War is dishonourable Good afternoon fellow philosophers! Let me tell you about an unpleasant truth often overlooked… There are many evils in this world, but only one of them can be necessary in extreme cases. EVERYONE knows that this necessary evil is WAR. WAR is a part of human nature where people are born with an instinct to disagree, whatever the consequences maybe. War is harsh War is cruel, but if we didn’t have courageous soldiers to fight for our country’s rights the world wouldn’t be
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Are you to scared to do what you want the do because other people aren’t doing? If you are not then you can have a positive effect on society. This essay is going to be about nonconformity. “It is people’s bravery in standing up for what they believe and in always questioning status quo that has the power to bring a positive change to society.” This quote sums up the whole idea of non-conformity. The short story, “All Summer in a Day,” by Ray Bradbury supports the idea that nonconformity can have
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Tris began the novel timid and unsure of herself and her desires, which was characteristic of her Abnegation upbringing: he was never allowed to focus on herself, so she never knew exactly what she wanted. Upon choosing Dauntless her bravery obviously begins to blossom, but she experiences some other changes as well. She forges friendships and relationships central to her identity, with people who bring out the best in her. And she learns that though she has chosen another faction, she can still
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Men and women are still viewed differently in spite of all efforts that have been made in gender equality. Hester’s many actions throughout the novel prove that she is a strong female character in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hester Prynne is also viewed as a hero by some people in parts of the novel. A point one could argue is whether The Scarlet Letter is a feminist novel or not; although the novel is supportive and negative to both men and women, it is often considered to be a feminist
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If I were invited to the council of Elrond I would argue for destroying the ring. The ring is nothing but bad news. All the ring does is control the person who controls it everyone is after it only to hold the power but that power could destroy their entire world. Having the ring is basically a death wish. It controls over every other power. In the three movies the ring causes a battle for not just Frodo but everyone’s life. Carrying the ring causes Frodo to come to challenges of the
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Ahmad Nourzaie Hist 2b Response #1 Aztec Awe The Aztec Empire is regarded as the greatest Mesoamerican empire of all time. Their Empire stretched for more than 80,000 square miles through what is now central and southern Mexico. Tenochtitlán was the capital city of this great Empire; and the location of the eventual fall of the Empire. Hernán Cortés was the Spanish conquistador that conquered the Aztecs during the period of 1519-1521. One of Cortés’ foot soldiers was a man
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named after the tragic hero, Oedipus. Thus only clarifying why Sophocles named one of his plays Antigone, the title being based off of the main tragic hero role. Antigone is a more appropriate title for the play Antigone because of Antigone’s immense bravery and individuality in behalf of her late brother, creating the plot in the play due
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his church by saying, “I forbid you, under the threat of an anathema, from touching one of my followers. As for me, I willingly embrace death provided only that the church obtain liberty and peace at the price of my blood.” By highlighting Becket’s bravery and devotion to the Church, Gervase is able to paint Becket in a favorable light. Readers are inclined to sympathize with Becket and view him as a victim of the king’s brutality. Even though Gervase does not directly mention King Henry II, by including
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wouldn't give up the way I was raised, my ancestors stories of their adventures, hardships, and huge examples of bravery. My paternal grandpa rode his motorcycle across the United States. At sixteen my maternal grandpa and his friend built boat and drove it from Iowa to New Orleans until it blew up. For my mom's 50th birthday she backpacked for four days in wilderness by herself. Bravery and wanderlust come hand in hand with my
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John Proctor the Hero A person who is admired for their good deeds or actions would be considered a hero. One can receive huge amounts of respect from others because they are a hero. In the story The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor could be considered a hero due to his loyalty in his faith and for ending the executions of innocent people that are accused of being a witch. Heroes aren’t usually perfect; they usually had done something bad that no one really knows about. They don’t always
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