The Once and Future King

Martin Luther King Jr, is best remembered for his role in the black rights movements using a non-violent approach founded on Christian philosophies. He was also lesser known as a minister and humanitarian. Though he was sadly assassinated in 1968, his work in civil rights still affects life in America today. King through out his life faced adversity but used all the power he had to allow future generations to not have to. King did not only fight for black rights but for equality for all. Kings…

ancient Persia. King Shah-Zeman is current ruler of Khurasan, and indulges in great wealth living in his successful dwelling with his beautiful concubines. Be that as it may, the King is considerably troubled because none of his concubines has given him any children. He is particularly yearning for a male child who can inherit the throne that was passed on from his father, grandfather, and so forth. One life changing day, a merchant brought a slave-girl to the presence of the King. Her unique…

Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre, believed in the principle, "Un Roi, Un Loi, Une Foi," or "One King, One Law, One Faith." Consequently, Louis XIV saw the Huguenots as a threat to the religious unity he wanted and had promised the his people as their newly crowned monarch. For the king, Protestantism represented, what he perceived as, a mark of powerlessness in his otherwise absolute rule. He became devoted to eradicating this one aspect of weakness in his otherwise absolute reign. Louis…

horrific events, a week after she was born her father had died. From this downfall, the English invaded part of their country and in order for their country to be strong once again they decided to create an alliance with France. When Mary was only 6 years old, the Scottish court arranged a marriage with Francis II, who is later known as king Francis II. Mary was immediately sent to France, and she and Francis grew up together…

going to loose. Once he convinced men to join the army, he had to figure out how he would beat a larger, and more experienced army. In battles such as The Battle of Trenton, Washington lead his men in horrible conditions, but was able…

affected by his greed, his fears, and his ruthlessness. Once he arouses these monsters, his fate is changing with them. Macbeth’s greed largely determines his fate. Macbeth is a national hero, a man of honor before everything has changed. After King Duncan decides to execute the traitor, he says:”what he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won.”(page 14) This quote illustrates that Macbeth has just won the trust from the king, and a bright future is waiting for him. By that time, Macbeth could not…

Macbeth, who once was perceived as an honorable hero on the battlefield, has let his ambitions negatively control his actions. In spite of Macbeth’s fearless persona in battle, he is worried about the witches prophecies which he believes determines his fate. As a psychologist, I have been referred to this thrilling case in order to examine why Macbeth thought the way he did, and why he executed these murderous deeds. According to J.B Rotter 's “Are You the Master of your Fate?” the main…

than a predetermined destiny. Specifically, in the beginning of the play, the witches chant predictions about Macbeth 's future political status, “All hail Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth, thou shalt be king hereafter!” (1.3.52-53). Later, Macbeth makes the choice to believe the witches and to think of their fortunes as luck. “If chance will have me king, why,…

“As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that which thou esteem’st the ornament of life, and live a coward in thine own esteem” (1.7.41-43). Macbeth’s ego drives him to continue to strive for success. It develops an ambitious nature in him. However, once he learns that the crown is in his reach, his ambitious personality transforms into excessive pride. Macbeth begins to feel almost invincible, he eliminates every threat and goes to the witches to ensure that he will stay on top. After…

in the privileged position of providing political advice to King Xuan of Qi. Mencius offers a clear political philosophy rooted in ethical principles. The core ethical principles are humanitarian in nature, based on Mencius’s core belief in the essential goodness of human nature. Mencius’s political philosophy is grounded in just and humane leadership. There are several core tenets of Mencius’s political philosophy, and he advises the king accordingly. The first primary tenet is that leaders…