Operation Downfall was the modus operandi arranged against Japan after Pearl Harbor. This procedure was divided into two parts: Operation Olympic and Operation Coronet. This plan was the creation “of Admiral Chester Nimitz and generals Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. It was comprised of two mammoth amphibious operations‚” but Downfall never transpired. U.S President Harry Truman elected to drop the two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki‚ respectively‚ bringing the war to a quick conclusion
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The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is 1920s literature criticizing the "roaring twenties" by pointing out it was full of dishonesty‚ crime‚ alcoholism‚ wealth inequality‚ and partying. The book follows Nick Carraway‚ the Buchanans‚ and Jay Gatsby as they venture through the darker characteristics of the gilded 1920s. Unfortunately‚ Gatsby meets an early demise by receiving a gunshot to the torso by a man named George B. Wilson. Wilson was mad because Gatsby performed a hit and run on Wilson’s
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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare follows the story of two young lovers‚ forbidden to be together by their family’s ancient feud‚ who take their own lives for their love. In the play‚ Romeo and Juliet meet‚ fall in love‚ and get married‚ in secret by Friar Lawrence‚ within the span of two days. Afterward‚ Romeo kills Tybalt‚ Juliet’s cousin‚ as an act of vengeance for Tybalt’s murder of Mercutio‚ his best friend and Romeo is then exiled from Verona. Meanwhile‚ Juliet is arranged
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All schools should have several armed and trained staff members to ensure student safety in case of a shooting. Some schools already have some type of security; however‚ these people are not armed to handle a shooting. The first reason schools should have armed personnel is to protect our students and faculty from these critical situations. Since 2010‚ there have been 34 school shootings in the U.S. The most recent massacre took place on December 14‚ 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown
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How do Pope and Hardy explore responsibility for the downfall of the protagonist? Pope in The Rape of the Lock and Hardy in Tess of the D’Urbervilles both explore the responsibility for the downfall in their female protagonist‚ one losing her virginity and another only a lock of hair. In Tess of the D’Urbervilles it is mainly shown to be the fault of the male aggressors such as Alec and Angel‚ whereas Pope doesn’t explore the Baron in great detail suggesting he is less at fault for Belinda’s
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With careful contemplation on the circumstances that pushed Macbeth to commit atrocious acts‚ I believe that Lady Macbeth was the trigger that caused him to lose his humanity in exchange for becoming the king. By consistently highlighting the benefits of becoming king‚ Lady Macbeth takes advantage of the opportunity provided to her to convince Macbeth that he was entitled to the crown. Due to Lady Macbeth’s actions‚ Macbeth had limited himself to a certain perspective and allowed himself to become
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As time passes‚ works and writing will eventually be forgotten‚ the only ones that remain in the light of the public are those which reflect universal‚ unchanging themes. Fate plays a vital role in Oedipus Rex ranging for the pinnacle of Oedipus’ success to his distressed downfall. Centuries ago during Sophocles existence the ancient Greeks believed that one’s fate was predetermined by the Gods and unable to change. In modern times the definition of fate has evolved; fate is merely a belief that
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“I would rather obey a fine lion‚ much stronger than myself‚ than two hundred rats of my own species.” – Voltaire. Even in the years leading up to when France would fully plunder itself into a thought process that seemed to have no end‚ the great kings were supported by their subjects. Louis XI was only one in a great monarchical chain that had ruled France for years. It is speculated that Louis XI was the cause of decline for French monarchies; however he was known to the public as Louis the Beloved
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Observing Argumentation In the 21st century‚ people are very set in the stereotypical thoughts that society implants in their heads. Many people don’t like to step out of their comfort zone when it comes to values and stereotypes. In both stories‚ I personally think the theme is that everyone should step out of the thoughts that they are used to and be more open-minded about the world. In Fatema Mernissi’s article “Digital Scheherazade; The Rise of Women as Key Players in the Arab Gulf Communication
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The play “Romeo and Juliet” is a devastating love story. In only a matter of few days‚ to be precise 5 days‚ unfortunate events unfold. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues‚ one that no-one knows or what started the feud‚ caused violence and hatred among the citizens of Verona. Nonetheless‚ there are people whose actions help lead to the tragic fate of the star-cross lovers and other unnecessary people. People who don’t think twice of their actions until after the consequences. Maybe‚ just
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