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    the “milestone” of getting a new phone, children then look forward to being able to drive. Once this milestone is reached, one now feels like an adult. Children seem to think as if they are indestructible, and nothing bad will happen to them. If children are brought up to believe that they are indestructible, then they will act as if they are. Once they get their licenses they will tell themselves “ If I look at my phone for five seconds, I won’t hit anything.” They think that they’ll be fine. In

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    Rikin Patel Brian Donohue World Civilization 111 29 October 2014 Research Paper – Hinduism (Bhagavad Gita) Arjuna faces the tough decision of facing his own blood in war as he has to fight against his relatives. As a result we get the distinction of duty and consequences, or deontology and consequentialism. Deontology is the idea that believes that actions are right or wrong in themselves, regardless of their consequence. On the other hand, consequentialism is defined as the position that an action

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    The Theory Of The World

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    It has always been difficult to overcome the established schools of thought; whenever a particular school of thought and philosophy is challenged it is the challenger who faces discrimination and hardships. The person who is challenging established philosophy will always have to bring with them conviction, foolproof evidence. It is through rigorous thought and experimentation that many controversial ideas are proven, but what do those who do not have the ability to perform experimentations do when

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    as indestructible, as said in this quote from the book “My lord Higlac might think less of me if I let my feet go where my feet were afraid to, if i hid behind some broad linden shield: my hands alone shall fight for me, struggle for life against the monster”(264-269). He did this by fighting Grendel without any weapon or armor to aid him, even wearing little to no clothes for that matter. Comparing this to today’s society, young people are characterized as seeing themselves as indestructible and

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    Inca Artillery

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    The Spanish artillery out matched the Aztec and Incas. Their forces were no match for the number of Aztec and Inca men but because of the Spanish artillery. There is an example of the Inca civilisation where there were 200 spanish soldiers against 50,000 Inca warriors. The Spanish soldiers terrorised the native Americans by firing their rifles. Which caused the natives to believed that the soldiers could create thunder. Crossbows were also used but uncommon because they were slow to load and could

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    Battle Bay is a game which is very different from the others. It has a simple game play in which the players are provided with a wide range of options in choosing a ship. When the players have chosen a ship the next step is to equip the ship with the guns that are necessary for the big fight. After the ship has been equipped with the weapons it is to be taken towards the tides where the real game begins. The game is about the power of mastering the strategy of seafaring and the power of fire. There

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    My Hero Definition

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    The definition of hero to each person can be thought of differently. To most, a hero is someone indestructible, inhuman and impossibly physically strong. I cannot be classified as such, but I consider myself to be my own hero, as I wish everyone would believe. Throughout life, one picks up many characteristics and develops similar traits to those around us and those we admire. Hopefully, these traits are positive and shape one into what or who they wish to become. Learning from others and oneself

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    purpose I once served? I'm broken, neglected by the world you oh, so adore, Yet you laugh, blind to my obvious terror. Being as twisted as I am, I hold my breath, Now I’m hidden, and nothing can reveal me. Not even the truth. I’m fragile, but indestructible, and psychotic, yet unable to loose my sanity. In this dull, stubborn world, I gradually become transparent, unable to be seen. So, don't waste your time looking for me, advert your eyes. I just don't want to hurt you, in a world out of someone’s

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    The Iliad Research Paper

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    exaggeratingly prideful warrior and Hector the responsible leader. Achilles is the greatest Achaean warrior who not only won many battles but was a man that inspired confidence to the men of the Achaean army. The Iliad describes him as a ruthless and indestructible man whose pride angers the leader of the Achaean army Agamemnon. His withdrawal from the war was due to Agamemnon stealing his prize; Briseis which he later regrets because he later realizes

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    Invincible Poem Diction

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    In my poem “Invincible” I wrote from the perspective of someone who has struggled with self-love but was able to find themself. They’re giving advice to a close friend about why self-love is important and how everyone deserves it. Throughout the poem, I use specific diction to develop an inspirational and hopeful tone. I do this by using symbols, connecting to the reader, and portraying self-love as powerful. An example of how I used diction to create a hopeful tone can be found where I used the

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