Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell's obituary Born April 25, 1599, Died September 3, 1658 Oliver was a brilliant organizer who helped to win the English Civil War and put the Kingdom of England on the right track. His death is tragic and we are all affected by this unfortunate loss. He is leaving behind his wife, Elizabeth Bourchier and five living children, Bridget, Henry, Elizabeth, Richard and Mary. Born in Huntingdon in 1599, he entered Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge in 1616. Cromwell grew up in genteel poverty; not quite a member of the nobility, yet not a commoner either. In 1620 he married Elizabeth Bourchier. Eight years later in 1628 he became Member of Parliament for Huntingdon for which he raised troops. He dedicated his life to the Greater Community and gave everything he had in his power for it. The Parliament had an indisputable respect and trust towards him as it put him in charge of the prestigious and victorious New Model Army. He was a brilliant leader who managed to raise an army with professional soldiers rather than with aristocrats. Cromwell did win several fights like the Battle of Marston Moor and the Battle of Newbury. Then he became the Lieutenant-General of the Army with the Ironsides and won the battle of Naseby, followed by the victory of the Battle of Preston. Cromwell supported the trial and execution of King Charles I as he had an immense hatred towards
Explore the way that Shakespeare uses Deception in the Play 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Explore the way that Shakespeare uses Deception in the Play 'Much Ado About Nothing' In the Play 'Much Ado About Nothing' the role of deceit is an important one that is played to its fullest. The play is based upon deliberate deceptions and numerous schemes that are used to manipulate the thoughts of nearly every character and the characters deceive themselves by putting on a different public facade instead of showing their true feelings and personalities. The play also involves an elaborate arrangement of trickery to achieve a humorous effect that perhaps portrays deceit as something that is not necessarily corrupt, but rather as a means to an end. The first example of deception in Act 1, involves Beatrice and Benedick. Although the main plot focuses on the drama between Claudio and Hero, Beatrice and Benedick are vital characters that provide some of the wittiest dialogue in the play. They are more worldly and both of them protest that they never intend to marry. This makes the audience enjoy even more, their rapid acceptance of each other's affection when they are tricked into falling in love with each other. In the opening scene, Beatrice begins a sequence of insults by asking Benedick why he is talking as no one listens to him. He responds "Lady Disdain! Are you yet living?" and she replies by asking how could such disdain die when Benedick is there to feed it?
The Mayor of Casterbridge - Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1: Summary: The novel opens in the early part of the nineteenth century. One summer evening, a young family is walking towards the village of Weydon-Priors, in the region of England known as Wessex. From the beginning, it is obvious that something is strange about this family. Although the man, woman, and child are not poorly dressed, the dirt that has collected on them during their journey makes them look shabby. In addition, the man and woman do not regard each other at all, even though they are clearly traveling together. Eventually the family stops to rest. While they rest, a turnip-hoer speaks to them. From him, the family learns that there is no work and no housing available in Weydon-Priors; however, since it is Fair Day, there is some excitement in the village. The family goes to the fair-field, but ignores all the goings-on in favor of finding food. They decided to stop in a furmity tent, a place where they can buy some pudding. The man demands some liquor for his furmity, and drinks it lustily, ignoring his wife's pleas for lodging. Soon the man, who has been called Michael, complains loudly about his marriage and his poverty. Outside, Michael hears an auction of horses, and he wonders why men can't sell their wives at auction. Some people inside the tent actually respond favorably to this question, and Michael openly offers his wife for sale (with the
Investigate the effect of concentration of acid on the rate of the reaction
Chemistry Coursework Aim - to investigate the effect of concentration of acid varies on the rate of the reaction Background Knowledge and Theory The equation of this reaction of this experiment I am going to investigate is like this: 2HCL (aq) + CaCO3 (s) --> CaCl2 (aq) + H2O (l) + CO2 (g) Hydrochloric acid + Calcium carbonate --> Calcium chloride + water + carbon dioxide Because of carbon dioxide have given out and it is a gas, the product can be collected by a gas syringe and measure the rate of reaction. (i.e. volume over time) Independent variables: . Concentration 2. Temperature 3. Surface Area 4. Air pressure 5. Catalyst I am going to investigate the concentration on the rate of reaction. For substances that may react, two things are necessary before they will react. * For reactions involving more than one substance, the particles must collide before any reaction is possible. * Not all collisions result in a reaction. Particles must collide with a certain minimum amount of energy, called the activation energy, before a reaction can happen. Molecules with low kinetic energy will probably just bounce off each other when they collide; molecules with high kinetic energy are more likely to have sufficient energy to break bonds and react. . Concentration - higher the concentration, faster the rate of reaction, because higher the concentration there are more
