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- 5521: The John F. Kennedy Assasination Conspiracy
- ... shot in a movie theater. They then changed the location to the street (Lane, PD, 346). 5. No Lawyer was present during Oswald’s interrogation by FBI. 6. Police officers could not prevent Oswald’s death, while in their custody (Zirbel, 196). 7. Ten days before the assassination, Oswald walked into the Dallas FBI office and left a note for field agent James Hosty. However, after the assassination, Special Agent J ... for certain. With so much speculation, I cannot foresee an end to the mystery ever. It remains the single most perplexing mystery in modern history, as well as one of the greatest tragedies. Kennedy’s death not only left a nation without an explanation...it left a nation without a hero.
- 5522: Child Labor In Victorian Engla
- ... a huge fire hazard (McMurtry 155). Poorly heated, dim factories full of unskilled workers put many innocent children in danger. The lack of knowledge about machinery caused workers to be crushed, mangled, or beaten to death in belts. Often polluted and unsanitary buildings caused much death and illness (Yancey 27). During the Victorian Era children were often mistreated and subjected to the poorest of working and living conditions. This time period was characterized by the use of children to help develop ...
- 5523: Hob
- ... of the riches. He refuses the treasure because he feels that the most precious possession he has is the friendship with the dwarfs and others that he encounters along the way. Also, Bilbo enjoys near death experiences and thrills that accompany the quest for the mountain. Although, from Bilbo’s words, he makes it seem as if the only reason he does not take the treasure home is that his pony ... was to have the Heart of the Mountain, the Arkenstone. He accomplished that when it was laid upon his breast by Bard, a friend, and Bard exclaimed, "There it lay till the Mountain falls!" His death was necessary for the theme of the book to teach that kindness is superior of treasure. Finally, Thorin realizes this valuable lesson, but it is too late. Thorin does not deserve respect or admiration because ...
- 5524: Supernatural In Hamlet
- ... any suspicion. He now listens to it, "Speak to her, Hamlet". In Hamlet, the supernatural is the guiding force behind the character of Hamlet. The ghost asks Hamlet to seek revenge for the King's death and Hamlet is thus propelled to set into action a series of events that ends in Hamlet's death. The supernatural is a re-occurring event in Macbeth. It is present in all the scenes with the witches, the appearance of Banquo's ghost, the prophecies the apparitions bring, and in the air-drawn ...
- 5525: Antigone
- ... the laws of the city because of their fear but because it is a shame to dishonor the king. To go against the kings claim and dishonor the law is to die a more shameful death then Antigone's mother and father(59-60). Antigone does not want to let her brother be left without a proper burial. Her belief is to show respect and love towards her brother she must ... override her belief in the gods. Antigone feels very strongly about burying her brother against Creon's orders. She refused to back down from her opinion even when confronted by the king and sentenced to death. Antigone reasoning is: "It was not Zeus who published this decree,Nor have the powers who rule among the dead Imposed such laws as this upon mankind; Nor could I think that a decree of ...
- 5526: Birthmark
- ... s ultimate control over nature (Birthmark, 1262 ).”As Aylmer tries to use science to alter nature, or in this case, the birthmark on his wife’s cheek, his plan backfires and his wife dies. The death of Georgiana shows that knowledge is dangerous if used in the wrong way. The influence of the evolution of culture has caused men to educate themselves, and learn extensive amounts about science. However, some men like Aylmer take advantage of their intelligence and try to play the role of God. Aylmer allowed his mind to consume his heart, resulting in the senseless death of his beautiful wife. Culture teaches men that if they learn enough that they can manipulate nature; however, in the Birthmark, Hawthorne shows that intelligence still can’t overcome nature and thus culture is self ...
- 5527: A Rose For Emily
- ... visitor had passed since she ceased giving china-painting lessons eight or ten years earlier" (253-254). Faulkner characterizes Miss Emily's attempt to remove herself from society through her actions. "After her father's death she went out very little; after her sweetheart went away, people hardly saw her at all" (254). The death of her father and the shattered relationship with her sweetheart contributed to her seclusion. Though her father was responsible for her becoming a recluse, her pride also contributed to her seclusion. "None of the young ...
- 5528: Time And Fate In Romeo And Jul
- ... seeking Romeo. On Romeo’s behalf, Mercutio struggles with Tybalt, while Romeo, who is filled with love for his new cousin, tries to end their boldness. Before escaping, Tybalt plunges his sword into Mercutio, causing death to fall upon him. Mercutio blames Romeo and the feud for his fate. Romeo kills Tybalt, who taunts Romeo, upon his return. Romeo fears he will be condemned to death if he does not flee before the arrival of the Prince. Benvolio recalls the events that have happened, with some embellishment. The Prince declares: And for that offence/ Immediately we do exile him hence./ I ...
- 5529: Gettysburg
- ... a long string of defeats into a great victory? The odds were certainly against them in many ways. The AOP had become accustomed to losing a dangerous thing for any military unit where life and death depends, to a large degree, on the confidence of its officers and troops. Fresh from two devastating defeats within the past six months, the AOP was chasing a seemingly invincible fighting machine. A machine with ... s performance on July 1 harshly. Yet the fact remains that Howard, like Buford, Doubleday, and Reynolds before him, saw that the ground at Gettysburg was the best the AOP could hope for in their death struggle with the ANV. Leaving a division under Brigadier General Adolph von Steinwehr in reserve on Cemetery Hill south of Gettysburg, Howard rushed the rest of his winded men, who had come into Gettysburg on ...
- 5530: The Role Of Enobarbus In Acts
- ... cannot be cunning in her; if it be she makes a shower of rain as well as Jove. (I, ii, 147-152) After Antony reveals that he has just heard news of his wife’s death, we are once again offered an example of Enobarbus’ freedom to speak his mind, in that he tells Antony to “give the gods a thankful sacrifice” (I.ii.162), essentially saying that Fulvia’s death is a good thing. Obviously, someone would never say something like this unless they were in very close company. While acting as a friend and promoter of Antony, Enobarbus lets the audience in on some ...
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