The Headless Jia Yong Character Analysis

The Japanese carried out the extermination by rape, burning people alive, torn apart by dogs, tortured by needles, decapitation, and stabbing by bayonet. (The Nanking Massacre.com) Denial is the final step of Genocide. The Japanese and several other people still deny that this event ever happened and that it was propaganda by the Chinese for support in their fight against the Japanese. They claim the were exaggerating and the death counts were not that high. Today in

Seneca was an adherent of stoicism and argued that reason was the greatest of human virtues and that passions must be subdued. If passion were to overpower reason, then chaos would follow, which is

While this factor may be useful in restricting one’s rash actions, overthinking restricts any further development. Consequently, Hamlet is only able to take initiative in the final scene of the tragedy; however, also dying himself. Inaction is Hamlet’s “identifying feature” -talks about his plans, but does not fulfill them. 7 The final scene demonstrates the extent and influence of revenge, the prince must die in order to achieve vengeance.

He was the son of Zeus, the god of the sky and the ruler of the Olympian Gods, and Alcmene. He had enemies before he was even born and that was the reason behind him going through all the hardships and still coming out on top as Greece 's most widely-respected heroes. Even though every hero is unique in their own way, each one of them represent the same 3 main characteristics. Hercules is my epic hero because of his heroic actions, his immortality, and the courage he possesses. The first and most important reason why Hercules is my epic hero is because he managed to do everything in a heroic manner and the difficult tasks he overcame.

What decides whether or not someone is great in history? Is it that that they accomplished many great things or is it that they are a person that is outstanding and morally good person? If look at an average individual it is able to be seen that they are great on some level but first the person judging them will have to decide to judge them based on their character or accomplishments. That decision can change one’s lookout look on that person’s life and whether or not they are considered great.

Unlike most Aristotelian tragic heroes, Macbeth admits outright his fatal flaw. Macbeth’s flaw encourages him to kill King Duncan and many other negative actions, which sets up him for his downfall. Once Macbeth has power in his hands, he will not want to let go. Without this fatal flaw, Macbeth would have no ambition or motivation to murder the

Also, Harry Potter was prepared to sacrifice himself in order to save the Wizarding World saying, “I open at the close” (Deathly Hallows, Rowling 698). Harry Potter was willing to give up his precious life so that other wizards would be able to live a happy, full life. Comparing Odysseus, who only sought revenge so that he might, “lay plans to kill our enemies” (Homer 1082). The only one Odysseus was fighting for was his family, which is somewhat selfless but mostly selfish as he could have fought harder for his men, instead of condemning them. On top of that all, Harry Potter had many loved ones dear to him die, yet he still persevered on and Voldemort uses it as an insult saying, “...

The foreshadowing of “o cursed spite that I was ever born to set it right” suggests that the only reason that he was born was to bring peace to Denmark. This foreshadows his death as once he has defeated Claudius and restored peace he is killed and thus shows him as a self-sacrificial hero. His relationship with Ophelia is also sacrificed for his goal as he ends his relationship with Ophelia to not let his plans be known to Claudius. The line “get thee to a nunnery” is used to make it clear that Hamlet has ended his relationship with Ophelia by telling her to work in a brothel. However, the use of the hyperbole “I loved Ophelia; forty

His experience with a sword could not be matched, and he was very prideful. Romeo killed Tybalt in 3.1. Even though Tybalt was directly killed by Romeo in Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, there are numerous other elements that indirectly led to his downfall, including Romeo and Juliet’s secrets, the ancient grudge, and Tybalt’s pride. One reason Tybalt died was because of Romeo and Juliet’s secrets. In 3.1, Romeo told him, “The reason that I have to love thee/

After killing King Duncan, he obtained the position of king and did not look back. Although he was suffering from guilt, when he had to decide the ending of someone’s life, he did not have to consult his morals. It should also be said that once he moved into a powerful position, he no longer need Lady Macbeth to make poor choices. As Macbeth’s independence grew, his pride developed turning him into a tyrant. “From whom this tyrant holds the due of birth.”

When killing the enemy he was smart, brave, and noble. Beowulf knew the perfect tactic to bring out Grendel. Beowulf then eventually kills Grendel by tearing off his arm. For this everyone loves him and gives him great treasure especially the king. Although Beowulf liked the gifts he never asked for them.

Ravina also talks about his mission as a samurai and after his suicide attempt “his quest for a grand gesture of loyalty.” (78) It was believed that his survival was not an accident and he was meant for something greater. This demeanor is displayed when Saigō finds out about the Native Americans that Algren has seen. He see’s that he has seen the “despotic rule.” In this part of Ravina’s book I see similarities between Nathan Algren and Saigō because the difference between the higher civilized people vs. natives inhabitants is incomparable.

The Nanking Massacre was reported my many United States news groups and reinforced the American ideaology that the Japanese were simply savages. Terms like “the only good jap is a dead jap” (Jennings, Why the Bomb was Dropped) arose from the American hatred of them. Prior to the dropping of the bomb, the Allied Powers requested for Japan to surrender, but their requests were ignored. The ignorance of this request after being threatened to surrender not only angered the men in charge, but the sum of the American people.

The National Security Agency (NSA) is an intelligence organization that is part of the United States Government. Their responsibility is to protect citizens from foreign and internal dangers. This is done through surveillance cameras, phone tracking, and computer programs so, where exactly is the line drawn from being safe to invasive? Although, surveillance may now just be a social expectation among the world. The United States has been known for spying on its allies just as other countries have been known for spying on the United States and their own country 's allies.

This passage gives the reader the idea that Henry’s inner battle is over, and the novel comes to a close shortly after. Stephen Crane, author of The Red Badge of Courage, writes Henry Fleming deeply flawed yet morally virtuous through his thoughts in and after battle, how he treats his friends, and the changes that he experiences as a character to show the triumph of bravery over faintheartedness. As Henry wrestles with