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    Montresor Empathy

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    almost doubt himself as a villain and for that reason we begin to show sympathy for Fortunato. In the beginning of “The Cask of Amontillado” Montresor makes us feel empathy for him, but towards the end he beings to second guess himself making him a coward and we begin to feel sympathy for Fortunato. Being the narrator of the story, Montresor lures us in right in the beginning. We begin to feel empathy towards him as

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    Heroism In The Odyssey

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    Italian novelist) “The real hero is always a hero by mistake; He dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.” I think this is a magnificent quote. In some ways I agree with Umberto Eco but in other I don’t. I agree with Umberto Eco on that heroes are always a hero by mistake with a few exceptions. One place where I don’t agree with Umberto Eco is that not every hero has dreams of being an honest coward, well some do but others display courage, wisdom, intelligence, bravery, and their willpower

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    Gawain took a challenge between the knight. Sir Gawain also overcame other obstacles that he has been through. Sir Gawain went through many tests to prove that he could overcome anything. The knight challenged him, so he could prove that he wasn’t the coward he thought he was. Gawain showed his integrity by being honest and confess his wrongs. Sir Gawain showed the people of his kingdom how trustworthy he was; however, according to the book, sir Gawain was described as an honorable person, he showed integrity

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    In the story Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare there were a few deaths and suicides along the way. Some of the people killed included Julius Caesar, Marcus Brutus and Gauis Cassius. Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus got murdered by some people and Gauis Cassius and Mark Antony committed suicides. These people clearly have sacrificed their own lives for the city of Rome, they were willing and very prepared to die for what they believed in. The whole problem is Marcus Brutus finds some letters

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    Being bold, brave, polite, and courageous are just some examples of being gallant. Dallas Winston, is one of the most important character in the novel, The Outsiders. Being part of the greasers gang, Dallas gives out a gallant feel. With this, many readers may think he is gallant, but actually he is not. Dallas Winston is not gallant, because he is a fake, desperate, and cowardly person. First of all, Dallas Winston presents a fake personality. In the novel The Outsiders he is supposed to be the

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    Batman Research Paper

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    the worst place on earth. Everything changed when Batman started protecting Gotham people were not afraid to go outside, and hardcore thugs became cowards. If Batman wasn’t In Gotham the city would have only got worse. Kids looked up to Batman they thought of him as their protector. Criminals thought of Batman as their worst nightmare they became cowards, and started to fear going out at night. It’s not always good to be Batman being somebody who is considered a protector brings out the ugly in people

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    True Friendship “Cowards dies many times before their death; the valiant never taste of death but once.”- William Shakespeare. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is not only a great play, but very relatable to life in general. In Julius Caesar friendship, loyalty, and betrayal are just a couple words to depict what goes on throughout the play. Friendship is arguably the most notable word to describe Shakespeare’s work. Antony and Julius Caesar is what true friendship is. Antony risked his life

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    Friar Lawrence Flaws

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    (Silka). He is a hypocrite because he does not follow his advice. Also, Lawrence goes against the church laws that he is supposed to follow since he is a friar (Silka). Another personality trait that Friar Lawrence has is that he is a coward. The reason that he is a coward is

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    She questions his manhood and saying that he will “live a coward in thine own esteem, /Letting “I dare not” wait upon “I would,”/ Like the poor cat i’ th’ adage”(Shakespeare 1.7.47-49). In both instances she says that he is a coward for not wanting to get his hands dirty to get what he wants because is too scared or nice to do so. She is cunning and manipulates her husband to do what she says

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    characterising him as a good man and she thinks that he is too pure. He doesn’t realise you have to step on people to reach your ambition. Lady Macbeth gives Macbeth 3 reasons why he should kill him. 1) If he doesn’t then it raises the question of him being a coward

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