Hubris

There are a multitude of different mythological stories that take place throughout art history. Many of these stories are very well known for containing strong emotional and moral messages that are essential to each one of them. They are used to comprehend and give an explanation as to why things are the way they are, or how they came to be. For example, the reasoning behind how deserts were created was due to Phaethon driving his father’s sun chariot, essentially burning certain parts of the…

In Macbeth, Shakespeare documents the titular character’s transformation from a loyal general to a homicidal tyrant. Throughout the play, the audience can identify changes in Macbeth’s character via his four soliloquies. During his first soliloquy, Macbeth exhibits doubts towards the plan to seize the throne. Fearing that his struggle would not end with the king’s death, the conflicted protagonist argues that the seizure of the throne by violent means may bring about a violent end in return.…

a man named Odysseus, who travels a exhausting 20 year journey back to his home on Ithaca after leading his army in the Trojan War. Throughout his journey, the story conveys many significant ideas like a hero's journey, strategic thinking, Xenia, hubris, the role of the gods, and role of men and women that help develop the story. However, there are two ideas that are illustrated the most; the role of the gods and Xenia. The role of the gods in the story teaches us to face the everyday tests that…

principle. The company rose to greatness under Eugene McDonald, creating portable radios and entering the television market in its early days. But Zenith moved through the four stages with unprecedented speed. Im stage one, they ignored competition due to hubris. In stage two, the thirst for growth doubled their debt-to-equity ratio. In stage three, they externalized blame and took on more debt to lower prices for greater market share. In stage four, they sought salvation in adopting a high…

Macbeth's reliance on prophecy led to his downfall. In conclusion, the combination of the witches, Macbeth's reliance on their prophecies and Lady Macbeth caused his downfall. Because Macbeth relied on the witches, he gained much power, and with it, hubris. This was the main factor that led Macbeth to become a murderer, paranoid, and almost…

Stannis Baratheon is cited as the King in the Narrow Sea and attempts to take the Iron Throne from the current ruling family. During his attempt to rebuild his powerbase by conquering other Kingdoms, one of his rivals to his claim of the throne sets fire to his camp which results in a loss of food, soldiers and horses. The Red Witch advises a human sacrifice to the Lord of Light, whom is a form of God; However, the human sacrifice must be his beloved daughter, in order to gain the Lord’s favour.…

The desire for Persian kings such as Darius and Xerxes on their expeditions into Europe could stem from a great number of factors. The desire for more luxurious goods may have played a large role in the campaigns as Xerxes is described as refusing Athenian dates until he can take them himself without paying. Another motivation could be derived from the military tradition of the Persians, as each ruler was expected to campaign and be skilled fighters, somewhat forcing the hands of the Persian…

The story of Oedipus the king is gloomy, yet captivating. Going from a child bond around the feet and abandon by the mountainside, to marrying his mother, his story is intriguing. In search of the truth about the prophecy and putting an end to a plague Oedipus search for king Laius’s killer. Leaving him to die at mountainside with his foot slice and tie as an infant for the reason of killing the prophecy said about him when he was born, his mother and father abandon him. A shepherd who finds…

Revealing the Unspoken Truth: The Correlation between Letters and Character Traits in Pride and Prejudice Within Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen, letters are often employed by characters to express implicit feelings explicitly. As shown in the novel, many characters often have difficulty expressing their true beliefs: their thoughts and emotions are not truly indicated until written out in a letter. As shown in the text, Lydia Bennet, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Darcy utilize…

The belief that ideas stay on earth has been around since ancient times; as it has been hinted at in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Oedipus Rex. A famous quote from Hamlet involves the idea that words without thoughts do not to heaven go. When further explained, the quote is understood to mean that for an idea to truly mean anything, it has to be back up with thoughts and actions. Furthermore, the truth means a universally accepted idea; which, is believed to be right above all other ideas.…