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    Why did the Imperial Coronation happen? There has been much speculation on the imperial coronation of Charlemagne in 800 and the sources written on it hold vary varying opinions as to which of the parties involved in this coronation played the key role in making it happen. These characters consist of; The Pope‚ the court (namely Alucin) and Charlemagne himself. It can also be disputed that the coronation was simply a natural outcome of the long term growth in Frankish and Papal relations over time

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    proceedings of major criminal trials. In the early as 1800’s‚ local newspapers covered the major criminal court cases from that century. The Aaron Burr treason trial in 1807‚ was the first foremost court trial to deal with the issue of media pressure in a legal court case (Mcguire and Ramsey‚ 2000‚ p 70). The indictment charged Aaron Burr with two counts of treason‚ and caused a public feud between him and President Thomas Jefferson that sparked the media’s attention. In agreement with the First Amendment

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    Macbeth Act 1 Analysis

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    Remind yourself of Act1 Scene7 and its significance within the play Macbeth. Starting with this scene‚ explore the ways in which Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are presented in Shakespeare’s play and one other performed version of the play. Bibliography: CGP GCSE English Macbeth by William Shakespeare The Complete Play Macbeth YORK NOTES ADVANCED William Shakespeare Cambridge School Shakespeare Macbeth Roman Polanski Film of Macbeth (1971) “ The Tragedy of Macbeth” Shakespeare portrays Macbeth

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    The reason behind Sir Walter Raleigh’s “A Farewell to False Love” is evident in the title‚ the first few lines‚ and throughout the entire poem. It repeats over and over the theme of love being false and untrue. The poet portrays love as being a horrible thing‚ a liar and a deceiver. The poem is structured in the ababcc format‚ which was a common simple style of the time. The poem portrays love as being warm and fuzzy on the outside‚ but really just a "poisoned serpent covered all with flowers." This

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    Legal And Non Legal Rules

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    1.1 1. Explain the difference between a legal and non-legal rule A legal rule is a rule created by the government of Australia and applies to the entire population‚ while a non-legal rule is created by an individual or organisation and only applies to a specific group. 2. Rules are applied in each of the circumstances listed below. Sort them into legal and non-legal Legal rules Non-legal rules Having to wait until you are 18 years old before you can vote at a federal election Wearing school uniform

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    Literary Devices used in MACBETH Imagine how dull a Shakespearean play would be without the ingenious literary devices and techniques that contribute so much to the fulfillment of its reader or viewer. Macbeth‚ by William Shakespeare‚ is a tragedy that combines fact and legend to tell the story of an eleventh century king. Shakespeare uses numerous types of literary techniques to make this tragic play more appealing. Three literary devices that Shakespeare uses to make Macbeth more interesting

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    Invictus & Mandela: Is It Hollywood Or Is It History? Do you believe that the movie Invictus was historically correct? Because I do and I will prove it to you. I have done research on true events that have occurred and have also watched the movie Invictus. Now I will begin to compare the two‚ History and Hollywood. Before we compare the movie Invictus and the actual history‚ I will tell you the historical background of Nelson Mandela‚ South Africa‚ and apartheid. Mandela was born in 1918 and was

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    understand what the text was going to be about. The film opens with voiceover dialogue by Evey‚ the film’s female protagonist. Evey delivers the infamous Guy Fawkes poem ‘Remember‚ remember the fifth of November‚ the gunpowder‚ treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder‚ treason should ever‚ be forgot!” This establishes ideas of rebelliousness‚ civil unrest and opposing government. The next scene of Guy Fawkes running under Parliament house and getting caught and hung plays and we still hear Evey’s

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    Everett Young Ms. Marlyn Thomas Humanities 201 Fate/Prophecy of Oedipus Rex It is always said that we are all predestined with a set prophecy. No matter how much one tries to escape it‚ our fate will always conquer. Whether it’s finding the right person who you are going to marry or the career path a person chooses‚ it’s all up to the decision of fate. Knowing ones fate can either uplift or destroy a person because of the path it permits the person to take. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles is a prime

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    Prosecution closing address to the Jury Macbeth V The Crown Good morrow esteemed lords and ladies of the court‚ it is within my regrets to tell you that our “noble” thane (of both Glamis and Cawdor) and King Macbeth has murdered our fair (late) King Duncan for his own traitorous and greedy purposes. Macbeth has betrayed his country and committed regicide‚ the highest form of sacrilege. The prosecution has found Macbeth guilty beyond a reasonable doubt‚ with several accounts of murder‚ manslaughter

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