Modern day society promotes individualism and self-responsibility. Yet somehow‚ fate exists as an intrinsic part of many people’s lives. This paradox in mindset shows how logical reasoning‚ common sense‚ and science bow down for the supernatural force that guides one through life‚ fate‚ for better or worse. Such is seen clearly in the dialogue and actions of the characters in Romeo and Juliet‚ a play written by William Shakespeare. Taking place in 14th century Verona‚ Romeo and Juliet describes the
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to their determined fate. In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ the prologue tells us that the two lovers‚ Romeo and Juliet are both destined to die because of their love for each other. Even though their death is already determined‚ the story tells how their choices lead to their ultimate fate. The hatred between their two families is in their way‚ yet Romeo and Juliet still get married trying to trick their fate. Shakespeare creates a message in his play that fate controls people’s lives
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The Controversial Viewpoints on Gene Doping Is gene doping in sports ethical? Gene doping is the case of genetic enhancement for purposes of athletic competition; it should not be confused with gene therapy. Gene doping is controversial because it is a modification to the body to turn it into something that it wasn’t intended to be. It’s like plastic surgery on a cellular level‚ some are against plastic surgery‚ and some people are okay with it. Stake-holders of this topic may be coaches‚ athletes
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Fate Vs. Free Will Antigone‚ the play‚ fuels the debate whether fate is stronger than one’s free will. Antigone’s fate was to die fighting for respect of her family. At first‚ Antigone’s fate was to live‚ but her free will let her to choose to disobey Creon’s law about burying her brother. When she made the choice to go against Creon‚ her fate was to die. Towards the end of "Antigone‚" Creon on changed his mind to kill Antigone but fate had already taken over and she died. Likewise‚ Creon’s fate
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end in a tragic accident. Fate is the path that leads to the future and cannot be altered no matter the outcome. Set in Shakespearean time‚ fate was believed to be in control of people’s lives. The fact that Romeo and Juliet would never live a peaceful life‚ none of the tragedies would have not taken place if they had not met. In the prologue of the play‚ Shakespeare outlines that “two star’d crossed lovers take their life”. This foreshadowing creates the sense that fate shall claim superiority. The
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Fate is responsible for many events‚ such as the tragedy of Oedipus. Although some people may lay the fault on others‚ they were really just part of fate’s plans all along. Jocasta and Laius‚ a queen and King from ancient Greece‚ found out they were to have a son. But they did not know from the moment Jocasta became pregnant‚ fate had plans for their son. Before he was even born Oedipus was destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Despite his parent’s attempt to kill him as a baby
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The star crossed lovers known as Romeo and Juliet were brought together by fate. Not just anyone will fall in love at first sight‚ and to be willing to do what they did for each other is true love. William Shakespeare used fate in the play to bring together Romeo and Juliet and he also used it in the development of the story line. It was written in the ups and downs they experience together. Spotting each other and even seeing each other for the last time could have been predetermined history. In
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Cons of Gene Patenting As of 2010‚ there are 40‚000 patents within the U.S. that relate to the 2‚000 human genes (Wikipedia‚ 2011). A gene patent is when a person owns the rights to a gene and no other person can do research involving said gene. There is some controversy over whether these patents advance technology by providing scientists with a reason to produce‚ or if they restrict the research because of the genes patented (Debatepedia‚ 2011). Patents curb the discovery of cures and the creation
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Topic: The relationship between Gene and Finny is a microcosm of the outer world. "Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation‚ the sorrow‚ and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war." (Herbert Clark Hoover). This speech‚ made by Mr. Hoover illustrates the misconception of war that is passed down by generation‚ filled by over-glorified lies‚ which enthrall the youth to join the war effort‚ where they are merely pawns in a global
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In God’s Hands Hamlet’s fate was feared‚ fought‚ accepted‚ and then finally determined by God. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ he proves that fate is already determined in the hand’s of God and it is not worth fighting because one will simply not win. “To be or not to be: that is the question” (3.1.57). Hamlet is afraid of where fate may take him with the choices he has to choose from. In the “To Be Or Not To Be” soliloquy‚ Hamlet finds himself conflicted by the two choices he has‚ kill himself or
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