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The plot events in a tragedy are related according to the principles of probability and necessity. The events must be probable and necessary in order for the tragedy to be effective.

Ralph Waldo Emerson called it the shot heard round the world because it was the first shot of the American Revolution and it signaled the start of the fight for independence.

The admissions process at Stanford University is unique because it is need-blind for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. This means that the admissions office will not consider an applicant’s ability to pay for their education when making admissions decisions.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was a leading philosopher of the American Transcendentalism movement. He was also an essayist, poet, and lecturer who was known for his eloquent and powerful speeches.

The University of Pennsylvania is a private research university located in Philadelphia. The university is known for its research in medicine, business, and law.

China was a large and powerful empire during Confucius’ lifetime. The emperor ruled over a complex bureaucracy, and Confucius was a respected member of that bureaucracy.

Confucius had a major impact on Chinese society and culture. His teachings emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.

The most popular majors at Duke University are biology and business.

John Locke believed that the government should protect the lives, liberties, and estates of the people.

John Locke was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the “Father of Liberalism”.