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Examples Of Corruption In Power

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Corruption in Power Every little sibling dreams of having that perfect older sister who takes you shopping and comforts you when you’re upset and lets you hang out with all her exciting older friends. That dream is truly just that, a dream. I learned that when my older sister babysat me for the first time. “Mom,” Lianess screamed from across the house, “can I go to the movies with Drew?” “No, I need you to babysit your younger siblings, and the house is a disaster. Once I get back and the house is clean, you may go out.” The groan out of my sister was like the roar of godzilla before stomping through the city. I was excited, I adored my older sister, but something about her reaction made me think she didn't feel the same. Not two minutes …show more content…

Corruption is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power such as kings, presidents, school faculty members, parents, anyone in charge. For example, a government that says they are for the people and the people's protection but they only do things that will make them more powerful and look better, whether it is safe or not, is corruption. Ultimate power, over time, will corrupt everyone who has …show more content…

In the Shakespearean play Macbeth, even though Macbeth does not start out corrupt, the thoughts are soon put into his head by the witches’ prophecies. At the beginning of the play, the three witches come to Macbeth and say to him: “All hail Macbeth… Thane of Cawdor!” and “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” (1.3.52-54) At the time, Macbeth was not Thane of Cawdor nor king of Scotland but the witches put the thoughts of power into Macbeth’s head, therefore, making him want to strive to achieve those goals. His wife also put corruptive thoughts into his head. After Macbeth’s sudden refusal to kill King Duncan, Lady Macbeth convinces him he should by questioning his want for the crown and power. She asked him; “Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteem’st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting ‘I dare not’ wait upon ‘I would…’” (1.7.41-44) Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth by asking him if he is afraid to act the way he desires; and, “‘Will you take the crown you want so badly, or will you live as a coward, always saying ‘I can’t’ after you say ‘I want to’”? (No Fear Shakespeare 1.7.41-44) Macbeth’s wife wants Macbeth to become king and rule over Scotland so she advises him he needs to either kill for power or live life as a coward. Both the witches and Lady Macbeth played a large role in the corruption and tyranny of Macbeth himself. However, Macbeth wasn’t the

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