cuban missile crisis
Question 3: In What Ways Did the Cuban Missile Crisis Change Relations Between the Superpowers? The Cuban missile crisis changed relations between the superpowers in several ways both good and bad In October 1962 Khrushchev wrote a letter to JFK that allowed the Cuban missile crisis to end peacefully. He would remove the missiles from Cuba and JFK would in turn, promise not to invade Cuba and would remove the missiles from turkey. This event greatly improved the relationship between the two superpowers, by removing any imminent threat of a confrontation happening and releasing a lot of political pressure and tension. This was the first sign of détente. Also, soon after this happened, a hotline was setup between Moscow and Washington. This allowed the two countries to communicate with ease. Before the hotline was created communications were difficult and took days to plan and arrange. By creating an easy and swift means of communication between the two superpowers, any issues or problems could be solved much faster. This is another event that had a positive impact on the two countries relations. The Nixon doctrine stated that America would only get militarily involved with situations that directly effected America, and so, America would cease defending; freedom and democracy in other countries, and its allies. This doctrine was implemented in 1969, and immediately
Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn The idea Miss Watson has of Huck Finn being a dirty, nasty, vulgar little boy who smokes, swears, and stays away from Sunday school is not a justifiable description of him. Huck's character goes much deeper. Huck is a literal-minded, imaginative, trustworthy boy who is greatly impacted by the inhuman ways of society. His society driven conscience is in constant conflict with his free, loyal heart. A mind of the greatest literalness is represented by Huck and what he calls his "conscience". Huck's conscience is the belief in the inhuman rights of slave owners not to be deprived of their property. Huck's conscience is a portrayal of the moral values of society. The idea of slavery is drilled by society into every one of its members, including the otherwise free tramp like Huck- and the "natural", human rights of Jim. Huck's heart follows the opposite views of his conscience. Huck has been listening to Jim's excited talk about what he will do when he is free and it has disturbed what Huck calls his conscience. '"Conscience says to me, "What had poor Miss Watson don't to you that you could see her nigger go off right under your eyes and never say one single word? What did that poor women do to you that you could treat her so mean?"' (92) Jim, as a man, has the right to be free. Huck does not realize this because of the views society has instilled in him. Jim has
"How do Books 1-4 of the Odyssey prepare us for the introduction of the hero Odysseus in Book 5?"
Unit 1 Topic 4 Assignment 1 "How do Books 1-4 of the Odyssey prepare us for the introduction of the hero Odysseus in Book 5?" Books 1-4 of the Odyssey (the Telemachy) contain much information on the character and reputation of Odysseus given in the opinions of the other characters, as well as setting out the situation in Ithaka, and the problems that Odysseus will face on his return. There remains, however, the possibility that the Odyssey as we know it is actually two poems: one of the Nostoi specifically relating to Odysseus, and another centring on his son, Telemachos, the two being joined at the start of Book 5. The reader actually knows quite a lot about Odysseus before he finally appears in person in Book 5 , thanks to the reminiscences of the ohter characters. This makes his first appearance, "breaking his heart in tears, lamentation and sorrow", on the beach of Kalypso's island, all the more surprising. Quite a pathetic image, rather than the glorious hero we had been expecting. The Books of the Telemachy also help to establish Odysseus as the one person who, due to all the excellent qualities we have heard about, can save Ithaka from ruin by the suitors. They include descriptions of Odysseus' kingdom and family, which help to provide the key element that would be lacking if the story began at Book 5: Odysseus' motive for returning home. Odysseus is willing to
Is Medea a villain or a victim?
