Jason H. Chang Counteracting the Opposition Julius Caesar was probably one of the most prominent figures in Roman history‚ known for his strong willed nature and commanding presence. In 44 BCE‚ Caesar was voted in to be Dictator perpetuo (often mistranslated as dictator for life).Worried that Caesar was becoming too powerful‚ several Roman senators including Brutus (a close friend of Caesar’s) assassinated Caesar while Caesar himself was by tradition‚ unarmed and defenseless. Following the
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The Fall of a Tragic Hero: Marcus Brutus William Shakespeare is the master of tragedy. The universes in which his heroes live are never perfect: justice doesn’t always win‚ and people never simply get the answers to their questions. There is always somebody who gets hurt‚ the tragic hero‚ who’s downfall occurs from a reverse of fate and hamartia‚ an error of judgment. In Julius Caesar‚ Marcus Brutus is often seen as that tragic hero. He was always seen as an honorable man‚ and although he had joined
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starring Orson Welles‚ Citizen Kane (Welles‚ 1941)‚ is famous for it ’s many remarkable scenes‚ cinematic and narrative technique and experimental innovations ’ (Dirks‚ 1996). Written by Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz and filmed by Gregg Toland Kane is classed as a fresh and classic masterpiece ’ (Dirks‚ 1996). Kane is a brilliantly crafted series of flash backs and remembrances centering around the investigations of a dynamic man in a dynamic world ’ (Quicksilver‚ 2001). Kane draws much of its power
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centered around black equality‚ political awareness‚ self-confidence‚ and racial pride. This movement espouse messages that developed black women’s roles and identity in relation to racial uplift. Simultaneously‚ the Black Nationalism movement lead by Marcus Garvey also promoted racial pride and uplift. As Garvey’s second wife‚ Amy Jacques Garvey was a central figure of the movement and served as editor for the
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Caesar‚ Roman general and politician‚ lived from about 100 to 44 B.C. One of the greatest military leaders in Roman history‚ he conquered land now known as present day France and Belgium‚ which originally went by the name of Gaul (Applebee 689). Marcus Brutus‚ a perpetual dictator‚ lived from about 85 to 42 B.C. (Biography.com). Mario‚ or originally known as “Jumpman”‚ is a fictional Italian plumber that was born/created in 1981 (Newman). Bowser‚ the leader of the Koopa Kingdom was born/created
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The Great Gatsby & Citizen Kane " You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. "- James Allen The Great Gatsby and Citizen Kane are both classic American stories about the so called “American Dream”. The main characters in both stories are Mr. Gatsby and Mr. Kane. They each come from similar backgrounds. They also both hold much power as adults. A difference between the two is one chose their way of living the other did not. He was
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premiered in 2013 and there are 5 seasons‚ with 18-20 episodes in each season‚ which still continues today. Marcus Lemonis is the main character‚ who is a Lebanese-born American businessman and investor. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Camping World‚ Good Sam Enterprises‚ Gander Outdoors and The House Boardshop (CNBC‚ 2018). Lemonis also has a net worth of over $900 million. In the show‚ Marcus Lemonis offers a large amount to invest in the company for a percentage of the ownership in that company
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Possemato October 7‚ 2016 Citizen Kane: A Marriage Like Any Other Citizen Kane is a film directed by Orson Welles‚ released in 1941. The film follows and analyzes the life of Charles Foster Kane. Consequently‚ it is discovered that throughout Kane’s life‚ he was searching for love and appreciation. However‚ Kane had none to give‚ causing his efforts to be doomed from the start. This becomes very apparent in a scene involving Kane and Emily Monroe Norton Kane‚ Kane’s first wife. This scene centers
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Marcus Tullius Cicero was born in 106 BC and died in 43 BC when‚ according to Plutarch‚ two men came to execute him. His last words to them were “There is nothing proper about what you are doing‚ soldier‚ but do try to kill me properly.” He was born to a wealthy family with connections in Rome‚ but no one in his family had previously been a senator‚ making him novus homo. However‚ through his brilliance as an orator and advocate in court cases he ran for consul at the minimum age for the office‚
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Citizen Kane is a film open to many interpretations and analyses. It tells the story of its main character through the complex points of view of those who knew him. Or thought they knew him. The character of Charles Foster Kane is played by‚ and done so in an enigmatic performance‚ by Orson Welles. The intrinsic bias and prejudice of the “narrators” in this film creates conflicting accounts of who Charles Foster Kane really was. Kane was a private man; closely guarding his true identity‚ making
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