Lord Protector Essays

  • The Considerations that Influenced Cromwell's Decision to Reject the Offer of the Crown in 1657

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    hypocrisy and ambition. Therefore, some historians believe that Cromwell was deterred because the majority of his senior officers were against the idea of the crown, as shown by R. Hutton (in Source 5), "Lambert, Fleetwood and Desborough all told the Protector that they would resign", this shows that there was a threat from the senior officers, particularly by those who "loved him". However, other historians find it difficult to believe ... ... middle of paper ... ...seen throughout the Protectorate

  • The Main Strengths and Weaknesses of the Protectorate, 1653-1658

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    The Main Strengths and Weaknesses of the Protectorate, 1653-1658 Cromwell was installed as Lord Protector in December 1653, and throughout his time as Protector, Cromwell aimed to 'heal and settle' the wounds of the past and to create a 'godly England'. However, by the end of his life the Protectorate had the support of a narrow population. Nevertheless, the Protectorate had various strengths and weaknesses. An evident strength of the Protectorate was the aim to achieve a civilian based

  • Richard III: The Tragedy of Isolation

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    of paper ... ...of their deaths. The most poignant part of the play occurs in seeing the young princes talk happily and innocently to their uncle and "Lord Protector". York says "I shall not sleep quiet in the Tower", and we pity them, as they are young and afraid, and are forced to go there because, as the Prince says, "My Lord Protector needs will have it so". The children had appeared happy, and the Prince had shown wit and intelligence in his conversation with his uncle. This appears to be

  • Latex Mattress Topper

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    Try as you might, picking the perfect mattress is often a difficult task. Even if the mattress felt just right in the store, you may feel like Goldilocks when you get home, sleeping on a mattress that is too soft or too hard. A mattress topper is the perfect solution to this common dilemma. A topper will protect your mattress while adding an extra layer of comfort. You may also benefit from the temporary use of a mattress topper when recovering from an injury, surgery or illness that leaves your

  • Essay On Constable Riggs

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    Another technique used with close-up is dialogue. In this scene we can see that Constable Riggs is seen with the grandmother saying to her, “Nothing you can do old girl, nothing you can do,” in a stern and rude manner. This technique helps us understand the power white people have over the Aboriginals and how powerful Constable Riggs is with him forcefully taking the girls away and his determination from the last technique. Throughout the scene, Constable Riggs is shown talking to the Aboriginals

  • Who Is The Stolen Generations In The Film, Rabbit-Proof Fence

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    Rabbit-proof Fence, they journey across one-and-a-half thousand miles of unforgiving terrain. A. O. Neville is a character in the film played by Kenneth Branagh. As I have said, it is based on a true story and A.O Neville is a real person. He is the Chief Protector of Aboriginals, a position of importance with considerable power, although even the title of the position seems to be loaded with imperious connotations. What I mean by this is that the government seems to have assumed a somewhat paternal role with

  • Values of A True Lord in The Song of Roland

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    true and fake virtues that compose or destroy a knight or lord. An ideal knight or lord encompasses all chivalrous qualities: altruism, generosity and respect. Such qualities are important for boosting morale of the respected army and country. However when standards are not met by knights or lords and a disregard of important lordly and knightly qualities is present then personal downfall is inevitable. According to the poet, an ideal lord is defined as being totally selfless and faithful toward

  • A Crossing of Old and New: Riddle 55 of the Exeter Book

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    before noblemen the origin of this tree: there was maple and oak and the hard yew 10 and the dark holly: All together [they] were useful to the L(l)ord; All have one name, gallows; that often warded off (received) a weapon for its liege lord, a treasure in the hall, a gold-hilted sword. Now show me the answer 15 of this song, he who presumes to say in words how the wood is called. Most of the riddles contained in the Exeter Book have been answered to the satisfaction of

  • The Character of Richard III as Shakespeare Presents Him to Us

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    The Character of Richard III as Shakespeare Presents Him to Us Shakespeare presents Richard to us in a very negative way. Richard is portrayed as an evil person who is attracted to the power that the throne could bring him and would take whatever risk is necessary. Driven by his need for power he manipulates and murders his way to the throne. Richard shows himself as a manipulator right from the start of the play. He tricks Clarence and makes him think that he has nothing to do with his

  • How Shakespeare Portrays the Relationship between Richard and Buckingham in Richard the Third by William Shakespeare

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    How Shakespeare Portrays the Relationship between Richard and Buckingham in Richard the Third by William Shakespeare Shakespeare develops and changes the relationship between Richard and Buckingham throughout the play. We see that Richard and Buckingham are total opposites when they first meet, but it all starts to change when Buckingham meets Richard and he starts to change. Shakespeare opens the play with Richards’s soliloquy. He says the civil war has ended and the new crowned king is

