November, 2016
It was a beautiful day then before you realize it there was a new king that ruled the world. His name was Alexander the Great. He came to power after he killed his father and became king. He ruled Greece and conquered most of the known world. Some say he was a hero but they are wrong. Alexander the Great is a villain because he was egotistical, lead his country out of fear, and impulsively drunk.
Alexander the great was a villain because he was egotistical. Historians have long argued that there have been many examples of Alexander doing things that favor himself and himself only. After Alexander’s father died he wanted to be king. “According to Alexander the Great” by Bio “The army proclaimed Alexander the feudal king and
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proceeded to help him murder other potential heirs to the throne” (Biography.com Editors, 8).Alexander was very selfish A hero has never murdered somebody on the account of him. Never has there been somebody that was called a hero take somebody's life away for their own benefit. Alexander thought he was the best thing in the world, Also “He named more than 70 cities after himself” (Barksdale, 5). Keep in mind alexander the city's. He was so selfish and wanted the whole world to know he was amazing and he conjured them.And According to Lined with Gold,“his self-aggrandizement blinded him to the reality that after all he was merely human” (Unknown 1). This means that Alexander the Great was an egotistical pig. He thought he was better than everybody else. He did not realize that everybody was equal and nobody should be rated on their wealth. He did not know that the value in the of a person was on the inside. Not only was Alexander selfish he was also he lead his country out of fear.
He has hurt many innocent people for no reason, why would a hero do that? He tortured his own loyal follower. According to ABC “Alexander, though barely out of his teens, paved the way for the rapid spread of Greek culture throughout that tortured land” (Dye,1). He tortured his people, torturing people is not a characteristic of a hero. He treated his loyal followers that would do anything for like pets. And if he did not get 1`1 1 ` his was Alexander way he scared/forced people into worshipping him. He lead his civilizations out of fear.A hero would never demand respect when he knew he did that right. Alexander however was not a hero because he demanded respect and led his country out of fear. Also History for kids said said that “he marched his huge army of over 3000 cavalry soldiers and some 30,000 infantry soldiers to the tip of the Greek peninsula. He destroyed Thebes and this caused fear among the city-states” (History for Kids, 13). He scared the own people of his country. a good ruler want to scare his whole country and cause force. A hero would listen to what the country thought and make decisions together. Not be bossy for no reason at all. Also he scared them. A hero does not scare people a villain does.And history channel said “He named more than 70 cities after himself” (Barksdale, 5). Keep in mind alexander the city's. He was so selfish and wanted the whole world to know he was …show more content…
amazing and he conjured them. Finally Alexander was a villain because impulsively drunk. Alexander did not have the strength to say no to certain things. Alexander often got very drunk, According to Lisa Henke, Modern day historian” Alexander killed his best friend who save his life because he was drunk” ( Heinke). Alexander killed his best friend that saved his life. Alexander drank much to much wine and could not stop. One Of those affected was that he killed somebody who risked their life for his. A hero has self control and in this situation Alexander did not. Not only did he killed his best friend “alcohol played a major role in the decisions, actions, and frame of mind of Alexander during his campaign” (Weintraub, 1). Alexander still relies on alcohol when he was making sections that would affect hundreds of people. A hero would never make an important decision like that with having alcohol in his system. A hero wants the best for their country and alexander had no self control when making that decision because he let himself become drunk. Some historians might argue that “ Alexander….gave orders to his army that the women were to be shown respect befitting their royal status.
Like Achilles, who, protected Briseis during the battle of Troy” (unknowns, 2).But they are wrong because “Alexander's Lover’s” said that “He determined to make such a show of his chastity and self-control" that he treated these exotic beauties as "lifeless images cut out of stone” (Plut, 21). Alexander did not respect women, their intelligence or their bodies. He put them on show and treated them like a toy with no feelings. If he were to do this today he would be arrested. He did this to make a point that he was the best. That he had most power and had all of the females coming to him. These are shameful acts and Alexander did this for for fun. Today people would have no respect for
him. Alexander the Great is a villain because he was egotistical, lead his country out of fear, and impulsively drunk. Although Alexander made same big changes to the ancient world, it does not mean he was good or his changes were for the better because his villains Acts ruled out his heroic acts. Alexander the great was a villain.
