Ayden's IB Survival Guide

#1. The Princess Bride This is a story told by a grandfather to his grandson, that follows a man named, Westley, on his way to rescue Princess Buttercup from having to marry Prince Humperdink, the villain in this story. On his quest, he has to defeat a band of misfits who have been hired to kill Princess Buttercup via the Prince's orders. He initially rescues her, but then they are captured. The band of misfits is backstabbed by the prince's men resulting in them befriending and teaming up with Westley for revenge, and the ultimate rescuing of Princess Buttercup.   There is no doubt in my mind that Malcolm would love this story as it's main character illustrates all the qualities held by a good and righteous man. The chivalrous aspect is one thing that Malcolm would appreciate greatly. Furthermore, there is a secondary plot that Malcolm would feel very drawn to. This would be the plot of Inigo Montoya, who throughout the movie spouts out the phrase, "Hello. ...

1. Why do people who are not "evil" take the first step into evil? What, for instance, is involved in taking that first step  "down the primrose path to the everlasting bonfire"  ( Macbeth , 2.3)? What are the consequences of the individual choosing evil (particularly the internal consequences)?  Use examples from the text to support your opinion. Yellow Primrose (Notice the thorns) Throughout reading Macbeth it is evident that there is a major arc in his character. In the beginning, he is described by King Duncan as a loyal war hero. He is also loved by all members of the King's Court. However, as the story continues he morphs into a deceitful, murderous, greedy man; unrecognizable to the man he once was. Shakespeare does something really special here as he has chosen to make the star of his show turn into the "bad guy" before our very eyes. By doing this he comments on the thought process of one who "turns evil" but also on how swi...