R W Edmond Medea - Villain or Victim? In the Medea, Euripides balances the reaction of moral repellence at the isolated act of Medea’s infanticide with an examination of her motives in an attempt at justification, forcing the audience to re-examine their own conceptions of morality through the lens of Medea’s actions. The antithesis formed between the gravity of Jason’s offences and the abhorrence of Medea’s reaction is the main criterion by which to judge the weight of each character’s wrongdoing. Every offence committed in the play both within and external to the text is performed by Jason or Medea and causes direct harm to the other; Jason is a victim whilst Medea is a villain & vice versa. Initially, we can feel sympathy for Medea for being replaced by Glauce. Medea clearly resents Jason’s decision to take another wife, she comments “He has taken another wife, and made her mistress of my house”. The concept of the household is key to understanding the extreme anger Medea feels at her replacement. She has already caused disruptions in two houses prior to the action in the play, but has judged these crimes to be worthy of her place in the household of Jason. The bitter irony, therefore, of her abandonment rests in the purposeful removal of familial ties which Jason seeks to affect on Medea when he delays to protest against her exile. We can
Greek History - the status of the Helots in Sparta
Chris Ford November 9, 2012 HIST 225 Recitation According to Ancient Greece, Sparta looked for solutions to its problem of needing more land to feed a growing population through conquest of its neighbors. Seizing control of nearby Laconia and the fertile plains of Messenia enabled them to accomplish just that. Sparta reduced the inhabitants of these lands to the status of helots, “hereditary subjects of the Spartan rule” (Pomeroy 159). There were, however, significant differences between helots and the typical slaves in ancient Greece, and despite the eventual liberation of the helots, Greek slavery remained a stable institution. The helots were an enslaved group that formed the main population of Laconia and Messenia, areas under the vice grip of Sparta (Pomeroy 159). They were essentially assigned to Spartan citizens to carry out domestic work as well as labor in agriculture; effectively they economically supported the Spartan citizenry. They were required to hand over a predetermined portion of their harvest; according to a passage from Plutarch’s work in Ancient Greece, it was seventy units of produce for men, twelve for women, and a quantity of other goods such as oil and wine corresponding to the amount required by a Spartan warrior and his family. Somewhat surprisingly, the helots were allowed to keep any surplus beyond the required payment to Sparta.
Role of Greek Gods in The Iliad.
Role of Greek Gods in The Iliad. Greek gods are anthropomorphic gods who posses various human characteristics . Based on these characteristics, Homer depicts them as very competitive beings who are constantly trying to prove themselves superior to others. In Iliad, some gods sided Achaeans while others sided Trojans but they shared something common which is , they all interfered in the war which resulted in various unexpected consequences. Therefore in Homer's Iliad, Greek gods intervene in the war to help their favorite mortals, control the fate of soldiers and cause unexpected twists and turns in the plot. During the Trojan war, different gods take different sides and they are depicted very generous to their favorite mortals. For instance Paris declares Aphrodite as the most beautiful among other goddesses ; as a result he becomes Aphrodite's favourite and receives aid during the war. In this way, it is very beneficial to a mortal if he has gods' power on his side. For example, in Book one, Khrysês, a priest, is not physically as powerful as Agamémnon or Akhilleus but when Agamémnon refuses to return Khrysês' daughter back, Khrysês succeeds in punishing Achaeans with Apollo's help: "Now when he heard this prayer, Phoibos Apollo walked with storm in his heart from Olympos' crest, quiver and bow his back, and the bundled arrows clanged on the sky behind as he
Agamemnon's character and achievements
Agamemnon was extremely proud of his achievements as a whole. He had no mercy for the Trojans and all of the lost lives, giving us an impression he was quite a heartless man, “Annihilation for the city.’ He had hardly any respect for Troy and did not feel guilty when sacking it so brutally. He described his victory as them ‘raping the city,’ further emphasising his disrespectful character. He then talked about the Greeks “gorging on the blood of Kings.” This metaphorical, vivid description showed his cruelty and the great joy he received when killing the royalty of his opponents. To him it was almost as pleasant as having a feast, which he could not get enough of. At one point, he demonstrated his respect for Odysseus which is one of the only people throughout the play so far whom he’d shown true appreciation towards, that isn’t a god. Agamemnon’s comrades were useless to him and did not do as they were told, they were ‘ghosts of men’ and not there for him. However the only person to stand by him was Odysseus, for which Agamemnon was truly thankful for. Despite this, he did not show indifference to him on a human level. He said “Dead or alive I praise him.” Agamemnon did honour Odysseus but with coldness, showed no affection, care or empathy for him in himself. This reveals his sense of character once again, emotionless even when it comes to people
Homers influence has inspired many authors and changed daily life for ancient and modern people.
