Winston thinks that the proles are the only hope for a better future; if they revolt as a mass‚ the government can’t do anything about it. The shame is that the proles are too dumb and too content with their lives to stand up for their rights. Winston makes a comment about the red-armed woman who is free and she looks fertile; she is able to produce a lot of kids for the future
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the chaotic conflagration is the tragic hero John Proctor. In Greek drama‚ a tragic hero is defined as “a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy that is destined for downfall‚ suffering‚ or defeat.” No character in The Crucible fits this description better than John Proctor. John Proctor is the tragic hero in The Crucible because of his strengths and notable traits‚ such as reason and personal sacrifice. He also fits the description because of his tragic flaws such as unfaithfulness and
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John Proctor is a tragic hero in the efforts to save his wife’s life but sacrifices his life to preserving his pride‚ dignity‚ and truth; dying as a man with many flaws but a good man in the eyes of God. John Proctor is the common man who’s making an honest living as a farmer
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alternative historians support or undermine Aaronson’s view. Let us examine the way Trotsky’s intellect and passion ensured he played a significant in the Soviet Union in 1869-1940 but simultaneously defeated him. Aaronson claims that‚ like a tragic hero‚ “Trotsky’s strengths were inseperable from his weaknesses”. The accuracy of this claim is supported by many of Trotsky’s revolutionary actions and writings. We first see Trotsky’s intellect and passion at the young age of 18. In 1897 he helped
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A Helpless Hero In the totalitarian society created in “1984” by George Orwell‚ the only factor one can own is their rebellion. Of course the choice is available to defy Big Brother‚ but the result is inevitable. You can live as a lie‚ or die as the truth – which will vanish just as the one who revealed it. Orwell presents this “heroic” figure as just the opposite. Physically and mentally‚ Winston is the exact opposite of the generic image of a hero. Winston appears to be a
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Medea: Hero with Estrogen A Greek hero is someone descended from divinity with an incredible talent who is favored by the gods. Such heroes that are brought to mind are Heracles with his brute strength‚ Odysseus with his craftiness‚ and Jason with his leadership. Often not viewed‚ however‚ as a hero is Jason’s scorned wife‚ Medea. Medea’s backstory involves fratricide and witchcraft for Jason’s love. However‚ in their return to Corinth‚ Jason leaves her. This fractured promise allows Euripides to
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literary works‚ including The Epic of Gilgamesh‚ the portrayal of a hero who faces and overcomes evil symbolizes hope for humankind in general. When the protagonist of the epic‚ Gilgamesh‚ squares up with the demon‚ Humbaba‚ the battle signifies more than simply a fight between two entities. The king sets a goal for himself: journey to the Cedar Forest‚ defeat the guardian demon‚ and retrieve the cedar. Several times along the way‚ the hero experiences dread. His fear is justified; Enkidu tells Gilgamesh
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During Sir Winston Churchill’s life‚ he served as a military man‚ worked in politics‚ and was eventually elected Prime Minister. Churchill was in the Army for a brief time before he became a Member of Parliament in the Conservative Party for Oldham in 1900. Unhappy with the Conservative Party‚ Winston changed parties and switched to the Liberal Party in 1904. Later‚ Winston Churchill successfully helped his allies win World War 2 and defeat the Axis powers. Churchill started suffering from
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The great flaw in Gatsby’s character is his excessive obsession. We find out towards the middle of the book Gatsby is obsessed with Daisy to the point that his life is ’Daisy’. He throws extravagant parties in hopes her being there. He purchases a palace of a mansion simply because it is close to Daisy’s home. He makes a living only to prove himself worthy to Daisy. He lives for ’Daisy’‚ but he does not live for the living Daisy. Gatsby is so infatuated with ’Daisy’ that he is bent on the magnificent
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Winston Smith and Julia‚ the protagonists from George Orwell ’s dystopian novel 1984‚ were brought together by their hate of the society in which they lived. Their relationship‚ which budded throughout the middle third of the novel‚ brought to light many interesting contrasts between the rebels. They were equal opposites‚ with different skills‚ priorities and tactics. Because of this‚ they complemented each other and learned from each other‚ which served to strengthen and prolong their relationship
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