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- 1731: Antigone By David Greene
- ... David Greene, there is a character by the name of Creon. While reading Antigone, some important descriptions about Creon become apparent. He views himself as the perfect leader, believes he is always correct, and wants control over people. Creon believes he is the only perfect ruler for Thebes. He believes that he can create a better city with his presence: "I would not be silent if I saw ruin,…" (p.168 ... only thinks he is the perfect ruler, but also stubbornly refuses to listen to others and believes what he thinks is correct, even without basis or proof. Creon is a very authoritative person and demands control of others. When talking to the Chorus, Creon does not ask them to abide by the decree but demands that they follow. "That you should not side with those who disagree" (p.169 l. 238). Creon expects loyalty from others. It is apparent that Creon is very dominating and wants to be in control. "The man the city sets up in authority must be obeyed in small things and in just but also in their opposites" (p.187 l. 720-723). Through this quote the reader realizes that ...
- 1732: APrice Above Rubies
- ... I have given you exactly what you want.” Sonia, “ and what is that?” Sender, “ Freedom.” Sonia, “ and am I free of you, Sender?” Sender, “ Freedom always comes with a price.” Although Sonia has gained some control in her life, just enough to keep the fire from bursting out inside of her, there is still a price she has to pay. Sonia, “ What is that?” Sender, “ A price above your virtue, but ... is telling her a good wife is worth far more than rubies, but she is worth far less than that, according to the Torah. He is making her seem like trash that he has complete control over. Sonia, “ I’m not paying anymore.” Sonia realizes that it really was just a substitute and she goes out alone to really find what she was looking for. All alone on the street, she ... I’m free.” Sonia has paid the price, but now she is free. She got herself back from Sender when she got the ring back, the ring symbolizing her body, which Sender had previously had control over. Mendel finds her and gives her a ruby, a real one this time, and tells her to come and visit her son. He has accepted that Sonia was who she was and he ...
- 1733: Animal Farm Relating To Russia
- ... s worsening or shortening their lives. In the Russian Revolution, Lenin made it clear that everyone of the people in Russia were Soviets and that they were all equal. Once Lenin died, Stalin took supreme control of Russia. He made supporters of his favored government officials, and then inexplicably forced them to confess to untrue stories. One of the leading theories as to why the government officials confessed is that so ... This was his driving greed. This was also almost identical to what happened in Russia. All the farmers had once made food for themselves, and for others who paid for the crops. Once Stalin had control of Russia he seized most of the farms and crops for the government officials. The farmers and workers were then sent to gulag work camps, where they were often worked to death. Those not in ... in Animal Farm because of the cruel rule over them, but survivors still thought Napoleon was a true and correct leader. Millions of Russians died over a long period of time due to the heartless control of Stalin. Nevertheless, when he died of natural causes, millions of Russian civilians had a tragic, somber feel for him. The danger of unquestioning acceptance of ideas has both real and unimaginably terrible results. ...
- 1734: Analytical Essay On The Grass
- ... sternly tells Collin's father, Eugene, " I'll expect him this afternoon!" The filmmaker uses dark clothes, hard wavy hair and a heavy stamp to highlight Verena's character. She maintains an outwards appearance of control and decency. Further more, Verena's house is designed to convey her power and authority over the other characters. The wall paper is a vertical stripe to convey a prison like feeling and the colours ... right. Nor you sir." and in a stunning moment, Dolly breathes " It won't do... then you would have it all." Dolly is starting to come out of her shell and out of Verena's control. After this episode, Dolly runs away to the tree house with Collin and Catherine. It isn't until Dolly meets Judge that she flowers into a woman and feels free to give her affection and ... her own descisions. Verena's process of change occurs when Dolly goes away. She desperatly wants Dolly and Collin back, and she does it the only way she knows how, to order them down, to control the sheriff to get them down . Verena misses Dolly as shown when she enters Dolly's room and it is empty, and she breathes " Dolly." When Collin is shot, and she blames someone else ...
- 1735: A Young Hero
- ... past the fence and deliver the papers to The Allies via radio. The sound of footsteps stopped as the soldiers came to the door. Seconds later the door was opened and the muzzle of a gun appeared, followed by a guard who stepped into the room. Gregory's respiratory system stopped, and he kept as quiet as possible. The guard was big and had a strong built body that went well ... noise and other guards would maybe come to check what had happened. Gregory was so excited his heart was pounding in his chest so hard it almost hurt. Then, some seconds later, when he gained control of his mind and body, it hit him; the man had a uniform and if it fit properly Gregory would have a better chance of getting out. He could mix with the other soldiers at ...
