I was the reason for the downfall The reason why war broke out between Charles I Parliament‚ in 1642 and was due to many reasons which will be discussed. However Charles‚ belief in the divine right of kings was one of the factors that caused misunderstandings with the Parliament. Religion Many disagree that Charles was to blame‚ however his actions did add to this. Religion had been a problem for Charles’ father‚ James I. Perhaps‚ this would hinder Charles in his reign as this would be remembered
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How far was Nicholas II responsible for his own downfall? In 1917 Tsar Nicholas II signed a deliration to abdicate from power; this was due to a number of long term and short term factors; some being of Nicolas II own problems and some being general problems that faced Nicholas II. When Tsar Nicholas II came to power many problems faced him‚ such as lack of industrial revolution‚ political problems‚ economical problems etc… Nicholas II was a very strong believer in autocracy and the belief that
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In the play Othello‚ written by Shakespeare‚ women do not get to enjoy the same freedom that women do today. The play Othello was written in the late sixteenth century. In the play Othello and Desdemona get married despite race and age. Iago is the character that tries to break up this marriage and convince Othello that she is unfaithful. Iago wants Cassio to lose his position as lieutenant. Iago frames Cassio to convince Othello that Desdemona is cheating. In the End Othello ends up killing Desdemona
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English Literature The focus of the play Othello is not so much Othello’s flaws and weaknesses but more Iago’s villainy. A thorough analysis of the play Othello tends to reveal that the focus of the play is actually about Othello’s flaws and weaknesses rather than Iago’s villainy. This conclusion has been reached due to the fact that many elements of drama as well as a characteristic of Shakespearean tragedy are centered on Othello and his imperfections. In essence‚ the conflict and thematic
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onwards‚ Louis was largely responsible for his own downfall and execution” King Louis XVI of France had a reign full of turmoil and discontent. His popularity steadily declined throughout his rule‚ finally culminating in his execution in January 1793. However‚ it is still up to debate as to what factor was most influential in kick-starting the path to his execution – whether he was wholly responsible through his own actions‚ or if his downfall was caused by the French people or the war of 1792. This
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Consider Shakespeare’s Presentation of Iago in Act 2 Scene 3 of ‘Othello’. Othello is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies but also a love story of two lovers. Shakespeare’s tragic heroes always had at least one main flaw‚ which contributed to their downfall. In Othello’s case it was jealousy; when he was told Desdemona was having an affair. Other themes the play deals with includes hatred‚ racism‚ betrayal and discrimination. Although Othello is the main protagonist in the play‚ however‚ in many ways Iago
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Creon’s tragic Downfall Creon is the tragic hero of the play‚ Antigone‚ by Sophocles‚ and suffers the greatest downfall. It all begins when he maes his public announcment as the new king. He states his message loud and clearly to everyone‚ that if anyone feels the need to bury the body od Polyneices‚ they will be going against the law and will be sentenced to death. In this powerful speech‚ he shows the need for control and order in the way he plans to rule. At the same time‚ he is showing arrogance
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and betrayed protestants and that’s how he lost control over the country however as the king was losing control parliament became more powerful and protestants trusted parliament more than the king. The civil war begun because of money‚ religion and power. However if the king did not care about these three things then the civil war would of never begin and Charles would have been in control and protestants would of able to trust him and it wouldn’t lead him to his own execution. Do you think it was
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the play‚ Othello by William Shakespeare the main character Othello begins as a great valiant war hero who transforms into a tragic hero because of his own flaws. Shakespeare creates sympathy for Othello by showing us how great he was only to destroy himself due to his own tragic flaws. At the beginning of the play‚ Othello is represented as a great‚ valiant‚ respected and noble. Othello was once a slave but has gained the reputation of a war hero..When first introduced to Othello the audience
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possible rather than the probable‚ which was what mainly caused Othello’s tragedy in William Shakespeare’s Othello The Moor of Venice. Othello’s feelings of jealousy‚ Iago’s manipulation and his inferiority complex are all contributors of the plays tragedy. His decision to trust the wrong people instead of the people that were most loyal to him results into his dreadful demise. Many people believe that jealousy was Othello’s tragic flaw‚ which played a main role‚ but in reality he was not a man
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