September 11‚ 2001‚ two planes crash into the World Trade Center‚ people diving out windows to their deaths‚ a plane crashes into the Pentagon‚ hijackers overtaken by passengers and crash the plane into a field in Pennsylvania. December 2003‚ mass graves uncovered in Iraq‚ compliments of Saddam Husayn. May‚ 2004‚ a web page shows terrorists cutting off the head of Nick Berg. August 2004‚ over 350 children are executed by terrorists in a school in Russia. Democracy is being threatened by enigmatic
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intolerance‚ stubbornness‚ and a short temper‚ each of which lead into his downfall. For instance‚ Oedipus’ stubbornness’ is unmistakably shown when he demands on finding the murderer of Laius and proving that the prophecy hasn’t come true. However‚ Jocasta‚ Oedipus’ queen and mother already is aware of the fact that all
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Predestined Fate of Oedipus In ancient Greek society they believed that ones life is predestined and that ones fate is sealed. What is meant to occur will happen no matter what that person does. In "Oedipus Rex" Oedipus’ fate is doomed from his birth because of the actions of his ancestors. Unlike Oedipus most people today don’t believe in predestined fate. People can be all they want to be regardless of their background or the circumstances of their lives. However some people don’t realize that
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Assignment #1 Why do you feel Antigone was so determined to bury her brother‚ and why was Ismene not? Antigone was so determined to bury her brother because of three main reasons. First‚ the law of the gods demanded that the dead would be buried or properly burned for them to go well into the underworld. After disagreeing with Ismene‚ Antigone notes that her sister does not appreciate the law of the gods. Second‚ her love for the dead brother‚ Polyneices‚ moved Antigone to want to bury him well
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In Oedipus the King‚ lines 1477-1484 form the conclusion of the play. After Oedipus is banished from Thebes‚ the Chorus addresses the people with this passage‚ explaining Oedipus’ success and downfall. This passage also indicates to the reader how throughout the play‚ the people’s perspective of Oedipus shifts from respect to shame. In the beginning of the play‚ the people of Thebes regard Oedipus with respect and envy. On line 14‚ a priest calls Oedipus “my country’s lord and master”‚ a title that
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RED BADGE OF COURAGE Chapter One 1. What army was seen upon a riverbank at the novel’s opening? 2. What was the general reaction to Jim Conklin’s rumor? A) despair B) arguing C) complaining D) fright 3. When Mrs. Fleming said‚ "’Henry‚ don’t you be a fool‚’" she was attempting to persuade Henry not to A) follow in his father’s footsteps. B) join the army. C) dream so much about heroic deeds. D) be a coward in conflict. 4. On his way to Washington‚ which food was not served? A) bread and cold
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People read literature because it teaches about humanity‚ both the positives and negatives. Sometimes‚ they learn more from reading about the mistakes and flaws of characters. Oedipus Rex is one of these characters‚ flawed even though he thinks he is divine. According to Bernard Knox‚ “these attributes of divinity – knowledge‚ certainty‚ justice – are all qualities Oedipus thought he possessed – and that is why he was the perfect example of the inadequacy of human knowledge‚ certainty‚ and justice
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“Death in Venice” starts with the author‚ Thomas Mann‚ introducing Aschenbach‚ an honorable‚ rational and well thought out older man who lives in Germany. All Aschenbach wants to do is become successful in his field of work‚ writing. As a young child‚ Aschenbach was raised to be a successful‚ fundamental and polite person‚ creating apollonian like qualities within him. But as the book goes on‚ Aschenbach’s apollonian like qualities seem to dissipate‚ leading this careful‚ fundamental person to a
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A voice is heard in the wilderness telling people to “repent:” “Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turn to God” (3:8 Matthew). In this passage‚ Prophet John the Baptist is preparing people for redemption. If anyone returns from their evil ways‚ there will be a redemption and peace for the rest of their lives. These concept of redemption is seen in the movie‚ The Kite Runner‚ which takes place in the late 70s in Kabul‚ Afghanistan. Director Marc Forster tells the story
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Arjuna thought Why would they do such a thing? The heartless villains! Rakshasas! The extension would completely kill the livelihood of the people living downstream. It is not as if they have a huge surplus but with common sense and wisdom‚ there was always enough for everyone. God! Why don’t you knock some sense in to those idiots? He opened his eyes a little and peered at the substantial statue of Lord Shiva‚ sitting peacefully before him with his eyes closed. What are you so pleased about
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