In Shakespeare's Richard III, Macbeth, Hamlet, and Henry V, he tells the stories of four kings, all different in certain ways. ... Here is a look on overall how the four kings did under Machiavelli's doctrine. ... As Richard III goes into battle he knows he will have a problem with his men even he says that he must go and "muster men" (Richard III IV. ... To have men that are loyal and trustworthy who love their king is an army that wins. Looking at all three bad kings, Macbeth is the worst. ...

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It appears that Thomas telling that people should have all their dreams and happiness before their death, and also fight against death. ... Thomas also says, "Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men, and dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell" (9-10). Here he use the imagery of ridicule and mocks at Death and telling that Death is here as a slave to Fate, Chance, Kings, and Desperate men. ... It appearance that Thomas advises all people to finish their task end of the day, means people should live a complete live before they die. ... Donne's tone becomes str...

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They all have wisdom, courage, moderation, and harmony. ... The rulers are to be all knowing. ... Philosophy should be used in all the decisions of the rulers for the best results. "Until philosophers rule as kings or those who rule are now called kings and leading men genuinely and adequately philosophize, that is, until political power and philosophy entirely coincide, while the many natures who at present pursue either one exclusively are forcibly prevented from doing so, cities will have no rest from evils" (473-D, E). ... All the classes come together in some way which creates harmon...

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They all have wisdom, courage, moderation, and harmony. ... The rulers are to be all knowing. ... Philosophy should be used in all the decisions of the rulers for the best results. "Until philosophers rule as kings or those who rule are now called kings and leading men genuinely and adequately philosophize, that is, until political power and philosophy entirely coincide, while the many natures who at present pursue either one exclusively are forcibly prevented from doing so, cities will have no rest from evils" (473-D, E). ... All the classes come together in some way which creates harmon...

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Beowulf leaded his men through the kingdom gates and on through the small city to the outer wall of the palace. ... The adventures of Beowulf, episode 6 As Beowulf walked into the kings chamber he looked at all the gold and treasures the king had been hording while his people starved. ... With the kings death the people rejoiced the fall of a savage tyrant. ... He promised his people that all the palace treasures would be divided up equal among the peasants and that he would give his life to bringing prosperity to his kingdom. ... Beowulf and Hrothgar ruled their empire togethe...

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He realizes his purpose and that it "[he] was Grendel, Ruiner of Meadhalls, Wrecker of Kings" (80). ... By killing the men, he gives them a meaning (and that is to kill him) and thus, it gives him meaning. In addition, with his title, it is written in all capitals and the significance of this is that it becomes his identity- his role that the Shaper and the dragon have given him. ... Earlier, he could be harmed and this vulnerability was his connection to man, but this connection is gone and in its place, he puts his meaning to men. ...

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Chaucer attributes Courtesy to Theseus when Theseus hosts other kings and friends to his home. ... He feasted them and took great pains to please, To honor and to set them all at ease. (62) This quotes describes good manners of Theseus. When neighboring kings, friends, and relatives visit his country, Theseus provide them with good shelters, food, clothes, and drinks. ... When one of his men accomplishes something, Theseus did not ignore. ... After all, Chaucer tries to show six different components of chivalry throughout the tale. ...

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"Shout with joy to God, all the earth! ... All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name." ... Here the King is sending out the worship band first in to battle and then sends his troops (who have all the weapons by the way!) ... As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. 2nd Chronicles 2:21 When we come together as the Body of Christ, we offer praise to God even in the midst of a Spiritual battle that is all around us! ... Darlene Zschech, ...

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We want to live righteously so that we can, "As men pass mildly away" (Donne, 398.1). ... Also, a great poet once said, "It is better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all". ... After all, he is a "slave to fate, chance, kings and despite men" (Donne, 400.11). ... In conclusion, we must all be mindful of the illusiveness of time and it's impact on our lives, relationships and our deaths. ...

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In the Cleric's tale this is not said to be the case in Griselda and the Kings relationship. ... In today's culture some women still believe that men are their owners. ... Many women will take their men back even though they have been treated like a slave. ... Reading the Cleric's Tale helped me realize that women can, and should, stand up for their selves throughout all relationships. ...

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As this man put all of the clues together he shouts "Ah God! ... All the prophecies!... The primary similarity that I noticed was that both stories revolved around the men and his family members. ... I have come to realize that sorrows of your average everyday guy are just as worthy of dramatization as those of kings. In both of these stories, the men were heroes that were destine to die....

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All leaders to some extent use deceit to make people see their point of view. ... When the men feel like the cause they are fighting for is just and moral then they will fight harder. ... The leaders ruled with respect and not out of tyranny as did European kings which contributed to a little something called the dark ages. ... Battles are won using deceit and convincing the men that the cause they fight for is moral and justified. ... Gaining power retaining power, and using power all lie on one very important virtue - honor. ...

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They also greet Banquo with, "lesser than Macbeth, and greater," as "not so happy, yet much happier," and tell him "thou shalt get kings, though thou be none." ... Just as Eve gave the forbidden fruit to Adam, women supply men with evil temptation that will inevitably lead to misfortune... Lady Macbeth also plays a strong role in his moral corruption. "... the influence of Lady Macbeth (though she too has an inarticulate angel struggling against her own evil), and the instigation of a supernatural power all combine to crush his better nature." ... It was because Lady Macbeth constantly harass...

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