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- 2391: Symbolism of The Odyssey
- ... Odysseus as he is traveling to Phaeacia, "At Zeus’ command the whole sky is heavy with clouds, the sea is seething, squalls from every corner hurtle together. There is nothing now for me but certain death." Everything needs water to live, however Odysseus speaks of water as an agent of death. Water that brings death by excess represents Odysseus, for he is the one that has to suffer all these years, and he is the one that nearly drowns. Odysseus also learns how too much of a good thing, ...
- 2392: Hamlet And J Alfred Prufrock
- ... his father. Hamlet decides to put on a play on how Hamlet Sr. died and watches Claudius' reaction, instead of acting on impulse. Hamlet' s lack of action and over thinking ultimately leads to his death in a duel with Laertes. His procrastination also causes the death of Ophelia, Laertes, Gertrude, Polonius, and eventually Claudius. Hamlet is responsible for all the deaths in the play because of his inaction. It is plausible that if Hamlet had killed Claudius sooner, Polonius would not ... both lived a life of procrastination. Hamlet triggered all the events in the play because of his delay. If Hamlet had killed Claudius when he first had the chance, Polonius would not have died. Polonius' death was the reason why Ophelia committed suicide. Ophelia's death angered Laertes, which made Laertes want to challenge Hamlet in a duel. At the duel, Gertrude died, as well as Laertes. Prufrock has procrastinated ...
- 2393: Lizzie Borden
- ... found her head crushed by 19 axe or hatchet wounds in the back of the scalp. Because of the lack of blood, it has been determined that Abby died from the first blow, and with death her heart had stopped pumping blood. The 200-pound victim lay sprawled out on the knees face down to be discovered two hours later. For 30 years Abby and Lizzie lived together under one roof ... Second District Court charged Lizzie with three counts of murder (oddly, for the murder of her father, the murder of her stepmother, and the murder of the both of them) and if found guilty, faced death by hanging. The trial was set for June 5, 1893. This was the Victorian era, when women were "certainly not capable of killing anyone." You must remember that Lizzie was of a wealthy family of ... she was still guilty. After the acquittal, Lizzie legally changed her name to Lizabeth, moved out of the house on 92 Second Street. Emma and Lizzie inherited $200,000.00 each from their father's death; their first purchase was a lovely home on The Hill at 7 French Street, the most fashionable place in Fall River, in which Lizzie named Maplecroft. Lizzie enjoyed the theatre, and met a stage/ ...
- 2394: Our Town Analysis 2
- ... am sure the setting of our ancestors towns were much like this one. Back then everybody knew each other and they did not have to lock their doors and they had a strong fear of death and judgement which was indirectly implanted in their religion. This play was interesting because the representation of death portrayed as being so sudden. When death hit Emily, she suddenly realized how she had wasted her life on earth because they were repeating the same actions everyday of their. She became sad and also regretful that she could not tell ...
- 2395: Stalin
- Stalin Stalin they say he knew only two punishments for disobedience quick death by shooting or slow death by starvation, and overwork. He may justly be numbered 2 of 3 worst men who ever lived; outdoing even Hitler whom he admired and who admired him. Joseph Stalin was not an impressive figure, not ... Party, a position that gave him control over appointments and established a base for his political power. Stalin’s rude and aggressive behavior brought him into conflict with the ailing Lenin, who shortly before his death in 1924 wrote his political “testament” in which he voiced misgivings about Stalin. In the testament Lenin expressed doubt whether the party’s general secretary would use his authority with sufficient caution, and he ...
- 2396: George Washington: Summoned By A Country; One Man Stood Strong
- ... of this nation (Callahan 21). In 1752 Washington began his military career taking over the office of adjutant of the local military district. This office, one of four in Virginia, was left vacant by the death of his beloved brother Lawrence. Low paying with few duties, this office made Washington a major of a vast military region (Callahan 6). In October of 1753, Washington was chosen for his first mission because ... his home did not stop the communication between him and Sally, she wrote to him faithfully, with him responding. Sally was known to have communicated with Washington throughout his life. Letters were found after his death from Mrs. Fairfax, along with letters from his future wife, whom he considered his best friend. Washington was fascinated by Braddock's professional army and the important colonial leaders (Andrist 52). George had always thought ... Washington felt like resigning from the service, but instead continued in his duties for more than a year. George decided to become a stern disciplinarian, so stern in fact that a deserter was put to death in front of new draftees (Callahan 14). Soldiers would get lashings for swearing and drunkenness. Washington's last battle took place under General John Forbes, who taking Braddock's defeat in consideration, made a ...
