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    portrayed as the tragic hero who is defined by his choices and free will. Macbeth becomes so consumed with the idea of power that the honourable nobleman he once was becomes the victim of circumstance. The theme of guilt portrays Macbeth’s self destruction throughout the play and his wilful blindness to the reality of his misguided actions. During the beginning of the play, Macbeth is seen as a nobleman who stands by honour and justice; however, he soon becomes compelled by the…

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    Once common, this species has started to decline across much of its range from Queensland to northern NSW; it is most commonly found in Southern Queensland, in places such as Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay. Its preferred habitats are tidal rivers and the intertidal flats of estuaries and bays, which are lined with mangroves and have sandy to muddy bottoms. The population decrease has been caused from a combination of habitat degradation, mortality from commercial and recreational…

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    The Destruction Of Arrogance “ A city which belongs to just one man is no true city ” ( Line 839 ) Creon rules his kingdom in the eyes of what he finds just; a city based on man’s law. Haemon introduces ideas that significantly clash with Creon’s ideas. These conflicts cause various traits to be revealed in Creon’s character: His being, feeling reviled, his inability to adapt, and the showing of his arrogance. These confrontations advance the plot by allowing Creon to follow through with his…

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    Destruction Of Power In Macbeth Power is defined as the ability to direct the behaviour of others during a time of destruction. Power is a reoccurring theme in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth that was written in 1606. The play was written to take place during the 11th century when in Scotland both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I were both reigned. In the play both Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth are hungry for the power to be King. This desire for power leads them both to their…

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    Prompt & Utter Destruction is a book by J. Samuel Walker that details the events leading up the decision for the United States to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Narrative-like descriptions of cabinet meetings, personal diary entries of important players, and first-hand accounts from soldiers in the war are all artfully pieced together to recreate the story of Truman’s decision, overturning many common misconceptions about the era and presenting new…

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    Sexism; behaviour, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on gender. Sexism is a problem in all of the society but it can cause major distress among the younger generations. Gender stereotypes are generalizations about the roles of each gender, they are simply inaccurate overviews of the male and female qualities. Stereotypes such as “men’s jobs are not suitable for women” or vice versa, discourages someone from doing what they want and following their dreams and…

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    Complete desolation and hopelessness alters the way in which people deal with pain and decides how the truth is handled. Homer's, The Odyssey, depicts Penelope as the abandoned queen of Ithaca; she reigns on as abandoned in all aspects by her husband, son, and herself. Despair doled out from her husband's 20 year journey has riddled her bones weak and repressed her powerful mind and figure in the household. Inevitably, she prevents herself from accepting the verity of her husband’s fate and…

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    Zola continues in his letter by describing to the readers the story from the beginning, where Dreyfus was arrested and immediately was “clamoring his innocence…and that is how the investigation proceeded…shrouded in mystery and a wealth of the wildest expedients.” Zola’s letter lays out all the proof the government and army had to accuse Dreyfus and it is just not sufficient enough to imprison someone. Throughout the letter, proof of Dreyfus’ innocence is never brought, rather a compilation of…

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    The 1920s featured large-scale consumption consumer products, which was good for American industry. But this caused many to become in great debt and after stock market crash many has lost their business due to bankruptcy and this made the unemployment rate skyrocket. Due to massive unemployment and With so many Americans unemployed and poor, almost nobody could contribute like they did to the economy in the 1920s and because of this America experienced extreme deflation. Also, because of world…

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    In Chapter Nine, Siddhartha’s son is finally introduced into the novel, and more importantly he is introduced into Siddhartha's life. His son is grief stricken by his mother, Kamala’s death. Kamala’s passing and his unexpected change in lifestyle leaves him with an extremely bitter attitude towards his father. Siddhartha loves his boy utterly, and this is the first time he has been love wholeheartedly. He loves his son so much, he does not punish him for his behavior, or even for violating one…

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