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  • Bacchus: God of Wine and Intoxication

    Bacchus: God of Wine and Intoxication

    Bacchus: God of Wine and Intoxication Much to many parents' dismay, teenage drinking is a very common and infamous trend of the times. Many teenagers illegally consume alcoholic beverages weekly. However, instead of linking this problem to the media or peer pressure, one may want to take a look back to the days of ancient Rome; more specifically the god Bacchus. Bacchus, the God of Wine and intoxication, is known in Greek mythology as Dionysus,

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    Essay Length: 515 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: May 22, 2010 By: Top
  • Ferris Bueller: American Hero or Typical Lazy American?

    Ferris Bueller: American Hero or Typical Lazy American?

    Ferris Bueller: American Hero or Typical Lazy American? Ferris Bueller is a street-wise kid who knows all the tricks. He has no fear of getting what he wants, when he wants it. He does what every high school student dreams of doing: skipping school without getting caught. Ferris represents the personal traits that all high school students want to attain. They want to be popular with everyone and be able to get away with anything.

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    Submitted: May 22, 2010 By: Artur
  • Odysseus - an Epic Hero

    Odysseus - an Epic Hero

    An Epic hero Epic heroes are characters in an old poem or story that people can relate to for admire. In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus is that epic hero. Odysseus faced many difficult situations as an epic hero, and made some bad decisions as an ordinary man, both which show his strengths and weaknesses. One part of the poem that shows how Odysseus is an epic hero was when he

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    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Great Gatsby Idolization

    Great Gatsby Idolization

    In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald conveys a message about idolization and adoration of individuals because of their wealth, power, looks, and belongings. In The Great Gatsby Nick tells the story of some of the inhabitants of the West Egg and the East Egg. Nick seems to have a cynical and scornful tone towards the residents of the West Egg and East Egg because of their immense lack of morals. He observes the dangers

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    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: Jon
  • Dr. Faustus a Tragic Hero

    Dr. Faustus a Tragic Hero

    Dr. Faustus a tragic hero. In his tragedies, Marlow conceived his heroes, first of all, as men capable of great passions, consumed by their desires abandoned to the pursuits of their lusts, whether they lead to glory, butchery, and loss of kingdom or eternal damnation. The intensity of emotion gives them an elevation and a heroic interest that outlasts contemptibility or pathos. Nor are they without representational value. They linger in the mind as men

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    Submitted: June 2, 2010 By: Janna
  • Heroes of Society

    Heroes of Society

    Diego Villafana Per 3 09/10/04 Heroes of society Heroes are important in life we’ve always had them and always will. They’re our role models, we attempt to be resembling them. Society looks up to these heroes for many reasons, it could be that they’re cool or have style, because they could fly or have supernatural powers, because of the way they make a person feel, the confidence they have, or even because a majority likes

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    Submitted: June 3, 2010 By: July
  • Everday Heroes

    Everday Heroes

    Everyday Heroes By Steven Patriot is one who loves his or her country and zealously guards its welfare; especially, a defender of popular liberty. In my own words I think a patriot is someone who helps our country succeed and truly cares about the country they live in. There are patriots everywhere: in your own town, city, and state. Patriots are all around us. Some are every day average Joes’ and some are professional athletes

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    Submitted: June 4, 2010 By: Victor
  • Byronic Hero Essay

    Byronic Hero Essay

    Typical heroes are perfect, they do everything right. However they are unrelateable because of it in the Romantic Era. Byron created a new kind of hero the Byronic Hero, in the movie First Blood, John Rambo is the perfect example of a Byronic Hero. In this movie John Rambo is rebellious, dark natured, hyper-sensitive, and passionate. He is willing to do whatever it takes for his cause. John Rambo is an ex-Green Beret, a

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    Submitted: June 4, 2010 By: Max
  • Genres of Action Heroes

    Genres of Action Heroes

    Genres of Action Heroes Action movies are a big hit in the motion picture industry today. The multitalented people that lead the roles of these movies are known as “Action Heroes.” They come in all shapes and sizes. Their skills are numerous and uncontested against all foes. The more common heroes are known as the “Brute Action Hero,” the “Nerdy/Intelligent Hero,” the “Female/Incentive Hero,” and of course the “Good Hero Gone Bad.” The movie “National

