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As Metallica awesomely misquoted from Shakespeare, "heavy is the head that wears the crown." Probably because most heads actually willing to wear a crown are a wee bit on the swollen side. And since big head + big crown + huge responsibility almost never = rainbows and cupcakes, it's easy to see why the phrase "power corrupts" is so universally held as truth.
For a great pick-me-up in the morning, check out the day's world news. Or local news. Or high school news, for that matter; it's no monumental task finding examples of powerful people doing jerky things. After having run the Zimbabwean economy into the ground and left his people starving, President Robert Mugabe reportedly threw a $250,000 birthday party for himself this February. (Sounds like somebody opted for the pony AND the inflatable funhouse.) Meanwhile, rival drug cartels continue to terrorize the Mexican countryside with guns and grenades, mercilessly killing any innocent civilians who happen to get in their way. Iran is currently limiting its citizens' internet communication and restricting journalists' outdoor time due to the fact that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's "landslide" victory has left voters rioting - and getting gunned down - in the streets. Oh, and I think there was also something about this Madoff guy and a global financial crisis? Be strong, Iceland.
Sadly, these stories all fall under the "same old story" category of history: boy meets money/influence/assault rifle, boy takes money/influence/assault rifle, boy devastates nation. Just think Macbeth. On the way home from a victorious battle against the Irish, General Macbeth is given the title of "Thane." We have no idea what that means, but he seems pleased and we're left to conclude it's some sort of promotion. Macbeth is then foretold that his newfound success will ultimately lead him to become king of Scotland. Which sounds ridiculously enticing, except that it would mean bye-bye King Duncan, whom pretty much everybody (including Macbeth) adores. With some serious nagging from his wife, however, Macbeth is persuaded to kill the king. Followed by everyone who suspects he might have killed the king. Followed by just about every other character in the play, to the point where even Lady Macbeth thinks YIKES and throws herself off a castle. In the wake of his wife's suicide, Macbeth decides that life is meaningless, only to get his head cut off by - you guessed it - the next guy in line to replace him as king of Scotland. The head that wears the crown may be heavy, but it gets significantly lighter when it's left out to dry on a pole.
"Macbeth" seems to be a pretty clear-cut case of power's corruptive effect on people, but what if you compare it to another play about power and corruption, like Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"? The play's namesake, Hedda, is a bored, manipulative, and seemingly remorseless housewife whose mind games and power struggles break up a relationship, devastate a career, and quite intentionally lead to someone else's suicide. Unlike Macbeth, however, Hedda's behavior is not driven by any newfound sense of power; rather, it is her complete powerlessness and repression in a straightlaced 19th-century Norway that causes her to lash out. When the local judge uncovers Hedda's involvement in the suicide and attempts to blackmail her, Hedda takes control of the situation using the one form of influence she has left over her life: by shooting herself in the head. As "Hedda Gabler" demonstrates, it isn't power itself, but rather the struggle for power that corrupts people. Come to think of it, this seems to hold true in "Macbeth" as well. After all King Duncan, is a perfectly decent guy; only when Macbeth decides to vie for his place do things get ugly.
So next time you have the opportunity to improve your station in life, try not to let it - or any sharp instruments - get to you head.
