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In a dominate world lead by men, Nora Krogstad did have much of a choice about what she did, what she bought, or even what she ate. Nora, being a women in the 1879’s had no clue just how trapped she was by the men in her life. After eight long years, Nora’s realization that she was living an unhappy and plastic life, she was able to prove that with the little power women had, she was able to overcome her fears. Nora proves to be living a life dominated by multiple male presence by how often she…

large role in “A Doll House”, and is the main factor in many characters decisions. The differences in people's wealth causes an imbalance of power between them that can give the motivation to lie, deceive, or use their power in order to increase or maintain their influence at the detriment of those less fortunate. Nora’s loan, Mrs Linde needing money to care for her family, and Torvald’s new position at the bank as manager all create distance between characters in “A Doll House”. Nine years…

“Sir, this is none other but the hand of God; and to him alone belongs the glory.” Another piece of evidence to support Cromwell’s motivation to his political and military actions is clearly dated that after the execution of Charles the first the House of Lords was abolished England was made a republic by the Parliament. Cromwell’s forces couldn’t work well with them so he made them disbanded by force; shouting at them saying “It’s you that have forced me to do this, for I have sought the Lord…

When Kamehameha was born in 1758, Halley's Comet appeared over the Hawaiian skies. Legend prophesied that a light in the sky with feathers like a bird would signal the birth of a great chief. Kamehameha would grow up to be a strong ruler who succeeds by eliminating all the rival chiefs. Warring clans saw him as a potential threat because Alapa´inui feared he would take away his throne, so Kamehameha had the equivalent of a price on his head from the day he was born. For this reason, the child…

The Early Life and Accomplishments of Napoleon “Napoleon ranked as one of the greatest military conquerors in history”as one stated. Napoleon Bonaparte lived from 1769-1821, he was known as Napoleon I. Napoleon was a very well known figure in history. He achieved many goals and made an impact on time and on others. He was a French military leader and a self-made emperor. He accomplished conquering much of Europe in the early 19th century. Napoleon achieved many goals in his lifetime. Some of…

Florence was one of the five major city states that rose as a result of the “Dark Age” and black plague. After this, the guild system was rarely used and wealthy, powerful families began to rule (which in Florence was the Medici family). Florence played a major role in the Renaissance because it encouraged and promoted art and culture; it became the center for literature and art and supported those writers and artists affluently. Patrons were the largest supporters for scholars, writers, and…

In history there are many major events that take place whether it be a new ruler or great dispute the events can develop a greater society. While looking at ‘The hundred years war’ we see simple yet crucial developments in literacy and culture. These developments have shaped england into what it is today from its ruling to its overall society. In the hundred years war we see England and France struggling over the French crown. We see how marriages and alliances disorientate who should have the…

Among the various pieces of artwork representing the Italian Renaissance housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni Guidi’s 1449 piece, The Triumph of Fame (Desco Da Parto di Lorenzo De’ Medici) stands out as a key work of the time period. Foremost, the subject matter seems to call to attention both a mythologized scene recalling characters of antiquity presiding over the representations of persons who were presumably alive at the time of the commission, all gathered for…

ink cartoon style painting entitled “Broken Windows” by cartoonist Barry Blitt on its cover. (Mouly, 2017) It is a multi-dimensional caricature with the back side of President Donald Trump in the foreground as he hits golf balls towards the White House which sits as a target in the background. The New Yorker, a magazine that has been in circulation since 1925 is published by Conde Nast and although geared to New Yorkers as it’s name implies, it receives national attention for its often…

The Blue Man One stormy, foggy night I was sitting near the glass door, I was having a good time playing my video game. About 30 minutes later I got up to get a drink and came back to play. As soon as I took a seat I heard loud noises like branches cracking, then at the corner of my eye I saw a blue figure outside of the glass door, it passed by at the speed of a bullet. At that moment my heart was racing. My mind is telling me to crack the door open but my body said no. I went with my gut and…