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- 3711: Louis XIV Had A Greater Impact On European History Than Peter The Great
- ... la Tour d’Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne; Louis II de Bourbon, pronce de Conde’; and Francois-Henri de Montmorency, duc de Luxembourg). In truth, France fared well, losing little land. By the time of his death in 1715, Louis XIV could claim to have (also) irrevocably broken the Hapsburg ring around his kingdom and transformed France from a struggling, politically divided entity into the premier power on the European continent.” (Louis ... the overlapping and confusing laws were left untouched. Urban law enforcement was improved by creation (1667) of the office of lieutenant general of police for Paris, later imitated in other towns.” Also after “Mazarin’s death in 1661, Louis astounded his court by becoming his own chief minister, thereby ending the long reign of the cardinal ministers. A sensational three year trial (1661-1664) of the powerful and corrupt minister Nicolas Fouquet sent the would be chief minister to prison for life. The kind thereafter controlled his own government until his death, acting through his high state council (conseil d’en haut) and a few select ministers, whom he called or dismissed at will.”(The Sun King). Louis XIV was a great force in European history. ...
- 3712: The Hound Of Baskerville
- ... states the curse of the baskervilles. He also shows them the moor and his neighbors so that watson can begin to suspect people and learn more about the case. He gives special information regarding the death of Sir Charles Baskerville that proves very helpful in determining a cause of death or what killed him. A person that slows down the progress of the main characters is the escaped prisoner. He threw off there investigation by having relations with the barrymores which watson was watching so ... was born in 1859 and died in 1930. He studied at the University of edinburgh and began his career as a doctor. He was also artistically talented but alcholism and epilepsy kicked in near his death. These facts were gotten from the book under About the
- 3713: Alexander The Great
- ... anymore. They were tired and wanted to go home. Only once he finally agreed to turn back. Most of the time he would attack cities while going home. One time he even came close to death when he was stabbed with an arrow. In 325-324 he returned to Persia. He saw that many of the governors hadn’t been doing their job as he was away and had them killed ... the empire. He tried hard to have unity but no one else was willing to do this. He failed. Even the marriages between his men and the Persian girls mostly broke up after Alexander's death. In the fall of 324 Alexander's friend Hephaestion died. Alexander was very upset. The following summer Alexander became ill, and on June 13 he died in Babylon. He was 32. Historians have said that ... time and one of the most powerful personalities of antiquity. He influenced the spread of Hellenism throughout the Middle East and into Asia; establishing city-states modeled on Greek institutions that flourished long after his death. Alexander will never be superior to any man and will remain forever as "the Great" in the pages of History as we know it.
- 3714: The Great Gatsby Is A Tragic H
- ... fails to see the inevitability of his vision's failure, and in his inability to see this, he keeps trying to attain it. He does everything in his power to accomplish this vision, until his death. Daisy indirectly causes Gatsby's death, making her more than ever, unworthy of Gatsby's affections. Ironically, Gatsby lived for Daisy and and up to his death, believed and had faith in her and his vision.
- 3715: Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid"
- ... imagining his illness. Therefore, the primary theme is Argan's internal struggle of body vs. mind. This theme is developed throughout the play into smaller themes such as masculinity versus femininity, greed versus love, and death versus life. Two of the major changes from the text to the play are Argan's degree of illness and his death. In the text, there are very few elaborate descriptions of Dr. Purgon's treatment. However in the play by Panych, there is no shortage of enemas and other "bathroom" related scenes. I originally thought this ... all the action to revolve around him. The set was meant to symbolize the themes of the play. Pink is a colour usually associated with life, love, health, and femininity. Blue is associated with sickness, death, unhappiness, and (oddly enough) masculinity. I believe that this was a good idea in theory. The acting was superb, creative, and hilarious. I found that Panych selected a cast of actors who all work ...
