Freudâs psychoanalytic theory was the idea that the mind is made of different parts that have the potential to conflict with one another. The three main parts are known as the id, ego, and superego. The id is irrational and emotional thought, while the superego is moral thought. The ego is rational thought and functions as a peacemaker between the...
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When the odds are stacked against you, find a way to preserve and fight as your life depends on it. Emmellie Lyon discovers how a young boy did just that. Imagine this, your parents both are killed in a tragic car accident, leaving you to be raised by your inexperienced, bitter 20-year-old older brother, Darry Curtis. Darry doesnât care for...
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Throughout the process of growing up, people are influenced by everything surrounding them. This phenomenon doesnât have to be negative, but as Stephen gets older, he begins to reject any power that isnât himself, despite being vacuumed into always having a power when he was younger. In this essay, power is the influence other characters have over Stephenâs actions. While...
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What makes characters worth reading about is their struggles. This is especially the case in âLes MisĂŠrablesâ, the well-known novel written by Victor Hugo. Jean Valjean was born into a poor family. He had seven children that he needed to support, leading him to stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family and sent to prison for nineteen years....
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Most of us have grown up reading stories and watching movies about heroes and princes who are flawless, brave, and innocent as leading positive characters. On other hand, in these stories, we could also find a villain with every negative quality possible who must oppose and cause harm to the hero. This conflict between the hero and the villain has...
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Antigone, who was Oedipusâs daughter, had both a theme of free will and fate, however, they seemed to contradict one another. Although her fate was to live, her free will would not allow her to break the promise to her brother, which was she would give him a proper burial. This went against the king, Creon at the time, and...
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Macbeth in the beginning of William Shakespeareâs play âMacbethâ is presented to the audience as powerful, but by the end of the play, because he is corrupted by his ambition, he become a coward character. Macbeth is in the Scottish army and are fighting for the country, which shows Macbeth as a powerful character. Shakespeare uses violent imagery to present...
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In the book âCirceâ by author Madeline Miller, Circe learns, through her experience of motherhood, the instant love and maternal bond between mother and child, as well as a motherâs impulse to sacrifice her own life to protect her offspring. Like many mothers, Circe feels overwhelmed by a babyâs constant physical and emotional needs. Although she feels she is prepared...
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What makes a good leader? Is a good leader one that is virtuous or one that can do whatsoever is necessary to protect their territory? Niccolò Machiavelli in âThe Princeâ provides a thorough guideline as to the qualities of a good leader (i.e., prince). I will be analyzing the behaviors and decisions made by Creon in Sophoclesâ play âAntigoneâ to...
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The well-known tennis player Arthur Ashe once said: âTrue heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever costâ. These words of Arthur Ashe are contrary to the beliefs of Roy Hobbs from Bernard Malamudâs âThe Naturalâ, whose only ambition in life is to...
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The most important lesson Marji from âPersepolisâ by Marjane Satrapi learns is heroism, which guides her in decision-making and her life. Marji adores family members that have shown heroism throughout their life and uses their inspiration to try to bring change. She often compares herself and her father to the heroic deeds of her other family members. Marji often lies...
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Everyday millions of people around the country have dream jobs. Some might really want to get their exact dream job, buy a house or a car. Well, to get to the point, in order to fully achieve those dreams, anyone would sacrifice the things they love, but in some cases, there would be moments where the world makes it impossible...
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This paper examines the claim that in both Robert Blochâs âPsychoâ and Patricia Highsmithâs âThe Talented Mr. Ripleyâ, an overarching sense of jealousy that is driving the obsession. In âPsychoâ, Bloch allows the readers to see Normanâs jealousy when his mother took a lover named Joe Considine, he went over the edge with jealousy and poisoned them both, forging a...
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Shakespeare's tragicomedy 'Hamlet' is notable for only two female characters, both of whom are closely related to Hamlet as the protagonist: Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and matriarch of the play, and Ophelia, Hamlet's younger love. In this essay, the relationship between Hamlet and Gertrude will be explored in relation to the Freudian Oedipus complex. Hamletâs toxic relationship with his mother can...
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The goodness expressed in people influences their actions and behaviors throughout their life. Everyone has internal goodness and some form of morality that is shown throughout human culture. William Golding uses representations to display how the forces of internal goodness against disorganization and madness affect society as a whole. In his novel âLord of the Fliesâ, Golding uses Simon to...
