Alexander Hamilton: A Modern Tragic Hero

Burr shot him hit him in the chest area with a .56 caliber. A few reasons why they were rivals was one, in 1791 Burr beat Hamilton 's father-in-law as Senate, but after six years Burr lost the reelection to Hamilton 's father-in-law but blamed Hamilton, accusing him for turning voters against him. In 1800, Burr ran for President against Thomas Jefferson. They tied and house representatives had to decide who won. Hamilton then vocalized his support for Jefferson and how he did not like Burr.

John Procter wanted to sign his name because he just wanted to end the “war.” but he also did not want to say anyone’s name. He ends up signing his name and when he finishes, he realizes that he no longer cares and he doesn't care if he dies. John ripped the paper in half and that one action resulted in his death. However John Proctor is a tragic hero because of the two major decisions he made in his life, even if he ended up being hung. Going back to the third paragraph, John knew he was going to be in a lot of trouble for having an affair with Abigail.

He died a traitor to his country and he was not remembered very well with the British. He was trying to fix his legacy because the line of Benedict Arnold has not had a very good reputation throughout the years, but he only worsened his family reputation. His betrayal is known among most citizens of the US and his name is scarcely mentioned anywhere. He was not treated fairly by some Americans, but his response to being treated that way was unacceptable. If he perished at the Battle of Saratoga, he would have been known as one of America’s bravest heroes.

The British impressed thousands of American sailors into the Royal Army, punishing Americans despite America’s state of sovereignty during Britain’s war with France. This blatant disrespect of America’s neutrality was a big factor in America’s decision to declare war against Britain. Furthermore, the British still kept the Orders in Council even after America passed several embargo policies hoping for change. The policies were ignored by the British and Americans were only harmed by Jefferson and Madison’s attempts for peace. Ultimately, the War of 1812 was due to Britain’s inability to respect America as a nation separate from the French and British

A key part would be how Larson intensively wrote about the dirty antics of the politicians. For example, Alexander Hamilton trying to prevent Adams from becoming Vice President. He willingly put words into Adams’ mouth to make him seem unfit for the position. This has ultimately changed my perspective on Alexander Hamilton. I thought of him as a very key figure in history because of the Revolutionary War not because of his sabotage of political affairs.

Plutarch’s opportune depiction of the statue of Julius Caesar’s enemy presiding over his death in a picture of fitting retribution is a bit too conveniently symbolic to fully believe the accuracy of his biography. Pompey and Caesar were bound to be rivals eventually due to their positions in the political schema of the time, and this was delayed only by their coalition with Crassus to form the First Triumvirate as well as Pompey’s marriage to Caesar’s daughter, Julia. However, after the deaths of both Julia and Crassus, nothing was left to veil the inevitable friction between the two men. With the masquerade now over, a civil war broke out, ultimately causing Pompey to flee to Egypt, and it was there that he was murdered. It is because

Thus, Irwin’s death showed that the unfairness of blackmail overpowered Willie’s logic behind extortion, but in reality, both sides lost since Willie’s threat failed and Irwin’s newfound information led to his demise. Throughout the entire book of All the King's Men, Warren describes blackmailing through two views: the blackmailers themselves who support threats as logic and those being blackmailed who view threats as unethical. By using extortion, Warren displays the secret, corrupted side of politics that some politicians result in to further themselves in a political field of constant

Thomas Jefferson” does a better job showing the use of rhetoric. The video features two uses of rhetoric, ethos (credibility) and pathos (appealing to emotion). The story starts with Jefferson and Adams as best friends, that is until Adams gets elected president. Once elected Adams becomes somewhat of a tyrant, he begins bending and manipulating the constitution as he sees fit. Jefferson is unhappy with how Adams is running the country, so, he decides to run against him in the next election.

In the book the killing sea by Richard Lewis, ruslan has a different perspective about the soldier because later in the book he found out that it was his uncle but because he was very bias towards the rebels he was still a bit skeptical. First In page 167 his uncle said ”i 'm bachitair. Your mother 's half brother. Your uncle” so immediately Ruslan was in shock because his worst enemy is his uncle so he is still probably questioning if he is his uncle or not because the rebels might be lying so Ruslan can work with them. Then on page 180 the narrator said”with the tip of his finger, the commandant pushed a small photo across the plywood desk” Ruslan and the rebels are working together so Ruslan forgive the rebels for what they have don 't to the people of

Thomas Jefferson was a man of contradictions whose biggest one was his attitude towards slavery. He was one of the loudest abolitionists yet he never freed his own slaves. The reasoning behind this was that he was deeply in debt and could never seem to get ahead of his payments. Originally, he had plans to have his slaves freed after his death, but his debts made that financial infeasible for his heir (Johnson, 248). However, this does not change my opinion of him as one of the best founding fathers.

Unfortunately, FDR’s criticism had continued for increasing government spending and unbalanced budgets. Also, several of his New Deal acts were declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. Franklin Roosevelt decided to gather justices favorable to his reforms in the court, but many in Congress including a few Democrats disagreed. As a result, by 1938, due to the negative publicity, inactive economy, and Republican victories in mid-term elections, it was the end of Roosevelt’s reform legislation. Moreover, Congress passed Neutrality Acts in the early 1930s to prevent the U.S. from

Arnold was accused of corruption, incompetence, misconduct, and more. Benedict wanted to resign many times, but Washington 's pleads convinced him to stay. When the Congress accused him of a number of offenses, Arnold was hurt. He lived his life expensively, and soon enough found himself in debt. Desperately in need of money and insulted by the Congress, Arnold began passing information to the British about the American troops and their movements in exchange for money.

The Last Duel provides a vivid story about the Jacques Le Gris and Jean de Carrouge’s feud that led up to their battle in Saint-Martin-des-Champs in which Carrouges ends up victorious. Eric Jager argues throughout the story that Le Gris is at fault for causing the duel since he raped Carrouge’s wife. Providing a story is good when the evidence of history backs it up yet in this case, Jager ends up making up the most vital parts of his argument. Jager’s argument is unconvincing since its very foundation that helps make the rest of the story make sense is flawed. A feud between Le Gris and Carrouges, the rape of Marguerite, and a man that confesses to the cry al show the way in which Jager’s argument falls apart.

Well, according to most sources, he is most likely a Robber Baron, considering how his business thrived with the withering of others. Of course, apart from being a Robber Baron, he was a terrible father, twice committing his son, Cornelius Jeremiah, to an Asylum, and once even his daughter. There are many examples of Vanderbilt being a Robber Baron, but among the best examples is when his partner, Thomas Gibbons, died. He wanted to buy the company from the son of Gibbons. Interestingly, the son did not want to sell the company.

In the past prideful rulers have caused more destruction and downfall than anything. Having pride may be good, but having to much can be the downfall of man. In the play Antigone, King Creon being overyly prideful ultimately leads to the death of himself emotionally. Creon shows a couple of occasions when he has way to much pride; when Antigone and he sister are condemned to death for trying to give burial rights to their brother, but Creon has them arrested and does not care even though he is related to them. Because of that, it leads to the death of Antigone and also leaves Ismene without a family.