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Throughout The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s usage of central ideas develops a suspenseful theme in the play. In the midst of turmoil between the tribunes and Caesar, Shakespeare made Caesar’s death a “sacrifice” rather than a “butchery”. The first three acts of the play portray the relationship between Caesar and those who conspire against him. Amongst the conspirators, Caesar is seen as a tyrant over the people of Rome. In the first act of the play, Caesar’s interaction with the…

Atomic bombs and nuclear weapons generally are very disputable and controversial issue. Almost 64 years ago, on 6th and 9th of August, two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ostensibly, this use can be justified as a direct means to the end of the World War II in Asia-Pacific region. Up to now, Americans consider this act defensible. Truman, who was president of the USA in years 1945-1953 has always relentlessly vendicated his radical and controversial step in August 1945.…

After Tom’s death, Scout reads an editorial written by B.B Underwood, the publisher of the Maycomb Tribune. She paraphrases his comment: “Mr. Underwood didn’t talk about miscarriages of justice, he was writing so children could understand, he simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom’s death to…

The tribunes, Marullus and Flavius, break up a gathering of Roman citizens seeking celebration for Julius Caesar’s victorious return from war. The triumph is marked by public games in which Caesar’s friend, Mark Antony, participates. During Caesar's parade on the feast of Lupercal, a soothsayer warns Caesar about the ides of March, which he disregards. In their conversation, Cassius attempts to influence Brutus' opinions into believing Caesar should be slain, in preparation of having Brutus join…

According to the National Archives, In order for an amendment to be placed into the Constitution it must be either proposed by Congress with two-thirds majority vote in both The House of Representatives and The Senate. Another way for an amendment to be placed into the U.S. Constitution is if it is voted for that the constitutional convention called for by two thirds of the State legislatures. The reason this is able to happen is because the authority to put an amendment into the Constitution is…

Richard Delgado is a professor at University of Alabama with expertise in the following civil rights, constitutional law, and critical race theory. He is an author with many journals articles and books written. Richard Delgado wrote an article called Hate Cannot Be Tolerated. In this article he speaks about the limits on offensive forms of speech and is they reasonable. On campus he has seen graffiti and fliers giving to Jewish and Black students at the law school telling them they don’t belong…

In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, gossip plays a major role in creating and feeding prejudices that isolate members of society. The main character of the book, Scout, was a child when her father became involved in a controversial case in their hometown. What people said about her father quickly took precedence in her life, and the lives of the family her father was defending. Before her father became involved with the case, Scout was introduced to the neighborhood gossip the story of Boo…

“Sooner or later, we need to respond to the fact that we have an epidemic of substance abuse that is taking a real toll on the lives of young people in America” says psychiatrists Dr. Keith Ablow. Fifty percent of twelfth graders in the United States admitted to using drugs in the past year. Legally, only students that participate in extracurricular activities can be required to take a drug test. Should student athletes should be required to submit drug tests before participating in school…

America prides itself on providing people with opportunities to rise to the top. No matter what situation someone may be in they can improve their circumstance through hard work and determination. Americans have always had this hope of becoming better because the government has never tried to stop anyone from it, but many other governments have not been as kind. The great Roman Empire had many problems that they were always sorting through, and one of their biggest was the Struggle of the Orders…

Clayton Condon Joanna Boylan American Literature 3rd 24 October, 2014 America’s Melodies: An Analysis of Patriotism in Lyrics Since the creation of the genre in the late seventeenth century, patriotic music has demonstrated the expression of admiration and devotion for one’s country, boosted general moral in times of crisis, and rekindled pride in who we are, and what we represent, as a great nation. (Rhein 1). In an effort to increase nationalistic views, there are several qualities used…