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The Road Contemplated
Words: 784 - Pages: 3.... out on. There is a strong sense of
regret before the choice is even made and it lies in the knowledge that
in one lifetime, it is impossible to travel down every path. In an
attempt to make a decision, the traveler "looks down one as far as I
could". The road that will be chosen leads to the unknown, as does any
choice in life. As much he may strain his eyes to see as far the road
stretches, eventually it surpasses his vision and he can never see where
it is going to lead. It is the way that he chooses here that sets him
off on his journey and decides where he is going.
"Then took the other, just as fair, and having perh .....
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The Once And Future King - Mig
Words: 1081 - Pages: 4.... as it relates to a world much like our world today. He clearly understands that “might” rules the actions of individuals, but “right” is the ideal that we seek to obtain. As we often find, the former prevails.
The novel is divided into four sections that represent periods of time in Arthur’s life. The novel begins with The Sword in the Stone, the tale of Arthur’s childhood. At this time, he is not referred to as Arthur but Wart. His foster brother gave him this name and it was his childhood nemesis. Early in the book, Wart finds Merlyn who becomes his tutor. One of the earliest indicatio .....
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Desdemona
Words: 1373 - Pages: 5.... and even more so because she wants to accompany him to Cyprus. Through this anger, I see that is considered her father’s possession. He says nothing more to , but you can feel that there is anger towards Othello and . ’s father confronts her and expresses that she has betrayed him and never accepts what has brought about herself.
seems to be frightful of her father because of the action that she hides her own marriage to Othello. This makes her father furious because she did not ask his permission to marry, she never denies that she is in love with him. This shows great character and loyalty that has towards Brabantio. .....
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Excellence Is Your Best Weapon For Fighting Racism
Words: 1000 - Pages: 4.... to succeed. As long as you have your health and can think, success is
possible.
Accepting the fact that the doors of opportunity are not opened equally to
everyone, one thing that is equal for everyone is time. There is the same
number of hours in the day for all of us. How you use these hours is your choice.
You can use them on the playground or you can use them to play the books.
Playing on the playground might give you some hours of immediate enjoyment, but
playing the books will give you long-term gratification.
African Americans and other minorities can no longer use the excuses of being
poor or living in a bad neighborhood or .....
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Oedipus Vs. Society
Words: 336 - Pages: 2.... see or hear the word "motherfucker", but many people don't seem to realize what it means exactly. Today it is used commonly in the English language, but it is really happening today, whether it is with mother, father, brother, sister, or even grandma, it is still happening somewhere in this world.
The main cause of this lack of morals is (in my opinion) directly related to the amount of sex and violence on television. Many years ago Elvis couldn't even shake his waist on TV, but now Sharon Stone can open her legs on a big screen for everyone to see. Violence has increased on television because sitcoms and movies will not sell in today' .....
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Brave New World
Words: 1131 - Pages: 5.... in the Thirties. Critics blame "...the advent of the pill for declining morality and indiscriminate sexual activity." Many believe that each time medicine reduces the risk of unwanted diseases and pregnancies, society, on the whole, will increase its sexual activity. Huxley's prediction of promiscuity is based on his iron law of sexuality: "As political and economic freedom diminishes, sexual freedom tends compensatingly to increase." A current example of Huxley's belief is China. China is the last remaining communist regime, it also suffers from having one fifth of the world's population within its borders. Needless to say, China's large po .....
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Antigone 8
Words: 1535 - Pages: 6.... the way the play will be laid out.
During the whole play of "Antigone" the key theme is individual conscience versus the state whereas in "Oedipus Rex" it is the undying search for truth and discovery of self. "Antigone" Sophocles depicts a political, conscience led woman who is in an unending struggle over right and wrong with her uncle, Creon, the King. All throughout "Oedipus Rex" Sophocles shows a powerful and righteous King who is on a determined search to find the truth and himself. The difference in key themes during these plays are significant. Sophocles took two different approaches towards these two plays. The structure in t .....
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Witches Influence In Macbeth
Words: 912 - Pages: 4.... they can add temptation, and influence Macbeth, but they can not control his destiny. Macbeth creates his own misery when he is driven by his own sense of guilt. This causes him to become insecure as to the reasons for his actions which in turn causes him to commit more murders. The witches offer great enticement, but it is in the end, each individuals decision to fall for the temptation, or to be strong enough to resist their captivation. The three Witches are only responsible for the introduction of these ideas and for further forming ideas
in Macbeth head, but they are not responsible for his actions throughout the play. Lady Macbeth .....
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Sticks And Stones Can Break Th
Words: 670 - Pages: 3.... Ancient Mariner" illustrates Christian redemption and man’s redeemable qualities. Coleridge believes life and poetry both follow a cyclical pattern. The story is about a man’s literal and spiritual journey and how they parallel each other. On these journeys, Coleridge imaginatively explores the supernatural. He makes the story and the Mariners experiences more interesting. The Mariner experiences moral error and physical decay that changes his view on life during his journey.
In the first part of the story, the Mariner and his crew come across an albatross, a "pious good omen," "That made the wind blow," a mysterious, su .....
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If I Should Die Before I Wake
Words: 650 - Pages: 3.... miserable in the concentration camps, she was
respectful towards the other inmates.(220-221, Another example of this was
when she was living in the ghetto with the Krengiels'. It took all her
strength to be nice to them, and inspite of her kindness, they were hostile to
Chana and her family.(80-83)
A noticeable trait shown in Chana as her character developed
throughout the book was her religious and spiritual self. In the beginning it
was only her grandmother, Bubbe who had total faith in God, and who tried
to encourage Chana to have faith also. Chana did not believe Bubbe, she
thought that God was not on her side and t .....
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