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    Title: The Portrayal of Hitler in “Downfall.” General Purpose: Describe and analyze the portrayal of Hitler in “Downfall.” Judging from the script of the film and the performance of Hitler by actor Bruno Ganz‚ what do you believe was the purpose of and effect on the audience intended by the portrayal of Hitler in this film? Thesis Statement: Hitler’s portrayal‚ highlighted his erratic and tyrannical behavior‚ through his leadership style‚ mental instability and social interactions‚ and had

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    Katy Yu Mrs. Hagburg English IV 30 November 2010 The Downfall of Victor Frankenstein In many situations today‚ the children most common problem can be trace back to their family issue. Without a strong bond of relationship between their parents can consequently cause a destruction of children’s future. Even more‚ the children grow up unsteadily with aggressive behavior and the sign of depression. This has come to be a controversial issue and as well the depth of the story that is contain in Mary

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    The Downfall of the Middle Ages There were many reasons for the downfall for the Middle Ages‚ but the most crucial ones were the decline of the feudal system‚ and the declination of the Church’s power over the nation-states. In feudal society‚ everyone had a definite place and a definite role‚ with the power resting in the hands of the local lords (instead of a central government). The lords‚ or nobles‚ lost power after the Crusades‚ when the Europeans came into contact with the more

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    Oedipus's Downfall Essay

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    Destined for Downfall The tragedy of Oedipus the King can be captured in the wise words of Jean de La Fontaine when he said‚ “A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.” Oedipus tried to outrun his fate only to meet it head on because like all people he is a slave to his fate. Sadly‚ for Oedipus his fate is predetermined and unavoidable‚ and made only worse by his immense pride‚ or Hubris. Oedipus’ fate is predetermined by the three fates who make men’s destinies that even

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    The Great Gatsby Downfall

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    When you think of money do you think it’s the downfall of your life? What about love? In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald money and love all lead to the downfall of Jay Gatsby‚ born James Gatz. It’s all an illusion in which the characters believe is reality. The only one who seems to see through it is the narrator Nick. However‚ Jay Gatsby is the worst of them all. Born poor with strive and mindset to achieve in power‚ money and social status. He puts on a false front due to his

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    Downfall from Arrogance

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    Downfall from Arrogance The Crucible is a peculiar name to put for a play. In literal meaning‚ a crucible is a special pot in which you put materials in. The pot then goes in the fire‚ and you end up melting the contents‚ but not the pot itself. The way Miller named his play as The Crucible is what literary experts call symbolism. Arthur Miller’s basic purpose of writing this play was to signify that people react to situations in many different ways. In that same way‚ he symbolizes the attributes

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    Gun Control Downfall

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    Gun Control: The Downfall of America It is to be believed that America’s public safety is being threatened by guns. There have been numerous events leading up to this accusation. Today‚ there is a rising debate whether gun control should be legalized or forbidden. There stand two sides of this dispute‚ one is for bearing arms and the other is against it. One could infer that one side remains superior over the other. In America majority vote rules‚ therefore the gun control laws remain not into effect

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    Julius Caesar's Downfall

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    A common component in Shakespeare’s tragedies is the occurrence of a tragic hero‚ a character who is usually from a noble family‚ an respectable man with a fatal flaw that leads to his downfall. The title character in Julius Caesar is the tragic hero. Caesar is an honorable man‚ loved by a majority of the citizens whose dreadful pride leads to his destruction. Shakespeare wants his audience to know that Caesar was a man of honor loved by most people. In the beginning of the play‚ the working

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    Julius Caesar's Downfall

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    Julius Caesar Brutus convinced himself that he had to kill Caesar for the good of Rome. He was an “honorable man” who thought Caesar’s downfall would bring peace and prosperity to Rome. Antony started a revolution to find and kill every conspirator who buried their blades into Caesar’s body. “A curse shall light upon the limbs of men; Domestic fury and fierce civil strife Shall cumber all the parts of Italy; Blood and destruction shall be so in use And dreadful objects so familiar That mothers shall

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    Oedipus does not trust Creon even though Creon tries to help Oedipus in finding the murder of King Laois. Oedipus does not trust Creon and retaliates against him due to several incidences. First‚ Creon suggested Oedipus to meet Teiresias‚ a holy prophet who may have information about the murder of King Laois. Oedipus become frustrated with Teiresias lack of cooperation and inability to share critical

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