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The paper discusses "Richard ll " by William Shakespeare. The paper states that the play in itself is a representation of the decline of the static, hierarchical structure and of the rise of individual power within a power structure. The paper comments that the structure of the play shows four different phases. The first one is the initial state of the realm, with Richard II as King who acts like a sovereign, judging two noblemen and their dispute. The second phase occurs when Bolingbroke overthrows the King in III, 3, showing that a single individual has the power to thwart the King's plans. The third stage takes place when Richard II gives up his power to Bolingbroke. The paper notes that this is the symbol of the decline of the royal power. Finally, the last and fourth point is the official coronation ceremony of Bolingbroke as King Henry. This event is the proof that a single individual can rise within a power structure. The paper also includes a summary of the play.

From the Paper
"Bolingbroke defeats Richard II, in III, 3, whereas he is supposed to be less powerful than the King. Indeed, if the King would have managed his troops well, he would have been at the head of an army of thousands soldiers, ready to fight for him. Instead, he is only surrounded by some close allies and friends. On the other hand, Bolingbroke has managed to gather together a lot of men coming different places, such as Brittany (II, 1, 287-290). Bolingbroke invades the north coast of England while Richard II departs to Ireland to make war. One by one, Richard's allies desert him and join Bolingbroke. When the King goes back, it is too late and he has to surrender. This shows, on the one hand, the bad management of Richard II, and on the other hand, that a single individual such as Bolingbroke has been able to raise enough resources by himself to counterattack a King and his power. This is where the difference between a great leader and a leader by lineage is."

Tags:different, phases, high-ranking, bad, management

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The paper explores how Bauer, Hawthorne, and Heinaman offer insightful and crucially modern views on the stability of a female identity between same-sex views from a patriarchal and matriarchal diversity in "The Second Sex". The paper suggessts that there could be more research into the problem of patriarchal roles in the sexism of the "lesbian issue" (lesbian affection as a tool for misogynist sexuality), which further isolates and objectifies women.

Tags:beauvoir, women, second

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This paper explains that the figure Robin Hood is based on a real person, a king of England to be precise. The paper claims that an examination of the life of King Richard, better known as Richard the Lionheart,will reveal the real tale of Robin Hood. The paper presents a biographical tale of the life of King Richard. The paper contends that it is Richard's positive traits and goals that people remember about him; it is his virtue and heroism that lives in storybooks. Though the fairytale has changed and gained an element of fiction, the paper explains that the truth of Richard's conquest is evident.

From the Paper
"Most people remember the character of Robin Hood from children's stories. When they think of him they recall a hero who "robbed from the rich and gave to the poor." What most people do not know is that the figure Robin Hood is based on a real person, a king of England to be precise. That character is King Richard I, better known as King Richard the Lionheart. Although Richard I did not, by the standards of the day, steal from "the Rich," historians have found a distinct connection between the lives of the two characters. Robin Hood lived during the 13th century, exactly one year after the time of King Richard's reign. Also, it is evident in the stories of Robin Hood that his main political goal is to "restore Richard to the throne after Prince John usurped it." Although most people are probably unaware of the connection between the two heroes, King Richard I had a very fascinating and interesting life. "

Tags:henry, john, robin, hood

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When considering matters of discourse in William Shakespeare's plays, "The Tragedy of King Richard II" and "The Tempest", King Richard displays stronger leadership skills because he always speaks with eloquence. King Richard speaks with a grace and style that cannot be matched by Prospero. This paper examines how speech is an important part of how a leader is perceived through King Richard and Prospero.

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"This soliloquy also illustrates how Richard has come to terms with the fact that he is not destined to be king, as he once believed. He has resigned himself to the fact of how he must live out the rest of his life. This soliloquy is beautiful and heart wrenching. It is through Richard's speeches that Shakespeare is able to make Richard stand out. King Richard would be an ideal candidate for any political position in the world today. He was always able to deliver moving speeches and this is a valuable asset to any king. In fact, it is proof that a man's words can carry him far even if they cannot save his life."

Tags:Miranda, Caliban, Alonso

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This paper examines how King Richard I made significant progress during his reign in England and how, while he was king, he succeeded in gaining land for the Christians. It shows how he led the Third Crusade with great compassion and wisdom and how he was able to think in different ways in regards to strategy, which allowed him to conquer land and earn the respect of many. It also shows how his efforts allowed the Christians a safe pilgrimage to Jerusalem and how the land he conquered gave England strategic territory.

