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    powerful as what he believes is right. In conclusion I think that both of Creon’s portrayals are effective. For Creon’s character I think that in Oedipus the King is the more effective as it shows him in a better light‚ powerful and correct in his beliefs. He also is very considerate to other people’s needs; although he is a secondary character therefore there is less response from an audience towards

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    In an attempt to discover who we truly are as a species ‚ one might describe us humans as being creatures driven by passion. Passion is our desires- our very basic human wants and needs that include being able to do anything we want. This is considered to be natural to us and therefore creates our reality. Most people agree that we have to mold ourselves based off of this characteristic‚ but overall‚ it should be controlled. In the steps to analyzing the works of Thomas Hobbes and James Southworth

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    steerage of Romeo’s course" is forcing him to attend this gathering. Despite his unsettling belief that everything will ultimately lead to his death‚ he feels compelled to go. The play presents the idea that fate determines our fates rather than us influencing them through these and other references. I disagree with Romeo and Juliet’s belief that fate dictates their fate‚ which serves to undermine their belief. When faced with choices‚ temptations‚ decisions‚ and priorities‚ we have the ability to make

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    role; the father’s being the head of the household. Religious and societal standards required children to “honor thy father and mother”. More over fathers were obeyed because their wives and children were considered their property. This patriarchal belief gave fathers the authority to objectify and give their daughters away as brides to husbands who could bring better financial and social power to the family. An example of this concept comes out of Act 3 when Lord Capulet offers his daughter as a wife

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    for himself. Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ is about a brave warrior who goes from a hero in battle‚ to a hero for simply his own good. Beowulf is portrayed as an epic hero whereas Macbeth is distinguished as a tragic hero. The two characters share the similarities of being brave and being prideful. Although these men have common traits of a hero‚ the one major difference is who they attempt to take down; Beowulf murders horrendous‚

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    that natives’ religious belief is better than Christian believers. They are doing noble work as Christian missionary believers do. Polynesians treat others with dignity and generosity that is very important. Many Christians do not do so. Tommo is resistance in nature‚ so he cannot raise his voice against European and He cannot protest against them‚ and he is struggling with his own feelings. Thus Tommo shows his resistance nature in a new oppressive

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    his father’s death. This is proven when Hamlet says “a villain kills my father‚ and for that/ I‚ his sole son‚ do this same villain send/ to heaven”(3.3.76-78). Hamlet’s choice not to kill Claudius is base on the belief that he will be able to go to heaven which demonstrates his belief in rightful and honourable retribution for a crime.Laertes’s pursuit for revenge is in a state of rage which causes for the loss of remorse and principles. Shortly after hearing about the death of his father he exclaims

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    Cobra symbolizes destruction‚ change‚ and restart. In India‚ cobra is known as sacred in Hinduism. Hindus have a belief that the God of Destruction and Regeneration or Lord Shiva is seen in a cobra. In addition‚ they believe in the immortality of the snake‚ in its ability to moult and renew its skin. However‚ in Persian culture‚ serpent which is cobra was seen as an

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    Shaheer Mahdi Jilanee Professor Donald Kerchis Political Science 300 1st November 2014 2nd 4-Page Paper Women and Development Contrary to popular belief‚ women have had a significant yet unacknowledged impact in the development of this world. Many great authors have brought this issue to light with various publications‚ but none quite like Howard Handelman and Joseph N. Weatherby in The Challenge of Third World Development and The Other World respectively. In chapters 5 and 4 titled Women And Development

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    as the sails unfurl‚ wondering what fate has willed and will do(39).” The seafarer could have chosen the life on land‚ it was easy and pleasurable but fate decided his home to be on the sea. As well as Beowulf‚ fate strongly influences Beowulf’s beliefs and courage. He suggested that successful outcome of many of his fights and struggles for reasons of fate. Life and the results of Beowulf and his enemy are the clearest examples of the story. It shows that God has the power to control everything

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