write off this period as not so important‚ perhaps a sort of learning curve period‚ not to be taken too seriously. Not so‚ this Pre-Socratic period laid extremely important foundations on which others were able‚ effectively‚ to build. Among them honourable men who‚ (although today we may consider them to be ’off their trolley‚’) at least spoke their true thoughts and beliefs‚ but in the main of course‚ incorrect because they lacked knowledge. Not all that followed were so honest with their true thought
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The real reason behind Sir Walter’s hatred of the navy is revealed when he condemns it as “a means of bringing persons of obscure birth into undue distinction” despite their hard work and honourable service to their country. Sir Walter insinuates that people should be inherently born with class‚ denoted by physical appearance or inheritance of property‚ and feels his own position is in itself superior as it was given to him at birth. John Mullen
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never having fame or high renown is worse than only having it briefly. Those who never do anything with their life that would grant them notoriety will be nameless continually‚ a fate worse than gradually being forgotten despite doing something honourable. Napoleon is taking the stance that the only thing that can be permanent is insignificance and even the most astounding of accomplishments will gradually fade from prominence. I disagree with this claim as wars throughout history have been
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Respected Chairperson‚ honourable judges‚ members of staff and friends. My knowledgeable opponent is of the opinion that the education of the girl child of the family is a burden. I strongly oppose the motion. May I ask how can educating the girl child‚ who is an equal partner in sharing the responsibilities and duties‚ be a burden? She will be sharing the burden and reducing its impact by supplementing the resources rather than reducing them. Let me draw your attention to the fact that
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all its riches‚ is only in eighth place. Experts took into account‚ not only the income of those who are over 60‚ but also their state of health‚ education‚ employment‚ favourable environment and their social activity. The number of people of ‘honourable age’ is growing‚ and by 2050 there will be more than 2 billion of them. According to forecasts‚ the amount of elderly people
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‘Easter 1916’ and ‘An Irish Airman Foresees his Death’ comment on Irish patriotism and their ways discuss. ‘Easter 1916’ and ‘An Irish Airman Foresees his Death’ were both written about the same contextual issues at around the same time. It was after Easter 1916‚ when the revolution of Irish nationalist rebels was at its highest. The poem discusses the role of Irish soldiers fighting for Great Britain during a time when they were trying to establish independence for Ireland‚ though they were denied
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Question: Ultimately‚ in this Shakespearean drama‚ it is the representation of intense human relationships that captivates audiences. Explore the representation of at least ONE intense human relationship in Othello‚ evaluating its significance in the play as a whole. Othello is an Elizabethan Shakespearean tragedy written by William Shakespeare in the early seventeenth century. The play is constructed to evocativelythe sixteen hundreds. contrast (through setting‚ staging and language) the social
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There are many reasons for which Augustus was successful emperor amongst which his building programme plays a vital role. Besides his building programme Augustus also used other means to become successful and the main ones are his avoidance of being seen as an arrogant leader or dictator‚ keeping his promises‚ claimed to act in the ways and will of their ancestors‚ he was selfless‚ he put on games and also his victories at war. The period immediately before Augustus became emperor was one of turmoil
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Kindness for most is something that is longed for. It is essential in the development of character in a person. In the play “Death of a Salesman” Biff Lowman tries to forge his destiny so that he can have some meaning in his life. However the lack of support he has from those around him is replaced by criticism and judgement even by his family. This leads readers to assume that a lack of kindness towards an individual may result the individual to lose confidence in themselves and allow others to
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Dramatic impetus is defined as an impelling movement or force within a play. In A View from the Bridge it is dependant on conflicts between opposing sets of values in areas such as relationships‚ gender‚ age and the community. The main character we are opposed to is Eddie as his set of values towards the end of the play contradict values of society‚ his family and even his own. He represents the older generation and the male stereotype of the 1950’s and also demonstrates justice being put to serve
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