Shmoop is an online study guide for English Literature, Poems and American History. It's a perfect aid for students and teachers seeking guidance with advance study, essays and writing papers for literature like Shakespeare Macbeth or Ibsen's Hedda Gabler
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King $36.95 William Lyon Mackenzie King, twice former Prime Minister of Canada, was a brilliant tactician, was passionately committed to Canadian unity, and was a protector of the underdog, introducing such cornerstones of Canada’s social safety net as unemployment insurance, family allowances and old-age pensions. At the same time, he was insecure, craved flattery, became upset at minor criticism, and was prone to fantasy—especially about the Tory conspiracy against him. King loosened the Imperial connection with Britain and was wary of American military and economic power. Yet he loved all things British and acted like a praised schoolboy when British Prime Minister Winston Churchill or U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt treated him as an equal. This first major biography of Mackenzie King in 30 years mines the pages of his remarkable diary, at 30,000 pages one of the most significant and revealing political documents in Canada’s history and a guide to the deep and often moving inner conflicts that haunted Mackenzie King. With animated prose and a subtle wit, Allan Levine draws a multidimensional portrait of this most compelling of politicians. |
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For The King $6.99 The Reign of Terror has ended, and Napoléon Bonaparte has seized power, but shifting political loyalties still tear apart families and lovers. On Christmas Eve 1800, a bomb explodes along Bonaparte's route, narrowly missing him but striking dozens of bystanders. Chief Inspector Roch Miquel, a young policeman with a bright future and a beautiful mistress, must arrest the assassins before they attack again. Complicating Miquel's investigation are the maneuverings of his superior, the redoubtable Fouché, the indiscretions of his own father, a former Jacobin, and two intriguing women. Based on real events and characters and rich with historical detail, For the King takes readers through the dark alleys and glittering salons of post-revolutionary Paris and is a timeless epic of love, betrayal, and redemption. |
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Pullman Bangkok King Power $76.2 Pullman Bangkok King Power > BKK > 8-2 Rangnam Road > Bangkok > > 10400>Location. This Bangkok property is close to Suan Pakkard Palace and Pantip Plaza. Also nearby are Pratunam Market and Siam Square. Features. Pullman Bangkok King Power has a spa tub, a fitness facility, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This 4.5 star Bangkok property features massage and treatment rooms and beauty services. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, and meeting rooms for small groups. Pullman Bangkok King Power has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include coffee/tea makers, minibars, and complimentary bottled water. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. Guestrooms have satellite television with pay movies. Business friendly amenities include desks, direct dial phones, and voice mail. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, bathroom phones, and bathrobes. Guestroom services include a turndown service. All guestrooms at Pullman Bangkok King Power are non smoking. > |
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King Crimson - The Power to Believe $30.84 Disc 1:Power to Believe, Pt. 1: A Cappella, TheLevel FiveEyes Wide OpenElektrikFacts of Life (Intro)Facts of LifePower to Believe, Pt. 2, TheDangerous CurvesHappy with What You Have to Be Happy WithPower to Believe, Pt. 3, ThePower to Believe, Pt. 4: Coda, The - (live) |
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The Last King: The Power and the Passion... $9.95 Synopsis: This film captures the dramatic, lust-filled saga of England's King Charles II -- from his youthful exile in the Netherlands to his numerous sexual escapades during his tumultuous 25-year reign to his secret deathbed conversion to Catholicisim. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: Not Rated Genre: TV Miniseries Runtime: 188 Year: 2003 Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
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A Rise to Power: Chronicles of a King $14.99 "The world of fictional heroes has expanded immeasurablyMythical figures born of imagination and the desire to create a literary haven for the reader that seeks to escape to a world where good once again triumphs over evil. A Rise to Power transcends the basic premise of right over wrong, by presenting a historical legend who overcame personal, familial and occupational trials through his relationship with a personal and accessible Godthe same God who is with us today, his might and majesty as overwhelming as it was then to those who quest to find it. The young reader will unearth an age of intrigue, whilst the more mature will rediscover a familiar reverence for the supernatural experience born of ultimate faith. The portrayal of one mans rise to a mighty throne in a fierce battle for the dominion of a nation. In fulfillment of a prophecy, he surrenders to his destiny to become the greatest leader his people have ever known and the father of the hope of the world With the Power imbued in an ancient stone . . . a man of legend lives again" |
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King Came Preaching: The Pulpit Power of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. $15 "Mervyn Warren offers you a journey into the preaching of Martin Luther King Jr. in this homiletical biography exploring King's sermons, use of language, delivery and more." |
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The King $10 The King |
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