Richard III

Overview For this research paper, I will concentrate on the happenings of the War of the Roses in 1455-1487. The War of the Roses commences as Henry VI’s mental health begins to deteriorate. Due to King Henry VI’s indisposition and consequent weak rule, Richard, Duke of York acquired an interest in seizing the English throne for himself. Opposing the York house was Henry Tudor of Lancaster. Throughout the bout of the War of the Roses, Sun Tzu’s philosophies dictated in his book, “The Art of…

“Richard Cory”, written by Edwin Arlington Robinson, portrays a man’s life story only through the effect of his personality upon those who admire him. The poem is separated into four stanzas, each unfolding a different aspect of the protagonist’s life represented by the townspeople. This poem is devoid of almost any literary elements and figurative language; however, the words themselves still have resonance. By formulating assumptions and opinions of how the other half lives, the “people on the…

example in the text is “the public method is better. Think what a noise it will make!” The narrator shows his opinions of the town through the dialogue of the people, for a town is only like the residents of it. This particular example involves the Richards couple, who decides to make a public scene only to cause more attention and make a greater appearance. They don’t care about practicality of solving the mystery efficiently, but rather making as much good press about it as they can, which is…

Though Queen Margaret was clearly a powerful and influential Queen, Shakespeare dismissed her political accomplishments. In Richard III, the playwright only mentions to her actual involvement in the War of Roses once, referring to when Margaret took a cloth drenched in Rutland's blood and waved it in front of Richard Plantagenet's face: “The curse my noble father laid on thee, / When thou didst crown his warlike brows with paper / And with thy scorns drew'st rivers from his eyes, / And then, to…

CAMBRIDGE- Glitter and imagery have recently announced that after being used by Edwin Arlington Robinson to describe Richard Cory, they have officially announced poetry war on Cory. Glitter and Imagery have accused Cory of taking away self-esteem and confidence within the lower class in “Richard Cory.” In an interview with Glitter, he was very frustrated and stated, “ that people don’t realize Cory’s true nature. They need to begin to understand how much of a jerk he is!”…

In his poem, “Richard Cory” Edwin uses irony to show how we are to a man like him. Maintaining the idea that this man had everything going for him and was a well to do man. From the outside, the men working saw this man everyday, gazing at what a man should look like. Charles Burkhart gives criticism that show his contrast and his own ideas and claims about the man. In Richard Cory, author’s creates irony by using imagery, diction, and contrast to show the true description of the man and…

The Poem “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson from 1869 to 1935 uses an admirational and superficial tone, a third person limited point of view, and the main theme to never judge a book by it’s cover to show a complex attitude towards Richard Cory’s suicide. The author uses a formal and superficial tone to describe who Richard Cory was and his importance to the town. A formal tone is portrayed by the author when said “He was a gentleman from sole to crown”. The author uses more…

President Richard M. Nixon (1968-1974), by all accounts was one of the most successful champions of the American people. He eventually kept every promise he made to the public. Whereas, in reality President Nixon will forever be remembered as the most corrupt man in charge. Between the scandal of Watergate and its subsequent investigations that ultimately lead to his resignation, and eventual pardon. President Nixon’s contribution shall forever be shadowed. John F. Kennedy, a man, a myth, and…

The Watergate Break-In 1972 was a very eventful year in America. Republican President Richard Nixon was running for re-election. Most importantly, the United States was embroiled in the Vietnam War. This harsh political environment prompted the need for a forceful political campaign. It seems as if President Nixon would stop at nothing to be re-elected. It was just after midnight on July 17 when the office of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Complex in Washington, D.C. was…

1. Thesis/Argument a. While the 37th president Richard Nixon was in office, the biggest scandal in America’s political history unfolded named the Watergate scandal. This scandal included wiretapping and a burglary that made many Americans lose faith in the government. Nixon never admitted to his involvement one hundred percent, but one can assume per his actions and evidence provided by “Deep Throat”, he was involved willingly. 2. Body/ Evidence a. What is Watergate? i. Watergate is the name of…