In Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea‚ we meet the old man Santiago‚ who is a persistent‚ hardy‚ and prideful individual. He exemplifies these character traits in his struggles to earn back the respect and reputation among the local fisherman. To do this‚ he sails out much farther than the other fishermen‚ in hopes if finding a big fish to bring back – bigger than any of the fish they have caught. Overall‚ Santiago exhibited all of the traits of any great fisherman; persistence‚ hardiness‚ and pride
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The main characters‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ have an unintended love that ultimately leads to their deaths. But it is not just their fault that they died‚ for there are many people contributing to this tragedy. Despite these many contributions‚ one stands out on top as the main reason for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths. Although he has a religious background‚ Friar Lawrence is the most responsible for their deaths because of these three main reasons: he marries Romeo and Juliet‚ he gives Juliet a sleeping potion
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In shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet‚ several characters actions led to the death of the young couple;however Lord Capulet seems to be the most responsible. Lord Capulet was responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s death because he was being really harsh on Juliet’s choice on her future.Juliet’s father told juliet that if she didn’t marry paris she was going to be in big trouble.He mistreated her and said “Hang thee‚ young baggage! Disobedient wretch!I tell thee
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a problem. Also Friar Lawrence was seen to be the priest that always knew what was best for you in the end. Although Friar Lawrence was always there for them and was a priest he caused both families to fight and he even caused many deaths between them. Two deaths that he is most certainly accountable for are Romeo and Juliet’s. The first thing that Friar Lawrence did that was wrong was to secretly marry Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet came to Friar to get married only days after they met. Friar
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17 October 2013 Writing is Freedom Jimmy Santiago Baca offers an insight into his dynamic voyage to self-realization.”Becoming a Poet” is an essay taken from Baca’s autobiography. He provides a powerful message through his writings. Writing is a means to freedom and it allowed Baca to efficiently find his voice. Baca seemed like an average convict who picked up the hobby of writing to the naked eye. In reality Baca let books play a prominent role
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Character: Quote: Analysis Santiago Nasar – Ignorant‚ Innocent‚ Aloof‚ Heroic “On the day they were going to kill him‚ Santiago Nasar got up at five-thirty in the morning to wait for the boat the bishop was coming on.” (García Márquez 3) This quote contributes to the idea that Santiago was blissfully ignorant and innocent throughout the book. It describes how he was just living his life showing feelings of happiness
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Macbeths domination over the throne. She tried to suppress her feminine qualities in order to show no mercy. Knowing that she could not do it by herself‚ she manipulated Macbeth into committing her murder. She steadily lost power over him after Duncan’s death but she was still the reason behind the shift in Macbeths honest and honorable mentality. Both had to endure guilt and many other negative emotions rising from what they did. Lady Macbeth was not able to handle it and broke down completely‚ this
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In the play Romeo and Juliet‚ I think that Lord Capulet is the person most responsible for the death of Romeo and Juliet.To start‚ Lord Capulet forced Juliet to marry Paris‚ a man she did not want to marry because she did not love him and she was already married to Romeo. “...An you be not‚ hang‚ beg‚ starve‚ die in the streets‚/ For my soul‚ I’ll ne’er acknowledge thee‚...”-Capulet (3.5.220-221).Lord Capulet says this after Juliet shows she is not happy about marrying Paris. He is willing to not
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William Shakespeare does not include who is to blame for in Juliets and Romeo’s death by the end of the play. However‚ it does not mean there is not someone to blame for their tragedy. Everyone contributed to the blame however‚ others had more blame than others. That being said‚ Romeo is the most culpable character in the play as destiny would have it he received the punishment he deserved‚ death. Moreover‚ Romeo meets Juliet at a Capulets party in Scene 5‚ in the hall of the Capulets house
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our ancestors and remains in our families for decades‚ symbolizing our great legacy and pride. In a distinctive poem “Green Chile” (1989) by Jimmy Santiago Baca‚ he exhibits a solid connection between his grandmother and chiles. A unique relationship that goes beyond pride and respect for a man who shows appreciation for his native country‚ despite of who he is today. Baca’s (1989) poem “Green Chile” is an example of how a simple dish has an immense value‚ expressing appreciation and love for the land
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