The law of intention‚ following the cases of Woollin [1999] 1 AC 82 and Matthews [2003] 3 Cr App R 30‚ is now satisfactorily defined in the criminal law. Intention‚ normally means desire to aim at something. However‚ in criminal law‚ mens rea known as ‘guilty mine’‚ it requires two distinguishable intentions which are direct intention as well as oblique intention‚ and apart from‚ also recklessness. Direct intention means the consequences of the action is desired specifically‚ just like murder
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Yasumasa Morimura’s Blinded by the Light is a clear appropriation of Pieter Breugel’s Parable of the Blind. In close reference to the materials‚ techniques and art elements employed by both artists‚ we are able to understand how they communicate their ideas‚ feelings and effects in their artworks. Painted in 1568‚ Parable of the Blind is a religious painting where Breugel portrays "a single moment but implies a whole sequence of events." In the Gospel of St. Matthew‚ Jesus tells a parable "If the
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Choreographers always have an intention for their dance works‚ but can a dance work be complete without the aural setting to communicate the dance intention? The most common aural setting is music; when the choreographer chooses the accompaniment. Besides music there is found sounds like the traffic a busy Monday morning‚ the sound of a bouncing ball or silence‚ the traffic here would become the choreographers chosen accompaniment to communicate the dance intention. Revelations by Alvin Ailey‚
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“I rhyme‚ to see myself‚ to set the darkness echoing.” How far does this statement apply to and sum up Seamus Heaney’s intentions in writing poetry? In part Seamus Heaney uses his poetry to explore himself but he also explores beyond himself. In his earlier work he mainly explores his childhood. However this develops in his later work‚ where he looks at his nationality and explores the concept of Irish identity. Heaney also explores darkness on varying levels from the literal to the metaphysical
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The difference between common intention constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel has been described as ‘illusory’ (Hayton). Do you agree with this statement? Consider how the case law has developed and give reasons for your answer. In his article ‘Equitable Rights of Cohabitees’ Hayton suggested that the distinction between common intention constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel has‚ over time‚ come to be but illusory and goes on further to propose that since the general direction of
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Robert Pack’s main point of view on Macbeth is this. “Macbeth is a good man whose intention is to do evil.” Pack compares the story to those of Hamlet‚ Othello‚ and Lear. He says “Shakespeare’s plays all reward retribution‚ and punishment take place on earth and within the sphere of mortal life.” Macbeth is punished by his soul‚ not punished physically Macbeth is about a man who violates the moral order and is punished for it. Pack compares the story to Dante’s “Inferno” by saying‚ “we see that
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Odysseus to spy with him because of Odysseus’ wits. However‚ in this book‚ Diomedes and Odysseus commit some acts that question their honor. Turning back on a promise‚ killing men in their sleep and stealing horses and armor are exploits that carry a dishonorable connotation with them. Why
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someone were to define honorable‚ they would perfectly describe Marcus Brutus. Honor is described as having integrity‚ decency‚ and morality. Brutus seemed to have all of these characteristics. Although he made many poor decisions‚ all of Brutus’ intentions were for the sake of Rome and its’ citizens. In this play‚ Brutus is an honorable man. He is a man who loves the country of Rome and all of the people in it. Brutus would have done anything to protect Rome and its’ people. As said in the play
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in the quest to construct the ultimate society‚ rather than to flourish just for superficial purposes. Pericles also mentions that the Athenians were able to prosper because they build relationships through generosity and acted without mercenary intentions‚ however‚ their generosity always went rewarded thus working in their favor. However what differentiated the Athenians from other societies the most was that they possessed a resolution and willingness to act solely based on their dedication to
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In the essay‚ “The New Immorality”‚ Joseph Wood Krutch argues that in today’s time‚ humans are becoming increasingly immoral creatures. This claim can be exemplified by the behavior of students‚ teachers‚ politicians‚ business people‚ celebrities‚ and countless others. Krutch believes that although people claim to be honorable‚ the majority of their actions say otherwise. People no longer care if the acts they commit are immoral because they often only care if it is beneficial to themselves. As times
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