had owed to the Danes. This is a mark of true heroism‚ as Beowulf‚ a Geat‚ was risking his life to save people who were not even his own. Beowulf’s conflict with Grendel was nearly selfless‚ although he did enjoy the fame and reward that followed Grendel’s defeat. He risked his life for what he felt was the good the people‚
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Everyone loves a hero to swoop in and save the people‚ but what if the hero is not really a hero? What if they are a tragic hero? In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible (1952)‚ John Proctor shows characteristics of being a tragic hero‚ through his actions throughout the play. Let us start with a simple question. What is a tragic hero? According to Arthur Miller in Tragedy and the Common Man‚ he says that all tragic heroes have one thing in common‚ "[a] tragic flaw‚" (paragraph 6). This tragic flaw
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The Tale of Elizabeth Trail In a land not too far away from here‚ there was a small village called Trailton‚ more known as the lone cavern. There was a reason why this place was called the LONE cavern‚ for people believed there was the spirit of Elizabeth Trail guarding the borders of the quiet town‚ keeping the town safe from any intruders. The people of Trailton believed that if there is an unknown man or woman that enters the village‚ Elizabeth’s spirit would overcome them and leave the trespassers
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In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen‚ the main character Elizabeth Bennet is exceedingly strong willed‚ while her sister‚ Jane Bennet is softer spoken. Jane is a foil to Elizabeth in order to highlight Elizabeth’s characteristics. Elizabeth is a clever and sarcastic young woman. She does not wish to settle for just anyone‚ even though her mother insisted she get married as soon as possible. Elizabeth has a troublesome time being serious‚ often making jokes at the expense of others. She makes
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Throughout Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice‚ Elizabeth and Darcy both learn very valuable lessons. In the beginning of the novel‚ we can tell that Elizabeth has a lot of good qualities‚ such cleverness and honesty. But‚ we can also tell that she has some bad qualities too. She would constantly say harsh things toward others and was extremely judgmental. When she first met Mr. Darcy‚ she immediately judged him because of the remark he made towards her at the Meriton Ball. This caused her to gain
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diseases‚ and having for half the year at least the world’s worst climate.” It was an area that no one desired to fight for‚ yet it lured the countries of Japan‚ England‚ the United States‚ and China into some of the war’s most difficult fighting. What brought this complete reversal of thought for these countries and made Burma another battleground
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Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States. She became a leading public health activist during her lifetime. Elizabeth Blackwell was born on February 3‚ 1821‚ in Bristol‚ England. As a girl‚ she moved with her family to the United States‚ where she first worked as a teacher. Despite widespread opposition‚ she later decided to attend medical college and graduated first in her class‚ thus also becoming the first woman to receive her M.D. in the United
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During The Knight’s Tale Palemon visits the temple of Venus. I did not predict Palemon visiting the temple of Venus‚ because I more thought he would visit the temple of Mars because of how much anger and resentment Palemon held. Although‚ while Palemon visits the temple of Venus he prays for not strength or victory but wants Emily and to die while serving Emily. Palemon wants to hold Emily in his arms even if it is only for one time‚ and if its Heaven’s ill he will be with Emily to love and cherish
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don’t always like what mom or dad is cooking for dinner‚ they don’t have to worry about where to find their next meal. Elizabeth Murray went through an extremely hard struggle in her life. Elizabeth Murray didn’t graduate college. She went to college in Harvard‚ and was receiving $12‚000 a year. Elizabeth Murray left Harvard in the Spring of 2003. Elizabeth isn’t sure what she wants to major in‚ but plans on pursuing theater‚ film and literature. Elizabeth Murray is currently
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Francesca Ratovich 5.2.13 p.3 Elizabeth I DBQ Elizabeth I is considered a Machiavellian queen; she placed the political unity of England above any other aspect of her kingdom‚ including religion. Elizabeth I’s reign was influenced politically and religiously‚ in respect to ideas about gender. Elizabeth‚ daughter of Henry VIII‚ responded authoritatively to any opposition she faced. Considering the fact that a female successor to the throne of England was ascending‚ there was a tremendous
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