Essays Tagged: "Loyalty"

Characteristics and proof of Macbeth

ious person, Macbeth is too intrigued by thewitches' prediction that he ignores all of the years of loyalty and ethics to his kingfor his own selfishness. And in the end, apparently, Macbeth's ambitio ...

(2 pages) 31 0 4.4 Feb/1997

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

The Godfather, a Comparison

they are different in areas of personality, values, and their tempers, they are similar in areas of loyalty, their respect for their father, and their strong family ties.Their personalities are quite ... d to kill a cop, but they end up doing it anyway. I think Michael was pushed into it because of his loyalty to the family. He is more calculating in manner. Near the end when he "takes care of all the ...

(2 pages) 197 1 4.0 Dec/1996

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

Macbeth

ironic because Macbeth has defeated a traitor and he will become one. We feel that a person of his loyalty could never commit evil unless he had a good reason or if he would be provoked. After Macbet ... threat to the title of Macbeth yet Macbeth had him killed anyway. Macbeth no longer thought of the loyalty he owed Banquo as he had done in Duncan's case.The banquet scene is very important and symbo ...

(5 pages) 49 0 4.6 Jan/1996

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

Gender In Sports

hool football games, for example, the students and faculty show up in record numbers to prove their loyalty to the team and to the school itself. This football team is always comprised of men who use ...

(5 pages) 216 0 4.6 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

'The Half Brothers' and 'Of Mice and Men'. Life is Sad, difficult and full of Self Sacrifice.

, however also show the difference human love can make to our lives.'Of Mice and Men' is a story of loyalty and friendship which focuses on two itinerant workers, (George and Lennie). George has taken ...

(7 pages) 100 0 4.6 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Beowulf--unknown author...this is a paper on beowulf that tells how he is an epic hero

glo-Saxons admired epic heroes who upheld the ethics of their society through exemplary leadership, loyalty, strength and bravery. These epic heroes prevailed over insurmountable odds, and were glorif ... rtainty in what he was capable of doing like any hero, for he was a mortal and could be killed. The loyalty he had has for his king and fellow Geats would not permit him to forfeit any fight. ?My hand ...

(3 pages) 69 0 4.8 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Beowulf--author unknown....another paper on beowulf as an epic hero

axon era. The Anglo-Saxons admired those who upheld the ethics of their society through leadership, loyalty, strength and bravery. These epic heroes prevailed over insurmountable odds, and were glorif ... rtainty in what he was capable of doing like any hero, for he was a mortal and could be killed. The loyalty he had has for his king and fellow Geats would not permit him to forfeit any fight. "My hand ...

(3 pages) 66 0 4.6 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Melanie Wilkes: A Paragon of Loyalty, Courage, and Kindness (Gone With the Wind)

Melanie Wilkes:A Paragon of Loyalty, Courage, and KindnessMargaret Mitchell?s epic novel Gone with the Wind chronicles the drast ... change in a changing world.? (Mitchell, 725) Melanie?s most distinct characteristics, which include loyalty, courage, and kindness, remain a constant force throughout the entire novel.Melanie Wilkes?s ... constant force throughout the entire novel.Melanie Wilkes?s strongest characteristic is her fierce loyalty to those she loves, especially to Scarlett. Scarlett?s headstrong personality makes her unpo ...

(6 pages) 63 0 4.4 Apr/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Illustrate Shakespeare's Understanding Of Stagecraft In Titus Andronicus Act I

for the crown of Rome, with their armies. The armies are holding flags and drums to represent their loyalty to their leaders. The conflict is shown by both armies entering from opposing sides of the m ... lie by its brothers, Lavinia (Titus' only daughter) enters. She kneels, but this time it represents loyalty, not submission. Then Marcus enters; he offers a robe to signify an offer for the crown. Thi ...

(4 pages) 52 1 3.8 Apr/2002

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

This is a very well written paper on the Greek Theme of loyalty.

The Theme of LoyaltyAs Portrayed in Greek LiteratureThroughout the ages, Greek literature has both entertained an ... es among most literary works of the time that include: hospitality, courage, opposition to tyranny, loyalty, and love. The Greek tragedy Antigone, along with the epic The Odyssey, all focus around the ... Antigone, along with the epic The Odyssey, all focus around the center of the ever-present theme of loyalty. Loyalty serves as a value, which helps to guide characters along the right path, while the ...

