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- 2371: Mice Of Men
- ... working as ranch hands. During the setting of the story, they are at a ranch whose owner’s name is Curley. It is in this setting that the novel reveals that the main theme is death and loss. Lennie accidentally killing all of his pets establishes that the theme of this novel is death and loss. These pets consist of mice, dogs, kittens, etc. Lennie loves to feel and pet animals, but he does not know his own strength. He kills them without really noticing what he has done ... their heads a little and then they was dead- because they were so little (13).” Lennie’s remorse is probably more for upsetting George than it is for actually killing the animal. Another way that death and loss is evidenced by this novel is when Lennie killed Curley’s wife. When Lennie is in the barn (after killing his new puppy) Curley’s wife came into the barn and came ...
- 2372: Achilleus
- ... leader even before his time of greatness spoke up for his people against the son of Atreus saying "I believe now that straggling backwards we must make our way home if we can even escape death, if fighting now must crush the Achaians and the plague likewise". Agamemnon who claims himself as the far greatest of all the Achaians shows fear to Achilleus by calling him a "good fighter though you ... be the greatest Achaian soldier and the most respected because he stood up to Agamemnon the "wine sack, with a dogs eyes, and deer's heart; the King who feeds on his people". After the death of Patrokolos Achilleus returns to avenge his friends death in book XXII. In the Iliad Achilleus shows three sides of his personality a great leader towards his people, a brutal killer, and a grieving soldier. There are numerous quotes and statements that prove ...
- 2373: Richard III
- ... for Richard is limited as we see that he has no true friendships, and does not genuinely care for his family or friends. Thus even in his increasing isolation the sense of tragedy upon his death is not really saddening to the audience as there is no real sense of waste at his loss. Richard isolates himself from God, as he claims to be above God's law and only uses ... those who were sinners, for example Clarence who recalls his horrible dream and realizes his guilt early in the play. As the murders accumulate so does his separation from God, and the need for his death increases. But being closer to his death brings him closer and closer to being with God. Thus although Richard may not realize it, he is never too far from God. But Richard does not increasingly isolate himself from the audience. From ...
- 2374: Thomas Jefferson
- ... irrestrainable student, sometimes studying twelve and fourteen hours out of the twenty-four. He acquired the strength to stand this terrific strain by his exercise of body. His father warned his wife just before his death not to allow their son to neglect this necessity, but the warning was superfluous. The youth was a keen hunter, a fine horseman and as fond as Washington of out door sports. He was seventeen ... his first consideration, and he resolved to accept no post or honor that would involve their separation, while she proved one of the truest wives with which any man was ever blessed of heaven. The death of his father-in-law doubled Jefferson's estate, a year after his marriage. His life as a gentleman farmer was an ideal one, and it is said that as a result of experimentation, Jefferson ... so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, GIVE ME LIBERTY, Or GIVE ME DEATH!" Within the following month occurred the battle of Lexington. Washington, Jefferson and Patrick Henry were members of the committee appointed to arrange a plan for preparing Virginia to act her part in the struggle. ...
- 2375: Martin Luther King
- ... for love, it could only be taken as a compliment and he came to the realization that the world was in dire need for more extremists. King did not want to be remembered after his death by his Nobel Peace Prize or his many other awards, he wanted people to say "...that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to love somebody...And I want you to say that I tried to love ... leader. King’s effectiveness in achieving his objectives was limited not merely by divisions among blacks, however, but not also by the increasing resistance he encountered from national political leaders. At the time of his death he did not achieve everything that he set forth to do, but he did reach legendary status for his achievements in his quest for equal justice for everyone in America. Any individual in history who ... skills. He lead many marches and went willingly to jail to further freedom for his people. Being organised, he became the first president of the , Southern Christian Leadership Conference [SCLC] and remained president until his death. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) was a born leader but more importantly an excellent manager of his people. This is observed as early as 1955 when blacks launched a boycott against the city of ...
