Essays Tagged: "Ruler"

Sophocles portrayal of unversal justice through Oedipus the king

s shows the futility and consequences of defying the divine order. Oedipus served Thebes as a great ruler, loved by his subjects; but it is his one tragic flaw, hubris, which dooms his existence, rega ...

(3 pages) 192 0 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

A comparision between Odyssey, Beowolf, Knight in the Cart

works are subjects which are of interest to men; warfare, hunting, the problems of the warrior and ruler, and so forth. That which would concern women, such as domestic affairs, is not involved in th ...

(4 pages) 75 0 4.3 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Compare and contrast the views of Oedipus and Queen Iocaste as to the validity of uncontrollable fate, and oracles being able to see the future.

s to the validity of uncontrollable fate, and oracles being able to see the future. 'King Laios the ruler of Thebes, has a son with his wife Queen Iocoste. His name is Oedipus. The soothsayer Teiresia ...

(6 pages) 171 0 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Julius Caesar

at there once was between Caesar and Pompey. When Crassus died, Pompey and Caesar were left as twin rulers of Rome. As one could imagine, each wanted to be the only ruler, so a struggle broke out betw ...

(2 pages) 61 0 4.2 Mar/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Henry IV Redemption

us concern for the King, because Hal is heir to the throne. The King realizes that to keep order, a ruler and his heir must prove to be both responsible and honorable; from the outset Hal possesses ne ...

(8 pages) 52 0 4.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Buddha

ddhartha Gautama was born about 563 BC in what is now modern Nepal. His father, Suddhodana, was the ruler of the Sakya people and Siddhartha grew up living the extravagant life on a young prince. Acco ...

(4 pages) 76 0 3.9 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Buddhism

Louis XIV

w no challenge to hisauthority, from the Pope or anyone else" Louis got into many wars while he was ruler ofFrance, he was quick to the draw and did not hesitate to start a war. To show theCatholicsth ... er was that hehad Mercy on those who betrayed him which was something rarely seen in that time. Mostrulers just murdered those who betrayed them, but Louis would jail them. In the case ofLouis's most ...

(4 pages) 117 0 4.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

All Quite on the Western Front

ly they are glad that he is going to war. His family prays forhim and they pray for the Kaiser, the ruler of Germany. We see here that this is ironicbecause Paul's family is praying for someone they h ...

(2 pages) 98 0 3.1 Feb/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Dune

reader. She is very tall and beautiful and is always concerned with the actions of Paul, the future ruler of the galaxy. Jessica's teacher, the Reverend Mother heard of Paul and thought that he ... mazed by his powers and no on ever questioned him or his decisions again. Paul was now the almighty ruler. Dune by Frank Herbert F ...

(7 pages) 55 0 4.0 Apr/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

AMENHOPTEP IV TEACHER GRADES VERY HARD

There were many rules in the 18th dynasty. But the most controversial ruler in the 18th dynasty wasAmenhoptep IV. "Akhenaten IV single hand changed the Egyptian ways" (Ch ... Leaving the throne to the child Pharaoh Tutankamenwhich was the son-in-law of Akhenaten. The young ruler was left under the influence of the non-existingpriesthood which came back into the picture af ...

(5 pages) 96 0 3.0 Mar/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > Middle Eastern History > Ancient Egypt

Zeus Greek god

Zeus was the supreme god of the Olympians. He is the ruler of the sky. He is represented by the eagle and the thunderbolt. He could control the weather, ... rothers. Zeus was the youngest son. Cronus was overthrew by Zeus and his brothers. Zeus then became ruler of the sky, Poseidon was ruler of the sea, and became ruler of the underworld.Zeus's wife was ... n, Athene, and all the other gods who wanted his to be the ruling god. In the end, he was still the ruler of all the gods.

(2 pages) 111 2 3.5 Apr/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Henry the fourth by William Shakespeare

having fun with his friends. At this point Hal does not really care that he is going to be the next ruler of his country so he just has fun. He loves his friends. He likes their companionship and the ...

(3 pages) 37 0 4.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Aristotle

totle left Athens and joined a group of disciples of Plato, with his friend Hermias. Hermias became ruler of a city called Assos, a city in Asia Minor. Aristotle married Hermias' adopted daughter, Pyt ... ander (later known as 'Alexander the Great'). He taught him until 336 BC, when Alexander became the ruler of Macedonia. Alexander the Great later became the ruler of all Greece, and over threw the Per ...

(1 pages) 170 1 4.4 Mar/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Machiavelli's views

a sense of fear to the people that were being ruled, he also believed that without the people, the ruler or leader is worthless and will be overcome. One must have support of the people, while consta ... and felling of such hated groups as the Nazis. In today's system, societies that have been lead by rulers with such a mentality have not lasted very long. It seems that these days the general populac ...

(2 pages) 123 0 4.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

John Locke

t. Although, Hobbes felt that a social contract is an agreement to give up freedom and live under a ruler, Locke felt that the ruler should have limited power and the government should be acceptable t ... a 'Social Contract'. Men are born free and equal in rights.Furthermore, Locke believed that if the ruler loses support of his people, the people have a right to depose the ruler. This is a benefit fo ...

(1 pages) 282 0 4.6 Apr/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

this essay is over the events and studys of aristotles life there is a work sited page and work sited in the essay also

o in 347 BC, Aristotle moved to Assos, or city in Asia Minor, where a friend of his, Hemias was the ruler. There he counseled Hermias and married his niece and adopted daughter Pythias. After Hermias ...

(6 pages) 150 0 3.0 Apr/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

Communism in Russia (19th Centuary)

ism was brought into place after 2 revolutions against the tsar in Russia, theFirst was because the ruler of Russia Tsar Nicholas the second was a very corrupt and incapable ruler and the country was ...

(2 pages) 106 0 3.4 Apr/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The philosopher, Aristotle

any greatmen of history, from Plato his instructor and mentor to Alexander the Great, conquerer and rulerof the east. The works of Aristotle have left many after him to contemplate his theories andatt ... e and some of his followers left Athens and traveled to the town of Atarneuswhere he lived with the ruler, Hermeias for three years. Aristotle was married and appearedhappy until Hermais was murdered ...

(4 pages) 223 0 3.7 Apr/1995

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Confucius, Philosophy of Religion. About cinfusianism and christianity

e "virtue of humanity (Ching 68)." To accomplish this divinity, five relationships must be honored: ruler and minister, father and son, husband and wife, elder and younger brother, and friend and frie ...

(4 pages) 184 0 3.5 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Aristotle vs. Copernicus

, Aristotle moved to Assos, a city in Asia Minor, where a friend of his, Hermias (d. 345 bc ), was ruler. There he counseled Hermias and married his niece and adopted daughter, Pythias. After Hermias ...

(6 pages) 112 0 4.5 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy