Sophocles’ Antigone is still relevant in the world today. The characters in this play are very relatable. One characteristic that often shows up is hubris‚ which is also known as pride. Because many people can relate to Creon’s hubris‚ Sophocles’ Antigone is still relevant today. In Antigone‚ Creon’s hamartia is his pride‚ which can more accurately be called hubris. For example‚ Creon says‚ “Who is the man here‚ / She or I‚ if this crime goes unpunished?” (Sophocles Scene 2‚ 82-83) In this quote
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still has a place in modern society? To be relevant or not to be relevant‚ that is the question. It has been over 400 years since Shakespeare wrote his last work and the world continues to reference‚ adapt‚ teach‚ discuss and question the great bard of Stratford upon Avon. Maybe he was incredibly ahead of his time‚ or maybe the world just hasn’t changed for 400 years‚ either way‚ the themes and issues used throughout Shakespeare’s works are still relevant and interesting to today’s audience. Themes
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Date: 28th March 2013 Part one of Assessment 1.1 4 Pieces of Legislation important for home-based childminding 1. Child Act (2004) – This is a vital and important piece of legislation as it ensures that all children are identified as being healthy‚ are safe‚ enjoy and achieve‚ make positive contribution and achieve economic well-being. These outcomes are achieved through various play activities e.g. dance‚ painting & reading‚ keeping children safe in the environment with the use of stair
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for ancient Greece‚ whose culture trickled down into the Western Roman Empire and even further into the Medieval Ages. Aspects of ancient Greek culture are even relevant today‚ thousands of years later. The reasoning behind why Greek culture continued to thrive after the nation’s decline can be attributed to many reasons‚ the most relevant being its large expansion. During the time period of Alexander the Great‚ Greece expanded tremendously and‚ by effect‚ exposed many other cultures to their own
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about 150 years ago in modern era. (Animal-based Research Is Still Relevant and Necessary) Animal testing started long ago‚ back in the AD. Many people see too much of the advantage side‚ but how about the disadvantages? Here are some reasons: Many humans get diseases and disorders from using the medicines from animal tests. Both animals and humans die a lot from animal testing. Animal testing also wastes lots of money. (33 Reasons Why Animal Testing Is Pointless)
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University of Phoenix Material Anti-Drug Legislation Matrix Complete the matrix by selecting three states to add below Federal. Then‚ answer each question listed in the first row for each corresponding law. Is marijuana illegal? What are the penalties for possession of cocaine? What are the penalties for possession of heroin? What are the penalties for possession of prescription drugs? What is the blood alcohol level for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) crime
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A Thomasian Accountant Viewpoint Reaction on the Article “Is Thomistic Philosophy Relevant in Seminary Formation?” Cl. Marc Will R. Lim‚ SDB It gives me hard time to react on an article written by someone whom I perceived belongs to the rule makers‚ standard bearers and theory setters. Having graduated from a Pontifical University run by Dominicans and with a degree afar from the course which subjects everything to critical reflection‚ I found myself on the verge of completely adhering. But
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plays still relevant today?” The answer to that question is yes. One of the main reasons that William Shakespeare’s plays are still relevant today is because they show that things that were problems back then‚ are also problems in today’s times. Some examples of that are‚ how people sometimes make poor decisions when in love‚ how a relationship can cause conflict‚ and finally‚ how love still forms no matter the obstacle. The first point of how Shakespeare’s plays are still relevant‚ is how love
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the Common Law of England‚ however with the onset of the Revolution‚ states began to draft their own constitutions. In the 18th and 19th centuries‚ legislation having to do with labor was largely determined at state levels‚ and most often‚ on a case-by-case basis. It wouldn’t be until the beginning of the 20th century that most federal legislation concerning labor would be drafted and take effect. Originally‚ most people immigrated by way of indentured servitude or slavery.1 People that emigrated
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bodies as well as men who pay for sexual services are criminals according to the current legislation. In many countries‚ including the United States‚ the police arrests individuals involved in prostitution‚ however‚ a careful examination of the problem reveals that legalization of prostitution may improve the quality of life in society as well as generate wider benefits for the community. There are four reasons to legalize prostitution: (1) legalization promotes safety and improves the neighborhoods;
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