What qualities would you look for in casting the actors playing Helena and Hermia and how would you direct the opening scene of the play to convey their differences to an audience? A Midsummer Night's Dream
What qualities would you look for in casting the actors playing Helena and Hermia and how would you direct the opening scene of the play to convey their differences to an audience? A Midsummer Night's Dream examines the theme of love in all its aspects. When Act one scene One opens we are at the court of Duke Theseus and he is swearing his undying love for Hippolyta so at the very start we are introduced to love and its deep emotional impact. The declaration of love between the Ducal pair is shortened by the arrival of Egeus with his disobedient daughter Hermia. The mood immediately changes and we discover that Hermia rather than being filled with filial love is determined to marry Lysander rather than her father's choice for her. And so the love theme is made more complex as we have the wrathful love of her father confronted by the love of her daughter for the man who is not her fathers' choice. The love theme is further complicated by the arrival of Helena. Here we see the platonic love of two friends. Undermined by sexual attraction when we discover that Helena is in love with Demetrius, the suitor that Egeus has chosen for his daughter Hermia to marry. All these complexities of the love theme I will have to reveal both as a director and in the performance of the two young women, Hermia and Helena. In casting Hermia I would look for someone strong -willed who
Abortion- Moral Issues
Abortion Section A- What is meant by Abortion? An abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or destruction of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. An Abortion can refer to the premature death of a baby, although this is usually called a miscarriage; but is usually the termination of an unwanted baby whilst in the wound. There are 3 main types of abortion, which are: * an abortion pill which is taken by mouth or injected and is used in early pregnancy. This then produces a miscarriage. This type of abortion can be used in the first 7 weeks of pregnancy and it is safer the earlier a woman has an abortion. * intra-uterine device, which is put in the uterus within 5 days of sexual intercourse * Vacuum aspiration abortion. In this method, a tube is gently inserted into the womb through the cervix and the contents are sucked through the tube. Abortion law is legislation which pertains to the provision of abortion. Abortion has at times emerged as a controversial subject in various societies because of the moral and ethical issues that surround it, though other considerations, such as a state's pro- or antinatalist policies or questions of inheritance and patriarchy, also dictate abortion law and regulation. It has been regularly banned and otherwise limited, though abortions have continued to be commonplace in many areas
explain the effects of the hyperinflation of 1923 on the people of Germany.
Using Source V and your own knowledge, explain the effects of the hyperinflation of 1923 on the people of Germany. Hyperinflation affected germany and the citizens in a massive way Prices of food and basic supplies rose by the hour. People sitting in found that their second drink could cost twice as much as their first. The source is used to show how valueless paper money was in 1923.Workers were paid up to three times a day. The wages would be collected in a wheelbarrow and taken down to the shops to be spent as quickly as possible, before prices rose any further. Shopkeepers found it almost impossible to make money. Unless they could spend their takings on new supplies immediately, they would be unable to restock their shops with goods. Many shopkeepers shut up, or opened as little as possible. Farmers refused to bring their food to towns as the money they received was worthless by the time they came to spend it. Unions bargained with employers for regular wage increases, but these failed to keep up with rising prices. At first workers believed they were doing well, but this feeling soon disappeared as they struggled to support their families. Those who were reliant on pensions from the government had it bad. The government failed to raise benefits fast enough to keep up with price rises and pensioners struggled to survive. People with investments in bank accounts saw
HOW MIGHT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ACCOUNT FOR THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF DIFFERENCES, STRATIFICATION AND INEQUALITIES, AND THEIR MAINTENANCE IN TODAYS SOCIETY?
