Likewise‚ the people who attend Gatsby’s party flock together and follow one another to the bright lights of his mansion and the sound of clinking champagne glasses; Fitzgerald suggests that these wealthy partygoers are simply drifting around aimlessly until they see the bright lights and follow. This moth simile is important in describing the characters’ nature. Neither Gatsby nor his guests feel obligated to accept responsibility; they are depicted running wild in the bay‚ relaxing on the sand
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Life of Julius Caesar “I came‚ I saw‚ I conquered‚” said Caesar. Gaius Julius Caesar was born on the 12 or 13 of July 100 B.C. He transformed Rome to become as strong and reputable as it is known today. Without his continuous ambition‚ Rome would not be as powerful as it was. But because of this‚ his arrogance took his own life. In his early days‚ he was born into a well-known family. His father‚ a Praetor governing the Province of Asia‚ died when Caesar was 15 years old‚ making him remain close
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Mack is to blame for Scotty’s accident. Although it was Maureen’s suggestion and certainly brought the idea to mind‚ Mack‚ in the end‚ gave into peer pressure. Eventually‚ he followed through with it. Mack is unable to settle from the guilt. Being conscious and knowing what he’s done to someone else is far too much for him. He ruined someone else’s dreams with his egocentric behavior‚ and came to the realization that getting what you hoped for isn’t so great when it is not rewarded unequivocally
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When it accompanies the law‚ equity‚ and request to legitimize somebody’s passing; there is dependably a man who is the one to cause the demise‚ for this situation‚ Gatsby is the person who kicks the bucket. In any case‚ his demise was left unverifiable in light of the fact that it’s dubious on who caused his passing. In The Incomparable Gatsby‚ by Scott Fitzgerald‚ the passing of Gatsby and the obligation that lead up till his end is because of Gatsby’s entanglement in his fantasy world‚ Daisy’s
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choices and influences by his wife lady macbeth and the witches. In the beginning macbeth was a very loyal and noble man who would not be known to do something so awful as to kill his king and friend. In some ways macbeth only can be blamed for his downfall as he was the one who physically murdered the king and Duncan. But I believe all three can be blamed for Macbeths fall and the murders as they all took part in the things that lead to the macbeths tragic ending. The witches knew macbeths weaknesses
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die of old age or disease. Although‚ in Shakespeare’s plays those imperfections could be the difference between life or death. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus is a tragic hero due to his fatal flaw of patriotism‚ which evidently causes his downfall from greatness. For example‚ Brutus’ actions depict his intense love for Rome and what he believes is best for the country. Brutus’ motives for his actions are not based on his personal wants and needs‚ but on the needs of Rome. When questioned
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The Downfall of Lady Macbeth Macbeth is a play full of magic‚ mystery‚ and murder. The variety of plots‚ as well as the interesting characters‚ force the reader to pay full attention at all times. Unfortunately‚ one of these characters is a victim of her own imagination. Although Lady Macbeth adds much positive flavour to the play‚ her character is revealed through her aggressive attitude with her husband‚ her inhumane disregard for life‚ and her guilty conscience. Lady Macbeth is very
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Societies Downfall Usually in society people are not treated equally. In George Orwells book Animal Farm he symbolizes Russia during the Russian Revolution. In Russia at the time there were many political problems and many things that happened in the Russian Revolution are symbolized in Animal Farm. In The book he proves that things are not equal in the world and society today. In the story Animal Farm George Orwell proves that “In society‚ individuals are not treated equally‚” which leads to
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Lady Macbeth is responsible for Macbeth’s downfall Lady Macbeth is shown early as an ambitious woman who can manipulate Macbeth easily. It is shown in the line "That I may pour my spirits in thine ear" Act 1 Scene 5. She manipulates his self-esteem by playing with his manliness and his bravery. (Act 1 scene 5 lines 16-18) “yet do I fear thy nature‚ It is too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way” You are too full of the milk of human kindness
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Love is a dangerous thing. Love has the ability to cause either terrible tragedy or great happiness. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a good example of this. In the play Romeo and Juliet’s love eventually leads to their downfall. However it is not exactly Romeo and Juliet’s fault. Tybalt is responsible for the final outcome because his irrational behavior lead to multiple conflicts. Tybalt’s aggressiveness towards the Montague family causes the death in the family. When we are first introduced
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