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    chivalry. This concept is the main theme in the novel Le’Morte de Arthur by Thomas Malory. In Le’Morte de Arthur, King Arthur discovers the betrayal of his wife Guinevere, and his best knight Sir Lancelot. However, although King Arthur is married to Guinevere he feels the most betrayal by his best knight Sir Lancelot and is pained over his dishonor. This loss of chivalry honor ultimately is the downfall for both Sir Lancelot and King Arthur. Honor and loyalty is seen as the main code that the knights

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    LIEUTENANT--GENERAL SIR ARTHUR CURRIE (A brief account of the battle of Passchendaele)      Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Currie was the most capable soldier that Canada has produced. Certainly, he did not look like the great soldier he had become. A very tall man, at six-foot-four, he was also somewhat overweight. Through his successes as the Commander of the Canadian Corps, he knew how to delegate authority and stand by the decisions of his subordinates.      Currie

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    the female characters in these stories about Sir Gawain and King Arthur. Then make some notes about the role each character plays in the stories. Write an essay that answers these questions: What are women’s roles in the stories you read? Are women important in these stories? Are women’s roles very different from men’s roles? Cite examples to support your opinions. Bertilak's Wife: She is the wife of the green knight, Bertialk, she attempts to seduce Sir Gawain during his stay at the castle. She is

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    The Life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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    “His ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge” (British…). When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said this, he was not talking about himself, but the statement applied to him. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859, and even though it was not known to his parents, on that day one of the greatest writers of his time was born. Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Mary and Charles Doyle. Arthur Conan Doyle had an interesting and eventful life, though he was born into a financially unstable

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    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Lasting Impact Over the years, some of the most recognized characters have become more present in movies and television. These characters date back decades, but their influence still remain in the modern era. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle changed the entirety of a genre with the creation of a mysterious, and cunning character, which seems to be the only thing of his that is remembered regardless of the numerous works of literature he created. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle became very

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    In the history of British literature, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ranks highly amongst the most famous authors of all time. Mention his name, and most people will immediately think of one thing; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle equates to Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was certainly much more than his most famous creation, and away from his most famous creation, his life was full of interesting and strange facts and events. NAME It is common to see Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s name shortened to just Conan

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    “Silver Blaze” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom into a poor Irish Catholic family. Although his grades were not the best, Doyle’s parents were able to send him to medical school. In addition to being poor, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s home life was miserable, so he used the university as a sanctuary to get away from his cruel conditions. At the University of Edinburgh, Doyle’s professor and later inspiration, was Dr. Joseph Bell. Dr. Bell had astounding powers of

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    In the novel, The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the role of medicine within the 19th century clearly impacts the course of events within the novel. Both through the death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the characterization of Dr. Mortimer, concepts from earlier understandings of medicine help to explain the otherwise unexplainable events within the novel. In his novel, The Hound of the Baskervilles, author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle utilizes the concept of doctors within the

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    In Sir Thomas Malory’s novel, Le Morte D’Arthur, there are many tests of character for Arthur. Sometimes he is very knightly, and sometimes he can be more normal than you’d expect from such a highly regarded character. “The young noblewoman was brought before the king, and when he had heard Sir Lancelot’s entreaties for peace he wept, and would readily have accepted them had not Sir Gawain spoken up.” (pg. 228) In that moment, when Arthur heard Lancelot’s pleas, he was modest and kind, and didn’t

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    extensive biography The Life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. With a combination of the biography and Adler’s Individual Psychology one can paint a picture of who this famous man really was. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22nd of 1859 to Charles Doyle and Mary Foley in Edwardian England, he was the third child but first boy born to the young couple. Eventually they had 9 children in all, 7 of which made it into adulthood and 2 of those were male. Mary adored young Arthur and filled his head with romantic

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