In conclusion, Alexander the Great wasn’t great because he didn’t care for other people, didn’t show leadership or any smarts. Many may say that he was an amazing person who did incredible things with the support of the people. However, if you look closely at his actions you can clearly see his reasoning of greed and power. He killed many innocent people to make his dream of controlling the world come true. Before giving someone a title or name, it’s important that we make sure it makes sense and fits their personality.
Darius had an advantage over Alexander the Great, he had more troops, better resources, and he chose the battle field. Although Darius had the advantage he was not as smart as Alexander. Alexander had good communication with his troops; he planned according, in addition he was well organized before the battled. He did not stray away from his plan he stuck to it. Alexander troops were heavily armed they moved in formation, and they were shield with their long spears they stayed close together and moved in formation. In addition he did not have all his troops engaged in the battle at once he planned an awesome attack strategy that won him and his troops the war.
In the countries who believed Alexander was the son of the devil or the devil himself, will say he is not ‘great’ but a demon who did evil. The countries who were on his side would say he was the greatest conqueror to live. He began as a Macedonian cavalry commander at eighteen, king of Macedonia at twenty, conqueror of Persia at twenty-six and explorer of India at thirty [Foner and Garraty]. The amount of large scale accomplishments he managed to finish in a span of six years is astonishing. Alexander’s tomb was the largest tourist attraction in the ancient world. The tomb was even visited by Julius Caesar, Pompey, Caligula, and Augustus. Alexander the Great’s accomplishments set a bar in which provided a standard that all other leaders would match their careers too. Many leaders after Alexander could not reach the standard left by him [Foner and
Alexander the Great:An Analysis Thesis:Alexander the Great is a villain because Alexander the Great murdered and tortured people for no reason,he also took over cities against their own will. Alexander the Great is a villain because Alexander the Great murdered and tortured many people. This man came to civilizations and Alexander the Great took them under his rule,if one did not follow one were tortured. He also killed people just as a warning that Alexander the Great actually wasn't dead. According to Alexander the not so great Paragraph 3 page 2 “Persians also condemn him for the widespread destruction Alexander the Great is thought to have encouraged to cultural and religious sites throughout the empire.”
Alexander the Great is undoubtedly one of the most famous leaders and Kings in our history. This one man miraculously led his armies into countless battles and created an empire nearly as large as the Roman Empire. Men and women all over the world have clearly heard of the amazing things that Alexander accomplished in his times; however, the question of whether his deeds were heroic or villainous still remains. To answer this question, Alexander the Great was unmistakably a villain.
Alexander the Great is great because of his remarkable achievement which helped to create a long lasting legacy. Alexander started to build his empire in 334 BCE after taking the new role as the king. It only took eleven years to build an empire that was large and lasted several years. In addition, the empire Alexander created stretched over 2,200,000 square miles becoming bigger than the United States (Alexander’s Empire Doc. A) (Alexander’s Legacy Doc, E). This proves that Alexander the Great is great because although the process was eleven long years to make a strong empire, Alexander wasn’t willing to give up and
Having a bad day can seem daunting, perhaps causing feelings like nothing can go right regardless of what you do. This seems to be the case in “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” No matter what Alexander does, the day just doesn’t get better. From breakfast all the way to bed time, Alexander is miserable. Many things that Alexander experiences are avoidable through a better outlook on life and proper parenting.
