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Like Homer’s King Agamemnon, who was doomed to die by the actions of his wife, Clytemnestra, Adam discovers that Eve has, in his absence, yielded to the lies of a seducer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Take Pitt’s “F1: The Movie” and this year’s “Heart of the Beast,” where Pitt plays hypermasculine characters whose lives, actions and goals are defined by a relentless desire to come out on top.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Theaker's former colleagues, and the force, have all been left shocked and disgusted by his actions and the long-term impact they have had on his victim."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
They are charged with "dolo eventual" -- a legal term meaning that a person is aware that their actions could cause harm but persisted nonetheless.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
There was nothing in his actions, however—at that time—that indicated serious problems or advanced neurosis.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