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    Submitted: June 5, 2010 By: Monika
  • Comparison of Modern Day Heroes and Beowulf as a Hero

    Comparison of Modern Day Heroes and Beowulf as a Hero

    Comparison of Modern Day Heroes and Beowulf as a Hero Spiderman, Superman, and the Hulk. What do these names bring to mind? They are all childhood heroes, at which one point of time most children admired. Heroes are introduced to people early on in life usually as fictional characters, but as children grow older their own perceptions of heroes alter. The characteristics of a hero are usually based around the ideas of a society or

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    Submitted: June 13, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Hero of Julius Caesar

    Hero of Julius Caesar

    There are many characters that can be considered to be the hero of "Julius Caesar," but in the end it truly comes down to only two men who can truly be seen as, "heroes." And they are, Marcus Brutus, Julius Caesar. Many people would argue that Brutus is the hero, but Julius Caesar is definitely the hero. Why? The people of Rome love Caesar so much that they offer him the crown three times, yet

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    Submitted: June 13, 2010 By: Jack
  • Homer's Odyssey - What Is an Epic Hero?

    Homer's Odyssey - What Is an Epic Hero?

    Homer's Odyssey - What is an Epic Hero? What is an epic hero? Homers' Odyssey is about an epic hero named Odysseus and his quest home. Odysseus is an epic hero because he is valiant and brave, the gods favor him, he shows respect to the gods, with the help of the gods he can survive things most men couldn't, and he is Odysseus shows he is valiant and brave when he fights the monstrous

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    Submitted: June 17, 2010 By:
  • Kevin Mitnick: The Security Hero

    Kevin Mitnick: The Security Hero

    Abstract— the man who turns himself from bad man to good man is Kevin Mitnick. He becomes very important consultant in security field. He could be very rich but he is not because he decides to use his knowledge for helping organizations to secure the important information. He deserves to be a hero. Index Terms— Social Security, Kevin Mitnick, I. INTRODUCTION T he hero has a profound faith in himself as an main power of

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    Submitted: April 19, 2011 By: SGA1552
  • Wine

    Wine

    wine Winemaking From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Wine grapes. Winemaking, or vinification, is the production of wine, starting with selection of the grapes or other produce and ending with bottling the finished wine. Although most wine is made from grapes, it may also be made from other fruit or non-toxic plant material. Mead is a wine that is made with honey being the primary ingredient after water. Winemaking can be divided

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    Submitted: April 26, 2011 By: fiorewomy
  • Virtue Is Not a Necessary Characteristic of a Hero or a Heroine.' Discuss

    Virtue Is Not a Necessary Characteristic of a Hero or a Heroine.' Discuss

    By definition, virtue which comes from Latin: virtus and Greek: ????? "arete" is moral excellence. A virtue is a trait or quality deemed to be morally excellent and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Each individual has a core of underlying values that contribute to his or her system of beliefs, ideas and opinions. Aristotle holds the view that moral virtues are states of character lying at the mean

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    Submitted: April 27, 2011 By: dorac
  • Is Henchard a Tragic Hero?

    Is Henchard a Tragic Hero?

    A tragedy is a combination of fate, and gods who are acting against the hero ; who has achieved greatness but through a weakness or flaw in his character, who falls into the depths of misery and followed by death. Moreover, in Greek tragedies, a chorus is present, commenting on the actions of character, just as the rustic chorus in Mayor of casterbridge. The changes in time also give a dramatic tone to the story, as

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    Submitted: May 2, 2011 By: pirhanna
  • Agamemnon Essay-The Death of a Hero

    Agamemnon Essay-The Death of a Hero

    Sebastian Page | Ryan Sebastian Period 6 3/5/10 Agamemnon Essay- The Death of a Hero Throughout history there have always been people that have suffered or died for the rights, privileges, and well being of others. Just to name a few, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, and Christopher Columbus. These people should always be known as heroes because of their commitment to helping the lives of others, and making the world a better place.

