Essay On The Prince

The Once and Future King, or King Arthur, is a legend that is, despite its age, known by all. Everyone has heard of King Arthur and his loyal knights that make up the Round Table, but the rest of the famous legend is less known. If asked about Arthur’s parentage or birthplace, most people would not know. How many people can name off Arthur’s knights? Everyone knows Arthur’s name, but the details are less defined. Arthurian legend has many parts, the first being how Arthur came into being, then the most well-known part of the legend, but there is also his famous knights, the possibility of a historical Arthur, and how the legend has evolved over the ages.

The Prince was written during a time of political turmoil and instability in Italy. In a land where city-states fought for power, empires desired domination, and neighboring countries favored control there was a void in political solidity. Machiavelli’s desire for this same conquest is prevalent in his work. He demonstrates his need for political advancement and his capabilities, as well as the necessity of the unification of Italy. By designating a set of rules or guidelines in government Machiavelli suggests that politics and ethics can be separated and focuses on how ethics, freewill, perception, and human nature all play a major role in governing an entity.

Concepts such as compassion, thoughtfulness, and empathy are what people all over the world would seemingly strive for. Often, however, these benevolent ideas of the way society should be, are muddled and manipulated by the reality of the way society actually is. Prince Myshkin, a Russian man who represents the essence of kindness and morality, is thrown into the high society of Petersburg, a society that is obsessed with money, power and reputation. In his selfless attempts to save his companions from their destructive “evil”, Prince Myshkin is in turn transformed and distorted by a superficial and empty society. The title of the book, The Idiot, fits well with Prince Myshkin’s attitude towards human nature and also does well to highlight his status as an outcast; however The Idealist is a title that would better suit the Prince’s thought process and actions.

In “Another Holiday for the Prince” by Elizabeth Jolley the author draws upon many themes, one in particular that Jolley illustrates is how poverty influences changes in the individual lives within one family. To begin with the head of the family; a father is never mentioned in the story, not even once. But by not having a father figure in the story the reader can understand a lot. In society the man is the one who earns the money and provides all the essentials for his family, however this story is presented in a society were the mother has to be the man of the family. Ones self-esteem can be diminished as a result of poverty, alienation; destructive effects of a week personality or society on the individual. The author effectively

Chiseled in stone yet standing high upon the apogee of a mountain, a sexually seductive sovereign can be found. Though supposedly neither human nor god, he remains just barely within arm’s reach of the rays of divine sunlight. He is unwavering both in his alluring, dominant stance and his brutal authority, especially compared to his enemies, one which lays mercilessly beneath his firm feet, with a spear gutting his neck. With all eyes looking in his trajectory, his gaze focuses high above anyone else. His body is striking and his power

Ursula bribes Ariel that she will grant her wishes if she let her have her voice. She will let her be human for three days and able to see the Prince. But she must give him the kiss of true love or she belongs to Ursula. She won’t be able to see her father and sisters. Ariel agrees to these terms and signs the contract

‘Thestral! The Kingdom is in trouble and so I have decided to send you on a Quest’ said the King.

William Shakespeare, even in death, remains a wordsmith of sorts. With the aid of innovative diction, knack for repetition, and allusions and metaphors alike, he has intrigued audiences with his eerily human concepts for centuries. To highlight a piece in particular, I turn to Shakespeare’s play of Henry VIII and his portrayal of a man known as Cardinal Wolsey, in which we are informed of his seemingly sudden dismissal from the King’s court.

Do realize you are in the presence of a King. Your King.” Spat my father.

Once upon a time, in a land far beyond the embraces of the horizon, where the wind carried the secrets of the sky in its whispered lunges, and the shadows danced for Death at the corners of perception, there lived a Prince. This Prince, who ruled over a grand kingdom at the heart of an ancient forest, was very beautiful. He was so striking to look at in fact, that all those whose eyes gazed upon him swore that he had been born from the very stardust that had shaped the universe; and that if any stared at his ethereal form for too long, they would surely go blind. In this way, although the Prince was kind, caring, and a fair ruler to all of his subjects, his physical perfection was seen as too great of a burden, and fear to those around him.

“Of all you can see. All of Pirity. But there is a nasty rebellion out there, trying to take the land from me. They want to throw it into anarchy. That’s why we need you. To help me and my army to protect our land.” He said. It seemed to Amber like this was too much work. Too much

Everyday, he’d push you to present yourself in noble regard, and truly claim your title as his fellow idol. His followers were at your expense

“Even as I stand here,” I bellowed, “Crippled, hobbled, sickened – I am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! Now, watch me become what I became!”

did the king imagine that some of the pieces might fall on him” (Donnelly, p23).

“How am I being perceived and how do I want to be perceived?” This is a question I can be found asking myself in most interactions I have with people. Nine times out of ten I settle for someone’s approval. Much of my life has been lived with a people-pleasing mindset and only recently have I become aware of it. Only recently have I begun to question whether or not it is always in my best interest to pick love over fear. Two years ago, I was in a distinct position of leadership over a group of individuals. I had not undertaken much self-examination at this point and unconsciously chose to seek love. After reading The Prince, I want to reanalyze this scenario and attempt to apply Machiavelli’s perspective.