Rocky III

In a two dimensional shape, a centre is point that is equidistant from all edges of a shape. Hence, without the edges, a centre cannot be determined. The idea of centre is used to depict colonisation where a coloniser becomes a centre to the margin that the colonised are made into. The idea of the centre was not only geographical, but also, political and social. The centre is geographically where the ruler(s) resides. Politically, centre is the entity with which/whom, power rests. Socially, the

William Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’ is an historical tragedy written in 1591. The play covers events in the latter years of the War of the Roses (1455-1485). That war a prolonged, intermittent conflict between the two noble houses of York and Lancaster; the play chronicles the bloody deeds and atrocities perpetrated by its central figure- the murderous and tyrannical King Richard III. After a long war between the noble houses of York and Lancaster, England is at peace under the ruling of King

Shakespeare’s Macbeth is set in a time and place where the ideas of the ‘Chain of Being’ and the ‘Divine Right of the King’ are highly regarded and held to be true. The play incorporates both these ideas and uses them to depict two models of kingship that either hold fast to these concepts or deviate from them. This can be seen in how the throne of Scotland first falls from Duncan, the true king of Scotland at the beginning of the play, to Macbeth, who usurps the throne by killing Duncan, and then

Ladies and Gentlemen, in the trial of The People of Scotland vs. Macbeth, the prosecution will claim a tale of a power-hungry man who let ambition get the best of him. They will present physical evidence of him with the dagger, him conspiring with his wife, and him hiring men to kill. However, the evidence presented today by the defense will tell the true story: a man overtaken by mental illness. Macbeth displays the classic signs of narcissistic personality disorder: elevated sense of entitlement

'Braveheart', a movie created by Mel Gibson - he in a like way included as the legend, William Wallace, is a film about a Scottish security pioneer doing fighting against the English to get open entryway for his family. Trust and Betrayal are the fundamental subject that is appears to be all through the aggregate of the film; finished through key occasions: Robert the Bruce's solidarity with Wallace, the Battle of Falkirk and Robert the Bruce's drive to "Never be on the wrong side again." This illuminates

William Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, first performed in 1606, is a play which demonstrates the psychological and physical effects that come on those who are greedy and selfish and seek power. Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, receives a prophecy from three witches stating he is to become king. Consumed by ambition, and supported by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan, and takes the throne for himself. Once King, his paranoia forces him to commit more murders to hide the fact he killed King Duncan

Introduction Mario Puzo was an American Screenwriter and Author who is best known for his Novel which was later adapted into one of the most famous movie series of all times The Godfather. Mario Puzo was born on October 15,1920 in an area of New York known as Hell's Kitchen. Mario's Father was an illiterate and poor immigrant who abandoned Mario and his mother during Mario's early teens as he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was institutionalized.Mario's mother wanted Mario to be a railroad

Shakespeare's ideas towards kingship can be seen throughout the play. He shows that a king should be chosen by divine right and shows the attributes of what a good king should be. The play ‘Macbeth' is set in medieval Scotland at the fictional time of King Duncan. Scotland is currently at war with the Norwegians when news of their victory comes through, with thanks to the two leaders of the army Macbeth and Banquo. On their travel home Macbeth and Banquo stumble upon some old hags, and they predict

Chivalry as a concept is something that has baffled many medieval historians over the years. Chivalry was supposing a code that knights and nobles were to live their lives by however like many social structures of the past historians have debated over what exactly chivalry was. According to Sir Walter Scott chivalry was meant to be a code which knights could aspire to not necessarily carry out. His description does seem to be accurate. Chivalric principles could not be carried out in real life.

Background On July 1 1690, William of Orange and James II led their respective armies into battle at the River Boyne. James II was a Catholic king who gained power in England after King Charles II died in 1685. Many of James’ opponents were Protestant, and they were strongly against the Catholic monarch. James’ daughter, Mary, was married to William of Orange, and she was Protestant. For many years, Mary was James’ only child. This meant that if James II died, she would take the throne. This brought