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- 20381: Oedipus Rex
- ... a fit of rage. Thus, he has unwittingly fulfilled the first half of the prophecy. Traveling on to Thebes, Oedipus saves the city from the drought by solving the riddle of the sphinx. Declared the new King, he marries the widowed Queen (Locaste) - his mother. Thus, he has unknowingly fulfilled the second half of the prophecy. For the next two decades, Oedipus rules successfully in Thebes until Hera sends a second ...
- 20382: Initiation Into American Cultu
- ... Justice
served sparingly by an inefficient judicial system. The aforementioned are the reality of American culture, the harsh and unaltered truths. Transition into an outside culture dictates recognition and acceptance of fundamental aspects of a new society, which may be very different from one's own ethnic background. This is a psychologically draining and intense process, complicated by tainted Hollywood illusions. Thus, it can be concluded that the American film industry ...
- 20383: Bontsha And Gimpel
- ... he did not care any of his sufferings; he lost hope with mankind. When all faith for man is lost, one should at least believe in God for he might be rewarded in the other world . Indeed, when Bontsha dies, he rewarded for having maintained his faith in God and never complained to him. Second, in Gimpel the Fool , Singer demonstrates the importance of faith in man one must have. Gimpel ...
- 20384: The Reign of Terror
- ... back in power and of course the king wanted them to win. The invaders won, and because of that they demanded the king be dethroned. His being dethroned ended the constitutional monarchy. After this event new stages occurred in the revolution. The first stage led to the liberal middle class reform movement, and the second under democracy. Louis XVI (the king) was beheaded in 1793 by the National Convention for treason ...
- 20385: Oedipus Rex
- ... He then stuck at his eyes again and again with the sharp golden brooches. This then concludes the climax of the story. From there the falling action and catastrophe begin. This is where Kreon the new king enters. He acts as a compassionate king and promises to give Iokaste a suitable funeral. Oedipus asks the king to banish him, but Oedipus refuses until he receives guidance from the oracle. Kreon then ...
- 20386: Oedipus Rex
- ... a fit of rage. Thus, he has unwittingly fulfilled the first half of the prophecy. Traveling on to Thebes, Oedipus saves the city from the drought by solving the riddle of the sphinx. Declared the new King, he marries the widowed Queen (Locaste) - his mother. Thus, he has unknowingly fulfilled the second half of the prophecy. For the next two decades, Oedipus rules successfully in Thebes until Hera sends a second ...
- 20387: Bruce Campbell
- ... for Bruce to learn the technical side of the business rather then just the artsy actor stuff. (Http:\\www.bruce-campbell.com) Bruce Campbell really took on acting seriously in 1979 when Bruce, Sam, and new associate Rob Tapert put together a short super-8 horror film, "Within The Woods", this led up to the making of "Evil Dead" after raising about 350,000 dollars from the short film. Bruce starred ...
- 20388: Ebola Virus
- ... be transmitted through direct contact of blood, organs, secretions of any kind and semen from any person infected. Another method is that of used needles that have been infected. With all countries considered, the 3rd world and the reuse of needles are a common practice, due to lack of funds and supplies. Though recovered patients pose no serious threat, the virus is present up to 7 weeks after being treated. Vomit ...
- 20389: Bruce Lee
- ... role model. This is due to his discipline, determination, and self- improvement. If one quote could sum up his life, it would be this, I m going to be the biggest Chinese star in the world (20).
- 20390: The Byzantine Empire
- ... Encarta) Constantine the Great had established a criterion for the empire to follow throughout its history. It included the harmony of the church, the leaders and the teachers of the empire. Constantine created a successful new monetary system based on the gold solidus, or nomisma which lasted well into the middle of the 11th century. Because of the commercial thriving throughout the 4th, 5th, and 6th centuries, many ancient cities flourished ...
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