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    Macbeth

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    is demonstrated in Macbeth. The struggle for power lies at the heart of the drama Macbeth. It shapes and changes the title character Macbeth‚ leading him down a path of moral corruption‚ crime and tyranny; eventually to his death. Ambition; stirred by the three witches’ prophecy of Macbeth becoming King‚ is the fatal flaw that causes this tragic hero’s downfall. Lady Macbeth shares her husband’s longing for power and uses him to achieve control. The murderous actions of Macbeth and his wife have

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    The Flaw Of Socialism

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    2. What will I need to learn more about or research further regarding the topic/issue I have chosen? The first thing I need to learn about is what socialism represents and its ideals. I also need to research articles and journals pointing out the flaws of socialism. Lastly‚ I will need to research arguments in favor of socialism so that I can get a balanced view of both sides. 3. The audience for my paper is a group of my peers. What will my audience know or not know about this topic/issue? I

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    Atticus Flaws

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    Essay It is widely debatable as to whether we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect. However‚ it is definite that we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect. This can be best epitomized by the analysis of the highly acclaimed novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird as well as the scope and breath of Steven Jobs’ life. To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee lucidly epitomizes the matter pertaining to this theme in her gothic novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird

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    Pentium Flaw

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    Kevin Flecker NT-1110 4/26/2014 Pentium Flaw The Pentium FDIV bug was a bug in the Intel P5 Pentium floating point unit (FPU). Because of the bug‚ the processor would return incorrect results for many calculations used in math and science. Intel blamed the problem on a few missing entries in the lookup table used by the company. The error was discovered by Professor Thomas R. Nicely at Lynchburg College‚ Virginia‚ USA. The error was rarely encountered by users (Byte magazine estimated that

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    Flaws of Society

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    Flaws of Society – To Kill a Mocking Bird Bailey Moser October‚ 13 2012 Some novels and plays seem to advocate changes in social or political attitudes‚ or in traditions. Note briefly the particular attitudes or traditions that Harper Lee apparently wishes to modify. Then analyze the techniques she uses to influence the readers views. Do not merely summarize the plot. The novel‚ To Kill a Mocking Bird‚ was a revolutionary tale about growing up and the flaws in society. The author‚ Harper

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    Macbeth

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    explores the element of sleep in Macbeth‚ one of the darkest and most powerful tragedies written in the early 1600’s. In the play‚ Shakespeare tells the journey of Macbeth and Banquo’s encounter with the Three Witches who predict their futures. The Three Witches prophesy that Macbeth will someday claim his title as King of Scotland. This prophecy leads to his obsession with power‚ which causes his inability to sleep and guilt for his actions. William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth utilizes the motif of sleep

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    Recycling Flaws

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    pro-green society for quite some time now. That being said‚ controversial inputs are bound to be aired out and discussed. As for these two articles‚ I find myself agreeing with many points of which the authors have stated but there are some flaws to each as well. These flaws necessarily regard to the future of each decision and if the decision will result in an effective outcome. Thus‚ keep on reading and we’ll dive deeper into my recycling ideologies. Although I would definitely follow through with

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    Antigone Fatal Flaw

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    In the play Antigone‚ written by Sophocles‚ the tragic protagonist is Antigone because she possesses a fatal flaw‚ or hamartia‚ that leads to her catastrophe‚ “the tragic protagonist’s ruin or downfall” (class handout). Antigone’s flaw is her hubris‚ “some kind of overweening pride or arrogant reliance on oneself” (class handout). Antigone believes that burying the body of her brother‚ Polynices‚ she is doing the will of the gods. When talking to Ismene about burying the body of Polynices‚ after

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    Hamlet Flaws

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    and how the characters’ view life. None however‚ as interesting as Hamlet from the play Hamlet. The character of Hamlet is interesting because although he was born from status‚ he does not have all the power. Hamlet is also well aware of his flaws and his flaws are not that obvious to the audience. The most engaging scenes are the ones where Hamlet is alone speaking truths about his thoughts on suicide and humanity itself. Although Hamlet and his thoughts might seem like the thoughts of sad teenager

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    Hilarious Flaws

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    Karrie Yusefzad English 12 Instructor Wilder 6 November 2013 Hilarious Flaws Whether it is via film‚ late night television shows‚ newspapers‚ comics‚ or literature‚ satire is found virtually everywhere. Satire reminds and teaches us as humans to laugh at ourselves every once in a while‚ as well as directs us to acknowledge and accept our own imperfections as we strive to become perfect people. Satire helps us as humans take a step back and see what life is truly about. Late night television

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