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    Compare and Contrast: Macbeth & Lady Macbeth In the play Macbethambition‚ strength‚ and insanity play major roles in how the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth behave and react. Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth present all 3 of these behaviors at one time or another during the play. However‚ there behaviors progress in very different ways. While Macbeth gets stronger and more ambitious‚ Lady Macbeth does the opposite. She starts out strong and ambitious‚ but becomes weaker and more reserved. In

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    in childhood had a dream‚ a vision of what they intended to do or become. This is distinctively apart from daydreaming‚ for in the words of William Shakespeare “Ambition should be made of sterner stuff’. Thus it is not suffice to only dream‚ but one must relentlessly strive to achieve and realise this dream. I too have a dream‚ an ambition of becoming a doctor. This is so because it is a noble profession‚ that also commands a lot of respect in the society. The white coat and the stethoscope mesmerizes

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    The ABC’s of Nondestructive Weld Examination An understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of each form of nondestructive examination can help you choose the best method for your application BY CHARLES HAYES * Acknowledgement: The Paper was first published  in the Welding Journal May 1997 published by the The American Welding Society‚  550 NW LeJeune Road‚ Miami‚ FL 33126. | CHARLES HAYES  is International Sales/Support Manager‚ The Lincoln Electric Co.‚ Cleveland‚ Ohio. He holds NDT Level

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    Ambition probably being one of the most powerful emotions a person can have. It takes true passion for something you love. It’s always different depending on the person. The reward is always the same. To me it is the motivation‚ to strive to do the best I ca. My motivation is singing. My whole life I’ve wanted to be a Broadway singer and performer. When I was young my brother and I would perform together in front of my parents. My brother just being such an amazing pianist inspires me and

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    loyalty‚ trust and anger all playing an important role. However‚ the most prominent theme in Othello‚ is the destructive nature of jealousy. Othello is a play that is consumed with envy and anger‚ with the intent for all characters to become equally destroyed by jealousy‚ which aim Shakespeare completes through the betrayal and manipulations of characters. The development of the destructive nature of jealousy is presented

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    exemplified by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s play‚ Macbeth. Macbeth’s courage‚ ambition‚ and ambivalence combined with Lady Macbeth’s own ambition‚ cunning‚ and manipulative nature interact act to culminate in the final decision at the end of Act I to murder Duncan. Macbeth is first introduced by the wounded captain as a brave warrior and "valor’s minion" when the captain reports to Duncan‚ "For Brave Macbeth (well he deserves that name). / Disdaining Fortune…" (1.2.18-19). His ambition emerges

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    bition to aspiration AMBITION TO ASPIRATION FROM INSPIRING TO BECOMING…….. “Ambition educates the senses‚ calls into action the will‚ perfects the physical constitution‚ brings men into such swift and close collision in critical moments that man measures man.” Ambition is an eagerness to acquire personal advantage‚ wealth‚ power‚ status. It is an eager and sometimes an exorbitant desire for elevation‚ honor

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    Macbeth Almost every relationship has those critical arguments or confrontations and requires communication as well as collaboration to overcome its challenges. This is the case between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth where two different personalities and characteristics begin to clash against one another and push each other to their limits. As the play progresses‚ Lady Macbeth’s motives and desires are revealed and as a result‚ her aspirations get the best of her and starts to influence her husband Macbeth

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    health; he could have been get hurt while he is processing and making the medicine‚ yet he didn’t care. Adding to that he was in his first year‚ so having fun and enjoying his time might been his main activity. But his passion‚ his commitment and his ambition were the things led him to accomplish what he was aiming to. I think that his intelligence as well as his geniality participated in his succession. Other example‚ when Jeri Ellsworth taught herself how to make chips without even studying and learning

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    (ii) “Essentially the play Macbeth is about power‚ its use and abuse.” Discuss this view of the play‚ supporting your answer with the aid of suitable reference to the text. Mark ex 60 by reference to the criteria for assessment using the following breakdown of marks. P 18 C 18 L 18 M 6 60 marks A+ B C D E- 100% 60 – 51 42 33 24 23 – 0 30% 18 – 16 13 10 8 7 – 0 10% 6 – 5 4 3 3 2 – 0 Candidates are free to agree

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