- 1736: Antigone By David Greene
- ... David Greene, there is a character by the name of Creon. While reading Antigone, some important descriptions about Creon become apparent. He views himself as the perfect leader, believes he is always correct, and wants control over people. Creon believes he is the only perfect ruler for Thebes. He believes that he can create a better city with his presence: "I would not be silent if I saw ruin, " (p.168 ... only thinks he is the perfect ruler, but also stubbornly refuses to listen to others and believes what he thinks is correct, even without basis or proof. Creon is a very authoritative person and demands control of others. When talking to the Chorus, Creon does not ask them to abide by the decree but demands that they follow. "That you should not side with those who disagree" (p.169 l. 238). Creon expects loyalty from others. It is apparent that Creon is very dominating and wants to be in control. "The man the city sets up in authority must be obeyed in small things and in just but also in their opposites" (p.187 l. 720-723). Through this quote the reader realizes that ...
- 1737: Basketball
- ... many rule changes, because of the increasing ability of the players. Basketball is a melting pot, where black, white, and European people excel. This is a sport that is color-blind. This sport requires complete control over one's body and mind. Pure strength is required to fight through opposing teams picks, and to gain position for rebounds. Speed is necessary to create space for a shot attempt or a pass ... mold on the bench in the NBA. Rashard was not prepared for this level of competition, or the lifestyle and responsibility that accompany it. He was 18 years old with millions of dollars at his control, and he is expected to understand investing for the future. The league has a problem, and it first became an issue when Kevin Garnett decided he was NBA material. Although he and Kobe Bryant have ... s kids are presented with options that are too difficult for them to comprehend. So instead of doing it the right way and going through school and listening to their coach, agents are give utter control over these exploited children. However, with all of the negatives surrounding the game, basketball will survive. David Stern is a competent commissioner and there is too much money involved for people to let the ...
- 1738: Obsession And Deviance
- ... he must shine the lantern light upon only that eye. By leaving the rest of the old man in the dark, he in a sense de-humanizes the victim. His obsession intensifies and takes full control of his actions. He eliminates the old man from the equation and is able to charge him and make the kill. Montresor in "The Cask of Amontillado" is similar to the narrator in "The Tell ... catacombs beneath his home, and kills him in an excruciating manner. These great lengths are taken in order to fully consume the soul of Fortunato, and to satisfy his unbearable obsession. As stated, these obsessions control the lives of these two narrators. They are both dedicated to destroying the source of their own obsession. Both narrators attempt to devise plans that will eventually bring them towards their objective. They are both ... handle himself calmly directly after the murder, and dispose of the body where it will probably never be found. It is not until the end of the tale that his insanity causes him to lose control over himself as he gives himself in to the officers. Montresor, on the other hand, is different from the narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" in that he appears to have his sanity, and ...
- 1739: My Last Duchess 4
- ... sea-horse (54-55). This final allusion to Neptune taming the sea horse is a direct comparison to the Duke himself; known to be a controlling man. This is a hint that the Duke will control his wife just as Neptune controls the sea horse. This monologue as spoken by the Duke represents many definitive traits that the Duke encompasses in his character. The manner in which he views his deceased Duchess demonstrates his egotistical view of himself. His selfish, jealous, protective, greedy, paranoid persona is displayed by his act of killing his wife. He could not control his Duchess as he wanted so his arrogance and his shallowness got the better of him until he could no longer do anything except kill her. The painting represents a wife that he can control until the day he died. His repeated manipulative habits continued as he influences the envoy to view the circumstances of this future marriage as being solely for the purposes of companionship. This is not ...
- 1740: Massacre Of Wounded Knee
- ... their own culture and identity. The end of Indian America is marked by what can only be called a massacre. In 1880, the Great Sioux Reservation corralled the Sioux tribes and gave white American agencies control over their activities. The establishment of separate reservations blurred long-standing tribal distinctions. The older, subtribals gradually became obsolete and Indians began to identify themselves according to their reservations. The Sioux struggled to uphold to ... would protect them. Suddenly a brave named Black Coyote pulled out a rifle from under his cloak. The deaf Indian had no idea what the soldiers were going to do, and so he waved the gun over his head and screamed at them. Varying tales are told as to how the firing started, but at once, the soldiers sprung into action. The soldiers fired straight into the Indians, keeping up a ...
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