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In conclusion, Napoleon has done things that I believe are villainous and therefore he is a villain. The people of France wanted change and some sense of leadership after the revolution and that is what Napoleon could give them. Unfortunately he began to show the signs of a villain and forgot about the principles of the revolution, was blinded by power, and overestimated his abilities as the leader of an empire and an army. Had people realized earlier he was not going to be the great change they wanted and hoped for it may have saved them from his

Like many revolutionaries, Napoleon and Lafayette were both beloved by their followers and were forever praised for their accomplishments. There were different angles taken by each individual to reach their goal. As we find out in Lafayette in Two Worlds by Lloyd Kramer, Lafayette’s influence on America and how his legacy in both the American and French revolutions assisted one another to make him a important figure in both societies. In Felix Markham’s Napoleon, Napoleon is a revolutionary at heart, beginning in his childhood days. He wants the fame and power of a revolution and achieves it by climbing up the political ladder. It is important to understand that while both Lafayette and Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte will remain in the heart of many French nationals as one of the greatest military leaders that the nation has had when it comes to warfare history. In 1799, Napoleon launched a series of wars, which historian call, “Napoleonic wars” in a bid to extend the territory of France in Europe. Many historians argue that the Napoleonic wars were a continuation of the earlier war under the tag, French revolution in 1789. The French revolution in itself had so many influences in Europe, especially with the armies who felt the greatest impact of the revolution. The revolution brought with it many changes, especially in the production of modern mass weapons with the conscription in place. The new improvements in weaponry made Napoleon seek hegemony in the entire Europe sparking his quest to expand and increase the revolutionary and territorial borders of France. Napoleon, Corsican aristocrat, who was a minor, rose to the position of emperor in France because of the revolution and his idea was to sweep the entire Europe with the reforms brought about by the revolution (Dwyer 32). The idea was to liberate the continent so that all citizens had a chance to take the helm of leadership and do away with the issue of kinship rule. Napoleon was a symbol of change, and although at some point, he comes out as a dictator, he was progressive and created rationalization of governance and all the social

Napoleon as an emperor told people that there would be public schools and that there they would teach things such as science, language arts, etc. This benefitted the people of France. Now everyone would receive education. Back then, those in the government did not want anyone uneducated to vote. Now they had a chance to voice their opinion. As stated in Document 8. I think this motivated Napoleon because again he wanted to win their support and love and wanted them to feel empowered as well as others who can vote and feel as they can too do the things they can. In the book, it stated that he won many wars and that also ties into being the son of the revolution because he did not let his country down and kept it strong. It kept the enemies away and kept the people happy. He used propaganda every time he won a war. He usually asked someone to paint a mural of him seeming superior to please the people of France. Napoleon is the son of the revolution to those he pleased. The motivation for this was as well to win over the people's support and love as well as to show them that he can protect them and be a good leader to them and him showing them that he can win many wars would make them feel safe around him, I

In Les Misérables, Marius Pontemercy’s life was completely thrown off kilter due to his father’s death. His political philosophies shifted to be like his father’s, something that his grandfather despises. This is shown on page 235 when Marius says, “Father! I am here! It is I! My heart is the same as yours! I am your son!” Marius had great respect for his grandfather, however, at the end of The Grandfather and The Grandson, he furiously exclaims “Down with the Bourbons, and the great hog Louis XVIII!” at Monsieur Gillenormad, disrespecting his grandfather and the beliefs his grandfather holds so dear. Consequently, Marius was

It is important to note that Victor and the creature are compared to one another to show the connection amongst them. Victor and the creature both shared the misfortune of becoming an outcast of society. When Victor observed his finalized creation of the monster, he found it incredibly disturbing. He was ashamed as well as afraid of how society might interpret him as a person, for creating such a “hideous monster.” Due to Victor’s act of abandoning the creature, society was a cruel and discomforting place for an ignorant yet innocent being, such as the creature. The creature expressed his misfortune by creating insight to his situation stating, “the whole village was roused; some fled, some attacked me… I escaped to the open country and fearfully

The 1920's had many influential writers in literature. While reaching this time period it is almost certain that the names William Faulkner, Earnest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald will be found. Each of the writers has their own personal style of writing and each one of the lives has influenced what they write about to even the way they each portray their literature.

