CLASS VII CH-3 sultan Question 1. Which ruler first established his or her capital at Delhi? Answer: Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomar Rajputs. Question 2. What was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans? Answer:the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans Persian. Question 3. In whose region did the Sultanate reach its farthest extent? Answer:Under the regions of Aluaddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughluq the Sultanate reached its farthest
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Read the following passage from Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. Discuss Marlowe’s use of language in this passage and how it contributes to the characterisation of Faustus. (Act 5‚ Scene 2) Written in blank verse iambic pentameter; non-rhyming lines of ten stressed syllables‚ Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus is a morality play‚ a warning of what befalls those that deal with the devil. Faustus is introduced by the Chorus‚ a man who through scholarly pursuit has achieved much despite his upbringing; yet through
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Creative Response English 205 Dear Mr. Marlowe‚ I just read your play‚ “Doctor Faustus”. I really enjoyed your work. I thought it was a very interesting plot. In addition‚ your characters were exciting and entertaining. I am sure this play involving the devil and demons had much criticism in your time. How did the audience react when they first watched this play? Also‚ what made you decide to write about these things? My favorite character in the play was Mephastophilis. He seems to be a “good”
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The Alienation of Victor Frankenstein and Dr. John Faustus Victor Frankenstein and John Faustus are two characters that are alienated because of their intellectual curiosity. Faustus’s and Frankenstein’s pursuits of knowledge begin with an inexorable journey to their downfalls as they become alienated. Both characters attempt to exceed human ability and are alienated from God because of their attempts. These men are concerned with the secrets of nature and are ultimately alienated from the world
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juxtaposition of Dr. Faustus and Roy Hobbs shows similarities and differences in their characteristics. Dr. Faustus‚ from the novel Dr. Faustus‚ and Roy Hobbs‚ from the movie The Natural‚ both have divine powers that their cultures see as heroic. Both Faustus and Hobbs yearn to be the best there ever was in their field of excellence; For Hobbs it’s baseball and for Faustus it’s learning. With all the similarities come the differences. Though Faustus and Hobbs want to the best‚ Faustus uses questionable
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tragedy‚ Dr. Faustus‚ can be framed in terms of the Renaissance philosophy and the Elizabethan tragedy‚ which takes a different turn on some points from the Aristotelian tragedy‚ for instance such as the Elizabethan tragedy’s requisite death of the tragic hero. Dr. Faustus demonstrates the Renaissance philosophy that pits the dichotomy of good‚ angelic humanity against evil‚ depraved humanity. Marlowe’s play also is a model of the Elizabethan tragedy. Marlowe constructed the character of Dr. Faustus
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to cause his own fall. To Doctor Faustus‚ this idea of sin is of no concern at the beginning of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. Faustus’ goal is to become god-like himself. In order to accomplish this‚ he learns of science and shows an interest in magic. He turns to the pleasures of magic and art and the poewr of scientific knowledge as substitutes for the Christian faith he has lost" (source 5 115). Clearly‚ this total disregard for God makes Faustus an atheist. However‚ it is only his
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people who do what they believe is right‚ but as they say‚ ’The road to hell is paved with good intentions.’” In The Tempest by Shakespeare‚ The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde‚ and Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe‚ intentions blind each of the main characters into carrying out malicious actions. Dr. Faustus and Dorian Gray are both overcome by their intentions and cannot redeem themselves no matter how hard they try. However‚ Prospero manages to suppress the urge to harm his enemies. The progression
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The Damnation of a Canyon By Edward Abbey Not many people know of the used-to-be 150-mile excursion that the Glen Canyon had to offer. Not many people know how to sail a raft down a river for a week. Not many people know how to interact with nature and the animals that come with it. We seem to come from a world that is dependent on time and consumed in money. Edward Abbey is what you would call an extreme environmentalist. He talks about how it was an environmental disaster to place a dam
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Homosexuality and Damnation Evette M Byrd South University (Novi) Homosexuality in general is defined as sexual curiosity and attraction to individuals of one ’s own sex. In dissimilar eras‚ beliefs‚ and religions‚ homosexual conduct has been variously accepted‚ tolerated‚ disciplined‚ or banned. Next you would need do know the definition of abomination. An abomination is simply that which is forbidden or unclean according to religion. Are individuals that choose to be homosexual damn to go
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