Monday, October 5, 2009

tyranny

"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with
us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."

page 89. Elements of Literature

Tyranny can be used to describe a goverment. A unrestrained use or exercise of power.

2 comments:

  1. I think tyranny can also be described as oppressive and unjust.

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  2. yeah i here the word tyrant used in negative forms pretty often so i think tyranny is like an overcontrolled govt.

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