Classical Studies Essays, Research Papers & Term Papers (1,138) essays
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Classical Studies essays:
Dante's Inferno by Dante
... the great poets such as Homer, Horace, Ovid and Lucan in the first circle of hell, he does not question whether or not it was these poets' fault that they were born before the advent of Christianity ...
Catcher in the Rye: Holden Caulfield
... the realization that sex can be casual. He even hires a prostitute to talk to her, not to have sex. Holden acts like a tough guy when in reality he is a coward. He is very nervous about having a prostitute but he tries to act ...
Lycurgus and Spartan Government- With reference to Ancient sources you have researched, explain the Spartan System of Government
... doubt concerning Lycurgus. The origin of Lycurgus legal reforms and the man himself is wrapped in legend. Is he a man or a myth and how did he embark on the laws for the city-state? The Historians; Plutarch, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle and Herodotus explore the uncertainties ...
Was, and if so to what extent was Alexander the Great, cruel?
... no more than any ancient leader. Besides his cruelty is outweighed completely by the kindness and compassion that Alexander showed throughout his lifetime. BibliographyArtus, Paul. Alexander the Great-Study Notes. Hamilton, J.R. Alexander the Great Plutarch. The ...
Industrial revolution and changes
... the change in the society, the change in the classes made it the important phase in the development of humanity. Not always the change is good but changing itself is good, at least with the broadened mind of people who dont need the drug of religion no ...
This essay is about every aspect of the life of a knight in the middle ages. It goes into detail about training, weapons, and clohting. The paper is five pages including a works cited.
... the code of honor. Overall, the life of a knight was a unique and interesting even if it was harsh. Works Cited Gravett, Christopher. The World of a Medieval Knight. Peter Bedrick Books: New York, 1996. MacDonald, Fiona. The Middle Ages. Silver Burdett Company: 1984. Williams, Brian. The ...
The similarites in Antigone and Creon
... The similarities between Creon and Antigone 'Ah Creon! Is there no man left in the world-' Teirsesias Greek theatre played a large role in Greece. The citizens were supposed to learn from the mistakes made in tragedies. The ...
Decisions, Decisions. The mistakes of Brutus.
... by Brutus. According to Mr. Holtz Brutus was stupid and many mistakes. The first one was him even joining the Conspirators. The second was letting Anthony live and speak at the funeral. The final mistake was his battle plan. Every one does make mistakes sometimes ...
How gods intervene in mortals' lives, and how fate and free will are not mutually exclusive and they both go on throughout "The Odyssey".
... the gods knew Odysseus would not stay and that is why they decided to let him go. However, knowledge of an act doesn't take away the fact that Odysseus chose to leave all by himself. The ...
Greek Justice: Trial and Punishment
... The Solonian laws were developed at the time the Athenians realized they needed to change the constitution and reform their laws. Solon who was appointed lawgiver around 594 BC made a different set of legal codes. He was given a great ...