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Elisabeth KĂźbler-Ross once said, âLearning lessons is a little like reaching maturity. You're not suddenly more happy, wealthy, or powerful, but you understand the world around you better, and you're at peace with yourself. Learning life's lessons is not about making your life perfect, but about seeing life as it was meant to beâ (BrainyQuote). As Rossâ quote states, the...
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In the world of literature, Roger Chillingworth stands, somewhat unceremoniously, as a symbol of true evil. In âThe Scarlet Letterâ he is the living embodiment of the Black Man, who is, in the Puritan faith, a representation of the devil. He shares similar physical features to the Black Man and even shares similar desires. In âThe Scarlet Letterâ, the Black...
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In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel 'The Scarlet Letter', Hester is the perfect example of one who experiences alienation alongside her daughter from the Puritans she lives around. She separates herself from them to work and take care of Pearl. Dealing with the guilt from her grave sin, Hester grows to learn how to cope with a judgmental society, where everyone around...
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In William Goldingâs novel âLord of the Fliesâ, Ralph is described as a leader, companion, and a civilized person, who runs on a democracy. That is why all the people from the island chose Ralph as their leader. Ralph also helps run the island. If the people had a different leader, I think that everyone's viewpoint would change. Ralph crafted...
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Children need order and rules, and someone to enforce those rules. When no adults are present to enforce these rules, there has to be a leader. Who is the best leader? In âLord of the Fliesâ by William Golding, British schoolboys were going to Australia for safety because of the war. When their plane crashed and they were stranded on...
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Rather than respecting people for whom they are based on personality, society chooses to judge people based solely on looks. Given all they have been through as a group, why do the boys in âLord of the Fliesâ see Piggy as a nuisance? Piggyâs physical appearance leads him to be the subject of many jokes, and even after offering advice...
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In the darkness, we show our true colors. Behind the walls when no one is watching, we do things we wouldn't normally do in front of others. This is greatly expressed in Oscar Wilde's quote that states: âMan is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truthâ. For...
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Many people ponder the idea of being a hero, and what qualities or characteristics make one a hero. The borders between being a hero and a normal person can be blurred, and Odysseus from âThe Odysseyâ is a great example. Some may consider Odysseus a hero, and some may not. To me, Odysseus is not a hero because of his...
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Discrimination comes in different forms, it is a unique pattern of harming and humiliating others, specifically those who are in some way smaller, weaker, younger, or more vulnerable. âLord of the Fliesâ is translated by William Golding. In the novel, discrimination leads to Piggyâs abuse. Despite all of Piggyâs leadership qualities, his physical appearance, social class, and personality help lay...
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The main idea in âLord of the Fliesâ is Goldingâs understanding of human nature. Golding argues that human nature, unleashed from the pressure of society, departs people away from sensibleness to fierceness. The application of allegory, character development, illusions, and setting are individual rhetorical techniques that the writer uses in âLord of the Fliesâ to interpret that all humans are...
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During our daily lives, people face tribulations from time to time. But how do individuals deal with those challenges? William Golding illustrates how Jack in the novel âLord of the Fliesâ faced his predicaments apart from adversity by indicating the true form of human nature, that humans are wired to think instinctively rather than wisely, more savage than civilized. Jack...
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Addictions are common among the public. For example, from substances, medications, and liquor to addictions like sex, betting, and eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Somebody in your work or companion circle has battled with fixation. Addiction advising takes learning and tolerance from advisors. I have connected the information from the course of this addiction to â28 Daysâ featuring...
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A serpent is known to be vexing, corrupt, and shady, much so like the devil. Evil comes in various forms, producing a pessimistic awareness of the world around you. Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of âYoung Goodman Brownâ, uses imagery to highlight the ways in which evil establishes itself in oneâs life. In Hawthorneâs story, an audience can comprehend how quickly...
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S.E. Hinton wrote the novel The Outsiders, which is realistic fiction. It shows key events demonstrating the respect Dally deserves. Some might think that Dally doesnât deserve respect for the way he treats people, but he acts this way because he came from a neglectful family and wasnât shown love. One place this is seen is when Johnny and Ponyboy...
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Hero. A hero doesnât always mean outstanding powers to be significant. A hero has many meanings to different people. Some people see superheroes in capes or webs coming out of their wrists. But a hero that should be more recognized are the ones who do small things that stand out from the rest. Saving lives and cities from villains is...
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