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"The Third Crusade is known as King Richard's "great chivalrous episode." 11 as well as the most "bloody and brutal" 12 of the eight crusades. Philip Augustus also took part in this Crusade. The two behaved like friends in public but were actually rivals. Despite the fact that Richard's expedition did not free the Holy Sepulcher, it did allow him the opportunity to demonstrate his courage. 13 This situation forced Richard and Saladin to come together and agree to put an end to the fighting. While they were negotiating, Saladin began to respect Richard. He even said that Richard was a "man of honour and very brave . . . he plunges into the midst of danger and in his reckless indifference to his own safety." 14 Indeed, Richard always displayed courage in the face of fear."

Tags:crusade, lionheart, saladin, jerusalem

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This paper questions the reasons for King Richard II's demise, whether he was to blame, whether he was irresponsible and whether it was a sin to kill him. It reflects upon these issues and also discusses if whether despite his downfall brought about by his own actions, Richard grows as a character in the end.

From the Paper
"King Richard is not a man of action and as the play advances and he gets into more and more trouble, his end approaches and he becomes most poetic of all. He shows himself to be a poet and a dreamer. At Flint castle he asks Aumerle ??.Shall we call back Northumberland, and send Defiance to the traitor, and so die?? And Aumerle replies? No, good my lord; let's fight with gentle words?? This is also an example of another cause of King Richard's downfall. He surrounded himself with flatterers and poor advisors. Richard ignores the only sound advice he gets from Gaunt's death bed and even wishes that the doctor would quicken his death so that he can seize Gaunt's land."

Tags:henry, york, england

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The paper discusses how in "The Second Coming" W.B. Yeats specifically chooses Christian symbolism and metaphor to show the separation of man and god as man and the world become pagan and unguided by faith. The paper notes that three key passages exist to show Yeats' meaning: In the second line of the first stanza, the falcon and the falconer refer to man and god, respectively. Additionally, the repetition of "the Second Coming" implies a link to Jesus, though he does not appear and finally, the lines referring to the "rough beast" nearing Bethlehem explain how pagan ideals and general godlessness have taken over even the birthplace of Christ. The paper highlights how using these references, Yeats takes advantage of prevalent Christian ideas and images to illustrate his message of declining faith.

From the Paper
"In "The Second Coming", W.B. Yeats specifically chooses Christian symbolism and metaphor to show the separation of man and god as man and the world become pagan and unguided by faith. Three key passages exist to show Yeats' meaning. In the second line of the first stanza, the falcon and the falconer refer to man and god, respectively. Additionally, the repetition of "the Second Coming" implies a link to Jesus, though he does not appear. Finally, the lines referring to the "rough beast" nearing Bethlehem explain how pagan ideals and general godlessness have taken over even the birthplace of Christ. Using these references, Yeats takes advantage of..."

Tags:yeats, literature, analysis

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This five-page paper presents a detailed discussion about the poem "Things Fall Apart", by Chinua Achebe and Yeats' poem called "The Second Coming". The author of this paper takes us on an exploratory journey in which we study works, compare and contrast them. We also address the title of Achebe's poem, which came from, "The Second Coming", and we look at how the two authors' heritages may have played a part in their works.

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This paper reviews and critiques the book "The Second Shift" by Arlie Russell Hochschild, which addresses issues related to work-life/home-life balance. The paper discusses the book's focus on the division of labor within the home when both partners work outside of the home, including the resulting gender inequality.

Tags:Work-home, conflict, labor

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"The Second World War" is an ambitious and illuminating one-volume accounting of some of the most important military events in human history. The paper explains that Keagan structures the book as chapters that move chronologically throughout the war, but also includes specific chapters on a variety of themes like espionage, occupation, production, and resistance movements.

From the Paper
""The Second World War" by the prominent historian and journalist John Keegan is an excellent synthesis of a wide range of events that spanned continents and decades. In the text, Keegan delves capably into three main themes of 1) wartime strategies, 2) the broad topic of "themes of war" (which includes such things as supply, espionage, and secret weapons), and 3) the specific battles that made up the war. It is Keegan's impressive ability interweave and interrelate these complex and disparate themes that is one of the greatest strengths of the book. Altogether, "The Second World War" is a volume that is insightful and illuminating, as well as factually satisfying and thorough. Keegan is also a compassionate and compelling writer, making "The Second World War", almost ensuring the book's success with a wide spectrum of readers. Keegan never shies away from analysis within the book, a clear advantage of his impressive academic credentials."

Tags:battle, espionage, occupation, nazi, europe, germany, resistance, movement