powerful as men. Antigone breaks that stereotype‚ however‚ and it makes Creon paranoid and he is in disbelief that a woman could defy his power. Therefore‚ the fact that Antigone is a determined and powerful woman makes Creon paranoid and ultimately causes his downfall. To start with‚ Antigone’s femininity is something that surprises Creon. During the period that Antigone was written in‚ women were treated of lower class than men. Creon does not expect a woman to defy a man in power‚ as this has never
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In a research paper of Al Dunlap by Anthony DiPrimio‚ explains that in fact‚ Dunlap’s initial success had something to do with his downfall. There are however‚ some other managerial mistakes that he committed‚ that finally terminated his CEO career. The author mentions that he went to work at Luly-Tulip paper cup manufacturer. As a manager he was part of a “restructuring project he was responsible for a layoff of 20 percent of the workforce”. Although‚ he demonstrated disrespect for his fellow
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Throughout the play‚ the difference between Creon and Antigone is vividly shown. By the end of the play‚ Antigone‚ it is evident that a total of five characters have lost their lives. This is due to the characters’ failure to choose where their loyalty and obligation should stand‚ thus creating conflict. The main character of the play‚ Antigone‚ is forced to choose a decision between abiding by the law‚ and showing obligation to her family. King Creon is also forced to make a decision between his
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no remorse. These were two key points that directed Fortunato to his current state. Three traits that led Fortunato to his demise and made him an easy target were his gluttony‚ trust or naivety‚ and his pride. One trait that led to Fortunato’s downfall was his pride. When Fortunato was asked to test wine‚ instead of his opponent‚ he said‚ “Let us go nevertheless. The cold is merely nothing. Amontillado! You have not been imposed upon. And as for Luchesi‚ he cannot distinguish Sherry from Amontillado
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believe she is doing what is right‚ regardless of whether she thinks the religious traditions to be true or not. “One must do what one can‚” she says‚ and she believes in upholding this moral principle regardless of how little impact it will have. Creon however‚ describes this as a “senseless gesture”‚ not only due to its futility but also because he refutes the idea that Polynices may only rest in the afterlife once buried. He describes it as “mass-produced mumbo-jumbo”‚ to which she agrees‚ saying
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Mozart is still recognized as one of the greatest musicians of all times‚ but his lack of discipline as a child led to his downfall. The pinnacle of Mozart’s success ended at an early age‚ but even earlier‚ he was thought to be a melodious mastermind. For such a gifted man with such a caring father‚ he made many terrible decisions throughout his life. Mozart’s unpopularity was caused by his musical genius. Though greatly appreciated today‚ in his time‚ the pieces he performed were very divisive.
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thinks Fortunato and him are good friends‚ Fortunato is just hiding behind a mask. He has no clue of the deadly plans that Fortunato is planning. Montresor knows that his enemy’s fatal weakness is that he drinks to much‚ and uses this to cause his downfall‚ betraying him. The Lady or The Tiger Blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours glow any brighter. By killing her husband‚ the princess does not improve herself. Sure‚ here one and only lover will not get married to her enemy‚
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The play starts off in medieval Scotland; three witches appear revealing traditions that could be associated with witchcraft: they know in advance that the outcome of a civil war that is being fought in Scotland will involve Macbeth. Macbeth is first introduced into the play as a noble gentleman‚ ready to fight for his land and to do anything for his country. As the play goes on‚ his ambitions are made clear to the audience through his speech and soliloquys. The witches gather in a bleak place‚
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Glamis! (1.3.53) All Hail‚ Macbeth! Hail to thee‚ Thane of Cawdor! (1.3.55)All hail‚ Macbeth‚ that thou shalt be King hereafter.” (1.3.57)These are the words said too Macbeth in the story Macbeth by William Shakespeare that would lead to his rise and downfall as King of Scotland. Generals Macbeth and Banquo are approached by the Three Witches and are told of prophecies. They are: Macbeth would be King and Banquo would be father of future kings. At first‚ they are confused of what they were being told
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Dissecting the Downfall of Great Macbeth While Macbeth’s “vaulting ambition” plays the most vital role in the quick end to his newfound empire in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ exterior forces including Lady Macbeth and the persuasive acts performed by the witches both contribute to the eventual beheading of one of Scotland’s greatest warriors‚ Macbeth himself. Macbeth loses part of himself the moment he takes the life of a friend‚ uncle‚ and respected King‚ Duncan. Although the witches put
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