Alexander the Great became king the death of his father King Philip II. His father had prepared the soil as well as Alexander for his supreme rule over the Hellenistic world. He was now the prevailing commander of the Macedonian army which was joined by the Greek soldiers. His courage‚ strategy‚ exuberance‚ and ability proved his value as an effective leader. With everything set in place Alexander ruled with the heart and military passion of his father. King Philip instilled into Alexander
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General Picket would lead his men through the open field in order to assault the Union center; this was the first time that he would lead his men into battle. As the Division of Confederate forces advanced upon the defensive lines‚ the Union artillery began to fire on the advancing soldiers. The cannon fire would easily hit and break the lines of the advancing men. As the assault grew closer to the defensive perimeter the Union Artillery began to fire canisters upon the approaching troops‚ canisters
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Hamlet: Illustrating Death In the theatrical play of Hamlet written by William Shakespeare‚ Hamlet the young prince of Demark is haunted by his father’s mysterious demise and his mother’s quick marriage to his uncle. This brings him to a point where he contemplates suicide and death. Throughout the play death is perceived as salvation. Hamlet‚ the young prince sees it as an escape from corruption within the castle; Ophelia‚ Hamlet’s love interest interprets it as a last resort‚ and the skull of Yorik
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case during the era when Alexander the Great was ruling. Alexander reigned from 356 BCE until 323 BCE‚ during his short time on the throne‚ he excelled steadily and became one of the most significant figures studied from the ancient world (Lane Fox‚ p. 230‚ para. 2‚ p. 231‚ para. 1). Alexanders eagerness to continue his father’s legacy as well as his own aspirations‚ and to continue his luxurious lifestyle are factors that contributed in motivating him to succeed and become the greatest military
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American Author‚ Mark Twain‚ known for his humor‚ became a internationally known author in his time if life during the civil war days. Mark Twain‚ or Samuel L. Clemens‚ became one of the most well renowned authors of his time. He was greatly influenced by history and the events of his childhood. As an author‚ he addressed many social issues and for such things his works became controversial. In America at this time the civil war was coming to an end. Mark Twain’s career took place the 1850s
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Shakespearean play‚ Hamlet‚ revenge is a theme portrayed throughout the tragic tale. Revenge is defined as inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong doing to someone else (Dictionary.com). In today’s society‚ revenge is prevalent in many movies‚ books‚ and television shows. Young Hamlet is devastated by the murder of his father and looks to avenge his death after being told by the King’s ghost that Claudius poisoned him while he was asleep in the orchard. The ghost said to Prince Hamlet‚ “So art
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Characters: Hamlet‚ Prince of Denmark who has come home from Germany only to find his father dead and his mother married to his father’s brother‚ Claudius. Claudius‚ King of Denmark who has usurped the throne and taken his brother’s wife by killing the former king. Gertrude‚ Queen of Denmark‚ Hamlet’s mother‚ King Hamlet’s widow‚ and Claudius’s new wife. The Ghost‚ Spirit of King Hamlet‚ roaming the earth every night until his soul is avenged. Polonius‚ the Lord Chamberlain and chief councilor to
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Along with Hamlet‚ King Lear and Macbeth‚ Othello is one of the four greatest tragedies written during Shakespeare’s tragic period. But Othello is unique among the others. Unlike Hamlet‚ King Lear and Macbeth‚ which are set against a backdrop of affairs of the nation‚ Othello focuses on human nature. Love‚ jealousy‚ racism and deceit are universal themes not only evident in Shakespeare’s time‚ but also in our time and in the future. They are patterns of human nature which are continuous in the history
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due to his height people would make fun of him or even hurt him. Geoff was too scared to say anything so he would usually run away‚ his parents at first be around and help him‚ but when he went to school his nightmare began. In kindergarten kids would usually scream by even looking at him. In elementary school he would get bullied by the older kids and even by the teachers‚ one time the teacher even let the boys throw things at him until they saw blood. Now Geoff is in grade nine and it’s his first
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Charles I took over the throne as due to his misdeeds and increasing pressure from the public and parliament‚ he was put on trial which was mind blowing at the time and then finally executed. Such an act had never been seen which had many people in shock‚ especially Charles I since he and many others had thought even considering to put a king on trial was a sin (59). The reason for this was because Charles I was brought up believing that he was the divine leader to his subjects which is significant because
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