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- 2721: The Idea Of Utopia In 1984 And
- ... which ran under Big Brother's picture. Also, both novels contained higher ranked people, who were portrayed as gods. In the novel, 1984 had a Big Brother figure to scare the people using means of control. Similarly, Brave New World depicted ten men to rule the world. In the novel, Brave New World, the people of the ideal state were bred to order, artificially fertilizing a mother's egg to create ... the job you did, which was usually labour work. Also, both novels contained high ranked people, who were portrayed as gods. The novel 1984 had Big Brother to scare the people by using means of control. Similarly, Brave New World depicted ten men to rule the world. However, both novels have many differences in this aspect, which can be contrasted. Although the two novels focus on the theme of dictatorship, one ...
- 2722: Kreutzer Sonata
- ... Pozdnyshev relates his tragic story to others not only to prevent them from making the same mistake as he did but also to analyze his own actions and to understand at what point he lost control of his marriage. From his experiences, he comes to three generalizations: that women are inherently deceitful, that relationships between men and women can never be anything but purely physical and that emotional love is only ... Despite this incongruity, women can easily level the playing field by utilizing what Pozdnyshev calls their "sensuality". Once this option is exercised, the inequalities are not only erased, but reversed, and the woman gains full control. Pozdnyshev is discomforted by this notion and states, "I used formerly to feel uncomfortable and uneasy when I saw a lady dressed up for a ball, but now I am simply frightened and plainly see ...
- 2723: 2001: A Metaphorical Odyssey
- ... the other hand, figures out that Bowman and Poole are planning to unplug him by reading their lips while they are conversing in the pod, and finds a way to get them where he can control them. He fakes a failure in the communications satellite dish, and Poole goes out to repair it, never to return. After Poole is disposed of, Bowman finally realizes that HAL has turned on him. This ... stargate, the many colors and patterns show that he is proceeding into a realm that is a paradox of powers. When Bowman sees that he is being protected from forces that are far beyond the control of any mortal, he knows that these other beings are far superior to humans. With his experiences, the enlightened Bowman returns to earth realizing that society dwindling. Using Bowman as a hero that faces dilemmas ...
- 2724: Hemingway
- ... to soldiers on the Italian front. It was on one of these occasions that he was severely wounded by an Austrian trench mortar. Even with over a hundred pieces of shrapnel and an Austrian machine gun bullet logged in his leg he managed to carry a wounded soldier a hundred yards to safety. He got the Italian Medal of Valor for his courageous action. He spent his recovery time at the ... another occasion, while Mary was staying with him at the Ritz, he shot a portrait of her husband. He placed the frame over the toilette in his room at the Ritz and discharged his hand gun into it. This flooded the room and several floors below it. Mary got a taste of Hemingway's madness. Yet, in 1946, they were married. The war was over and they returned happily to La ...
- 2725: Dr. Faustus, Pride And Gree
- ... found, omnipotent power, he believes that he will be "Great Emperor of the world," able to "Make a bridge through the moving air," in order to cross the oceans so that he may conquer and control the whole world and all it's riches (page 14, 1.3.18-19). Yet even with his endless power he never accomplishes anything more than simple insignificant party-tricks. For example, while he could ... which at one time made him believe he was invincible, left him begging for mercy when his twenty-four years was only minutes away. And his soul would soon belong to Lucifer, who would have control over it for eternity. So the same aspects of his life which at one time made him believe he was great, now were reduced to nothing. His greed and pride led to his destruction both ...
- 2726: Jimi Hendrix
- ... recorded at the 1969 New Year’s Eve party at the Fillmore East in New York City (Murray 54). Lorraine Alterman, a writer for Rolling Stone who attended the party, wrote: "Only one number, ‘Machine Gun,’ stands out as truly exciting. Hendrix dedicated it to all the soldiers in Detroit, New York, Chicago and, oh yes , Vietnam." Of the other songs, she wrote: "The rest of the songs...tend to sound very much alike. Stylistically they aren’t far from ‘Purple Haze’ days" (Alterman 10). Through "Machine Gun," the "towering, explicitly anti-war" song, one can begin to interpret Hendrix’ mentality as he planned that track. The title itself gives away the meaning of the song, and Hendrix had given up all hopes ...
- 2727: Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker
- ... the political leader and chief spokesperson for the combined bands, soldiers' lodge was also erected at the Cutknife camp. According to Plains Cree tradition, once erected the soldier's lodge, not the chief, was in control of the camp. Lieutenant-Colonel Otter attacked the camp in the early morning of 2 May 1885. After seven hours of fighting, the Indians forced Otter to withdraw. At this point Pitikwahanapiwiyin stepped in and ... Once again Pitikwahanapiwiyin successfully intervened to prevent bloodshed and the twenty-one teamsters captured along with the wagons were taken prisoner. Five days later the Battleford bands learned of the Métis' defeat at Batoche. Regaining control of the combined bands, Pitikwahanapiwiyin sent Father Louis Cochin to Major-General Frederick Middleton asking for his peace terms. On 26 May, Pitikwahanapiwiyin surrendered his arms and his followers at Fort Battleford. He was immediately ...
- 2728: Alexander's Empire
- ... the early fourth century promoted the rise of several cities, yet when Perdiccas III, king of Macedonia, fell in 359 B.C. while fighting the Illyrians the seaboard of his state was largely under Athenian control or in the hands of the Chalcidian league, grouped about Olynthus. Philip (382-36), brother of the dead king, was made regent for the infant heir, soon set aside his nephew, and became outright king ... of the rebellious city of Thebes and demolished the city. About 30,000 inhabitants were sold in slavery. Alexander's action against Thebes discouraged, for a time, rebellion by other Greek cities With Greece under control, Alexander turned to his fathers plan for attacking the Persian Empire. In 334 B.C., he led an army of about 35,000 infantry and cavalry across the Hellespont from Europe to Asia. The Persians ...
- 2729: History After 1820
- ... April of 1862, the Battle of Shiloh was fought by 100,000 soldiers. With 25,000 causalities, both sides completely realize the horrors of this war. As a result of this battle the Union wins control over the northern portion of the Mississippi River. General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Rebel forces, takes his army on the offensive on September 17, 1863 at the Battle Antietam. Having 24,000 causalities ... became the turning point of the War in favor of the Union. The next day General Ulysses S. Grant becomes an Union hero when defeats General Hudson in the Battle of Vicksburg. The Union gains control of all of the Mississippi River and divides the Confederate territory. Lincoln makes General Grant the new commander of the Union because he believes Grant can win the War with his ruthlessness. The dedication of ...
- 2730: World War II
- ... for the entire thing. Things continued to get worse, until finally, the seemingly inevitable happened. There were several events that set the stage for the upcoming crisis. In Europe, Germany specifically, Adolf Hitler had gained control. Hitler was the head of the Nazi party, a Fascist political group. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Japan had invaded Manchuria, a province in China. The United States declared its disapproval in ... of this, making it difficult for the U.S. not to act. Another major event was the fall of France. Germany, with its blitzkrieg tactics, had torn the French army to pieces, and had taken control of Paris. These events, amongst others, were definite signs that the U.S. may have no choice but to go to war. In conclusion, it is important to point out that all of the above ...
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