Philip II‚ Alexander’s father was known for his innovations with the Macedonian military‚ Alexander perfected the formations and tactics developed by his father. Utilization of siege machinery enabled Alexander to surpass his father’s achievements and conquer the East. These technologies together with his great mind of military strategies enabled him to become one of the greatest military leaders in history. Introduction Philip II laid the foundation for Alexander’s great success in his campaign
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The Choice: Good or Evil Every child is capable of the greatest evil‚ just as they all have the potential to be kind and good. In the book Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ a group of English boys are stranded on an island after a plane crash. At first‚ the boys act civilized‚ forming rules and focusing on being rescued. But‚ as time progresses and no one comes to save them‚ the boys begin acting savagely‚ killing animals and each other. In the end‚ the boy’s situation‚ combined with their fear
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Shadehag was sitting on the couch‚ when suddenly. BAM!! Jessie struck the beast from behind. Shadehag swiftly got up then said “I see you have a death wish.” Jessie then pulled out a spear that he obtained in boot camp. They both faced off in a tremendous battle that felt like ages. Jessie injured Shadehags wing with his spear. Shadehag crashed into the ground with a sudden realization that this was over. Jessie prepared to rid Nupraytania of this villain‚ when something inside of him stopped
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to a prompt close as his spear silences Pandarus’ jeers in death‚ cutting out his tongue at the roots and leaving him speechless. When Pandarus falls‚ his comrade Aeneas steps into the melee to protect the former’s body‚ narrowly escaping his own destruction when his mother‚ Aphrodite whisks him out of the battle following a near fatal wound from the Argive‚ whose rampage now places him face to face with Love herself. Aphrodite is pierced in the wrist by Diomedes’ spear and all in a moment the perceived
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a doubt as how Alexander’s general had predicted; Alexander left and center army would be struggling against the Persians and their wagons that had spears pointing out of the wheels. The purpose of the wagons are counter against the phalanx 18 inch spears by having a heavy wagon ramming through the phalanx and sweep any soldiers caught in the spears sticking out of the rims (Yenne 76). While Alexander’s left and center army was struggling against the Persians wagons‚ Alexander had finally lured Darius’s
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night and day‚ And he wiped my tears away; And I wept both day and night‚ And hid from him my heart’s delight. So he took his wings‚ and fled; Then the morn blushed rosy red. I dried my tears‚ and armed my fears With ten-thousand shields and spears. Soon my Angel came again; I was armed‚ he came in vain; For the time of youth was fled‚ And grey hairs were on my head. Analysis Personal- I believe that Blake is emphasizing that fact that when we are younger we are encouraged to dream
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Comparing and contrasting the similarities and difference of group and individual survival between the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collin‚ Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ and the 1990 film of Lord of the Flies directed by Harry Hook. BY: Becky Coutlee April‚ 23‚ 2012 D.Smith Comparing and contrasting the similarities and difference of group and individual survival between the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collin‚ Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ and the 1990 film of Lord of the Flies directed by
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A heroic person is when someone serves the purpose of being a hero or doing incredible things. In the book there are ways that Odysseus serves to be a hero. He is a great example of a heroic person. In the book It states that Odysseus is very clever and one of the most important heros in the book. It says in the book “Odysseus is the cleverest of the Greek heros because he is guided by the Goddess of wisdom‚ Athena.” -Page 660. It states right out of the book that Odysseus is the cleverest out of
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Brunhild demands for vengeance. Hagen‚ who did not like Brunhild when they first met‚ now promised the queen that he willing to plot against Siegfried’s downfall. At first‚ Gunther was reluctant to turn against Siegfried‚ since the hero had helped him win his war and his wife for him. But Hagen managed to persuade his king that it was best for Siegfried to die. It seemed Hagen envied Siegfried’s great wealth‚ power and prowess. Though Hagen was Gunther’s best warrior‚ Hagen was really no match for
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deathly afraid of them even baby ones. He then ran after the gorilla to follow it to its cave that was in a volcano. John had an idea of creating a spear with a large amount of spider poison on it. Once he finished the spear he goes into the cave to find and save Katelyn. Once in he saw the gorilla eating trees. John first instinct was to throw the spear so he did. The gorilla saw it coming so it tried to block it but it hit its hand. Instantly the gorilla passes out
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