One of the causes of the French Revolution was enormous public debt. MIRABEAU presented a now famous oration in defense of Jacques Necker’s patriotic tax. MIRABEAU: Two centuries of depredations and brigandage have made the chasm in which the kingdom is ready to engulf itself. We must close this fearful abyss. Well‚ here is a list of French proprietors! Choose among the richest‚ thus sacrificing the least number of citizens! But choose! For must not a small number perish to save the mass
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He begins with the final fact of history on how the decision to remain in Rome came to be with a satirical and ironic undertone that after Camillus long oration of persuasion it came down to what he says was the ‘’chance remark of a centurion on duty’’. He clearly states of which words had convinced the Senate to accept the omen—‘’we might as well stop here’’ and his presentation of this part of history is
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Religion Humanities are studies that provide knowledge and critical thinking on academic studies like religion‚ philosophy‚ science and art. Religion could be exemplified as a spiritual belief and a connection between a god and gods. During the Renaissance people express their opinions and beliefs on their religion through art. Leonardo Da Vinci’s portraits illustrates an important expression of religion the god is the center of the universe. Michelangelo is another famous artist in the Renaissance
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admired of human composition description. 6. This piece expresses the ideals of humanism in the relationships of lengths of each part of the body. 7. This piece had to be geometrically correct. C: writing 1. the scholar Pico created the Oration on the Dignity of Man‚ which he referred to as a manifesto of humanism. In this work‚ he touted the power of free will and the boundless potential that individuals may realize through reason. 2. Baldassare Castiglione in 1518 wrote The Book of
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lived in the tide of times"). Because he is alone‚ his speech is evidence of Antony’s genuine love and loyalty to Caesar. He wants Caesar alive‚ not dead for political reasons. In order to avenge the death of Caesar‚ Antony employs irony in his oration--"So are they all‚ all honorable men" as well as emotional pauses to arouse the people to turn against the conspirators. Later in the play‚ Antony again manipulates people. In his love for Caesar and loyal promise to avenge him "A curse shall light
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Influential Speaker Commentary Political views aside‚ most can agree that Barack Obama is an influential and very effective speaker. He is able to inspire masses of people with his simple‚ yet articulate use of words. He always speaks with a sense of smooth confidence‚ yet never near the spectrum of arrogance. Most importantly‚ he is so effective because he accurately knows his audience before performing the speech. Obama is truly talented in his ability to make people identify with him‚ because
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Boxer is a central character in Orwell’s Animal Farm. Explore his role in the book and your response to his death. Boxer was an “Enormous beast”‚ standing nearly standing eighteen hands high with the power of two horses put together. He was respected by everyone for his tremendous work and effort in everything he did. He looked a bit silly with a white stripe down his face and did not have that much cleverness but was still respected by all of the other farm animals. He was also devoted to Benjamin
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democracy so much that they displayed the stone panel so that everyone could see. Athens wanted everyone’s voices to be heard. The stone relief was displayed in a public place to show how supported Greece was of the idea of democracy. In “The Funeral Oration of Pericles” he talks about democracy. Pericles says that democracy allows men to advance because of merit instead of wealth or inherited class. He also says that in a democracy‚ citizens behave lawfully while doing what they like without dear of
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of schools‚ he spoke such words of life as were never spoken before or since‚ and produced effects which lie beyond the reach of orator or poet; without writing a single line‚ he set more pens in motion‚ and furnished themes for more sermons‚ orations‚ discussions‚
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In‚ William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Marcus Brutus appears to be the most complicated character. Brutus supports the republic and system of government guided by the votes of the Senators. He does not however‚ support a dictatorship [Quote Brutus:” What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king.” Lines 84‚85]. Brutus clearly shows that he is a well-respected public figure‚ a kind master to his servants‚ a genius military leader‚ and a loving friend. Brutus’ gullibility
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