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Shakespeare’s Tragic Hero The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a play of honor, loyalty, and betrayal. Written by William Shakespeare, the play, unlike what its name may suggest, focuses on Marcus Brutus. Brutus is the tragic hero, and he has one tragic flaw. The play tells the story of what happens when his tragic flaw becomes a catastrophe. Shakespeare incorporates traditional elements throughout the story on what a tragic hero should be. The first traditional element that is introduced is how…

Many people assume that effective leaders are conceded, and they don not care for others. However, in reality they are kind to the people and are trying to help them in any possible way. Kindness is the most important quality of an effective leader because it demonstrates to the people that the ruler can be trusted and honorable. This leadership quality is shown through Brutus in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and in the historical example of Peter the Great. In Julius Caesar, Brutus is an…

Introduction to the Topic The functions of management, planning, controlling, and organizing play a pivotal role in an organization 's success. Within each one of these functions lie necessary steps to ensure a positive outcome for all involved. The critical aspect of focus on these three functions will permit a manager to picture an end-line result and filter out anything that would keep from achieving this course of action. Through motivation and empowerment a leader makes the future a…

The best way to begin the book called Paul the Missionary is to define the term “mission.” According to the book, the word “mission” as “intentionality and movement” (22). Moreover, Schnabel uses Jesus and Paul’s ministry as the examples of missions. Paul describes Jesus’ mission as “movement from God into the world and in terms of the intentionality of Jesus’ mission in Galatians 4:4-5” (26). Furthermore, in Galatians 1:1 and 15-16 describes Paul’s mission as movement and intentionality.…

Sermon Text Expounded Paul tells us in Philippians 4:1-2, "Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown that is how you should stand firm in the Lord dear friends! I plead with Euodia, and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord." In modern-day terms, "You know better. Do not allow your anger to get the best of you." Maintain Righteousness in a Chaotic Situation. Paul loved these two women. He addressed the Philippians as brothers and sisters because…

Rapske’s article begins with an introduction to the topic of the paper. Rapske states that his purpose is to answer the question, how did Paul cope in prison? In the introduction, Rapske makes clear that the answer to this question is that Paul was able to cope because he received help from a variety of friends during his imprisonments. Rapske then begins to describe the different types of helpers, and what motivated them to help. Rapske states that there are four different types of motivation.…

Born the son of Gaius Octavius and Atia Balba Caesonia, Augustus Caesar was known by many names, each possessing a certain period of his long life. He was born on the 23rd of September, 63 B.C, and was given the name Octavius then Octavian after the Emperor Julius Caesar adopted him. Only after he was appointed the first emperor of Rome was he given the title of Augustus Caesar. Octavian’s father, Gaius Octavius, was first in the family to be elected into the high office of the Roman senate.…

Initially fighting for Brutus at Philippi, he accepted the early amnesty offered by Augustus. “…he deeply admired him for ending a prolonged, nightmarish epoch of civil wars” (M. Grant, 2015). Horace was inspired by Virgil, who in turn was impressed with Horace’s poetic ability. Under his…

Step 3 The root of what causes the desire to people please is very deep and complex. On more of a surface level it is a deep desire for others approval and getting affirmation from others. What runs deep and beneath that is the question of why do I feel like I need to seek affirmation from others? This is the question that I had to meditate on as I did this project. The goal of people pleasing is to make others think highly of you and like you. There are a lot of different motives that…

A man of many names, talents, and titles, Octavian is one of the most well-known and important Romans of all time. Gaius Octavius was born on September 23, 63 B.C. He was born into a wealthy and powerful family that resided just southeast of Rome. His father was a Roman senator and Praetor. Unfortunately, his father died just 4 years after Octavian was born. His Grandmother was the sister of the great Julius Caesar. When his Grandmother died, Octavian delivered the funeral oration, showing his…