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    Written in 1895‚ ‘The Time Machine’ is a science fiction novel about a Time Traveller who invents and uses a time machine to travel to the year 802‚ 701. During his journey‚ the Time Traveller witnesses the regression and separation of mankind into two new species‚ the Eloi and the Morlocks. It is through this and through other various other means that Wells succeeds in his portrayal of an almost entropical future. Wells’ description of the Eloi adds to the negative atmosphere that Wells builds

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    Ancient Egypt is one of the most influential countries and civilizations in the world. They have made some of the most important inventions and achievements in the history of the world. Ancient Egypt started in 2575 b.c and ended 1075 b.c. During this time they were one of the most powerful ancient civilizations to ever exist. The location of Ancient Egypt is in the northeastern part of Africa. The main river in Ancient Egypt is the Nile River. This river is a vital asset to Ancient Egypt and

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    Kritios Boy Analysis

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    This old kingdom statuette is called The Standing Man and stand about three feet tall. As you can see his body is connected to a block of stone to give the piece stability‚ and reduce the risk of his limbs cracking off. They also probably did this because artists weren’t as skilled to create free-standing sculptures without anything supporting parts of it. One of the most promenade factors that is shown in this is the stance. His body is made with less anatomical mistakes than previous arts‚ but

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    Men In The Odyssey

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    All throughout history dating all the way back to the start of the ancient Greek era until today’s era‚ women were dominated and subjugates to the men of their society. For men have always be seen as the go getters and the provider for their family and it was vital that they were seen as strong‚ courageous and well respected bringing back only fortune‚ respect and a good legacy to their family name. This is evident in two famous Greek literatures‚ a Greek poem called “The Odyssey” by Homer and a

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    Oedipus The King Analysis

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    Any great story has its critics ready to critique every great detail of a story. Sophocles’s Oedipus the King is no exemption. Oedipus the King was written around 430 B.C. so this play has had plenty of time to be critiqued. Not only has this Greek tragedy been around for so long‚ but it is considered a masterpiece; it only makes sense for something very famous to be criticized even more. Oedipus the King follows the story of a man named Oedipus who tries to escape fate. Before the play is even

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    Oedipus' Hamartia

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    (excessive pride)‚ his heinous temperament‚ and his consummate determination. Of these three traits Oedipus possesses‚ I’ve believe that his hamartia is his profligate pride. Oedipus was a proud man. After all‚ who wouldn’t be proud of defeating a Sphinx who was terrorizing an entire city. Ultimately‚ this pride he had within had eventually led to his downfall. This idea is supported by the Chorus’ direct quote on page 61 of Oedipus Rex. Here‚ the chorus says‚” The man who goes his way/ Overbearing

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    Ancient Egypt Discoveries

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    In the past decade‚ archaeologists have discovered new information about the fascinating civilisation of Ancient Egypt. These include: a cemetery at The Temple of Taposiris Magna‚ a sphinx lined road at Luxor and the ancient city of Tanis. In 2011‚ at the Temple of Taposiris Magna‚ west of Alexandria‚ archaeologists found a cemetery of 27 tombs‚ containing 10 mummies with their heads turned towards the temple‚ suggesting their high status. Also‚ inside the temple‚ three deep shafts were found that

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    Oedipus Rex

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    the truth again: "Sick as you are‚ no one is as sick as I." Oedipus confirms this later‚ after he knows the truth‚ by saying‚ "For I am sick in my daily life‚ sick in my origin." It is ironic also that Oedipus saves the city from the plague of the Sphinx and in doing so‚ he brings on another plague some years later by his very presence. The theme of sight‚ ’true’ sight‚ and

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    the only option. Death‚ in my mind‚ is not valid simply because of what it might do to the kingdom ’s people. Even though it seems that Oedipus has not been a particularly good monarch‚ in fact his only major accomplishment seems to be killing the Sphinx all those years ago; having a king put to death could have serious repercussions on the rest of the kingdom. So in the end‚ the only way to cure the affliction and keep the kingdom stable seems to be the banishment of Oedipus. In this case‚ the question

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    Conscience‚ in modern usage‚ term denoting various factors in moral experience. Thus‚ the recognition and acceptance of a principle of conduct as binding is called conscience. In theology and ethics‚ the term refers to the inner sense of right and wrong in moral choices‚ as well as to the satisfaction that follows action regarded as right and the dissatisfaction and remorse resulting from conduct that is considered wrong. In earlier ethical theories‚ conscience was regarded as a separate faculty

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