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Plato Republic
548 Words - 2 Pages.... orders in the State: the Rulers (legislative and deliberative), Auxillaries (executives) and Craftsmen (productive). The institution is based, not on birth or wealth, but on natural capacities and attainments, after years of primary education. These 3 chief social functions are kept distinct and rightly performed.
Since Socrates believed that qualities of a community are those of the component individuals, we may expect to find these 3 corresponding elements in each individual soul. However, the structure of the society is based on the fact that they are developed to different degrees in different types of character. Together with the application of the law of specialization ....
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The Rhetorical Styles Of King
2793 Words - 11 Pages.... manners with which to accomplish this, each forms clear writing with convincing arguments. They achieve this clarity due to their understanding and use of ethos, pathos, and logos as the foundations for creating these arguments.
Before we can examine the writing on the basis of these three elements, we must first understand the meanings of each. They were conceptualized by Aristotle as the keys to persuading an audience. Ethos, directly translated, means “worthy of belief,” and deals with establishing credibility. Pathos involves “putting hearers…into the right frame of mind with regard to certain issues and the speakers persuasive intent” ....
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Julius Caesar – Victim Of Tragic Flaw
499 Words - 2 Pages.... forms a conspiracy and organizes the assassination of Caesar. Caesar trusts almost everyone, and it is this that leads to his death. He doesn’t realize that his trust would end up getting him killed. An example of his trust is when Calpurnia has a dream of the citizens of Rome bathing in Caesar’s blood. She is certain that it symbolizes Caesar’s death, but Caesar is convinced otherwise so easily by Decius, whom he trusts. Little does he know that Decius is part of the conspiracy, and it is his job to bring Caesar to the Senate, the place in which the assassination would occur. Not only does Caesar trust his friends, but all the citizens of Rome.
Caesar cared v ....
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To Kill A Mockingbird 3 -
943 Words - 4 Pages.... first encounters with prejudice, and subsequent “loss of innocence”, is during the children’s interruption at the jail house where Tom Robinson was being held. On impulse, the children arrived at the jail to encounter several men confronting Atticus. At this time, Scout was quite unaware of what was happening, being totally oblivious to the threat the men posed to the safety of herself, Atticus, Jem and Dill. She was merely expecting an argument between the men and was eager to witness it. Her naivete becomes even more evident in her “talk” with Mr Cunningham. She began conversation to be polite, possibly to impress the adults present. ....
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The Doll House
448 Words - 2 Pages.... is not receptive to Nora's arrival back home. He believes she betrayed their vows of marriage and that she is not a worthy wife. Nonetheless, he realizes he cannot live without her and he agrees to the changes she presented him with.
As time passes the marriage is still not working as well as the pair had hoped, and Torvald threatens to leave. He is more consumed with work than ever and Nora is becoming a nervous wreck. She has tried to consult with her friend Christine on what to do, but their relationship is too strained as well. Nora really feels lonely and cannot rely on Torvald for emotional support.
Within five months of Nora's arrival back to the house, a t ....
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Antigones Right Problems
939 Words - 4 Pages.... is considered to be in the rebel group by King Creon. Therefore, Polyneices is not buried because King Creon believes that an enemy should not have a burial and his family should not to mourn for him. Antigone goes against King Creon’s wishes, and buries and mourns for her brother. Antigone proves to Creon that he is wrong about an enemy not being buried because the gods say that all people deserve a proper burial whether they are friends or enemies. Antigone’s characteristics have an affect on her actions toward Creon and his decisions. There are many characteristics but there are only three that stick out. The three characteristics are determination, hono ....
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A Man For All Seasons- Every M
2286 Words - 9 Pages.... are met, and shows the benefits gained.
The Common Man represents us. He is as relevant in the times of the play as he is now. He is typical of us and just wants enough money to get by with, without getting into dangerous situations. He also shows how we will manipulate a situation to suit our own needs and wants.
The Common Man shows self-interest on a small scale. Take for example when More is using the Common Man's boat and the issue of payment comes up. He asks More to 'make it worth his while". This shows us how most would act in the same situation. It shows that all people have a price even if it is on a small scale. The Boatman also goes as far to hint about his 'youn ....
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Great Gatsby
692 Words - 3 Pages.... in the 1920's was a opportune time to take advantage of the lack of alcohol and sell it for those who would pay large sums for it. Organized criminals catered to the needs of the drinking public by illegally supplying them with liquor. The book and Fitzgerald didn't reference straight to this crime but implied that the American Society was blameworthy in its dealings with the problem. This is not the case in the least. The period know as the Roaring Twenties will always be remembered for its glittering lights and unbridles romances, not the crime.
The manner in which these characters found love was also very upsetting. Gatsby spent countless years obtaining his fortune for ....
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