Victory and defeat is not the most telling sign as to which is the greater hero of the two. There are flaws within each character and each one fights to overcome them throughout the story. By the end‚ it is clear which one emerges as the most appropriate symbol of a hero. The character of Achilles is greater than the character of Hector because he was able to overcome more of his character flaws to become a more realistic portrayal of what a heroic character should be. Both characters of Achilles
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An Ideal Vacation An ideal vacation for me is a vacation that takes me away from all the things that are in my normal everyday routine. I want to get away from the things that occupy my everyday life such as: school‚ my hectic work schedule‚ chores‚ and most of all stress. Vacation is where I kick back‚ relax‚ not worry about money‚ and try things that I‚ on a normal basis‚ would not try. My vacation starts the minute I start to pack my suitcase because that is when the real relaxation
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who interferes in everyone’s affairs. Hamlet’s hamartia is his indecisiveness and Polonius’ tragic flaw is interference. Two scenes that create catharsis‚ is the death of Polonius and the swordfight at the end of the play. The flaws of these gentlemen are what lead to the death of not only themselves but many others. “To be or not to be” (Shakespeare) defines Hamlet to perfection and it is this flaw in his character that leads to his demise. Hamlet demonstrates many times throughout the play of
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statement‚ “Reform movements in the United States sought to expand democratic ideals” can be assessed regarding many reformations in the time period of 1825-1850 including the American temperance movement‚ the women’s rights movement‚ and the abolitionist reform. All of which very much expanded core democratic ideology‚ such as equality‚ liberty for all‚ and the pursuit of happiness. All these reforms share the qualities necessary to attempt to make the United States a more civilized‚ utopian society. Social
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Plato’s concept of the ideals Plato believed that reality is more than what we sense around the world (e.g. taste‚ smell‚ hear‚ see and touch)‚ he believed that behind these physical realities lies a perfect version of them in which he called Forms and that the greatest thing we can learn is to have knowledge and understanding of them. Plato’s theory means that what we can sense around us (for example a chair) is just a mere shadow of the perfect version which exists in the world of Forms. The
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in life and life-eternal. The quality of integrity is one that I hold very high on my standards for a man. Each of these proceeding characteristics contributes to a man of desire. The reasoning that I firmly believe this is because I"tmve found my ideal partner in my husband. The definition of sincere is to be free from pretence in behavior or feelings‚ to be genuine and honest. A man can be compassionate towards his friends or family. Having a man whom you can count on wholeheartedly by his word
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What do Plato‚ Descartes‚ and Hobbes contribute to the question "how do we know what is true‚ and what is false?" In the allegory of the cave‚ Plato views the sunlight as the truth‚ and the shadows in the cave as being false‚ and his contribution to the question "how can we tell what is true‚ and what is false" is that we have no way of knowing what is true‚ and what is false‚ until we have experienced them both‚ and can compare the two. I think that Plato is trying to say that society
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expertise in trade. also‚ each person is naturally suited for a certain task. for example‚ if you’re really smart‚ you’re better off being a lawyer than a landscaper (of course‚ these aren’t the examples he gives‚ i’m just trying to simplify). so‚ to plato‚ each person has their own area of expertise that they must focus on. this is a prerequisite for justice‚ and justice results when everybody does only their designated role and doesn’t interfere with the designated roles of others. the way in which
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McKivitt Professor Raines ENGL 1010‚ Section 035 18 February 2013 The Ideal Dinner I begin to think about what to serve for dinner each day on my drive home. The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary‚ defines dinner as “the principal meal of the day.” The following is a look at what the phrase “The Ideal Dinner” means to me. For me‚ the ideal dinner must include an appetizer‚ a salad‚ an entrée‚ and a dessert. The ideal dinner must begin with an appetizer. It should be something tasty‚ but
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Everyone has an ideal friend in thier mind. For me‚ my ideal friend must have these three specialties‚ trustworthy‚ caring and generous. First‚ I want him or her to be trustworthy. I want him to keep my secrets even if anyone tried to ask him about it. He needs to tell me the truth but not lying to me. He will be the one who gives the most reliable and best advices to me whenever I am in difficulties or problems. I am put my trust on him at any time. Second‚ he needs to be caring. Whenever
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