For my shakespeare course I need to respond to this quote as part of a term paper. I've followed along in class so I know the plays well enough, but I can't take a solid stance on this quote either way - we can choose to either refute, defend, or modify it in our thesis. I have plays and examples in mind to respond for each of the scenarios but I'm torn on which are the most solid... I'm basically just interested in how you understand the quote and if you have any suggestions on how to mold it. Thanks!

In “What is a Shakespearean Tragedy?” Tom McAlinden writes,

Shakespearean tragedy is centrally concerned with the destruction of human
greatness embodied in individuals endowed with ‘sovereignty of nature’ (Coriolanus
IV.7.35): men are instinctively referred to as ‘noble’ (in the moral or characterological
sense) by those who know them, even their enemies. However, what constitutes true nobility in action invariably proves problematic for the hero, especially when he becomes
entangled in the ethical contradictions associated with the notion of ‘honour’ . . . .
The hero’s fall involves a self-betrayal or loss of identity which constitutes a breakdown in the balance of a richly endowed nature, one in which feeling is so powerful that it is never far from the point of destructive excess. It is this nature which gives rise to the notion that what makes the tragic protagonists great is also what destroys them . . . .

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What mailing address should I share with your gifter? (P.O. boxes OK)

What name/username should I say is receiving the gift? (Anonymous is just fine, too, if you don't want to share your name)

Is there anything in particular you do NOT want, are allergic to, or cannot enjoy?

What gender are you? (Feel free to skip this one if you want)

Anything else we should know? (Feel free to leave this blank if you're all set.)

I'll close this poll at 12pm EST on Sunday, November 22.

Mood:

energetic

I'm not including a paragraph with this week's topic. I like the idea of leaving this one "old school", which is the way we used to post them, because it's the kind of topic I feel would be cheapened by anything else.

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And on a completely random note, my neck is cold. I just got my hair cut (and highlighted) the other day, and it is SHORT in the back. Like, off-the-neck short. It looks great, but the back of my neck is always so cold now. I think I'll be investing in scarves for a few months. XD

Mood:

amused

We had enough editors, with about 10-15 extra edits flex room and a couple standby editors of we'd needed them. We're doing OK, peeps. :-)

Notice that in this version of the chart the links are black-- you can still click on them, but they're more readable now. This was pipi's idea, and a fantastic one. Also- jsut so you all know, pipi does about half of the work for the editing chart every week, which is why I'm able to post it so much earlier than usual. THANK YOU, PIPI!

No one has more than four edits this week, although I had to stretch things out a bit. rephen, since you seem to be done with your shenganigans, I've added you back on the editing list. :-) Let me know if that's not ok!

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Mood:

accomplished

I'd like to replace all my cheesy white mini blinds with curtains, but I plan on just going thrifting for whatever I can find that looks nice and depending on what I come across, I'll need some panels resized or may need curtains made from scratch out of fabric. Even if I miraculously find all the right sized stuff I need, I already have a set in my living room that is way too long and needs trimming.

I'm sure it'll be a super easy task, but I am not stitch-inclined, nor do I own a sewing machine. It's simple enough that even if I can just find someone crafty on here who likes to sew, I wouldn't mind paying a reasonable amount to have it done.

I live in East Nashville, but driving isn't a big deal, providing its not way out in the boonies or something.

Thanks in advance!

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What's 93 million miles away and still hurts your eyes when you look at it?

I have to do a research paper. I don't even really remember what a research paper is with respect to other kinds of papers and my prof isn't being very much help. I'd like to bounce a few ideas off of someone who knows wtf they're doing and get suggestions on what to modify.

I'm not looking for people telling me things to look up or giving me specifics. Nor am I looking for someone to read a paper (paper's not written yet). I want to email people some ideas and then have them say things like "that's a good idea, but that's not a thesis" or "great, but what is your point?" only I'm already asking myself these questions. I need people to ask me the questions I'm not thinking of.

I also need to put together the framework of this paper in the next 2 days before I visit my prof on Monday, because when I visit him, I'm going to give him the outline of what I'm doing and then find out if I should be dropping the course (voluntary withdrawal date is Nov 18). So not only do I need someone to bounce ideas off of, I need them fast.

Anyone willing to lend me a hand?

My email is dreaded.night.turtle@gmail.com

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We had 49 contestants eligible to play this week. Of that number, 42 got their entries in on time. Only 25 people can move on to Week 3, so 17 contestants will be eliminated this week!

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Poll #1485455 Week 2 Poll
Open to: Friends, detailed results viewable to: None, participants: 34

Who holds the Key to Week 2?

Just for Fun entries:

Voting for this poll will close at 1 pm on Tuesday, 11/17.

ETA: blythe025 missed the deadline for competition, but we'd like to present her Just for Fun entry here for your reading pleasure and comments.

Fridge I bought 7/1/2005 for 588.01 (+ 50 dollar delivery - 638.01 after taxes) now at the new HH Gregg location on sale for 680 + 69.99 dollar delivery (818.99 after taxes). As of a year and a half ago HH Gregg jacked up the delivery prices from 50 to 69.99 as a fuel surcharge and never lowered 'em down.

That's a savings of -$181

Although to be fair, the fridge I bought had different handles, and that was a 2005 model and this was a 2009 of the same brand / size / etc. so this comparison isn't perfect.

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This week's news in review:

Our Week 1 winner was kayden_eidyak!

Our Writer's Showcase featured writer was covenmouse!

There's only about 2 1/2 hours left to submit your Week Two entry! Deadline is 2 pm EST today!!

Editors, the Week 1 Editing Checklist is here for your checking-off reference!

Writers, if you would like your Week 2 entry reviewed/edited, sign up over here by 6 pm EST today!.

Check out the Chatters over at nanoinflames, where the latest entries include tangledwood's Friday Five and cedarwolfsinger's Stress Reduction!

Nom nom nom - NOMinations are coming soon!

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Chatter Round-up:

This week's Chatter Posts featured the following topics and queries:

Monday: desert_rose:
How do you think the English language could be simplified or improved?

Tuesday:
pelethetart:
What are you a snob about? How did you come to be that way? Have you been able to find someone/something that lived up to or exceeded your standards?

Wednesday:
desert_rose:
What goals have you set for yourself? How far along the road to achieving them are you?

Thursday:
katden:
Add your voice post link!

Friday:
firesign10:
Have you met many LJ friends "in real life"? Was it the experience you hoped for?

I hope you enjoyed this Week in Review, and tune in later for the Week 2 Voting Poll, as well as tomorrow's new Writer's Showcase!

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