After the conquests of Asia and Africa by Alexander the Great the Greeks adopted a blended culture. This culture was known as Hellenistic. The common language was known as Koine. It was a blend of Greek and Persian languages. The greatest city of the Greek empire was known as Alexandria. It was a very rich city located in Egypt. Royal palaces were built and Alexander's tomb was located there. A large lighthouse called Pharos that reflected light from a fire. In Alexandria were two great sources of knowledge Alexander's library and museum. These were the greatest sources of knowledge in all of the ancient world and brought visitors from around Europe, Asia and Africa. The Hellenic empire also developed different studies of astronomy, mathematics and physics. The forerunner's of Hellenic math were Archimedes and Euclid.
While reading A Message to Garcia I had much to think about and many emotions. During the reading I almost felt guilty because currently I would not be able to carry the message. I am not the most hardworking person who goes out of his way to accomplish a goal the way it should be accomplished. I always finish something with the required work and will definitely find a way to do minimum work possible. I felt like A Message to Garcia was speaking to those who don't do the most work and to inspire them to better themselves not just for them but for others. The story also tries to convey how people who are able to carry this message are what all of society needs. In the story the author states that " If men do not act for themselves, then what will they do when the benefit of their effort is for all." This explains if you do not do the work for your self how will you be able to work for other people, and if you can not do work f...
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