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Death and heartbreak, both two very tragic things that could happen in your life, but what makes these things tragic? According to Aristotle there are many elements to a tragic tale. Oedipus Rex lives up to all of them. The reader knows how serious Oedipus’s actions are, how complete they are, and how high his…

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge reveals Peyton Farquhar, the protagonist, with a noose tied around his neck, ready for his imminent execution. The story implies that his sentence stems from his alleged involvement in the destruction of the Owl Creek Bridge, which Union soldiers have barricaded. Farquhar, a refined planter and advocate for southern…

On important theme within The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn is thestruggle between good and evil as experienced when Huck’s personal sense oftruth and justice come in conflict with the values of society around him. Theseoccurrences happen often within the novel, and usually Huck chooses the trulymoral deed. One such instance occurs when Huckleberry realizes that…

Wouldn’t it be great if we can manipulate our cells for our own benefit? Stem cells can help victims that have diabetes, are paralyzed, and even burn victims. Stem cells can help create skin for a victim who has had third degree burns. It can help make insulin for patients that are diabetic, and help…

In an essay and research paper, Marcus Brutus is portrayed as the tragic hero. Caesar ruled Rome with great power and one of his closest associates was Marcus Brutus, a loyal friend who always put his country first. However, Brutus faced a difficult decision: whether to save his friend’s life or prioritize the well-being of…

Emerson idea of Self Reliance can be compared to the life of Frederick Douglass. Douglass’ life in captivity limited his choices for experience and kept him without material possessions. These are two factors considered by Emerson to be important in obtaining Self Reliance. Emerson Self Reliance can also be contrasted to the life of Frederick…

Executive Summary No law, executive order or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino historical figure as a national hero. However, because of their significant roles in the process of nation building and contributions to history, there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring these heroes. Even Jose Racial, considered as the…

Superhero comics are one of the most common genres of American comic books which gained immense popularity from the 1930s. The growing prevalence of these comic books also paved the way for superhero characters to rise to fame. Today, superhero characters are commonly used to explain the world through fantasy. For this essay, I will…

Animals Disguised in Armor Human beings and animals share the need to satiate their appetites. What separates human beings and animals is rationality; a commitment to values. Honor, sacrifice, courage and selflessness characterize a hero which is a human being willing to commit themselves to these values. Outside of Shakespeare, Hector and Achilles epitomize what…

“Nothing Special” is a wonderful short story that details the happy and not so special moments of two characters and their close friends and family. Written by Viktoria Tokareva, it is realistically optimistic yet at the same time incredibly depressing story about two people who fall in love but cannot be together due to their…