Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible is a social commentary on witch hunts in early America‚ as well as an Aristotelian tragedy. In Aristotle’s essay Poetics‚ Aristotle explains that a character flaw (imperfection or weakness in one’s personality or values) or an error in judgment can lead to tragedy. The word for this is hamartia. Aristotle also goes on to state that the tragic hero will find enlightenment through his or her lamentable situation. In Miller’s play there are two characters in particular
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Students shouldn’t have to wear school uniforms in school. Wearing school uniforms goes against the First Amendment of the Constitution. Everyone has the right of the freedom of speech. If you make us wear uniforms then it will take away that freedom. Wearing your choice of clothes is part of expressing yourself and that is a part of your freedom of speech. (Akhavan). This implies that everyone can speak their own my mind and people express that through their clothes. This is important because if
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William Wilberforce was one of Britain’s great social reformers involved in campaigns against slavery‚ the promotion of education‚ Christianity‚ strict morality and animal welfare. He was also an English politician‚ philanthropist‚ and a leader of the movement to stop the slave trade. A native of Kingston upon Hull‚ Yorkshire‚ he began his political career in 1780‚ eventually becoming an independent member of Parliament for Yorkshire (1784-1812). William Wilberforce was born in 1759 and died in
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Letter to Congress To my honorable congressman‚ It has come to my attention that the question of whether Reconstruction should or shouldn’t end has risen. I have carefully contemplated and I have come to a conclusion that Reconstruction shouldn’t end. Reconstruction shouldn’t end because the rebellious southern states didn’t fulfil all of the requirements of the Reconstruction Acts of 1867‚ they didn’t implement‚ in good faith‚ the 13th‚ 14th‚ and 15th amendments‚ and finally‚ because of violence
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ENG 105‚ Sample Student Critical Summaries Summary of “Why Multiculturalism Can’t End Racism” In the article “Why Multiculturalism Can’t End Racism‚” Marlene Nourbese Philip discusses how multiculturalism promotes discrimination opposed to stopping it. Philip explains that there is inequality between different cultures and races in Canada; the Canadian government only recognizes the French and English in the constitution. Examples of genocidal practices against natives‚ past treatment of Chinese
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Sir Arthur Evans Essay How has the work of Sir Arthur Evans contributed to our understanding of the past? The work of Arthur Evans in exploring Ancient Minoan civilisation on the island of Crete has significantly contributed to our understanding of the past. In examining his work‚ three observations may be made about Evans archaeological examinations. The interpretation and reconstruction of a site should not be influenced by archaeologist’s preconceived ideas‚ in investigating the past it is important
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psychological effects to growing up in poverty. Professor K. Luan Phan‚ a professor of psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago‚ recently conducted a psychological study which calculated the effects childhood poverty has on regulatory
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Manpreet Kaur Ms. Carames English 155 7 Aug 2013 Smoking Should be Banned Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death that is legal. However‚ there is hope. Twenty countries have passed smoke free law‚ but America has not yet and they should. “Each cigarette shortens the smoker’s life by 11 minutes instantaneously because of the immense health problems cigarettes cause” (Fast Facts). This does not sound like a lot but three packs a day will compress the smoker’s life by 418 days for each
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Why I picked up a gun The text “Why I picked up a gun” is written by Tiffany Hyatt in May 13‚ 2003. In the year 2001 Tiffany Hyatt drove past a beautiful little house. The house was surrounded by crime scene tape. This made Tiffany think about how she was raped and beaten by men who are commissioned police officers. In the text she talks about how every woman should be able to carry a gun. When Tiffany was younger she had a gun for sport‚ but after her assault she thought that it was important that
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Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial Marcia Kasmarcik FPSY-6125 Assessment in Forensic Psychology Settings Walden University October 23‚ 2011 Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial In this paper we will examine competency to stand trial‚ more specifically juvenile competency to stand trial. Competency to stand trial has to do with the defendant’s state of mind at the time of the trial. An individual is judged competent to stand trial if he or she understands the nature of the proceedings
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