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at the start proves to be dynamic in his human presentation. He is of ‘brandish steel' and a loyal warrior of King Duncan, who implies to possess a sense of consciousness and sentient. Although as time elapses he evolves into a ruthless killer a 'tyrant' as a result of his 'vaulting ambition'. From the killing of King Duncan, the man who was once 'too full o' the milk of human kindness' begins to spiral down a murderous rage of crime which progressively diminishes his human consciousness. Macbeth

that needed more and more sustenance, with Macbeth as their loyal slave. This brute determination may be indispensible in the battlefield, but it falters in the political arena, fumbling to unite the needs of its people with the self-obsession of a tyrant. Where Macbeth treated every dilemma with violence, I will face with finesse and moral uprightness.

Orwell. Both authors express this through the effects on individuals caused due to governmental regimes. There is an in-depth exploration of ideas and effects of power and an authoritative rule by WH. Auden. In January 1939, Auden uses “Epitaph of a Tyrant” to explore the catastrophic effects of war, political dictatorship on the individual and the society. It is evident through the title of the poem, “Epitaph

the conflict by destroying the Athenian fleet at Aegospotami in 405 BCE. After the defeat of Athens a group of rulers came to power. The Thirty as they were called The Thirty Tyrants who ruled for eight months (Planeaux, 2015). During their rule they sort to make Athens into Sparta. The Athenians fought back and the Tyrants were overthrown in 403 BC, and the Athenian democracy was restored. (Planeaux,

rise to power. Eventually, Robespierre would have much influence over the organizations that controlled the Terror. But what kind of a man was he in order to direct the mass executions of the French people? Maximilien Robespierre was a power-hungry tyrant because he sought control and was willing to eliminate any person or group in his way in

Caligula the tyrant Caligula, a man born into power would be entrusted with leading the Roman empire to success. Some leaders are known for their leadership or kindness. Caligula, unfortunately, is known as a tyrant and his his tyranny would lead to his death by the hands of his Roman people. “Let them hate me so long as they as they fear me”. Caligula would be hated and feared for his murderous ways. He is known to have ordered his guards to throw an entire section of the crowd into the

I think that Lady Macbeth was the one who pretty much changed macbeth into a tyrant because Macbeth was not a character who was in desire for power he was a good respectful husband to his wife Lady Macbeth and loyal to King Duncan sure the witches were the ones that told Macbeth that he was gonna be king but Macbeth did not know if they were just playing tricks on him or were they telling the truth about him becoming king. Lady macbeth also calls Macbeth a coward for not killing king duncan so when

Afterwards, Eteocles is buried and seen as honorable. However, Polynices is denied a proper burial because he is considered a traitor to Thebes. In this play, Sophocles uses Antigone and Creon as foils by characterizing Antigone as a martyr and Creon as a tyrant to urge the reader to realize that one’s own morals are more significant than the decrees of any government. Sophocles at first depicts Creon as a ruler who values his authority and city more than anything, but he gradually becomes more despotic.

Napoleon Bonaparte: Hero or Tyrant? An ambitious man, big plans, big actions and a big appetite to conquer more and more. The most controversial figure in history. Some will say he was a tyrant. An egocentric man, who betrayed the ideals of the revolution and brought back the monarchy to France. The man who took away the rights people had earned during the reign of Terror. A single-minded man who reigned without the consent of the people. Others will say he was a hero. Patriotic and passionate for

Genghis Khan: Mongolian Tyrant or Hero? Genghis Khan was a military and political leader, a father, and a tyrant or a hero depending on which side of the battle you were on. By the time Genghis Khan died you could fit four Roman Empires within the Mongolian border. He became strong because of the hardships and experiences of his childhood. He transformed the Mongolian tribes into a country much like the Persian wars united the Greek city states into Greece. Everybody Knows who Genghis Khan is