Alexander the Great is hailed, by most historians, as “The Great Conqueror” of the world in the days of ancient Mesopotamia. “Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in little more than a decade. Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BCE. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Philip was assassinated in 336 BCE and Alexander inherited a powerful yet volatile kingdom. He quickly dealt with his enemies at home and reasserted Macedonian power within Greece. He then set out to conquer the massive Persian Empire” (Web, BBC History). It is important to note, which will maybe explain his brutal actions, that Alexander was only twenty years old when he became the king of Macedonia. “When he was 13, Philip hired the Greek philosopher Aristotle to be Alexander’s personal tutor. During the next three years Aristotle gave Alexander training in rhetoric and literature and stimulated his interest in science, medicine, and philosophy, all of which became of importance in Alexander’s later life” (Web, Project of History of Macedonia). “In, 340, when Philip assembled a large Macedonian army and invaded Thrace, he left his 16 years old son with the power to rule Macedonia in his absence as regent, but as the Macedonian army advanced deep into Thrace, the Thracian tribe of Maedi bordering north-eastern Macedonia rebelled and posed a danger to the country. Alexander assembled an army, led it against the rebels, and with swift action defeated the Maedi, captured their stronghold, and renamed it after himself to Alexandropolis. Two years later in 338 BC, Philip gave his son a commanding post among the senior gener...
Alexander is now recognized as one of the greatest leaders to ever live. Alexander took the throne at the age of twenty. Alexander’s leadership is one that many leaders try to imitate. The key component in his ability to lead was having the trust of his men . His men trusted in him that he had the best interest not only for them but also for his kingdom as a whole. With this trust in place, Alexander was able to take his men into any city without. Alexander was also not shy of battles. During battles he would mostly lead from the front where he was easily recognizable and a target for the enemies . His bravery set an example for his men, and in return Alexander was always rewarded with a victory. His ruthlessness matched with his tolerance is one of the most ironic yet admirable trait he had. Alexander was known for his ruthless behavior when it came to battles with other kingdoms. He held nothing back and punished all who fought against him . That being said, Alexander rarely would hur...
...ook it is noteworthy when a woman decides to reprimand Alexander of his actions, while men were able to do so with great eagerness.
...f the conquered territories to remain relatively unchanged, Alexander was able to subdue potential unrest before it occurred. However, Alexander’s rule was not without discord though. Many Machiavellian actions for the good of the empire were seen as unsavory to a select few. While this created some distrust, Alexander’s power and governing expertise were enough to overcome these adversities. Because of the characteristics mentioned above, Alexander the Great is as close to a true Machiavellian ruler as humanly possible.
Alexander the Great (July 356BC – June 323BC) was King of the ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedon. By the age of thirty he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. He remained undefeated in battle and is considered one of history’s most successful Military commanders. Historians’ have offered theories which could explain Alexander’s motivation to conquer so much of the known world. Some suggest that Alexander was an idealistic visionary who sought to unite the world, whereas others argued that he was a fascist whose hunger for power drove him. The Ancient Greeks were driven by love of honour (philotimaea) and their desire for greatness. They were competitive, always striving to better one another.
The first matter to consider is what constitutes “greatness”. There are no set standards no checklist, to apply to a person, to determine it they are “great.” The simplest way that I could conceive to decide whether this title should apply to Alexander was to determine if he was, in some way, superior to the rulers that came before or after his reign. The most obvious place for me to start my consideration is with Alexander’s vast accomplishments as a conquerer.
However, he was no ordinary king. Alexander gained the love of his people by fighting alongside them, and even leading the charge, in the many battles that occurred as his army went from city to city conquering all of the land imaginable from Macedonia to eastern India. Because of Alexander’s bravery and charisma, his people viewed him as a god. His conquests led to the spread of Hellenistic culture
There are many leaders in the world, but a great ruler is passionate, honorable and one who can inspire even in the most hopeless circumstances. Alexander the Great was a great ruler. Alexander the Great was a ruler that was not only inspiring, but he was fearless, smart, bold and courageous. Alexander the Great inspired his soldiers to crave more. He has inspired people since the day he started ruling. What is inspirational about Alexander the Great is that he inspired his troops to the point that they did not question him when they were outnumbered three to one in a battle, they trusted him with their lives and were willing to die for him (Alexander the Great: man behind the legend).