- 2376: Solomon Gursky Was Here
- ... up like he started. Sweeping up in a warehouse."(P.253). This was stated in reference to Bernard who had been left as the sole man in charge of then Gursky empire, after the apparent death of Solomon in an airplane crash. Evidence exists, though, which shows that Solomon is actually alive. For example, soon after the death of Bernard, "a raven skewered and harpooned" (P.257) was found on his grave. Upon further examination. The harpoon was declared to "clearly be an Eskimo artifact" (P.158). Also caved into the harpoon was ... Inuit way of life. Solomon's ability to make and use this Inuit harpoon, strengthens his association with the desecration of his brother's grave. Moses discovers Solomon's most used alias after his apparent death as Sir Hyman Kaplansky. Sir Hyman is a rich well-traveled Jewish Englishman, who is intelligent and witty. He is a good piano player, an aviation buff and a good impressionist. He is always ...
- 2377: Hamlets Friendships
- Hamlet's Friendships William Shakespeare's Hamlet, depicts the story of a distraught prince attempting to avenge the wrongful death of his father while nearly all his faith in honesty and the good of man is destroyed. Hamlet loses both his mother and father as a result of the royal scandal. Hamlet is forced to ... rewards, his authorities" (IV, ii, 16-17). Hamlet is a smart man and has no trouble recognizing that his fool-hearted schoolmates are conspiring with the King. Ironically enough, Rosencratz and Guildenstern meet their own death due to their undermining plans to stab their own friend in his back. Claudius sent Rosencratz and Guildenstern with a note to give to the King of England. Hamlet, who is suspicious of his sudden ... Hamlet are both stuck with the poisonous sword. Hamlet manages to stay alive just long enough to kill Claudius and ask Horatio to explain what has happened. Although Horatio is prepared to join Hamlet in death, he refrains simply so he can insure that Hamlet's name will go unblemished after his death. Horatio stands by his friend to the end and exemplifies the true friend. Although Horatio is simply ...
- 2378: Romeo And Juliet
- ... that there is a chance that it might not work. No warmth, no breath, shall testify thou livest; The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade To wanny ashes, thy eyes’ windows fall Like death when he shuts up the day of life; Shall, stiff and stark and cold, appear like death; And in this borrowed likeness of shrunk death Thou shalt continue two-and-forty hours, And then awake as from a pleasant sleep. (4.2.98-106) This part, the Friar is just describing what will happen to Juliet. He says that ...
- 2379: Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms": Henry - A Man of Action, Self-Dicipline, and One Who Maintains Grace Under Pressure
- ... the situation requires, Henry rises to the occasion taking control of potentially dangerous incidents with quick decision leaving no room for second thought. After Frederick is captured by the battle police, he foresees his inevitable death if no action was taken and instinctively escaped detainment. "I looked at the carabineri, they were looking at the newcomers. The others were looking a the colchel. I ducked down, pushed between two men, and ... knew he was not going to die without a fight to preserve his precious existence. Being a man of action rather than words, was the determining factor which helped him survive this unfortunate confrontation with death. Regardless of the circumstances, Henry used his authoritative position to make sure others did not engage in any threatening positions that could jeopardize the ir safety and the safety of others. When one of his ... the severity of any given situation, Frederick is able to mask his emotions showing only a nonchalant facade as he performs mundane duties in traumatic or pressure filled predicaments. He deals with his wife's death by merely observing her lifeless body and casually strolling back to the ho tel like nothing had ever happened. "But after I had got them out and shut the door and turned off the ...
- 2380: A Rose for Emily: Victim of Circumstance
- ... it got about that the house was all that was left to her; and in a way, people were glad being left alone. She had become humanized" (219). This sounds as if her father’s death was sort of liberation for Emily. In a way it was, she could begin to date and court men of her choice and liking. Her father couldn’t chase them off any more. But then ... not have him alive she thought she could keep him with her if he were dead and she did. Because of her seclusion, no one really knew just how bad it was. Not until her death did, the truth come out about Homer’s death. The "Rose" for Emily, Faulkner talks about in the title of this fictitious story could be found in the tomb like bedroom she created, which wasn’t found till Emily’s death. "Upon the ...
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