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    Crystalline Complex Formation Christine Orobiaa‚ John Anthony Pobleteb‚ Mary Janzel Prieto* College of Pharmacy‚ Adamson University‚ Manila Phillipines College of Pharmacy‚ Adamson University‚ Manila Philippines Date submitted: January 25‚ 2013 Abstract In this experiment we needed again to gain crystals. The increased affinity towards complex formation exhibited by metal ions with an unfilled d-shell is related to the crystal field stabilization of such compounds and furnishes an

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    Oedipus' Destiny

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    doomed for failure. In the noteworthy Greek play‚ Oedipus the King‚ the essential character’s inability to accept the divine will results in a perpetual shifting of motives that amount to his ultimate demise. Upon learning his dismal fate‚ Oedipus initially disregards the validity of it and‚ subsequently‚ attempts to flee from the physical "setting" in which his prophecy is associated. According to an oracle revealed to him by Apollo‚ King Oedipus is burdened to be the murderer of his father and

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    Oedipus Rex

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    The Robert Fagles translation of the last part of Oedipus Rex is the best translation compared to the others. The meaning of this excerpt is very rich and ties up the entire story. It also includes the main theme‚ which is one that still applies today. This translation is the best because it has some elements of poetry that makes it stand out from the others. In this section‚ the chorus is talking about the life of Oedipus. They are explaining of how he was the greatest of men‚ and how he solved

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    Man controls his fate by the choices that he makes. In being able to chose what his own actions are‚ fate is a result of his decisions. In Oedipus the King‚ the Greek writer‚ Sophocles‚ uses characterization and dramatic irony to project a theme throughout the play providing the idea that man is responsible for his own fate. Sophocles lived 90 years‚ revealing a plethora of amazing‚ prize-winning tragic Greek plays. Sophocles was born near Athens in 496 BC‚ in the town of Colonus. He received

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    adding major personal flaws each author illustrates their character as a tragic hero. By exemplifying the flaws of each character Sophocles and Isben create characters that seem detached‚ yet somehow relatable. In each play‚ “A Doll’s House” and “Oedipus the King”‚ the authors detach the characters by time or situation. Another way the authors do this is by adding a point where the readers begin to feel pity for the characters due to their personal dilemmas. Although separated by time‚ the plays share

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    After reading "Oedipus the King" and viewing the lectures on this play‚ explain the tension between fate and free will as it exists in the play. How would you describe the difference between the way that ancient Greek culture viewed these concepts and the way we do today? As you discuss the play ’s view of fate and free will‚ cite examples of dramatic irony and Oedipus ’ conflicts with other characters. The Greek tragedy Oedipus the King‚ by Sophocles‚ was written to demonstrate the might of

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    that stuff. You just go on your nerve.’ – Frank O’Hara (1959) One can’t be sure how far back we need to recede to enter the realm of the ‘traditional’‚ nor precisely how we would recognise it when we arrived there. Nevertheless‚ I see ‘tradition’ as broadly framed by the rules of the past; norms which its adherents feel compelled – or indeed willing – to follow. And yet‚ when W. C. Williams argued ‘I have never been one to write by rules‚ even by my own rules’[1]‚ a great challenge to poetry’s

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    chance. Major religions such as: Christianity and Muslims believe their deity predestines the outcome of their life. According to their Bible or Koran and their belief system they think their deity has total control over their life. In the story of Oedipus‚ he grows up in Greek culture where the people of Greece believe in Greek Gods‚ -- now known as Greek mythology—through this they believe higher power such as the Greek Gods: Zeus‚ Poseidon and Athena who communicate with an Oracle (priest) who is

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    Barbarella” (O’Brien‚ 58). My own list is not as diverse as O’Brien’s‚ primarily listing all the food that I would miss. However‚ both of our lists do share one thing: a representation of family. Each lineup leads with our family members. O’Brien begins his vision with his parents shouting to him from a distance‚ before seeing his brother and sister Likewise‚ I pictured myself walking out of my room at home and seeing my mom and dad’s and my brother’s room a

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    Like many other literary novels‚ Willa Cather uses numerous symbols in O Pioneers! to provide readers a deeper understanding of the characters and plot. Not only found in literature and other kinds of written works but also in the arts‚ symbols are concrete objects‚ people‚ or places used to represent abstract qualities‚ such as love and peace. Writers employ universal or well-known symbols so that its intended audience can understand though the meanings associated with symbols may change over time--what

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