(5 pages) 128 1 4.6 Apr/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Burning Down the Doll House.....In the play A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen because of the slamming door, and all that went before it, most readers would identify with Nora and not Torvald.

identify with Nora. To keep their nuptials alive and growing it must hold true to three qualities: loyalty, love, and trust. With the incorporation of these qualities any marriage would work.Neither ... ities between 'Torvald's little skylark,' and 'Nora the intelligent and strong woman.' A balance of loyalty between man and wife that is needed in any marriage was certainly not reached, but this was ...

(5 pages) 366 0 4.3 Apr/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays

loyalty in "The odyssey" by Homer and "The Pearl" by Steinbeck

Loyalty to another person or to a cause may be an admirable trait, but it can lead to either positiv ... esert trying to outrun the men that pursued them. Negative consequences were the outcome of Juana's loyalty to Kino. Her loyalty caused her to lose all that was common and dear to her, including her o ... Kino. Her loyalty caused her to lose all that was common and dear to her, including her only child.Loyalty to another person or to a cause may be an admirable trait, but it can lead to either positiv ...

(2 pages) 50 0 3.7 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

What is the Warrior Ethos? ly for the last 100 years, the ethos of the U.S. military has been oriented toward the requirement to win the nation's wars.

is, you will get many different definitions. The Army has a value system based on seven values: (1) Loyalty, (2) Duty, (3) Respect, (4) Selfless-Service, (5) Honor, (6) Integrity, and (7) Personal Cou ... ing their posts and rescuing themselves, they would expose their companions to greater danger. Such loyalty to the group is the essence of fighting morale.... Comrades are loyal to each other spontane ...

(5 pages) 196 2 3.7 May/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Problems of nation building in Malawi

urbanization and so forth - facilitated the replacement of parochial affinities by a commitment and loyalty to a more inclusive societal entity. The creation of a feeling of nationhood was therefore l ...

(4 pages) 93 0 3.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > African Studies - History

Cogressional Term Limits

, but Congress was highly dominated by long-term careerists in both parties who seemed to have more loyalty to the system than to their constituents. As Thomas Jefferson put it, 'Whenever a man has ca ...

(7 pages) 95 0 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

The generation gap in "King Lear" by Shakespeare

s that occur between the generations. These events contribute to the themes of authority, power and loyalty, judgment and wisdom. Overall, it emphasizes the general themes of the generation gap.Symbol ... on.There seems to be a great disparity in the way the older generation and younger generation views loyalty. Lear's loyalty is in his trusting nature. Being a man of great power and authority, he cann ...

(7 pages) 64 0 3.0 Nov/1996

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

Gangs

ture of America. Maggie Garcia who was raised in the same neighborhood as her son and believes that loyalty to the neighborhood is just and understandable. And Gayle Thomas Kary who because of financi ... d mean. She states ''Here the neighborhood, it is family.''(Horton233) She claims to understand the loyalty to the neigborhood because 'her whole life,...is wrapped up ...in it' (horton233) During sch ...

(9 pages) 140 0 2.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Yhe many faces of Wang Lung in the book "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

well respected wealthy man. Wang Lungs character portrays a man's unselfishness,determination, and loyalty towards his family and friends.Wang Lung's caring and generous nature towards his family and ...

(3 pages) 48 0 4.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"Of mice and men" by John Steinbeck. Composed of four major themes, the value of dreams and goals, moral responsibility, social injustice, and the bond of friendship and loyalty

he value of dreams and goals, moral responsibility, social injustice,and the bond of friendship and loyalty.The value of dreams and goals are that they provide hope and the desire to keepgoing in life ... laughsat Lennie, Crooks, and Candy because to her they are all below her.The bond of friendship and loyalty is a force that keep people looking out foreach other, rather than themselves. When Lennie i ...

(3 pages) 128 0 4.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Paranoid Personality Disorders

le with this personality disorder rarely confide in people and are actually amazed if someone shows loyalty. However, this amazement also gives way to disbelief and falls back towards the idea that th ... ever, this amazement also gives way to disbelief and falls back towards the idea that this newfound loyalty is part of a plot to cause harm.Those of with the disorder also tend to bear their grudges a ...

(4 pages) 109 0 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Mental Health