Abstract
In this essay, the writer discusses the issues of guilt and blame in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare's tragic romance. Further, the writer examines how Friar Laurence's actions helped cause the tragedy.

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"William Shakespeare's tragic romance 'Romeo and Juliet' tells the story of two young lovers who take their own lives and whose deaths are the final act in the feuding between the families of Montague and Capulet. Any number of individuals in this play could be considered responsible or blameworthy with regard to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Certainly the young couple must accept responsibility for their own deaths. The parents who fight for honor and power are responsible as ... "

Tags:Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare, drama

Abstract
This paper discusses Ola Rotimi's "The Gods are not to Blame", a postcolonial interpretation of the canonic works of the Western culture, Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex". The paper specifically discusses how Rotimi interprets Sophocles' story within the context of African culture, infusing his text with elements that are specific to the African tradition. In addition, the paper discusses how Rotimi's work is also a challenge to to the Greek classic belief in the invincible force of the destiny and in the absolute power of the will of gods, as well as a revival of traditional court culture in terms of structure.

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"The same pattern follows as Odewale grows up and is also informed about his tragic destiny by an oracle. He too hastens to prevent the terrible destiny and flees the village in which he grew up, believing he was living with his real parents. On the road, destiny takes up and he kills his own father in a conflict and then marries the widow queen, his mother without knowing it. The play concludes with the desperate Odewale punishing himself by self mutilation for his crimes and fleeing the village. While the story in Rotimi's play is the same as the classical myth in its major points, the overall interpretation of the theme is somewhat different."

Tags:classical, myth, representative, tragic, figure, traditional, African, beliefs

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This paper discusses the opinion of the Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, that the West must accept some responsibility for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. It bases its arguments on factors such as American wealth, foreign policy, and handling of intelligence before September 11. It also looks at how the attacks were meticulously planned by educated individuals who were able to assimilate themselves into American culture and how the targets were long-standing symbols of American power, global dominance, and economic superiority.

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"Before the turn of the twentieth century, American foreign policy held a predominantly isolationist stance; reluctant to get involved in foreign affairs until absolutely necessary or until proved to be in their best interests. Early presidencies cautioned against forming permanent alliances; their thought being that America should look out for their own and distance themselves from problems overseas. The twentieth century, however would bring on new challenges for the oval office. The end of the Cold War and the beginning of rapid globalization made it impossible for Americans to isolate themselves any longer. There would form a national consensus that America, as a conscientious state, should set an example and become a domineering presence in global affairs, particularly in the area of human rights. The world had changed, hence did their foreign policy."

Tags:bin, bush, george, laden, osama, terrorism

Abstract
Reviews a play by a contemporary Nigerian playwright, Ola Rotimi, that sets Sophocles' Oedipus Rex in a Yoruba village during a time of tribal conflict. Biographical information about the author, summary of the play, and analysis are included.

Tags:ola, rotimi, review

Abstract
The paper argues that the statement "In my opinion, it is too easy for people to blame their failures on things like racism" may be a political backlash against moves to counteract racism in our society, but it belittles the role that racism plays in shaping our society. The paper asserts that it implies that people of colour are taking the easy way out, or making excuses for their own inadequacies, by blaming their failures on systemic issues such as racism. This paper argues that this is an incorrect, implicitly racist statement.

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""In my opinion, it is too easy for people to blame their failures on things like racism." This statement is all too often heard. This kind of statement belittles the role that racism plays in shaping our society, and implies that people of colour are taking the easy way out, or making excuses for their own inadequacies, by blaming their failures on systemic issues such as racism. This essay will argue that this is an incorrect statement that is usually put forward by people who have never experienced racism. The reality is that many failures are caused by important factors..."

Tags:racism, society, canada

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The literature of AIDS in Nepal tells of an epidemic ignored till 2 million or so cases were threatened, the public and government content to blame AIDS on sex workers, male migrant workers; Indian or Western tourists. Paper condemns government, and NGO responses that did not collaborate with the state towards a public health and education campaign, in cost-benefit terms. The war did not 'cause' a predictable epidemic in Nepal.