- 2397: Frankenstein: The Creator's Faults in the Creation
- ... his experiment to benefit mankind; but this idea soon transmuted into and obsession to perform the impossible just to satisfy his own ego. Victor Frankenstein believes that by creating a living being he will end death and sadness throughout the world. Frankenstein's thirst for knowledge leads him to the conclusion that he can create a living being with no consequences; in short, he believes that he is equal to a ... driven to murder. As the novel progresses, Frankenstein's irresponsibility manifests itself once the murders start occurring. After the murder of William Frankenstein's brother, Victor's hesitance to accept responsibility for the boy's death causes a young girl to be hung for what was theoretically victor's crime. 'I believed in her innocence; I knew it. Could the demon, who had (I did not for a minute doubt) murdered my brother, also in this hellish sport have betrayed the innocent to death?' (Pg75) As Frankenstein's creation continues to kill his family, He still denies his responsibility to stop his creation. Frankenstein hopes that the monster will end its evil ways so that he will not ...
- 2398: Antigone 5
- ... any help. She was disappointed at first, but later on decided that she will do this with or without Ismene s help. Creon was warned about this and later found the culprit. He issued the death sentence for Antigone s action. Creon informed his son, Haemon, of his fiancee s deceit. Haemon, however, defended his beloved. He told his father that the whole city was on her side, but were afraid ... with a threat of his own that he will never set eyes on him again if he continues this violence. Crion was apalled with his son. For that, Antigone was to die a very agonizing death. she was to be taken down to some wild desolate path never trod by men, and wall her up alive in a rocky vault, and set out short rations, just the measure piety demands . The ... d realized that he brought it on himself. Back at the palace, his wife Eurydice heard the news and ended up killing hersilf. Creon begged to be free of this guilt by demanding his own death. he finally admitted to being a rash, indiscriminate fool! . Antigone possesses the qualities everyone admires. She is defiant, strong-willed, rebellious, brave, loyal, and stubborn. Creon matches these strong qualities with cruelty, authoritativeness, one- ...
- 2399: Sex And Lies In Arabian Nights
- ... dare enter the cave. (Page 113) This is a prime example of how cruelty and violence go together in Arabian culture. Betrayal and deception are seen as a crime punishable by torture and a gruesome death. The graphic nature of the violence described in the book reveals a startling look into Arabian values. Again in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Morgiana, Ali Baba s servant realizes that the thieves are ... in potfuls and carried the boiling liquid into the courtyard, where she poured the seething-hot contents into the leathern jars one by one. Since the thieves were unable to escape, they were scolded to death, and every jar contained a corpse. (Page 124) This truly viscous act although used in self-defense is very unsettling. Morgiana commits this act without any hesitation or reservation, and most importantly with no remorse ... many of the stories presented in Arabian Nights. In "The Hunchback s Tale" a lie that began with the tailor spun out of control until all that were involved became responsible for the so-called death of the hunchback. The tailor realized the hunchback was dead and brought him to the Jew who thought that he himself had killed him. The Jew brought the body to the Steward who thought ...
- 2400: Native Son
- ... and being the subject of punishment. Although he later admits to Max that Mary Dalton’s behavior toward him made him hate her, it is not that hate which causes him to smother her to death, but a feeble attempt to evade the detection of her mother. The fear of being caught with a white woman overwhelmed his common sense and dictated his actions. When he attempted to murder Bessie, his ... While Bigger dominates the story, his appalling actions make him a man that the reader can not look upon as a hero. In fact the author punishes the anti-hero character by condemning him to death for his crimes. One of the two most sympathetic characterizations of white persons in the novel comes from the character of Jan Erlone, Mary Dalton’s friend. He exhibits an enthusiastic personality and represents an ... exists as a "lost" soul. Bessie circumstances prevent her from going any farther in her life. She briefly escapes with the use of alcohol which Bigger provides her in exchange for "love". An aura of death surrounds her even before Bigger murders her. Like Bessie, Bigger’s mother appears trapped on a one way street going nowhere. Conflicts An interesting aspect of Native Son develops from the many levels of ...
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