Mass Incarceration In 1983 the nation’s largest private prison corporation the Corrections Corporation of America was founded. The Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) controls more than 47% of all private prison and jail beds nationwide and produces a 13% to 15% return annually on investment. This company is the nation’s largest owner and operator of privatized correctional and detention facilities and one of the largest prison operators in the United States‚ behind only the federal government
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hero”. A tragic hero held the spotlight of the drama to amplify the message of the script. One story that sparked much discussion and interest was Oedipus the King by Sophocles. The story of Oedipus is considered one of the best examples of a “tragic hero”. Greek drama can be better understood in light of understanding how Oedipus in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King is a strong example of a tragic hero. Aristotle defined a tragic hero to be a man‚ noble in stature‚ with outstanding quality about him‚
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A leader’s guide understanding complex organizations: An expanded “7-S” perspective Large organizations are complex in nature. According to Weber ( 1998:1)‚ ‘ one of the most useful frameworks ever developed for understanding an entire organization is the classic “7-S Framework” ‘ which states that ‘an organization could be understood in terms of a dynamic relationship among seven key elements: Strategy‚ Structure‚ Systems‚ Superordinate goals‚ Style‚ Staff(people)‚ and Skills.’ It is argued that
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Analysis “Oedipus the King”… Hunter‚ Plowman‚ and Sailor-Helmsman Throughout the play “Oedipus Rex”‚ the main character Oedipus has a number of different character traits throughout the play. His out-look on the stories situation evolves as he begins to learn the truth about who he really is. Oedipus takes on the characteristics of a hunter as well as becoming the hunted; he is a sower yet also the seed‚ and a sailor-helmsman of the city. Each of these images has their own significance. Oedipus first
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simplistic‚ others are more complex than some people can wrap their brain around. The play Oedipus Rex‚ written by Sophocles‚ shows a complex and ravishing combination of the contrasting of characters‚ the development of a tragic hero‚ and the progression of the play throughout one important and unforgettable interaction between two characters. In Oedipus Rex‚ there are many characters that contrast Oedipus‚ the main character. The person that shows an obvious contrast to Oedipus is the blind prophet‚
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the development of complex societies‚ many different factors had a powerful impact on the way the societies developed. In some areas of the world‚ religion was the primary force that led to the creation of organized societies. Other areas developed on trade routes that made it necessary to develop complex societies to incorporate the growth of different economic classes and the wealth they generated into the structure of the government. In each part of the world where complex societies emerged
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Galileo Alkalay Ms. Dudley Period 5 December 10‚ 2012 Irony & The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthrone’s Scarlet Letter is praised as one of the most revolutionary and compelling literary works in modern American history. The narrator’s omniscient‚ descriptive lingustics enfore the story’s captivating plot as well as invokes insights on the moral fiber of each character. For some‚ the novel is an inspiration to readers in regard to the powerful protagonist‚ Hester Prynne‚ with her feminism
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Adolfo J. Lopez British Literature Mr. Lafleur March 8‚ 2012 The Faustian Icarus Complex “Till swolne with cunning of a selfe conceit‚ His waxen wings did mount above his reach and melting heavens conspired his overthrow”. (Marlowe‚ 3) These are one of the opening words from the entering chorus to Christopher Marlowe’s “The tragical history of Dr. Faust”. Nevertheless‚ it is the explicit foreshadowing of the psychological and moral heel of Achilles which causes Dr. Faust’s fall to damnation
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One of the main underlying themes in Oedipus Rex is blindness. Not just physical blindness‚ but intellectual blindness as well. The blindness issue is an effective contrasting method for Oedipus at different points in the play. Simply saying "blindness"‚ however‚ is a little ambiguous. It can be broken down into two components: Oedipus’s ability to "see" (ignorance or lack thereof)‚ and his
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Abdelaal Essay 1 Hamlet Complex Decision Abdelaal 1 Hamlet Complex Decision “To be‚ or not to be‚ that is the question” (Hamlet‚ 2446). To live or to die? Do I take avenge or not? To leave Denmark polluted or not? Hamlet a young prince of Denmark faces the truth of the former King. Hamlets father death was an actual murder. In addition the Queen Hamlets mother marries Hamlets Uncle‚ Claudius and former Kings brother. Hamlets throughout the play faced a complex decision either to live
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