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The AIDs Epidemic in Nepal - Blaming the Victim. Introduction Nepal now has the second highest HIV-AIDS rate in South Asia, second to the Republic of India's 5 million cases, in a regional total of HIV-positive persons said to be 7 million. (Singh, Mills et al 0705) A distinct feature of materials addressing Nepal's AIDS epidemic is a tendency to blame susceptible persons, in an almost moralizing tone that can extends too to the post-1996 Maoist insurgency in Nepal, discussed as a mystery or an instance of misbehaviour whose origins are unexplained. No mention is made of the Kingdom of Nepal's failure to provide formal or

Tags:nepal, aids, public health

Abstract
This paper examines how the 2004 to 2005 hockey season never happened, due a stalemate between National Hockey League (NHL) team owners and players over the salaries of the players. Hockey fans were deprived of games to watch, and were naturally very upset. Strong feelings were generated. It looks at how the NHL team owners blamed this unfortunate situation on the greed of the players and argues that the owners have no one to blame but themselves. This situation was created by the greed of the owners, not the greed of the players.

Tags:nhl, players, lockout

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This paper is based on John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and focuses on the idea that the first woman, Eve, is to blame for mankind's loss of perfection. A number of arguments are made against this concept, and secondary sources are used to support this argument. It concludes that Adam never actually left Eve, but was, instead, standing right beside her during the very time that Satan was making the fatal offer.

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"Milton, of course, does not follow biblical translation in the least (see: heavenly spirits engaging in sex, etc.), and thus Paradise Lost cannot be held accountable or given credit for (depending on the reader and which honor he or she would like to bestow upon Milton) originality in implying Eve's guilt in the Fall. Rather, Milton creates a reason for Adam's absence during Eve's temptation, simply because "Adam's silent collusion at such a crux was incompatible with original righteousness" (McColley 181). The sword is double edged. The one side claims that Eve, though surpassing Adam in grace and beauty, is "weaker in mind and body," "lower in human perfection," and "beneath Adam cognitively" (Madsen 79)."

Tags:devil, mankind, satan, sin, woman

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This paper describes the electronic defense weapon known as the Taser and how it works. The writer explains the guidelines prepared by the International Association of Police for recommended Taser use, which also include recommendations for educating the community about Taser technology and its use as an alternative to deadly force. The paper relates that, in the absence of specific legislation on Taser policy, Taser use currently depends on the individual agency. The paper then discusses a case where use of the Taser was abused. The author concludes that Taser death is, in the majority of cases, not the cause of death, but instead may be blamed upon the officer with the Taser or the department that has failed to train its police force in the proper use of the Taser. This paper includes a figure.

Outline:
Background
Departmental Safety Precautions
Appropriate and Inappropriate Use of Tasers
Operational Procedures for Taser Use
Education of Public About Taser Deaths
Safety of Taser Use in Case Study Reports
Summary and Conclusion

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"The OLR Research Report relates operational procedures to include that officers should: (1) Issue warnings before activating an electronic defense weapon (unless doing so would endanger another person); (2) When applicable, alert other officers at an incident scene of their intent to activate a weapon; (3) Use brightly colored weapons (e. g. , yellow) thereby reducing the risk of escalating force and decreasing the possibility that a secondary unit mistakes the weapon for a firearm; (4) Carry the weapon on their weak support side to avoid accidentally drawing or firing their sidearm; (5) Set their weapons in the "probe mode" as the primary option, and use "stun mode" as a secondary option; and (6) Use the weapon for one standard cycle and stop to evaluate the situation."

Tags:non-compliance, aggression, use-of-force, strategy, barbs, accountability, neuromuscular, emergency

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"T.S. Eliot's argument that Hamlet "dies fairly well pleased with himself" is quite a bit of an overstatement. Hamlet does not die pleased with himself, rather, he dies having made peace with himself. Additionally, the mess that has been made is not exactly Hamlet's. If anything, he has cleaned up the mess made by Claudius. The mess made at the end of the play is a necessary if lamentable one. It is easier to clean up the corpses, though, than it is to cleanse a monarchy of total corruption, which Hamlet has done."

Tags:shakespeare, literary, criticism