Napoleon restored slavery to the French caribbean islands, and even executed Toussaint Louverture, a man who led a successful slave rebellion against Napoleon in Haiti.

This quaint quote from the modern day rendition of Frankenstein, where the monster is replaced with dinosaurs, but ends with the same conclusion, man makes for a terrible god, whether in the film Jurassic Park, or the novel Frankenstein. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, the main character of Frankenstein, paints himself as a tragic hero, and in the course of the narrative, it is the aftermath of his inability to love his creation that results in the subsequent tragedies that fall Frankenstein and his loved ones. Yet, is he the tragic hero, or does he create his own continuing demise. Throughout the novel, Frankenstein has several opportunities to stop his creation, and yet, he continues to let the monster reign terror upon the innocent until he alone can track down the monster up to his death. Is Frankenstein the tragic hero of his imaginings?

believe is the fact that it was the first type of story of its kind,

The contrast and comparison between, Victor and the monster affects the plot, the theme and the character motivation is also affected. The two characters of the book Frankenstein are Victor and the later introduced monster. These two character come from a very different plot each but this small change in the plot affects the story in a big way. Their specific theme of the book also matters in the story in a way that impacts the reader's emotion itself. Lastly the character motivations play a key role in making the characters' do certain things that they may not fully want to have done.

Although it is often debated, the character of Napoleon was neither strictly tyrannical or heroic. Connelly understood this and displayed both sides of Napoleon throughout the book. For example, Napoleon made a great impact on the education system in France that is still evident today. He founded lycèes, collèges, and the Imperial University that allowed those that wanted an education to receive it, sometimes with the help of scholarships (Connelly, 49). However, he did have an ulterior motive driving his work in education: as Napoleon put it, the “means of directing political and moral opinion” (Connelly, 51). Connelly points out that Napoleon was upfront about his motives, and says, “In education, Napoleon’s influence is often decried, but he left a lasting legacy” (Connelly, 49). Fortunately, the same can be said for many of Napoleon’s other endeavors, including his impact on culture. Napoleon enjoyed the arts and had a great influence on what the French people accepted. He reorganized France’s National Library, shaped the Louvre into the phenomenal museum it is today, patronized famous artists, and supported many scientists during that time (Connelly, 52-53). “Repression of political expression there was. But those who say Napoleon created an intellectual desert in France and Europe are wrong” (Connelly, 54). Misconceptions about Napoleon’s work in France have run rampant for years. While some truth lies in

There is no question in the fact that Napoleon Bonaparte was a significant character in France. However, there have been debates among historians for years around the central question: “Was Napoleon Bonaparte a hero or a villain?” The answer here relies on how one looks upon the situation. Was Napoleon Bonaparte a savior to the French, or was he a tyrant to the French? Although many historians’ answers do rely deeply onto perspective, their answers also lie within which stage of life Napoleon Bonaparte was in, as well as the shift in opinions that come as time changes. Paul Stock and Phillip Dwyer analyze Napoleon Bonaparte’s influence and through the analysis, debate on whether Napoleon Bonaparte should be considered a hero or a villain,

Napoleon was a man who had reformed france into something that it wouldn’t have wanted to happen 10 years before he took over in a military coup and ruled by dictatorship. In the eyes of many of the French he was a hero, he

Mary Shelley creates a sense of gloom, mystery, and suspense, in her novel Frankenstein. The book generates these perceptions though the setting and the terrible events that go on throughout the book. Gothic novels came from the English genre of fiction popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Gothics are defined by the mysterious and horrific atmosphere, similar to that of Mary Shelley’s writing. Frankenstein is a gothic novel because of the combined elements of extreme and sinister landscapes, horrifying events, supernatural elements, and a passionate, wilful villain.