How far was the Provisional Government responsible for its own downfall? To a large extent I believe that the provisional government was responsible for its own downfall due to the fact that they had to share power with the soviets and their perilous decision to continue fighting in the First World War. Their decision to carry on fighting in the war was the most important due to lost support from the Russian people and more importantly‚ from the armed forces who they relied on to defend them. There
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How far was the Provisional Government responsible for its own downfall? In the light of this question‚ it is somewhat plausible to put forward the thesis that the Provisional Government ‚ quite extensively‚ was responsible for its own downfall due to its internal failings with the party and incompetence that hold it solely to blame. However‚ one could counter argue this argument this by saying that it was the Bolsheviks strengths‚ strategies to manipulate events to their advantage and heightened
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Salesman is a tragic play written by Arthur Miller‚ the play is about an aging and struggling salesman‚ Willy Loman‚ and his family’s misguided perception of success. Willy Loman is responsible for his own downfall. He tries to become a very successful businessman‚ in reality he is not a good salesman he is good with his hands‚ not people. Willys complex mind often makes up stories or changes the stories he knows because he cannot face the truth of his life that he has not accomplished as much as
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many ironic twist and turns which inevitably cause his downfall. These ironic twists are his doing‚ Oedipus causes his own downfall. After hearing a great oracle say his prophecy Oedipus tries to change all his life to try and avoid what will fatefully happen to him. In doing so the prophecy comes to fruition without Oedipus even realizing it. After hearing an oracle say he has already completes the prophecy he searches for answer and does not hear what he would want to hear. This causes chaos within
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Shylock’s Downfall: The Merchant of Venice By Raghav Kaushik [KorektPhool] In Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice‚ the character of Shylock is partially responsible for his own downfall. Shylock is a victim of a society that values trade over human life; he falls foul to a city that regards Jews such as himself as inferiors; and even the intricate details of the law plays a part in his demise. It is true that Shylock feeds fat to the fire by treating the Christians with contempt; and his strong
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To what extent was Germany responsible for the tension between the European powers (1900-1913)? Tension was rife between the main powers within Europe and their hold over their empires and states. Many of the alliances of the time created enemies‚ generating huge tensions‚ with Germany often feeling isolated and betrayed. Germany gravely feared an encirclement and attack upon her borders; it was evident that war was going to break out‚ it was just a matter of when and how‚ leaving many tactics
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of events as well as the actions of how people choose what they want to do can contribute to a breakdown of a person. In Oedipus Rex by Sophocles‚ Oedipus’ own actions through his life contribute to his downfall at the end of the play. It is Oedipus choice to look for answers of his childhood. Oedipus’ blindness to the truth of his life causes him to make a decision to become blind at his downfall. The excessive pride Oedipus has results in his decision to going after king Laios murderer not knowing
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To what extent is Macbeth responsible for his own downfall? The tragic downfall of Shakespeare’s Macbeth can be attributed to his forceful ambition which leads him to commit terrible deeds‚ selfish greed and weakness that allows him to be easily manipulated. These influencing factors are nourished and encouraged by the three witches and the deceitful Lady Macbeth. Macbeth’s actions of murdering innocent children and women and his damning act of genocide show that he is primarily responsible for
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people. This is why Iago‚ to get his rewards and revenge‚ uses him as a scapegoat because Othello chose Cassio over him to be lieutenant. This will eventually lead to many problems ultimately including the downfall of Othello. It is obvious that Iago had a large influence on Othello’s downfall but we are all responsible for our actions therefore it could be that Othello’s flaws in his nature led him to his own downfall and eventually to be held responsible for his own demise. Othello is of strong
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accountable for his downfall. Throughout the play‚ Macbeth‚ Macbeth is a tragic hero who abolishes himself by his own wicked and selfish determinations. At the beginning of the play‚ Macbeth is portrayed as a brave‚ noble hero of Scotland who has fearlessly won the war. As the story progresses‚ Macbeth soon becomes a tyrant king who is willing to kill anyone who becomes a danger to his kingdom. Although Macbeth is influenced by a number of things‚ his deep desire and character persuades his ambition.
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