a “hero”, a “fool” and an “innocent” and the audience knew right away which was which. Shakespeare didn’t write “heroes” and “villains.” He wrote real people with real flaws, who were all equally capable of committing good and evil. One of the most important themes in Macbeth involves the witches' statement in Act 1, Scene1 that "fair is foul and foul is fair." (Act 1, Scene 1, Line 10) This phrase aptly describes the macabre status quo within the character Macbeth and without. When Macbeth
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The birth of Joan of Arc occurred at one of the most crucial periods in French history. France was desperate for a leader to emerge from thin air. France’s cause was pathetic, until Joan of Arc arrived at the perfect time. Joan was born in January of 1412, it was a time full of despair and chaos. Joan was not quite a genius nor a great fighter, but every one of Joan’s action involved confidence and energy. The English army should have been scared the very moment they knew of Joan’s existence. As
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feels guilty for cracking jokes about Kiowa's body. In the chapter “Style” a young vietnamese girl described dances through the rubble of her village, most containing her home and the bodies of her dead family. This girl is the triumph of the human spirit demonstrating hope in the face of destruction. Azar feels the need to mock this girl. While most may have percieved this act as a mean thoughtless move, this act is a way of coping with the pressures of the war by abusing
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professions, such as author, poet, and journalist. One noted writer, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, in her short story “The Yellow Wall-paper”, told of the insensitive treatment of women’s mental health by medical professionals during the 1800’s. Some of the most notable examples of inequality are vividly evident in the basic rights and privileges we enjoy in the 21st century. Rights that were denied women in the US in the 1800s such as the right to vote, the right to retain ownership of her property upon marriage
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great influence during that period and its power to torture and execute heretics, Tyndale actions were courageous and similar to Winston’s. He proceeded to translate and distribute his work to people who had once been denied access to the Bible which is supposed to be central to a Christian’s life. In the end, he was executed, but his work was significant: his translation became the basis for most subsequent English translations, beginning with the King James Version of 1611” (“William Tyndale”). Because
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An Act of Heroism Do you have the strength to protect and serve for the cause of freedom, safety, and liberty? Would you sacrifice yourself for others? You may think you know, giving your only piece of pizza to your friend is an act of bravery to sacrifice. Each Individual including you; can make choices. It depends on where the mind and heart set is. In the Novel by Harper Lee, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, she brings us in
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afraid. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book about a family with the last name Finch in the 1930’s that lived in Maycomb, Alabama. The father, Atticus, is a lawyer and is put on a case with a black man named Tom Robinson that he is defending vs. a white woman named Mayella Ewell. Robinson is accused of doing wrong and is guilty. Throughout the book, lots of people are doing other than the ordinary. In moments where the characters are being tested, and when they are
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Emalee Foote Professor Francis Eng 105 09 February 16 Ronald Reagan and the Shuttle Challenger Crash On January 28, 1986, Ronald Reagan delivered a speech on the topic of the shuttle Challenger crash from the oval office in Washington D.C. In his speech, he discusses the events that took place and speaks to many about the tragedy. He addresses the children who watched it happen live, NASA workers, the families of the victims, and everyone else in the United States. He discusses what we will do next
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Displayed by David David was born the youngest child of Jesse, a descendant from the tribe of Judah. Being the youngest child, David grew up with little respect from his siblings. As a shepherd attending his family’s flock David learned to be brave and courageous. “When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it. Your servant has killed both the lion
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Among those brave people are our founding fathers. George Washington was the courageous military leader that led the colonists to victory and later became the very first president of the United States of America. With lots of hard work, dedication, and care, he laid the foundation of our country and set the precedent for future presidents
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