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    What does a hero look like in there Society? How would other heros do in their Society to make them a Legend? The Heroic qualities of Beowulf and my Fictional Character shows there valves in their Societies. The Definitions of Values is who someone is as a person and shows hows they can be a hero and help others in a society. Secondly‚ how people look at the hero and what they think of that hero do they think he is good or bad‚ strong and mighty‚ weak and frail‚ agile and sneaky are some of the

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    The Effectiveness of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal Hannah Mickelson United States History Hour 4 After suffering three long years of economic hardships‚ Franklin Roosevelt was elected president which gave the nation hope of overcoming the awful years of the Great Depression. The New Deal was Roosevelt’s response to the depression and became effective as soon as he was elected into office. The New Deal was intended to bring relief‚ reform‚ and recovery to the country. Although the New Deal

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    Macbeth vs Beowulf

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    Beowulf and Macbeth Beowulf‚ identified as an epic hero and Macbeth‚ identified as a tragic hero both are very similar and different in their own ways. The epic poem‚ Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney and the tragic play‚ Macbeth‚ written by William Shakespeare both have heroes as the protagonist of the story. The stories written in two different time periods‚ still can be seen with many similarities and differences. A tragic hero is of high ranking and unfortunately has a flaw that they possess

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    In Beowulf‚ the main character Beowulf battles three different monsters. He battles Grendel‚ Grendel’s mother‚ and the dragon. These battles have its similarities and its differences. In his first battle against Grendel‚ the author displays Beowulf and Grendel as being very aggressive. The tone displayed in this duel is praising because of the author’s description of Beowulf’s heroism. From the description of Beowulf‚ the author states that “his courage‚ his bravery‚ and his wisdom had been known

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    Briana Purifoy Effectiveness of Sobriety Checkpoints Special Problems in Criminal Justice Dr. Stone December 1‚ 2010 Abstract A good theoretical basis exists for believing that properly conducted sobriety checkpoints and campaigns‚ may reduce drunk driving‚ and data from multiple checkpoint programs support this belief. The courts have upheld the constitutionality of checkpoints‚ opposing those who believe them to violate the fourth amendment. Each year‚ more deaths result for alcohol-related

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    Beowulf and His Virtues

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    Beowulf: A Moral Man Amongst Men Morality‚ a standard of right behavior‚ was one of the most important characteristics during the Anglo-Saxon era. The story Beowulf depicted many virtues of the times. Beowulf holds his morals and virtues above all else‚ from the way he fought in battle until the day he died. Beowulf showed his honor as he traveled from his homeland to battle the vicious monster Grendel‚ who was terrorizing the Danes. Grendel "raided and ravaged" (105) the mead hall‚

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    Beowulf and the Iliad Period 3 Stories like Beowulf and the Iliad seem hard to believe‚ far-fetched‚ and exaggerated even though they can relate to a cultures past. Even so‚ both stories have great examples of fighting‚ victory‚ and glory. “Now though I may win my perfect glory…” (Line 64 Homer) This quote helps show the desire Achilles has for glory. “I’ve never known fear‚ as a youth I fought in endless battles. I am old‚ now‚ but I will fight again‚ seek fame still‚ if the dragon hiding in

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    Revenge Theme In Beowulf

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    beginning of time. With this in mind‚ the epic poem‚ Beowulf‚ ties into the idea of revenge. Beowulf is an epic poem‚ originally written in Anglo-Saxon. Though the original author is unknown‚ it has been translated by Burton Raffel. The story follows an epic hero‚ Beowulf‚ who travels to modern day Denmark‚ to fight a monster named Grendel who is terrorizing the king‚ Hrothgar‚ and his people. Back to the main point‚ the main theme of Beowulf is revenge‚ for Grendel’s attack on Herot‚ Beowulf’s battle

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    Effectiveness of Fat Tax

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    Effectiveness of ‘fat tax: The effectiveness of the fat tax Elasticity: when consumer is changing pattern of buying according to the change in price‚ eg. When its espcial they tend to buy more and if the price rises they don’t want a lot and if they don’t need they don’t even buy it. Inelasticity: when consumers buy products that they need the most and even if the price rise they buy it. Basic needs products‚ and if the prise is low they don’t buy more than what they need. The link between

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    Beowulf Quote Discussion

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    Megan Lai English 10H DiSalvo 17th September‚ 2014 HCTA: Beowulf Theme: Wisdom is a more valuable weapon than physical strength. Quote 1: And that night Grendel came again‚ so set / On murder that no crime could ever be enough‚ / No savage assault quench his lust / For evil. Then each warrior tried / To escape him‚ searched for rest in different / Beds‚ as far from Herot as they could find‚ / Seeing how Grendel hunted when they slept. / Distance was safety; the only survivors /

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