ORIGINS OF INEQUALITY HOW MIGHT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ACCOUNT FOR THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF DIFFERENCES, STRATIFICATION AND INEQUALITIES, AND THEIR MAINTENANCE IN TODAY’S SOCIETY? ________________ From anthropological studies it is possible to make the claim that early societies and cultures had very little stratification or inequality. In those which did, stratifications were based on ability to obtain food and hunting skills, so social differences were largely defined by biologically based constructions of inequality and difference, such as strength, or gender. Alternatively, those with knowledge and wisdom would be recognised for their intellect (Democratic Underground 2009:2) but with shorter life spans, these stratifications were very temporary by nature. With the domestication of plants and animals and settlements came a surplus of food, larger groups with more family units, trading with other communities, and so more wealth, and ownership of land. Stratification caused by inequalities in property wealth is generally accepted as the original societal construct to emerge with, and as a consequence of, the transition to a settled society (ibid). Within these settled societies, leaderships became institutionalised particularly in the arena of religion, and social stratifications and hierarchies evolved. Whereas early forms of religion were concerned with the
How does Steven Spielberg use cinematic techniques to create excitement, realism and tension in the first battle scene of "Saving Private Ryan"?
GCSE MEDIA COURSE WORK By Christopher Cousins Essay Question: How does Steven Spielberg use cinematic techniques to create excitement, realism and tension in the first battle scene of "Saving Private Ryan"? The ingenious film, directed by Steven Spielberg, `Saving Private Ryan' is in my opinion the most realistic film to ever portray the D- Day landings. Many critics have even said it to be so vivid that the only element missing is the smell. In the Film's first battle scene, lasting twenty- five minutes in total, it brings all reality into the living nightmare that took place so long ago. Brought back into life by Spielberg, I will show how he creates excitement and tension in the most realistic of ways. I will discuss how he portrays the characters, his use of sound and last of all, his use of camera shots and how they contribute to the overall effect of the scene. Spielberg manifests an overall memorable opening scene and I will show just how. Released on the 24^th July 1998, `Saving Private Ryan' promised to break all blockbuster records and go straight to the top. Spielberg stunned the world with the film's realism and authenticity, proving that his renowned reputation is not just hearsay, but fact. The plot is loosely inspired by the true story of the Niland brothers, where two of the four were killed and the third, presumed dead. The decision was
With particular reference to Act 1, Scene 1, show how Shakespeare presents the character of Lear. Is he a blind fool or a tragic father?
With particular reference to Act 1, Scene 1, show how Shakespeare presents the character of Lear. Is he a blind fool or a tragic father? King Lear is a play that was written by William Shakespeare, in 1606. The play is a tragedy, one of many written by Shakespeare; the definition of a tragedy is a play in which characters must struggle with circumstances and in which most meet death and despair, and King Lear fits that mould beautifully. Throughout the play the characters have to deal with King Lear giving away his Kingdom, banishing his favourite daughter Cordelia, and ultimately turning mad. The play also sees problems for other characters, including Lear's other two daughters - Goneril and Regan - and for Edmund, Edgar, Gloucester, Kent and other characters. The play ends with most of the characters dieing, including Regan, Goneril, Cordelia, Lear, Edmund, Gloucester, France, Cornwall and the Fool. Act 1, Scene 1 begins with Kent and Gloucester talking about Gloucester's bastard son. The scene is set in Lear's palace; however, we do not see the main character, Lear, straight away, as Shakespeare introduces him to us through other characters. This adds to the audiences expectations of Lear, and builds up his importance. To add further to his superiority, Lear's entrance is supported by trumpets playing, and a servant at his side. Lear's first line in the play is a
