Biography of Mark Twain Stages of its occurrence in the literature‚ Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) stated literally in the same paragraph: "I became a miner in the silver mines of Nevada‚ then a newspaper reporter‚ then a prospector in California‚ then a reporter in San Francisco‚ then a special correspondent in the Sandwich Islands‚ then traveling correspondent in Europe and the East‚ then the torch bearer of enlightenment on the lecturer’s stage - and finally I became a book scribbler and unshakable
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his servant. However‚ due to his ancestor’s key role in establishing the Roman Republic and his own sense of justice‚ Brutus feels responsible to ensure the continued stability of the republic by any means – even if that details murdering Caesar. Antony calls Brutus’ stab the “unkindest cut of all” (page 101)‚ showing how Caesar is betrayed by his most trusted friend. In the end‚ Brutus needs to weigh the republic’s existence against his friend‚ a man aspiring to be dictator. Choosing his city over
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Act 5 begins with Octavius and Antony saying that their hopes have come true because the men are fleeing the hills and coming to them. This says that Brutus is not truly in his right mind for strategy and is blinded by wanting be honorable after killing Caesar. Cassius then tells Brutus “Flatterers! Now‚ Brutus‚ thank yourself;/This tongue had not offended so today/If Cassius might have ruled.” (see lines 45-47)‚ meaning that if had acted as Cassius suggested‚ then they would not be headed towards
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the conspirators. “These many‚ then‚ shall die; their names are/pricked” (4.1.1-2). Antony‚ Octavius‚ and Lepidus discussed and prepared a list of names to be assassinated. They formed an army to take down the conspirators Brutus and Cassius because they killed Caesar. “That by proscription and bills of outlawry‚/Octavius‚ Antony‚ and Lepidus/Have put to death an hundred senators” (4.3.199-201). Octavius‚ Antony‚ and Lepidus put a hundred senators to their death who were conspirators of Caesar and
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loss of her greatest political ally‚ but the fact that he never loved her: “it wasn’t in his arms he wanted to hold Egypt‚ it was in his treasury” (‘Cleopatra’‚ 2008; see transcript p.2). Cleopatra’s role as queen is reduced further upon marrying Mark Antony‚ she appears to accept the loss of her power: “I’ve seen a god come to life. I’m no longer a queen… I’m a woman.” (‘Cleopatra’‚ 2008; see transcript p.2)‚ enforcing the double standard that says men may marry and retain positions of power but
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Perceptions of Cleopatra Investigate the ancient sources that discuss Cleopatra and answer the following question in 750 words. Essay Topic: "Was Cleopatra a heroic figure‚ temptress or vassal of Rome?" Cleopatra is one of the most talked about figures in history. There is a large amount of controversy surrounding the character of this woman and what role she really played in Egyptian history. This paper will discuss how Cleopatra was really a true heroic figure‚ a woman who would go to great
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doesn’t Brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators? (lines 113-140) He doesn’t think they need an oath if they are going to do something good. He also says honest men don’t need an oath. 6. What are two reasons Brutus gives for not killing Mark Antony? (Lines 162-184) He is a limb of Caesar and will die along with Caesar. Also it will become too bloody if they do and it is unnecessary. 7. Who is Portia? What has she noticed about Brutus lately? Portia is Brutus’ wife. She has noticed that
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I think that ambition is the theme in this play. The entire time rather Caesar‚ Antony‚ Brutus or Cassius have a lot of ambition. Although Caesar isn’t too ambitious‚ he still want the crown deep down. He never makes a large attempt at “taking over’’ or trying to rule but the word that he will be getting the crown at the Ides of March is enough to motivate him to go. Now‚ Cassius has more ambition than almost anyone. He tries constantly to convince Brutus constantly to overthrow and kill Julius
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person. In the eyes of Marc Antony‚ Marcus Brutus‚ and Cassius‚ the term “loyalty” means something entirely different to each man. In a sense‚ each of the three characters is only loyal to what he thinks is good and right but in some cases‚ his morals also fluctuate with his desires. Marc Antony plays the specific role of a son-like figure to Caesar. He takes no part in the conspiracy which eventually leads to the demise of Caesar although when Caesar does die‚ Antony baits Marcus Brutus with flattery
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T E S Marks & Spencer Nardine Collier and Gerry Johnson 1. Introduction This case study is about why one of the world’s most famous retails‚ Marks & Spencer‚ ran into trouble at the end of the 1990s and how it attempted to manage a programme of change to overcome those problems. It is therefore useful to explore issues concerned with organisational culture‚ strategic drift‚ strategic choice and the management of change. The case covers both the history of Marks & Spencer
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