Rose Bishop 2/2/10 Homer Essay ELA 3 SS 8 Literature is one of the few things that can transport a person out of their daily life and into a whole new world. One of the most famous and influential writers was Homer. He was one of the only writers in the dark ages of Greece. He wrote two of the greatest poems in history “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey”. Many argue that ancient Greek literature is dead, but I think it is very much alive considering how many modern authors and readers are still influenced and touched by it today. The people of the Mycenaean empire lived in a time where heroes were produced and were later worshiped as gods and the subject of many stories. A great deal of what we know about the Mycenaean people came from Homer. That is why we call this age Homers Greece (Edmonds, 7). The empire stretched from the plains of the Argos to the coast of Turkey (7). The only real records of the Mycenaean’s were myths and Homers poems (8). The Mycenaean’s were as much a mystery to the classical Greeks as they are to us (9). They were thought to be fierce and advanced Indo-European conquerors from the north (Powell, 12). Some believe that Perseus, slayer of Medusa and son of Zeus founded the capitol city Mycenae.
To what extent did the military reforms of Marius contribute to the collapse of the Roman Republic?
To what extent did the military reforms of Marius contribute to the collapse of the Roman Republic? Following a series of foreign wars, the Roman army was depleted in numbers, strength and morale. The war with King Jugurtha of Numidia had dragged on for a number of years, resulting in military, political and economic discontent. In 107B.C, Gaius Marius, became consul of the Roman Republic, and promised to end the war that was draining the Roman treasury. During his consulship, Marius incorporated a number of military reforms. These affected the overall power and strength of the Roman Army, and undermined the Republican constitution. The military reforms of Gaius Marius had a significant contribution, both economically and politically, to the collapse of the Roman Republic by shifting the allegiance of the common soldier from the State to the generals. Further, the extraordinary nature of Marius’ political career undermined the Senate and weakened the fabric of the Roman Republic. Marius’ reforms, although achieved through economical and political means, were military in nature. One of Marius’ key reforms was the eradication of the land requirement to enlist in the army, which in previous years had greatly restricted the number of men available to fight. In addition, it was this particular reform that was heavily emphasised by ancient historians, such as Aulus
I believe that Homer is very successful in shaping his narrative. He implores many different techniques and stylistic devices throughout The Odyssey
The Odyssey Exam Questions – Homer’s narrative classics c) Homer makes this passage dramatic in several different ways. Firstly, he draws the reader in to the passage and makes it easy for the reader to imagine if they were they by appealing to the senses, for example the ‘ring’ of the metal on the floor causes the scene to appear more vivid and dramatic for the reader, as if they can actually hear the noise. Homer also uses certain techniques such as the rule of three when describing Eurycleia’s joy, ‘Delight and anguish...her eyes were filled with tears; her voice stuck in her throat.’ This heightens the delight that she feels and adds to the atmosphere of the moment. The passage is also dramatic due to the fact that Odysseus is desperate to keep his identity a secret; the scene is at a peak when Odysseus ‘seeks and grips the old woman’s throat’, a woman that had ‘suckled him at her own breast’, thus creating a dramatic and dangerous scene. Another technique that is used in the passage is dramatic irony, as we, the audience knows that the beggar is in fact Odysseus and Homer builds up suspense and dramatizes the scene as we do not know whether he will be recognized by Eurycleia. d) I believe that Homer is very successful in shaping his narrative. He implores many different techniques and stylistic devices throughout ‘The Odyssey’ creating an