[quote="Clan Information and the Like"] [quote="Leadership"] The Flickering Shadows Clan is a Diarchy (a system with two leaders), under the leadership of [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=543405]Obsidian[/url] and [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=543406]Raspberry[/url], its founders. Although the two leaders make every final call on clan-wide decisions, they generally consult some of the oldest and most trusted members of the clan - namely, [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=618194]Dusk[/url], [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=124864]Siridia[/url], [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=865091]Vermilion[/url], …show more content…
It is a known and accepted fact that several of the clan's members are less than morally upstanding - Pandora's Fears ([url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=12935792]Altair[/url], [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=13772872]Corsair[/url], and [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=32413&tab=dragon&did=13919250]Red Sky[/url]) for example, are literal pirates (though they do attempt to keep that truth hidden) who raze other clans homes, stealing their treasure and any valuable items. However, if the general consensus of the clan is that some dragon "went too far" doing something morally questionable, there will be a trial, after which the dragon in question will either be allowed to stay (but warned not to do their crime again) or chased out of the territory, anything they don't physically have on them left behind to the clan. It should be noted, too, that (even though there aren't any explicit rules) no one is aggressive to their neighbors - no one dares to be; the clan is so tightly knit that, generally, no dragon wants to hurt any of their clanmates, and those that [i]would[/i] don't dare to for fear of repercussions from more powerful members of the
The book, “The House of the Scorpion” by Nancy Farmer is a 3 time award winner and a fantastic novel in the genre of utopia and dystopia. Matt is a clone saved from the burden of having a blunted intelligence. Evidence from the book supports this was a faulty move. The novel also says why El Patron blunts their intelligence; it's fully out of greed. Overwhelmingly, it seems that these things played a big part in the outcome of the novel, and why Matt is such a interesting, dimensional character in the book.
In the book, Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, it follows a Olympian named Louie Zamperini, and his journey. Louie Zamperini was born in Olean, New York, his family later then moved to Torrance, California. Louie is: rebellious, resourceful, among many other things. Louie is who he is because of how he grew up, and the obstacles he overcame. Louie Zamperini shows rebellious and resourceful characteristic traits through his actions.
It takes courage to stand up for your convictions, especially if you know there will be consequences. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a novel by Mildred D. Taylor tells the story of a young girl named Cassie Logan. Cassie is a girl in 1933 who stands up for the rights of her family and friends. She proves her courage by standing up for her brother, Little Man, getting revenge on the bus full of white children, and standing up against Lillian Jean Simms. Cassie follows through with her convictions, knowing there may be consequences.
2) What is the main conflict in the book? Is it external or internal? How is this conflict resolved throughout the course of the book?
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In Act 1, Scene 1 of the Crucible, Arthur Miller’s theme is evident when Abigail worryingly puts all the blame on tituba because she knows that Tituba’s race puts her at a disadvantage, thus leading to tituba lying for her own safety. Passionately trying to seek answers Parris threateningly screams, “ You will confess yourself or I will take you out and whip you to your death, Tituba!”(Miller 24) Tituba fearfully replies, “ No--no, don’t hang Tituba. I tell him I don’t desire to work for him, sir.” (24). In the quote, Parris didn’t like that tituba didn’t tell him she dealt with the devil so he threatened to kill her. Historically whipping was a method to abuse or punish slaves for misbehaving. After the beatings if still alive the slaves will suffer mental and physical distress. This image of a brutal death
Shadow of a Doubt is an Alfred Hitchcock film that was shot on location in the 1940's town of Santa Rosa, California. The town itself is representative of the ideal of American society. However, hidden within this picturesque community dark corruption threatens to engulf a family. The tale revolves around Uncle Charlie, a psychotic killer whose namesake niece, a teenager girl named Charlie, is emotionally thrilled by her Uncles arrival. However her opinion slowly changes as she probes into her mysterious uncle. In the film, director/producer Alfred Hitchcock blends conventions of film noir with those of a small town domestic comedy as a means of commenting on the contradictions in American values.
guilt, greed, betrayal, and murder are no strangers. In this story an honorable warrior and
A group can become overconfident and believe that they are not capable of making mistakes. Options or opposing views may not be taken into consideration because the group believe that they already know the best plan of action. This can lead the group to taking risks that they otherwise might be wearier of.
Jealousy can make you make bad choices and actions. That is exactly what happened to the kids Venus. When Margot moved to Venus with her Mom and Dad she missed the sun. She missed the warmth and comforting feeling of the sun . All she had now was rain. She was jealous of the people that were still on earth. She was jealous that she couldn't feel that warmth anymore. So when the scientist said that the sun would come out after seven years Margot’s class talked and talked about the sun. So much that the other kids got jealous that Margot could remember the sun and they couldn’t. They locked her in a closet they were so jealous. Then while they went out and played they forgot all about Margot and her stories of the sun. They were playing in
Eo wants to be free from the rule of the golds, she want Darrow to use his influence over people to achieve that goal. Darrow never wanted to go against the golds, not until the death of Eo his beloved wife. To avenge her death he has to start a revolt by becoming what he hates the most a gold. Dancer wants to be free he's part of the son of Ares they save Darrow and recruits him to infiltrate the golds tests in hopes of getting a high rank to destroy the golds rule. After passing the golds test with flying colors he is sent to a arena for the next test. Darrow must become a leader and gain his classmates trust and loyalty. Defeating the Jackal and the system.
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Mankind has always had codes of conduct. Every culture has a certain idea of how to behave, and typically the word for that behavior, when you boil down all of the chivalric knights and seppuku practicing samurai, you will meet the crystalline core: being that of “honor.” In its traditional definition concerning human demeanor, it is defined as such: an honorable individual is loyal, trustworthy, honest; in a word, honor is commanded by integrity. In the feudal world, it was necessary to have men of honor and integrity on your side. It is a classic example in the cultures of peerages. In such a time, honor is gold. The Bard himself, William Shakespeare, lived in an era where his country teetered on the edge of two extremes. In his history
At an undetermined point in the history of man, a people, while still in the state of nature, allowed one person to become their leader and judge over controversies. This was first the patriarch of a family, then the wisest or fittest militarily of a tribe. These leaders ruled by wisdom and discretion, though neither they nor their followers were subject to any ratified laws. These rulers represented the earliest signs of an emerging hierarchical order, yet did not constitute a government in the formal sense.
Honor killing could be a wrong cultural tradition. It is unjust and inhumane action. The murderer of that type deserves punishment.”