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    central themes. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth‚ the author uses themes such as supernatural and ambition to describe the importance of three secondary characters in the play. This will be shown through an analysis of the theme ambition for Lady Macbeth‚ the supernatural for the witches and suspicion for Banquo. Firstly‚ the ambition of Lady Macbeth contributes to one of the important themes in the play. Lady Macbeth is a deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and

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    Lennox and the Old Man talk of the terrifying alteration in the natural order of the universe — tempests‚ earthquakes‚ darkness at noon‚ and so on — these are all reflections of the breakage of the natural order that Macbeth has brought about in his own microcosmic world. Macbeth is set in a society in which the notion of honor to one’s word and loyalty to one’s superiors is absolute. At the top of this hierarchy is the king‚ God’s representative on Earth. Other relationships also depend on loyalty:

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    characters Malcolm‚ Macbeth and Duncan essential in the play Macbeth? Choose 2 and explain. Yes‚ all 3 of these characters are integral to the plot‚ but in different ways. However‚ I feel Duncan and Malcolm are the more important characters. Duncan’s role was the good king who was the first victim of Macbeth’s murderous ambition. His significance in the play was to be the foil that juxtaposed Macbeth’s portrayal of a king. Malcolm was the son of Duncan and heir to the throne. As such‚ his restoration

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    power. Macbeth by William Shakespeare supports this position through its use of conflict and symbol‚ and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Walt Disney Studio also validates this interpretation through its own use of climax and symbol. Macbeth by William Shakespeare explains that the quote is correct through its use of conflict and symbol. Conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces. A symbol is something that is used to represent something else. Conflict is the struggle within Macbeth between

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    Hitler in “Downfall.” General Purpose: Describe and analyze the portrayal of Hitler in “Downfall.” Judging from the script of the film and the performance of Hitler by actor Bruno Ganz‚ what do you believe was the purpose of and effect on the audience intended by the portrayal of Hitler in this film? Thesis Statement: Hitler’s portrayal‚ highlighted his erratic and tyrannical behavior‚ through his leadership style‚ mental instability and social interactions‚ and had the effect exposing his unravel

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    Jay Gatsby's Downfall

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    selfbuilt millionaire. This millionaire‚ Jay Gatsby‚ finds himself stuck in tough situations because of his persistent fight for a married woman‚ Daisy Buchanan. His infatuation and blindness for Daisy ended up in the downfall of Gatsby’s life. Who is to blame for his downfall? Of course‚ Jay Gatsby is the one to blame. Jay Gatsby had already started problems when he first met Daisy. Ever since he had set his eyes on her for the first time during the Great War‚ Gatsby thought of nothing else but “Daisy‚

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    Greed in Macbeth

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    and in the play Macbeth. In The Sun Also Rises‚ this greed is directed toward a person‚ Lady Brett Ashley. Five men; Mike‚ Jake‚ Pedro‚ Bill‚ and the Count‚ are fighting to be with her throughout the book. In Macbeth‚ this greed is directed toward power as Macbeth wanted to become King‚ and what he does to become it. However‚ this greed led to the collapse of each character. Lady Ashley left all five men‚ leaving them devastated‚ while in Macbeth; an opposing army overthrew Macbeth. In both stories

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    Responsible Parenthood

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    I. RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD * Ability of couples or parents to respond to the needs and aspiration of the family and children * Accountability for the actions and decisions in raising the children RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENTS * PD. NO.603 article 43.company of their children‚ persons or institutions dealing with the child’s development‚ primary and obligation to provide for their upbringing. * ARTICLE 45.right to discipline a child * GENERAL DUTIES. Parent’s duties to their child:

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    Feminism in Macbeth

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    Feminism is the Source of Tragedy in Macbeth Behind every successful man there is a ruthless woman pushing him along to gain her own personal successes. In Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ Lady Macbeth causes Macbeths downfall. With the faults and lies of Lady Macbeth‚ marriage is Macbeth’s big mistake. Lady Macbeth turns his courageous conquests on the fields of war into butchery. Mangled by the blood-spotted hands of his wife he becomes a traitor to himself‚ the people around him‚ and even her. In the

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    Macbeth Written by Anne Dierker and Gary Sletmoe Edited by David Hillis Introduction to Unit What student wouldn’t want to read an action-packed psychological thriller replete with greed‚ guilt‚ and gore? One cannot deny the fact that Shakespeare’s Macbeth is relevant to today’s society with the variety of timeless themes in the text. Because Romeo and Juliet is typically taught in ninth grade classrooms in PPS‚ many students (ideally)

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