The elite undermined Weimar as a result of their traditional values and hatred of democracy. In addition, Hitler’s radical new approach to politics utilised the weaknesses in Weimar – he was charismatic and through propaganda convinced the public that he could be their saviour. During the years 1918-28 the Nazis had little impact on the political scene – apart from the failed Beer Hall Putsch, which did earn them admiration from some nationalists. However, during these years, some sections of the public were becoming increasingly disillusioned with Weimar. This was due to events like the devastating 1923 hyperinflation, and of course the Treaty of Versailles, which had tainted Weimar’s reputation from its inception.
Several attempts from both the left and right sides of government tried to imbue the nationalistic beliefs that were embodied in Germany before they were destroyed by their humiliating defeat in WW1. These include the Spartacist uprising, the Kapp Putsch and the Munich Beer Hall Putsch. The disillusionment felt by the people and their need to restore pride in their nation influenced many factors that led to the failure of the democracy, and to the rise of the Nazi political party and its leader Adolf Hitler. In hindsight, a mixture of political, social and economic issues, combined with nationalistic goals give grounds to the reason that nationalism mainly brought about the fall of the democracy of the Weimar Republic in Germany. By the outbreak of WW1 in August 1914, Germany was well established as a major and prominent world power.
As demonstrated by Wilson’s League of Nations, Hitler’s reign, and the start of World War II, America gradually changed its foreign policy from avoiding foreign issues to becoming involved in global affairs, which in fact, was inevitable. During this period of time, many Americans still held an isolationist view. They were too arrogant at the time to not only become more aware but also more active in foreign affairs. With the presidency of Harding and Coolidge, the popular view of the time was the return to “normalcy”. In 1920, Harding made a speech opposing Wilson’s plan for the League of Nations (Doc A).
Macbeth is an example of Shakespeare writing about the world he lived in. In Macbeth, Shakespeare looks at both sides of leadership – the corrupt and the honest. We can find similar references in today’s lyrical world. Like 21st century hip-hop and R&B artists Shakespeare found a way to be controversial, and push the cultural limits of his time. In the article it explains, “Shakespeare filled his works with puns just as the hip-hop artists today do.
The poet, Gwendolyn Brooks grew up in Chicago. Gwendolyn Brooks (2013) Chicago is the birthplace of Rhythm’ n’ Blues and was “mutating the changing social and artistic landscape.” Scaruffi, P. (2005) Music is essential to the poem. I can picture the young black men in a smoky billiards hall. Brooks does not mention this, but I was like these young men skipping school. When this poem was written, you could smoke freely where
The invasion of the Ruhr and resultant hyperinflation also had a hugely detriment effect. Finally, the destruction of the Depression in 1929 dealt a huge blow. It s clearly evident that, while it had a substantial impact on the Weimar Republic to 1929, a string of separate factors were also responsible for it’s issues. Before the Treaty of Versailles was even signed, Germany’s fledgling republic experienced many problems. This proves that, while the treaty had a significant impact on the Weimar Republic, it was in no way the sole cause of its issues.
After the two check into the room, they decide to have a night on the town, while inhaling large amounts of ether. “The main advantage of ether is to make you behave like the village drunkard in some early Irish novel... total loss of all basic motor skills: blurred vision, no balance, numb tongue-severance of all connection between the body and brain” (44). As Dr. Gonzo and Duke continue their insane journey through the Circus-Circus, things only get increasingly
We are tempted to think that the soul purpose of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible was to create an outlet that exposed the mass hysteria of the McCarthy era , however to say this you would be ignoring the central themes that have allowed this play to reach universal audiences. Among themes such as the abuse of power, conflict with authority and mass hysteria The Crucible deals with the importance of identity and the individual conscience. These two themes are closely linked because until you complete your journey in finding yourself you are unable to have an individual conscience. Miller uses one of the central characters in the story, John Proctor, to explore the journey of individual conscience. This theme combined with a unique structure and language allows him to creature a play that addresses the social and political concerns which are essential to every human existence.
The nature of power may be explained as the possession of domineering influence. Such influence is brought upon by the exploitation of certain factors which as a result espouse fear or question in the minds of those being exposed to power. The beholder experiences, change in mind set, and values. Through the study of my chosen texts, the nature of power will be deconstructed to divulge the legitimacy in which the fickle nature of power results in the fact which, humanity rejects the pinnacles of our ethical values for other forms of power. It is the allusive factors between power and rationality which dramatically affects the stability of decisiveness.
2.) How is the piece structured? Orwell structured this as a critique and persuasive essay, clearly stating his opinion, supports it with evidence, and creates a solution. The thesis is located within the middle of the second paragraph as he declares “It becomes ugly…concern of professional writers.” His tone is rather frustrated throughout this piece as he points out the “sheer incompetence” of writers as well as analytical as he criticizes other pieces of work and describes their many faults. He uses apposition to emphasize that “Modern English, especially written English, is full of bad habits which spread by imitation” as well as several other schemes such as chiasmus to convey the connection that if “thoughts corrupt language, language can also corrupt thought” along with antithesis to criticize how “political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible.” This piece is satirical because he ridicules our society and its usage of “modern English” illustrating the various “mental vices from which we now suffer” and continues to point out our “sheer