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    Submitted: November 12, 2014 By: rsebastian
  • Branwell Bronte as the Byronic Hero in His Sisters’ Novels

    Branwell Bronte as the Byronic Hero in His Sisters’ Novels

    Nathaniel Conant English 2100:Writing about Literature Joanna Eleftheriou December 14, 2014 Branwell Bronte as the Byronic Hero in His Sisters’ Novels Tragic events such as Charlotte and Emily Bronte’s mother dying before either child had reached the age of five, followed barely three years later by the passing of their two eldest siblings, Maria and Elizabeth, shaped both Bronte sisters’ lives drastically. Because of these tragic events, both canonical authors became known for their depictions

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    Submitted: May 4, 2015 By: NateConant21
  • Forced Heroes

    Forced Heroes

    Forced Heroes? There is a controversy that is causing quite an uproar. People are saying that since other countries require young people to serve in the military, for at least two years, that The United States should too. The United States is one of few countries that don’t require this. But, this is a good thing. Nobody should be forced into serving in the military. Going into the military should be a person’s choice. No

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    Submitted: May 12, 2015 By: reis
  • The Hidden Hemmingway Code Hero

    The Hidden Hemmingway Code Hero

    Preisler Destini Preisler Mrs. Corsun English Period 4/5 February 13, 2015 The Hidden Hemmingway Code Hero At first glance, A Farewell to Arms, is a simple war book filled with the everyday “manly hero” played out by Lieutenant Henry. The book is also clearly written by a man. The gory images and lack of expression of feelings gives Hemingway’s masculinity away as soon as the novel begins. Since the novel is written from a male

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    Submitted: May 21, 2015 By: deciijade
  • Definition of a Hero

    Definition of a Hero

    My definition of a hero is someone who does what it takes to better the world at their own risk. A hero is someone who faces obstacles with a positive outlook and uses loses as fuel to work harder. But a hero is also an ordinary person facing everyday problems. A hero is humble, kind and brave. A hero doesn’t view themselves as a hero and isn’t egotistical. A hero is someone who risks their

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    Submitted: November 2, 2015 By: Perri Wedlock
  • Where Should the Bordeaux Wine Go

    Where Should the Bordeaux Wine Go

    Where should the Bordeaux Wine Go Memo To: Dr. Susan Soroka, Instructor From: Yue Yu, English 3304 students, online class Date: October 21, 2015 Re: Where should the Bordeaux Wine Go Introduction “La Place de Bordeaux” is a traditional wine distribution system originally comes from the middle ages, which describes the process of how Bordeaux wine is sold from growers to consumers. It can roughly be divided as three parts: producers (chateaux), négociants, and brokers.

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    Submitted: March 2, 2016 By: jassy2016
  • Is Odysseus a Hero?

    Is Odysseus a Hero?

    Rough Draft Blake Boyle A hero as defined by Homer is a larger than life figure from history or legend. The Odyssey, foretold in ancient greek stories, was translated by Homer, a blind man who recreated the epic poem listening to stories he had heard over the years. The main character, Odysseus, has been described as a hero and often remarked aas being “non-heroic.” He has been referred to having a non heroic-trait because

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    Submitted: March 8, 2016 By: blakeboyle
  • Things Fall Apart - Tragic Hero Summary

    Things Fall Apart - Tragic Hero Summary

    Amir Radmand Radmand 1 Miss Mastandrea World Lit Block F 16 March 2016The Story of Okonkwo the Great Here in Umofia, a famous hero named Okonkwo brought pride and honor upon his village for defeating the land’s best wrestler. He became known as “a man of action, a man of war” (Achebe 7). He became husband to three women and father to several kids, which was a major accomplishment at the time, and was also

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    Submitted: April 7, 2016 By: xAR27x
  • Tragic Hero in Julius Ceasar

    Tragic Hero in Julius Ceasar

    Who was the tragic hero? There are several characters in Julius Caesar that are tragic heroes. I Feel that Marcus Junius Brutus known as Brutus, is one of the tragic heroes. I chose Brutus because, Brutus stands out as a tragic hero more than the other characters, he was high ranking by being a senator, made poor choices at times and being too naive. There are several meanings of “tragic hero”. They all mean the

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    Submitted: August 15, 2016 By: kaytietaylor

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