Macbeth: Shakespeare’s Tragic ViLLain From nobLe hero to dead butcher’‚ we witness the destruction of a man’s character. How did the destruction come about? What was actually destroyed was Macbeth’s mind. He lost his conscience‚ his morality‚ and any connection with goodness. What he achieved by his overwhelming ambition wasn’t exactly what he had intended to achieve. And so‚ he became more determined while his ambitions grew stronger. He couldn’t digest the fact that he was winning yet
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Hero Speech When we hear the word “hero‚” it usually brings up images of super men or super woman. The super powers‚ sweeping in and saving humanity from villains and natural disasters‚ but when I hear that word‚ in my mind’s eye‚ I see my father. The word “hero” to me is full of arguments‚ small‚ quiet‚ stable‚ yet profound ways of making impacts and changing lives. A hero puts his best self forward and uses compassion‚ kindness‚ empathy‚ and non-violence to serve humanity‚ whether that is the
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I think A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is so popular because of its inventive antagonist; A villain that terrorizes victims in an inescapable world where the victim has little to no power. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET was inspired by reportedly true events. Wes Craven read and clipped articles from the L.A. Times about a young man who died during a nightmare. The young man and his family had come out of a relocation camp in Southeast Asia and were living in California. He would have these severe nightmares
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Macbeth: Victim or Villain William Shakepear’s Macbeth is a tragedy that contains a perfect example of how lust for power can twist one’s thoughts‚ emotions‚ and personality. Even the noblest human being can become malicious when faced with the opportunity to gain power. Macbeth‚ the play’s protagonist‚ comes face to face with this exact dilemma‚ causing him to transform from a valiant war hero into a murderous villain. At the beginning of the play‚ Macbeth’s future is foretold by three witches
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Christopher Marlowe ’s depiction of the tragic hero in both The Jew of Malta and Doctor Faustus displays protagonists that have a weakness which they give in to‚ and which ultimately leads them to their downfall. Faustus displays more human characteristics which the reader can relate to‚ Barabas being the more inhuman of the two‚ yet at their ends‚ the result is the same; the reader feels as though the right thing has been done‚ and this realization is followed by a sense of relief. Marlowe ’s tragic
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pic Hero: Comparison Would you believe me if I told you that heroes really do exist? And that I know one hero who actually saves the day without using super power. Well‚ this is the story of Batman. Batman is unlike many superheroes; he has no super powers‚ instead relies on his knowledge of science‚ detective sills and athletic abilities. No one but his butler‚ HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Pennyworth" \o "Alfred Pennyworth" Alfred Pennyworth‚ however for I can tell you who
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Every great villain needs a goal‚ a motive‚ to drive him/her to commit their evil deeds. As stated in the article “What Makes a Good Villain‚” “Villains‚ too‚ should also have understandable goals. Furthermore‚ these goals should be rooted in that villain’s psychology.” (The Nook Press Blog). Vaati is no different‚ his goal is to take over Hyrule and find the Light Force to prove that he is a powerful magician. A well-written villain is never just an evil side though. A one dimensional character
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QUALITIES OF A HERO Sacrifice - is the forfiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim. Determination - is a fixed intention or resolution; a firmness of purpose or resolve. Loyalty - is the feeling of allegiance or the act of binding oneself to a course of action. Courage - is that firmness of spirit and swell of soul which meets danger without fear. Dedication - is a selfless devotion; complete and whole hearted fidelity or the act of binding
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Odysseus: A Hero or a Flawed Hero? The epic poem‚ The Odyssey written by Homer near the end of the 8th century BC‚ focuses on a Grecian hero named Odysseus. Although after the falling of Troy Odysseus embarks upon a long‚ grueling journey home‚ it is through his travels that Homer is able to illustrate him as a hero. A hero is known as‚ “a man of distinguished courage or ability‚ admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” (Dictionary.com) Homer’s projection of Odysseus is essentially
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way‚ and strengthened Rome ten-fold? Why‚ Julius Caesar did! Julius Caesar was the first Roman emperor and he changed a strong republic into a total democracy. As the emperor‚ he conquered a lot of land and made a lot of enemies. I believe he was a hero and all of the bad things he did were justified with the result he made. Julius Caesar was an amazing generol in the military. His amazing military leadership skills are the main reason why he became the emperor. To become emperor‚ he had to defeat
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