  • Differences Between Feudalism in Europe and Japan

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    European feudalism was based on contract and Japanese feudalism was based on personal relationship with the lord and vassal. This helps prove that the differences between European and Japanese feudalism made limited government more likely to develop in the West because a contract limits what the lords and vassals could do. William, the king of English, said, “I command you [the vassal] to summon all those who are under your charge......and bring ready with you those five knights that you owe me[

  • The Heroic and Honorable Knight in "The Canterbury Tales"

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    serve their lord. A knight’s career is chosen for him, his wife is chosen for him and the land that his family lives on could be taken from him without a moment’s notice. Each of the knight's actions was for the glory and honor of the lord (not lord meaning God but lord meaning the lord of the land). Even though knights were essentially servants, they put forth great effort in their servitude through battle, guarding castles, entering tournaments, and upholding the ideals of his lord through brute

  • Matewan: A 20th-century Form of Feudalism

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    Matewan: A 20th-century Form of Feudalism Matewan, in which the action takes place in the 1920s in West Virginia, gives a clear and realistic picture of the economical situation of the given place and time. This has been a purpose and an idea which the director of the film, John Sales, has paid a particular attention to. The film elucidates a 20th-century conflict between two economical systems: feudalism and capitalism, with feudalism clearly dominating the economical status of the small town

  • Finding Jesus in The Wanderer

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    being exiled, men were forced to travel the barren world alone in hopes of finding a new lord under whom they could serve. From this point on, melancholy and loneliness stood as the emotional basis on which every thought and dream was based. Until successfully locating a new mead hall and fellow companions, these loners were forced to look to themselves for comfort, or if they were lucky enough to realize it, the Lord. Not every exiled kinsmen was spiritual enough to grasp the realization that Christ

  • Imagery in Despair

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    fate reinforced by the metaphor of the galley at sea. The metaphor of the ship's lord being the master of the speaker and decider of fate gives the speaker an object toward which to project his sorrow. There are multiple points where the speaker blames this problem he has on the lord of his galley, that he Hath done the wearied cords great hindrance, Wreathed with error and eke with ignorance. This lord depicted is cruel, is incompetent, and has ruined the cords of th... ... middle

  • Symbol of the Conch in Lord of the Flies

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    From Lord of the Flies, there were many things like Conch and Fire that symbolized something. One of the most important symbols was the Conch. The Conch, which is a big shell that can be seen at the beach symbolizes many things in the Lord of the Flies. The Conch represents power because it once was able to control the boys with it, and it also symbolizes democracy because of anyone who has their ideas and can speak their thoughts. The Conch represents unity because it was used to call an assembly

  • Comparing the Balance of Power and Relationships in Rosetti's Cousin Kate and Keats' La Belle Dame sans Merci

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    Christina Rossetti and John Keats were both poets in their own prime. Rossetti wrote the somewhat controversial poem, Cousin Kate (1879) and John Keats wrote the French named poem, La Belle Dame sans Merci, (1819) which means “the beautiful woman without mercy”. Both poems explore the injustices of love and power and also the consequences of what happens with a potentially bad decision. Not only this, they both address these themes with a particular balance of the two; they both have similarities

  • Clowns In Shakespeare's Twelfth Night

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    read his letter. Clown: Fabian before that, let me ask you something. FABIAN: Anything. Clown: Don’t read the letter. FABIAN: Saying something like that is like giving me a dog, and asking for it back. Enter DUKE ORSINO, VIOLA, CURIO, and Lords DUKE ORSINO: Do all of you guys work for Lady Olivia? Clown: Yes, we are her servants. DUKE ORSINO: How are you doing clown? Clown: Truly, I’m better off than my enemies and have become worse off because of my friends. DUKE ORSINO: That’s the

  • The Path To Peace

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    downright difficult. The joy is that the Lord takes you and me right where we are. Don’t let the enemy lie to you and tell you that you can’t hear the voice of the Lord. He is speaking. I pray that through this study, you will be able to proceed with the Holy Spirit to places not yet seen by you, while allowing Him to uncover any hidden places in your heart. Note from the Author: Where it all started! A few years ago, I was having my quiet time with the Lord, and I heard Him say, “W... ... middle

  • Once a Peasant, Always a Peasant

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    and conquest of the country. During the years of the Roman Empire the soldiers protected the poor people. When the Empire fell there was no longer laws to control the land or people, so the people turned to the lords to keep the peace. When the people let the lord’s power over them the lords decided to use the Feudal System, it was a simple and effective way for the king to own and be in control of all the land. Feudalism allowed large territories to be controlled without a government, but it did discourage