...of the prey and Zaroff has the advantage. “It was Rainsford who knew the full meaning of terror”. (Connell, 1924, p.11). 3. Roles reverse and Rainsford kills him in the end. “He had never slept in a better bed”. (Connell, 1924, p.13). B. Unexpected behavior. 4. Trevor the son of an architect becoming a gang leader. (Greene, 1954, p. 1). 5. Moral about Old misery’s money “We aren’t thieves....Nobody is going to steal anything from this house.” (Greene, 1954, p. 6). 6. Food and a blanket is taken to Old Misery “We don’t want you to starve Mr. Thomas” (Greene, 1954, p. 10). II. Conflict C. Rainsford struggle with “Man vs. Self” 7. Rainsford’s survival to stay alive. 8. Rainsford’s wits and state of mind. D. The destruction of Old Misery’s house. 9. Making an impression for society. 10. Becoming well known. III. Theme E. Mankind’s violent nature and need for revenge. F. With no hope an individual may behave in ways that may not be expected. IV. Conclusion Irony, Conflict, and Theme in “The Most Dangerous Game” and “The Destructors”...
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...deep insight into characters and what they represent in the American society. After Nick returned from the east “Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book was exempt from my reaction-Gatsby who represented everything for which I had unaffected scorn”(P.6). Gatsby was exempt from Nick’s reaction for he was truly great, and what made him great is that he had as Nick describes “an extraordinary gift for hope”(P.6). The extraordinary gift is Gatsby’s limitless hope, ambition, and aspiration which is precisely what the American dream was all about. For in truth we all believe that only if we could “run faster, stretch out arms farther….And one fine morning”(P.189) in pursuit of that dream, because we all have one thing in common with Gatsby which is his ambition. For Gatsby all the wealth he has attained, the house, and the parties all have been about only one thing that is achieving his dream and regaining Daisy. Thus Gatsby shows us the greatness of the American dream. Gatsby is the epitome of the self-made man and the American dream, but in the pursuit of the dream was the dark side and tragedy of the American dream. “Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest in the abortive sorrows and short-winded elations of men”(P.6) that dream Nick is describing is the American dream. The previous quotation shows how Fitzgerald views the American dream. Where he views...
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...fateful downfall of the king, Sophocles plays out representations of power through the key characters of Oedipus, Jocasta and Teiresias; particularly evident in ways in which the characters interact and respond to prevailing circumstances whilst trying to resolve their own dilemmas. The actions of these key characters expose the nature of power in Oedipus Rex as corrosive and destructive. Oedipus is destroyed by his passion for the truth and the power he wields in seeking it and, his destruction is tragic in consequence. As the play opens, Oedipus’ powers are formidable. Oedipus is the leader of the city of Thebes; the “City of Light”. He is a noble man entrusted by the people with the kingship of Thebes; a power bestowed upon Oedipus when he “broke [the] bondage [of Thebes] to the vile Enchantress” with the “[stopping] of the riddler’s mouth”. Oedipus is granted the power of “Cadmus’ ancient line” which comes with the responsibility for caring for the citizens of Thebes. When the supplicants appeal to King Oedipus to rid Thebes of the deadly pestilence, Oedipus responds willingly to their needs; “I will start afresh; and bring everything into the light.” This thirst for truth is destructive and his actions driven by self-promotion. Whilst Oedipus is reminded by the Priest that he is not “the equal of gods, but the first of men”, Oedipus is oblivious to their pointed words and instead continues to self-promote; “I, Oedipus, whose name is known afar” he cries. Oedipus is ignorant of...
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...terror. But who is the enemy to the war? Can terrorism actually be considered an enemy? The answers to these questions are difficult to answer and defend, depending on the circumstances. But the key constant to the question is, there is no internationally agreed definition of terrorism. Common definitions of terrorism refer only to those violent acts which are intended to create fear/terror, are perpetrated for an ideological/political goal, and deliberately target or disregard the safety of civilian targets. The first section of this paper will deal with both views of the changing face of terrorism from pre 9/11, to post 9/11, and to the present day. The next section of this paper will discuss the variables of why terrorism has changed. In conclusion this paper will summarize the study of the changing face in terrorism. Throughout this paper there will be historical facts, evidence, theories, and analysis to support my argument how terrorism has changed over time. The language of terrorism that we, as Americans read it as, on September 11, 2001, two American airplanes flew into the World Trade Center and another into the Pentagon, while yet another suspiciously crashed in a deserted Pennsylvania field. Blasted on our television screens across America, were images of fire, destruction, chaos and death. Framed in colors of red, white and blue, were news headlines such as “The Attack Against America” But the opposing statement always used is “One man’s terrorist is another man’s...
