Shameless

“Duty-Bound Aeneas” Often mistaken, fate and free-will were not complete opposite concepts to the Romans. Fate outlines destiny, however, an abundance of wiggle room remains. Although Aeneas’ journey is preordained, it’s important to note that he does have free will. His slavery to duty is not necessarily forced, but rather his own choice in accordance to Roman belief. In “The Tragic Queen of Carthage,” Aeneas tells Dido he is not leaving because he’s being forced to leave by the Fates, but…

The Inner Nature of Friendship Cordelia Achen Over his long seclusion on the abandoned island of Lemnos, some meet Philoctetes and learn his melancholy history. However, no one gives him the aid he needs to escape his solitary existence and return to civilization. Except for Neoptolemus. He becomes friends with Philoctetes, at first to steal the bow of Heracles, but later due to his friendly feelings towards Philoctetes. Philoctetes too, has friendly feelings towards Neoptolemus, which survive…

Marijuana can be confusing because it is thought that this is a new plant, and that everyone is wanting to use to get a high from it and is why it is outlawed. While marijuana can be used to get a buzz it is not a new plant at all, and has been used for both recreation, and medicinal purposes for ages. This is due to man searching for drugs to heal aliments and increase longevity, this is typically done by legalized drugs and herbs called medications. One of the first known herbs used for…

General Patton and the Battle of the Bulge Mission command is an important part of what makes a military leader successful. It is not easy to accomplish but will lead to victory when done well. Mission command can be broken down into six sub-categories consisting of, mutual trust, create shared understanding, provide a clear commander’s intent, exercise disciplined initiative, use mission orders, and accept prudent risk. During the Battle of the Bulge General George S. Patton was in charge of…

while in China, the idea of getting a divorce was something very shamed upon. The author includes in the article that “Confucian values were historically adhered to in China, and maintained that litigation was a disruption to natural harmony and a “shameless concern for one’s own interest to the detriment of the interests of society” (Chyi 292). This quotation supports the Chinese attempts to maintain social stability by disproving the concept of divorce in the nation’s early years. However,…

People are taught at a young age not to swear because those words are considered bad. Usually children will be punished for using swear words to teach them not use those words in their everyday vocabulary. However, in recent years studies have shown that the younger generations are beginning to use swear words more often in their vocabulary. Not only is it affecting students, but media outlets as well with certain outlets becoming more relaxed when it comes to censorship in their work. Even…

Watching a TNT broadcast, the most likely entertainment would be an NBA basketball game against some of the best teams in league. One only notices the athletes playing and not the sideline reporter until the commercials end and Craig Sager proclaims his voice in one of his many flamboyant suits. Craig Sager was a sideline reporter for all major sports for 26 years. Craig had one of the best resumes in the broadcasting business. He was at all the major events in sports history. When Hank Aaron…

Opdyke was captured by Russian soldiers, when they found her in the Polish underground which at that time was a group that defended their freedom and homeland, what the soldiers did to her and the group she was accompanied with was Terrible and shameless, they beat her and raped her and then took her to work in a hospital aiding Russian soldiers, this however was right up Opdykes alley because she was studying to become a nurse. However, she came to realize that the conditions she was working…

change the change the ideals of the entire country not just rich white slave owners. In Sarah Pricketts essay she uses a powerful quote from Douglass which shows his true feelings towards the supposed land of equality, "For revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without rival". These are words from a man many years ago in the American history, so how do African Americans feel in a more recent context in society? Although there is much less tension in the 21st century there…

Breseis was a given to Achilles as a war prize from an allied city of Troy. Agamemnon wanted to take Achilles prize as a replacement for the priest daughter Chrysies. Achilles pride was hurt by Agamemnon for him taking his prize so he said “You shameless, profiteering…