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The Fighter´s Tale As the pilgrims stopped at Red Lobster on 281 for an appetizer, the adventurer decided to tell a story. He was determined to win the prize for the best story. The year was 2080, man had already colonized Mars and made it into a second Earth. It was very futuristic it looked like it was straight out of “Star Wars.” Most people acted like one, but there was some people who had different ideas. That's where our story begins. Nick had somewhat of a significance in the Martian Air Force. He was a mix in the military. He followed orders when he was told to, but he was very stubborn. He was also never able to be trusted. As Nick got to work he was greeted with his friend Jacob. “Good morning commander Shepard,” said Jacob. “Headize soldier,” responded Nick. “Beautiful day outside sir,” spoke Jacob. “Well I guess it is,” responded Nick. Suddenly there was a huge explosion! “Oh god, we have to see what happens,” panicked Nick. Then faster you could say meteoroid, Jacob was shot in the arm. “Uhh!” wailed Nick. “Hang on soldier, we’ll get you to a medic!” yelled Nick Now everything was happening so quickly that Nick didn’t even notice the gas bomb. Abruptly, it went off. When Nick woke up from his sleep, he immediately went inside the base to see if there were any casualties. Just after he entered the building, he saw the most horrifying in his life. All of the people in the building were already dead or on the verge of death. He had seen this before…

For example, Anthony states “I thrice presented him a kingly crown which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?” Here, Antony is using rhetorical question to emphasize Caesar’s selfless nature as Caesar rejected the crown thrice. Furthermore, Antony states “He hath brought many captives home to Rome whose Ransoms did the general coffers fill.” (123) Here, Antony is trying to persuade the Plebeians by describing the reasons why Caesar was not ambitious. Mark Antony also states “To every Roman…

Despite both Mark and Brutus gave persuasive speeches, Mark had more examples to contradict Brutus’s points, while Brutus based his speech off unknown future events. In Mark Antony’s speech he used the rhetorical device logos to explain his logic and stated, “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambitious?” (Stanza 3). There is proof within the quote that Caesar was not ambitious because he did not accept the crown. Mark also adds a rhetorical question to…

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends”-Martin Luther King Jr. Everyone around is not a true friend. One has to watch their surroundings, then they will know who is really there for them. William Shakespeare’s tragedy, “Julius Caesar” was written based off of true events that happened in the 1500s. “Julius Caesar” the play was a tragedy of how a man named Julius Caesar wanted to become king of Rome , however the people of Rome thought otherwise…

He further questions Caesars ambition when he adds, “You all did see that on the Lupercal I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition” (III.ii.97-99)? In this context, the rhetorical questions are significant because Antony allows the citizens to form a conclusion based on whether or not Caesar is ambitious. However, in comparison to denying a crown and bringing criminals to help increase the wealth of Rome, it is obvious to the audience Caesar does not…

is Utanaphistim’s account of the Great Flood. The contradictions arise because Gilgamesh is dated as being written before the Hebrew bible. Therefore, The Epic of Gilgamesh’s flood has a few similarities to that of Noah’s flood in the Hebrew bible as well as differences such as the preparation of the boat, the releasing of the birds, and the time frame of the floods. First, in Gilgamesh and the Hebrew Bible the preparations for the flood differ. For example, Utanaphistim’s used specific…

Antony uses specific examples to try and show how Caesar was not ambitious. A specific example is, “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, / which he thrice refused” (3.2.96-97). Anthony is using the manipulation of logic to display how Caesar was not ambitious. During this time, Antony is using this rhetorical device to make clear that his point of view, the logical perspective, is right. Antony is specifically trying to show the good will of Caesar by saying, “Moreover, he hath left you all…

In Antony and Caesar's friendship they show loyalty to each other. One way loyalty is shown in the play is when Antony is speaking at Caesar's funeral. For example, Antony says ''I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse; was this ambition?''.(III.ii.105) In this quote Antony is showing his loyalty by clearing Caesar's name and proving to the Roman people that he was a good man. This is a good example of loyalty demonstrated in a friendship. Another event that represents…

Antony is the more sympathetic character in Shakespeare’s, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. He is not afraid to express his emotions. In his speech, about the loss of his friend, Caesar, he opened up his feelings. He went into detail about Caesar, and how he was a faithful man to him. “Come I to speak in Caesar's funeral. He was my friend, faithful and just to me: But Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man”(III,ii,950). When Antony is speaking at the funeral oration, he…

Antony begins his speech by listing reasons to persuade the crowd that Caesar is not ambitious. Antony “Thrice presented him with a kingly crown. Which he did thrice refused. Was this ambitious”(Shakespeare 97-98). Antony’s declaration exemplifies the opposite of power hungry due to the fact that Caesar denied the position of king 3 times allows for the plebeians to believe that Caesar was in no way ambitious because he rejected a position of great power multiple times. Antony describes…