. Due to Heathcliff and Catherine’s love relationship‚ Wuthering Heights is considered a romantic novel. Their powerful presence permeates throughout the novel‚ as well as their complex personalities. Their climatic feelings towards each other and often selfish behavior often exaggerates or possibly encapsulates certain universal psychological truths about humans. The role

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    that they can have an advantage over their opponents‚ as their pretences are difficult to detect. The theme of betrayal‚ a theme made evident in the quote‚ is also present in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. The quote by Nicole Richie is correct because foes may appear as allies to gain an advantage‚ which is shown throughout the scenes of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. The theme of betrayal is portrayed quite clearly in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. It is made evident from the very beginning that Caesar

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    Betrayal from a friend is the worst thing anyone can do‚ take Julius Caesar for example that’s dead now due to Brutus’ backstabbing‚ literally. There are different types of betrayal‚ but it’s more drastic to be betrayed by a friend‚ possibly because it’s least expected while being hated by someone like an enemy is always awaited. A friend is someone anybody can personally trust. People express‚ share feelings and experience memories with their friends. Being betrayed by a friend will cause

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    John Proctor in the Crucible The novel The Crucible takes place in a small town in Massachusetts named Salem. The town is extremely strict and there is little you can do‚ so everyone lives under serious morals. Throughout the story there is a lot of accusing‚ betrayal‚ and hysteria over witch craft after three girls are found playing in the woods. Since‚ Betty‚ reverend Parris’ daughter‚ ends up being ill after that incident they blame it on witchcraft. John Proctor is a farmer who is married to

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    Betrayal was another trait that destroyed relationships in both novels. The first example of betrayal in The Great Gatsby is when Daisy runs over Myrtle. Obviously the death of Myrtle was an accident‚ but she left Gatsby out to dry. Daisy runs over Myrtle during her emotional breakdown caused by her husband Tom and Gatsby. Gatsby allowed Daisy to drive his car home to make her feel better. This quote (“But of course I’ll say I was” pg.114) said by Gatsby shows how much he really cares about Daisy

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