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    Aristotelean model of a tragic hero. An Aristotelean tragic hero should be a well-known‚ prosperous character. (Aristotle). Noble qualities can be spotted very easily by the audience of Macbeth. In the exposition of the play‚ Macbeth Is referred to as “valiant” and “worthy” (1.2:

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    was his best friend. They allied and fought the rivals together; both of them heard the prophecy of the three witches. So Macbeth regarded Banquo as a threat because Banquo suspected that it was Macbeth who killed the king. And Banquo was a wise‚ valiant person‚ so he might tell everybody what he suspected. Furthermore‚ Banquo’s son‚ Fleance‚ might become the king as the witches told‚ and Macbeth didn’t have any children. He was afraid that Fleance might take his throne. Considering those points‚

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    Brutus the Tragic Hero

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    as he joins the conspiracy and murders Julius Caesar. One powerful quote that describes how Brutus felt towards Caesar whilst he took power of Rome is as follows “As Caesar lov’d me‚ I weep for him/ as he was fortunate‚ I rejoice at it/ as he was valiant‚ I honor him‚ but‚ as he was ambitious‚ I slew him” (III‚ ii‚ 26-29). This tells the story of how Brutus needed to kill his best friend‚ Caesar‚ in order to better Rome. Through this act‚ he gained power of the government and people‚ and was thought

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    On the contrary‚ my definition of a hero is an individual with a humongous soul who wants to make a difference in the world. There are many examples of a heroes in our modern day society. For instance‚ a hero can be the brave‚ courageous‚ and valiant men and women that serve in our military. A hero can also be a firefighter rescuing a cat from a tree‚ or people from a burning building. In addition‚ a police officer is a hero. They fight battles in the very streets we call home. Even a music star

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    not change throughout the play. The play also emphasizes the impact of Iago’s vharacter however‚ Othello’s shift in character is far more promonent. Othello is an accomplished man of great pride who “is from men of royal siege” and is described as valiant. He is a highly respected man who is valued for his honesty and service. Othello uses calm‚ measured language and describes Desdemona as “[his] dear love” and sweet Desdemona. His description of Desdemona reveals the respect he has for women. Othello

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    Imagine a wounded man steadily limping towards a helicopter‚ and a trail of crimson liquid following him. He looks at the deep‚ scarlet gash on his leg as an excruciating pain jabbed him‚ as he thinks about his loved ones at home. This is what veteran’s face daily and we as Americans should ask ourselves‚ “How can we keep Lincoln’s promise to care for our veterans?” Using the authority of the government and the American people we can keep Lincoln’s oath of caring for our veterans and their families

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    money... Huck felt so ornery and low down and mean” (201). Once Huck realizes that he was being pushed around‚ he tried to make up for his friend’s poor actions. He stole the money from the Duke to give to the rightful Wilkes family‚ and he made a valiant effort to ensure that the family was well taken care of at any point. Throughout the story‚ one can see the transportation of Huck’s molars as he developed from a kid who was conflicted by a variety of an assortment varying families beliefs. By the

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    John Updike’s stories “A&P” and “The Rumor” both show Updike’s style of writing. Each work in the beginning captivates the reader and stimulates the natural sense of curiosity‚ as it draws you into the story. Both widen and deepen the knowledge of human activity as well. At the end of each story you are given a sensation of completeness. This being Updike’s style of writing‚ I didn’t always find it true in both stories. As seen in the story “A&P”

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    responsibility for their actions‚ as well as more belief in opportunities that they create. Conversely‚ a fixed belief in fate may lead to the thought that humans are incapable of changing their course‚ or impacting the outcomes of their existence. Despite valiant attempts at free will‚ Romeo and Juliet suggests that fate is the true force governing one’s life. Irrespective of all attempts‚ fate intends to ensure Romeo and Juliet are never truly together. Romeo attempts to challenge his own fate to be with

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    Julius Caesar Based on true events from Roman history‚ Julius Caesar has become one of the most powerful and psychologically intriguing plays within the literary world. The play focuses on the struggle between friendship and power‚ both powerful and impactful forces within Caesar’s life. As the leader Julius Caesar continues to gain power and followers‚ he fails to realize the issues arising from those closest to him. The relationship between Caesar and his “trusted” friends are shown within

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