- 3716: The Crucible: John Proctor and John Hale - Good Citizen vs. Good Person
- ... honesty stands out. It didn't matter how much trouble he would bring himself into, his philosophy was “I may speak my heart” (Miller, p.30). Proctor's honesty eventually lead to his downfall and death. The first incident in the play where we see Proctor's honesty is after the affair he had with Abigail. He realized his mistake and was honest and admitted it to his wife Elizabeth. In ... 91) and he also admits not going to church every Sunday. He also admits that he committed adultery and had an affair with Abigail. His most commendable moment of honesty was when he was on death row and would rather die than confess and lie. Proctor's morality, and loyalty also contribute to being a good person. When the marshals Herrick and Cheever came to arrest his wife, he stuck with ... characteristics of John Proctor. Both were good in their own ways. Proctor was not considered such a good man in the Puritan society though- he was hated by many in his community, and sentenced to death by them. Hale on the other hand is not such a moral person, more of a moral failure. His pride and meddling into the lives of everyone lead to almost everyone's downfall. He ...
- 3717: A Man For All Seasons
- ... Head of the Church in England. Sir Thomas never denied this, but since he refused the oath, they assume that he is denying the King his title. This is considered High Treason, and punished by death. Sir Thomas basically gets no trial—he is guilty no matter what he says, unless he signs the Act and takes the oath. The jury doesn’t even retire to think of the judgement. They pronounce Sir Thomas guilty. More asks if he can say something before he is put to death. They grant him this, and he says that he is the King’s true subject and has always been loyal to him. Scene 9 is the closing scene of the play. In it, Sir Thomas is to be beheaded. Margaret is there, and she is deeply grieved. Her father tells her that death comes to everyone, and it is the course of nature and the will of God. Sir Thomas tells the Headsman to send him to God, and not to be afraid of his office, and ...
- 3718: Antigone: Who Is The Tragic Hero?
- ... She would seem to fit the part in light of the fact that she dies in doing what is right. She buries her brother without worrying what might happen to her. She "Takes into consideration death and the reality that may be beyond death" (Hathorn 59). Those who do believe that Antigone was meant to be the true tragic hero argue against others who believe that Creon deserves that honor. They say that the Gods were against Creon, and ... hero. Creon, on the other hand, realized his mistake when Teiresias made his prophecy. He is forced to live, knowing that three people are dead because of his ignorance, which is a punishment worse than death. My opinion on this debate is that Antigone is the tragic hero. She tries to help her brother without worrying about what will happen to her. She says, "I intend to give my brother ...
- 3719: A Comparison of Tragedy in English Works
- ... of the character that personifies him as being tragic. Miller uses this definition of a tragedy but also broadens it including the common man. All of these characteristics are seen in the plays Julius Caesar, Death of a Salesman, and Oedipus Rex. Although the title of the play Julius Caesar focuses on Caesar, the play itself is really based on Brutus. "Brutus had rather be a villager than to repute himself ... to seek revenge after the assassination of Caesar. This mistake will cost him his own life. When he dies he becomes a prime example of tragedy because not only did he bring about his own death he dies by his own hand. In Death of a Salesman, Willy Lowman's tragic flaw is that he is a dreamer who is unable to face the realities of a modern day society. Willy builds his whole life around the philosophy ...
- 3720: Macbeth: Blood
- ... blood changes throughout the play, is to follow the character changes in Macbeth. First he is a brave honoured soldier, but as the play progresses, he becomes a treacherous person who has become identified with death and bloodshed and shows his guilt in different forms. The first reference of blood is one of honour, and occurs when Duncan sees the injured sergeant and says "What bloody man is that?". This is ... is too much charg'd with blood of thine already.". Of which, Macduff replies, "I have no words, my voice is in my sword, thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out." After the death of Macbeth at the hands of Macduff, the symbolic theme of blood swings back to what it was at the beginning of the play. It is the symbol of honour to Malcolm this time. The death of Macbeth is honoured feat that Macduff is congratulated for. So as we have seen meaning of the symbol of blood change from honour to treachery, and then to guilt, after this, it returns ...
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