Adharsh Ranganathan 2/25/13 Period 3 Odyssey Essay Greek Heroines: Fictional Revolutionists A Greek Hero is identified for his proficiency on the battleground and omnipotent personal qualities. The noble achievements of Ancient Greek heroes are even celebrated through tales articulated by bards and highborn individuals. From the shadows of male dominance rises a female equivalent‚ the Greek Heroine. Unlike heroes‚ heroines are characterized by qualities including wisdom‚ helpfulness‚ and
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5/9/13 LIT P1 TAOI Q25. “May is the unsung heroine of the novel” Do you agree? x May’s name may evoke many ambivalent‚ varied responses from characters in TAOI and readers alike. From pity; “Poor May!” to scorn’; for her scheming ways – the gamut spans wide. One would scarcely conceive of her as a heroine – after all‚ bravery‚ tenacity and unflinching strength are not what May seems to value‚ much less embody. However‚ as the novel pans out and upon deeper scrutiny‚ May’s true self - with all
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As many people know‚ Harriet Tubman was one of the most widely known leaders of The Underground Railroad. In her time working on The Underground Railroad‚ Harriet rescued over 300 slaves‚ making her an extraordinary heroine. Harriet was lucky to have a small amount of family members on the same plantation as her. She was a hard worker until she had a brick thrown at her head by a slave overseer when she was a young girl. When Harriet was older‚ she was allowed to work for pay on another plantation
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one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy‚ would have supposed her born to be an heroine.” Catherine is seen as almost every young girl. Austen takes her normalcy and turns it around to make her a heroine. Catherine is a lot of things your typical heroine isn’t. She has her own heroic style and that’s what makes her different. Gothic heroines are generally portrayed as attractive and sensitive young women‚ but in this novel‚ Austen describes Catherine as the opposite of that
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reader may regard the novel as a serious study of human problems such as love and hate‚ or revenge and jealousy. One may even consider the novel Bronte’s personal interpretation of the universe. However‚ when all is said and done‚ Heathcliff and Catherine are the story. Their powerful presence permeates throughout the novel‚ as well as their complex personalities. Their climatic feelings towards each other and often selfish behavior often exaggerates or possibly encapsulates certain universal psychological
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Catherine The Great Catherine The Great was a very powerful empress. She helped Russia develope in many ways. She cared about the people and would have done anything for them. She expanded her empire’s land. She lead her empire into a cultural and political life. She cared a lot about the people and this helped her keep a good reputation with the Russian population. Catherine the Great‚ sole ruler of Russia‚ lead her country towards political and cultural intellect. On April 21 1729‚ in Stettin Prussia
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of Russian History was lead by one of the country’s most notable rulers- Empress Catherine II‚ also known as Catherine the Great of Russia. The most powerful empress the nation has ever seen‚ the events leading up to her long reign (1762- 1796) were dramatic and unlikely. Born a German princess‚ Catherine was brought to Russia as an adolescent to marry Peter III‚ the heir to the throne after Empress Elizabeth. Catherine quickly won over the favor of the nation by adopting their religion‚ embracing
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the Legislative Commission of 1767-8 and the Nakaz. What ideas were put forth? What was the role of Catherine the Great? For whom were these changes discussed and debated? 1) In December 1766‚ Catherine II called upon the free "estates" (nobles‚ townspeople‚ state peasants‚ Cossacks) and central government offices to select deputies to attend a commission to participate in the preparation of a new code of laws. The purpose of the commission was therefore consultative; it was not intended to
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first take up the arms necessary for such battles”. St. Catherine of Bologna once said. Her feast day is on March 9th. Catherine is the patroness of artists (Catholic Online‚ 1). I chose St. Catherine of Bologna because I have talent and a gift of drawing well. After I chose my saint‚ I realized that my first name of my godmother‚ Kasia‚ is Katherine. My godfather Arthur’s nickname is Art‚ both godparents are siblings and they are twins! Catherine is also the name of my great-grandmother. I also chose
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picture above shows Catherine in her natural state of happiness and royalty. CATHERINES RISE TO POWER When Catherine’s mother Empress Elizabeth died on December 25‚ 1761‚ her unfaithful husband Peter was proclaimed Emperor of Russia and she became Empress. Soon after Peter came to throne‚ he created many enemies within the government and church. On June 28‚ 1762‚ Catherine was fed up. She rallied
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