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...Modern examples of manipulation include gangs, children, and siblings. The final concept is the importance of interpersonal relationships. This is the core of the play. It is the relation Macbeth had with the witches and his wife alongside himself that led him to a life of crime. Bad outside influence leads people to act unpleasantly. Even in modern cultures interpersonal relationships can be seen. School life, neighborhood, and family relationships all influence how an individual behaves. If the influence is positive, then the person sustains his relationships and grows, but if it is negative, the person falls to an unfortunately bad lifestyle. William Shakespeare establishes that keeping strong positive interpersonal relationships is the key to a good life, but if one lets one bad relation manipulate them, their actions will lead to their...
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...scientist in being able to mimic and usurp traditional creation methods; existence of an immortal soul? • Responsibility for creation image reinforced ‘inarticulate sounds’ Pursuit: ‘deeply smitten with the thirst for knowledge’ • ‘Pursuit for discovery and wonder’ attracted to the tree of knowledge ‘eternal light’ back to biblical times, tree of knowledge deeply rooted in humanity, desire to discover more • Limits of ‘natural behaviour’ • Shelley never directly critiques his ‘scientific pursuit’ for ‘unknown powers’ derived that Shelley is claiming this one of victors more normal aspects • ‘in scientific pursuit there is continual food for discovery and wonder’ Male need for glory: catalyst for disaster ‘altruism or ambition?’ • ‘You...
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...Canadian International Council Strengthening the Non-Proliferation Regime: The Role of Coercive Sanctions Author(s): T. V. Paul Source: International Journal, Vol. 51, No. 3, Nuclear Politics (Summer, 1996), pp. 440-465 Published by: Canadian International Council Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/40203123 Accessed: 30/11/2010 19:58 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR's Terms and Conditions of Use, available at http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp. JSTOR's Terms and Conditions of Use provides, in part, that unless you have obtained prior permission, you may not download an entire issue of a journal or multiple copies of articles, and you may use content in the JSTOR archive only for your personal, non-commercial use. Please contact the publisher regarding any further use of this work. Publisher contact information may be obtained at http://www.jstor.org/action/showPublisher?publisherCode=cic. Each copy of any part of a JSTOR transmission must contain the same copyright notice that appears on the screen or printed page of such transmission. JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. Canadian International Councilis collaborating...
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...the war itself. This is because Arjuna is worried and continues asking. How can too much killing and bloodshed facilitated toward a self-sacrificing cause, he asks Krishna....
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... Dragonfly Arachnid wing Hear thief sing_ Anisoptera prey No promise or say_ Shadow adore Only rich galore_ Keeper of temptation Key holder; lost redemption_ Foist manner Eye of casualty planner_ Sly sayer Manifest dream player_ Reframe arachnid Legato and pos acrid. Page Break THANKING A STRANGER You may not remember me but I remember you. I never had a noticeable chance to say thank you. This is for the man; a welcome for one night into your home, relieved with words would you like to rest; fast asleep in his dome by morning we were gone; Thank You. To the one at a gas station my vehicle out of gas at my wit's end; ten dollars from hand to hand you pass by the way, yes I used it all for gas...
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...analyzes the different willpower challenges them being I Will, I Won't, and I Want. These three main willpower challenges will show the determination of how much progress we have to fulfill our goals along with taking self control. My willpower challenge is to be organized with my time management. To be more specific, I would like to stop procrastination and improve the quality of my work. The belief in one's self doubt and criticism will not help encourage them to reach toward their future accomplishments. The two minds that we have tend to not compromise with each other on what decision to make so we battle with ourselves giving in to temptation. Any progress to our goal is successful as long as we keep up with our perseverance and keep following the right path to a happy future. Receiving guidance and encouragement to motivate a person will make them feel like they have a back bone there for support. We should not remember our simple mistakes but to demolish them with a new encounterment if it occurs. Making wise decisions so our future selves won't receive the consequences and responsibilities. Self forgiveness is the key to guide us to let go of the guilty setbacks from the past and the underestimation of the present and future. The process to any ambition takes dedication and commitment to complete its journey. Anyone can have the same intention but I think that everyone has different boundaries when it comes to actually going through the course. Some may however find the...
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...Chapter 1 Developing Self-Awareness True/False Questions Key Dimensions of Self-Awareness 1. Self-awareness is at the foundation of personal life management skills. True (page 58, easy, recall) If false, why? The Enigma of Self-Awareness 2. Empirical evidence indicates that people who are more self-aware are healthier, perform better in leadership roles, and are more productive at work. True (page 59, easy, recall) If false, why? 3. The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which individuals welcome information about themselves from their co-workers. False (page 59, moderate, recall) If false, why? The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which people become defensive or protective of information about themselves 4. Marvin consistently finds fault with Alicia’s competence as a manager. Because Alicia has been told she is doing a good job and therefore responds in a threat rigid way. Thus, her most likely response will be to defend herself in light of Marvin’s accusations. True (page 60, moderate, understanding) If false, why? 5. Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the pursuit of self-understanding. False (page 60, moderate, understanding) If false, why? It requires more than minimal control. Understanding and Appreciating...
