The emperor Nero has an interesting story. He is most known for killing his mother‚ persecuting Christians‚ and being blamed for the Great Fire in Rome. There is much that we do not know about him and his life. Still‚ what is known has sparked excitement in many historians. Nero did not have the happiest childhood. His father‚ Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus‚ who was already known for being a corrupt and untrustworthy drunkard‚ died when Nero was only three years old. Caligula‚ his uncle and the current
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This sarcophagus from the time of Ancient Rome was the final resting place for an officer of the Roman Army‚ but it is anything but modest. It is covered in stories and symbols displaying the power of this dedicated soldier and his beloved Roman Empire. Romans who could afford such magnanimous sarcophagi took the opportunity to get one for them to be buried in order to stand out from the crowd and display their wealth and fame. In Ancient Rome‚ war heroes and generals commissioned striking sarcophagi
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The phrase "presumed innocent" refers to the bedrock principal in the U.S. criminal law system that an accused is considered innocent until actually proven guilty. Why is the concept of presumed innocence important? The concept of presumed innocence is important because it helps protect citizens. This concept helps ensure that the people accused of a crime are not treated as convicted criminals until they have been proven guilty in a court of law. In addition‚ this helps to protect the rights of
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‘Why honesty in a friendship is important’ Honesty is an important attribute because it is one of the ways that people judge you. If you cannot be considered as being honest‚ you will not have good business relationships‚ good friends‚ or perhaps even a good life. Honesty replies a refusal to steal or deceive in any manner. It means integrity or chastity. It is a great virtue which is adored by all and the one which most important in relations including friendship. It is rare to find a truly honest
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better character. I have been going to Scout meetings every Tuesday for the almost 6 years. Over the time I learned how to take basic care in first aid and how to save people’s lives from drowning or choking. I have gone to specific camps to help me become a better leader specifically NYLT or National Youth Leadership Training. I have gotten dozens of different merit badges ranging from outdoor activities like Shotgun Shooting to character elements like Public Speaking. The most important merit badge
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Potential I believe that out of all the characters in William Shakespeare ’s Hamlet‚ Horatio‚ has the most potential. What I mean by potential is that Horatio would make the best real person if he were not a character within the play. Besides Horatio‚ every other character seems to have some kind of major flaw or weakness in comparison. Claudius is obviously power hungry and only concerned with himself. Gertrude‚ although means well‚ is portrayed as betraying King Hamlet by sleeping with Claudius
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Why Being On Time is Important Being on time is one of the most basic‚ yet most important things about what we do‚ as Marines‚ and Military Policemen. Most Marines understand this concept and are able to comply willfully and promptly due to the extent they have been taught regarding the importance of being on time and the punishment that can follow a more than tardy arrival. Tardiness in the workplace is a correctable issue and majority of the time is nothing more than a seldom occurrence.
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same activities with their direct and indirect ‘rewards’ and ‘punishments’” (Albert and Brigante 38). The more similar the attitudes and behavior of an individual to another individual‚ the more likely they are to become friends. This similarity in character also strengthens the understanding and appreciation of the associated members. Through the shared identity and the same advantages and disadvantages‚ the equality between the individuals is maintained. In addition‚ the conversation is equally vital
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unique fact is that the myths were orally passed down during the Bronze Age. There is no original text for the myths‚ so as years go by‚ many Greek writers and artists elaborate to the stories‚ and hence create different versions. These are the reasons why Greek mythology is fascinating.
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(PARAGRAPH 2) Prince Hamlet’s character portrays as someone who wants revenge for his father’s death but fears what may happen after he receives his vengeance. He is known for having a quick temper‚ but also a loving heart in turn which meant he isn’t one to be naturally revengeful. In the beginning of the play Horatio notifies Hamlet of Marcellus and Bernardo’s sighting claiming that they have encountered “a figure like his father” the last past two nights that did not speak to them when they addressed
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