Macbeth’s greatest character defect in the play is unchecked ambition‚ that is a desire for power and position‚ namely to be king‚ which is more important to him than anything else in life. He is willing to give up everything that he has in his life in order to possess the crown to sit on the throne. What happens to Macbeth is a combination of events that lead to the opportunity to seize power. He is influenced by the women in the play‚ the witches‚ who give him a prophecy that contains information
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Should the USA have used the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945? 1945 began as a year of increasing tensions between countries as the war extended onto its sixth year. Military groups of the various countries involved were now beginning to seriously consider the conclusion of the war in terms of how the global ceasefire would be carried out and frankly‚ who would win. After the defeat of the Axis Powers in Europe‚ the focus had been turned towards the war in Asia and the Pacific Regions in which the Allied
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The Atomic Bomb‚ Through the Eyes of William D. Hassett William D. Hassett became the President’s secretary at the start of 1944‚ five years into World War II‚ and three years into America’s involvement. He served as President Roosevelt’s and then President Truman’s secretary until 1952. Hassett was born in Vermont on August 28‚ 1880. He attended Clark University from 1902 to 1904 and after two years became a reporter for the Burlington Free Press. He served as an assistant secretary to the president
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secretary of state‚ the president of Harvard‚ the president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology‚ and the head of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Its purpose was to aid president Truman in deciding whether or not to use the atomic bomb. The committee also heard from many scientists who gave them information and suggestions. (Truman 204-5). May 8‚ 1945‚ Germany surrendered‚ but there were still controversies with Japan. President Truman pleaded with the Japanese government to
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*Allies first important victory: The Battle of Coral Sea- Northwest of Australia; May 7-8‚ 1942. -American forces first turned back the previously unstoppable Japanese fleet. *Battle of Midway; Four day battle. Extremely victorious. American navy destroyed four Japanese aircraft carriers while losing only one; regaind control of the central Pacific. *America took the offensive side in the Solomon Islands to the east of New Guinea. *Guadalcanal- Battle of terrible ferocity and savagery
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“The theme is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature. The moral is that the shape of society must depend on the ethical nature of the individual and not on any political system however apparently logical or respectable. The whole book is symbolic in nature." — William Golding ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In lord of the flies‚
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Casting Defects: Some defects are common to any and all process. These defects are illustrated in figure briefly described in the following: [pic] A) Misruns: A Misrun is a casting that has solidified before completely filling the mold cavity. Typical causes include 1) Fluidity of the molten metal is insufficient‚ 2) Pouring Temperature is too low‚ 3) Pouring is done too slowly and/or 4) Cross section of the mold cavity is too thin. b) Cold Shut: A cold shut occurs when two portion
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1. Defects of Timber A defect is an irregularity or abnormality occurring in or on wood which is responsible for its Strength reduction; Lowering of durability; Lowering of utility; Poor appearance; and‚ Decay Classification of Defects: a. Caused due to natural forces b. Caused due to insects c. Caused due to fungi d. Caused due to conversion e. Caused due to seasoning a) Defects due to natural forces: Chemical stain - the wood is sometimes discolored by the chemical action caused with it by some
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stage. These building problems are referred to as defects‚ depending on the type of contact most contracts have a 12 month defect period‚ this enables the users (and funders) to live in the building through the different seasons and see if any problems occur. A latent defect is after the 12 month defect period has lapsed and the new building shows signs of problems that are so significant that they can stop its functionality (a latent defect period can last up to 12 years on some contracts).
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Defects of Consent A defect of consent is a situation where a party’s declaration does not reflect his actual intent. This difference between declaration and intent may be caused by other parties‚in order to make someone to form a contract with themselves. Fraud and Duress are this kind of defects. Roughly‚fraud is deceiving someone by hiding certain facts or giving them a wrong impression/information in order to make them form a contract and duress is scaring or threatening someone to make
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