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    Loyalty In The Iliad

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    Loyalty‚ and the idea of a responsibility hierarchy between self‚ group‚ and population is a factor that should be identified and followed respectively when faced with a consequential scenario. This hierarchy: Self over group and group over population‚ is the order in which one should base any decision with consequential outcomes‚ and only in a position where these consequences are minimized‚ can the individual begin to aid those parties in relation to the presented hierarchy. Respectively‚ self

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    The difference between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites are: Bacteria are single celled organisms that can rapidly multiple themselves every 10 minutes up to 10 times each bacterial cell‚ but they do not live or reproduce in a human cell. When threatened they will make a copy of their DNA to enable them to come back to life in the right conditions. They are able to survive in most extreme living conditions including with and without oxygen‚ there are various types of bacteria such as Cocci/Coccus

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    The epic poem the “Iliad” is arguably one of mans most well known novel or book behind the Bible and the Odyssey (sequel to Iliad). The Iliad‚ and Odyssey for this matter where ancient texts written by Homer. The Iliad is a story set approximately 1194-1184 BC about the Trojan War and the ten year siege of Troy. This battle has many famous mythical figures such as Achilles the leader of the Myrmidons‚ Helen the princess that ran off with Paris which sparked the battle. Helen was the wife of King

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    Differences between colonies:  Religious: The Pilgrims who settled at Plymouth were "Puritans" vs. Anglicans at Jamestown. Plus‚ Plymouth was founded for religious reasons while Jamestown was founded for economic reasons. Don’t get me wrong--religion was critical for both groups but the Puritans left England because they were religious outcasts while the settlers at Jamestown were there for economic benefit and had investors. Labor: Jamestown was initially settled under martial law and the military

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    Kirat Hundle 1. What is the difference between an element and a compound? An element is an isotope made of the number of neutrons it has. A compound is a substance made of two or more different elements (a mixture). 2. What is the periodic table? A periodic table is where the chemical elements are organized based on their atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)‚ electron arrangement‚ and chemical properties. 3. Give two examples of each of the four major mineral groups (silicates‚ carbonates

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    Faith In The Iliad

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    The word faith has different meanings for different people. For Christians‚ faith is believing in something that cannot be seen. In the Bible in the book of Hebrews chapter eleven‚ verse one states‚ “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” For non-believers of Christ the dictionary‚ says faith is having “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” Personally‚ I view faith as believing in something I cannot see and loving something I cannot touch

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    Introduction The gods‚ as presented in Homer’s Iliad‚ present a variety of difficulties for the critic. In their style and highly anthropomorphous form‚ they lack close parallels in earlier cultures‚ and compared to the gods of monotheistic religions seem petty‚ small-minded‚ and unworthy‚ perhaps‚ of veneration. Moreover‚ their role as a literary device is highly contested; some authors‚ assign to them the function of comedy and light relief‚ their actions affording a hiatus from the intense fighting

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    and the gods‚ they invited retribution and chaos by placing themselves outside the ordained scope of humanity. Moreover‚ if the customs are followed and proper respect given the gods‚ it is possible for man to live in harmony indefinitely. These differences in ethos are most easily seen when Virgil borrows a scene and transforms it to his own ends. For example‚ Virgil adopts the episode where Odysseus is washed up on shore and meets the Phaiakians and uses it to form the core of Aeneid I and II. In

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    In “The Book Thief” the movie conveys the suffering of the Germans‚ as Night‚ a memoir by Elie Wiesel‚ describes to real life torture of the Jews. Liesel is the main character of the movie and suffers great loss‚ but it is not even close to being as bad as the torture Elie had to deal with. Even though Liesel and Elie have different backgrounds they have to go through similar situations throughout the war. Liesel fears the SS men because they could take her dad anytime. In the movie‚ Liesel’s

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    Troy Maxon Analysis

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    Fences and Cultural Studies In this story Troy Maxon is a fifty-three year old big black man who is has been consumed with distrust and resentment. Troy has been married twice. His present wife is Rose and they have a son named Cory. Troy’s son Lyons is his oldest son by a previous marriage. Troy’s wife Rose is a dedicated wife and mother who takes care of her family to the best of her ability. Troy’s brother Gabriel was injured in War World II and has mental problems. Troy’s line of work

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