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...Terrorism by the Egyptian Islamic Jihad Brandin P. Lea SCTY 488 – Terrorism and Homeland Security December 26, 2010 Professor Eric Witcher Abstract It has been the case that over the duration that mankind has graced the planet there has been group’s hell bent on enacting their beliefs and values upon the rest of the world. As time has passed there have been many times that these groups have changed the face of the planet permanently. You can look at any organized religious group and see just how they pushed the belief system onto others to spread their ideology. Now, taking into consideration that fundamentalism and militant groups are nothing new, you can see that it still affects society greatly even today. Let us look at the main group I am focusing on in this paper. The Egyptian Islamic Jihad is one of the most influential fundamentalists groups in the Middle East. Similar to other terrorist groups, the religious intensity factor of a particularly violent kind is pointing solely to Islam, even when religious frenzies are spreading remarkably everywhere. A retreat into religion became the way most Islamic communities could be explained, from Saudi Arabia which, with what was supposed to be a peculiarly Islamic logic, refused to ratify the Camp David Accords, all the way to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Egypt. In this way, researchers underline that the Islamic world is differentiated, in the Western mind generally, in the United States in particular, from regions...
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...Simon was connected to the spiritual world, and that he was meant to be a sacrifice to nature as his body was carried out to the sea. Similarly, Ralph's responsibility towards his actions led to him choosing the right path rather than portraying power as a symbol of victory. This was demonstrated when Ralph said "Well, we won't be painted, because we aren't savages." (Golding 191) He differentiated savagery and civilization and chose what was right unlike Jack and his tribe. If Ralph had chosen the wrong path, he would have deformed the island and thought surviving was more important than being rescued. In this situation, being rescued was equal to living and surviving was equal to death. Therefore, one's responsibility for their actions is key as it shows power is not everything that makes a hero but it's the path they choose. Its simple do a good deed, and get admired by everyone and do a bad deed and pay for the sins. Consequences are the results of one's actions whether it's good or bad. In the novel Macbeth, many characters dealt with the consequences due to their actions. Macbeth's path in the beginning led to his success of being titled as Thane of Cawdor. When King Duncan announces "What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won." (Shakespeare I. ii 68), it shows that since Macbeth had no harsh intentions he was easily given the title of Thane of Cawdor. Ironically, King Duncan's decision backfired on him which led to him dealing with the consequence which was death. However...
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...Introduction Considered as one of the most renowned brands in the world “Unilever” is among the top grossing consumer goods companies with product sales ranging across 190 countries. As a matter of fact, approximately 2 billion people in the world use a Unilever product day to day. Operating as a dual listed company, Unilever N.V and Unilever PLC is considered to be a single economic entity. Unilever is a benchmark company that many other companies dream of idolizing due to their corporate and social responsibilities and also due to the standards they have set for themselves in the worldwide market. Year | Turnover | Underlying Sales Growth | Operating Profit | Net Profit | Diluted Earnings Per Share | 2010 | Euro 44262 Million | 4.10% | Euro 6339 Million | Euro 4598 Million | Euro 1.46 | 2011 | Euro 46467 Million | 6.50% | Euro 6433 Million | Euro 4623 Million | Euro 1.46 | 2012 | Euro 51.3 Billion | 6.90% | Euro 7.0 Billion | Euro 4.9 Billion | Euro 1.54 | 2013 | Euro 49.8 Billion | 4.30% | Euro 7.5 Billion | Euro 5.3 Billion | Euro 1.66 | 2014 | Euro 48.4 Billion | 2.90% | Euro 8.0 Billion | Euro 5.5 Billion | Euro 1.79 | The above table showcases the overall performance of Unilever from the year 2010 to 2014 as a company. If one were to analyze the statistics that are available within this table, they would be able to come to several conclusions regarding the performance of the company, such as, * The amount of turnover has had its ups and downs throughout...
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...forsaking greater, more worthy pursuits like knowledge and self-reliance; similarly, in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Dick creates a world where dependence on material possessions causes society to sacrifice its humanity and ultimately creates irreversible ruin. Yet both authors acknowledge that material items are important, with Thoreau depending on things like his house and his field for survival, and Dick introducing pet animals and empathy boxes as possessions that heighten human experience rather than suppress it. Thoreau and Dick argue that material possessions themselves have the potential to make powerful and positive impacts. It is the unchecked desire for material possessions that leads to societal decline and unhappiness. Throughout Walden, Thoreau is largely critical of materialism, venturing into the solitude of Walden Pond for two years partly to escape society’s preoccupation with material possessions. In the beginning of “Economy,” he observes young townsmen strapped with large inheritances and comments that having a massive farm, which is typically perceived as a sign of prosperity, only creates obligations and forces its inhabitants to spend their entire lives toiling, whereas owning a meager plot of land both allows for self-sufficiency and provides time to explore other opportunities. Thoreau uses the example of the farmer and his burden to highlight the broader issue of man’s self-inflicted destruction, lamenting that society has become “so occupied with...
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