The question of what is right or legal had been always a subject of discussion. What is right can be defined as subjective which, is based on someone's understanding of morality, ethic, and values, and what is legal as an objective which, is based on someone's understanding of the laws of his community or nation. What is legal does not necessarily means it is right and what is right should not be illegal. It is why sometimes people do what...
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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 Sandra Bullock. In this paper, I will concentrate on Gwen Cummings, the principal character played by Sandra Bullock. She is...
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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 was a dear virtuous boy whose innocence towards the world was stripped away from him as soon as Jack set...
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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 naturally evil. The theme of savagery against civilization is introduced through the main characters in the novel, Ralph and Jack,...
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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 the foundation for the other boys to neglect and abuse him. Piggy is bullied by the other boys because of...
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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 represent human decency in society in order to prove that the essential goodness in people must be embraced as it...
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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 some of us, it is natural to put on a completely different identity when we are around others. Not showing...
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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 to better the island, the boys still resent his intelligence. By serving as the scapegoat throughout the novel, Piggy helps...
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For this essay, I will be choosing the character Okonkwo. Similarly, as his dad was inconsistent with the estimations of the network around him, so too does Okonkwo become incapable of adjusting to changing occasions as the white man comes to live among the Umuofians So pretending that I'm Okonkwo and the missionaries and commissioners come I would not agree with what they are doing. When these Westerners came Okankwo was not there at the tribe's village because he was...
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Richard Machowicz once stated, âBeing a warrior is not about the act of fighting. Itâs about the ability, courage, and commitment to end the war within oneself and not quit until the job is doneâ. This quote from Machowicz reflects what the poem, 'Beowulf', is based on. 'Beowulf' is an epic poem written during the Anglo-Saxon time period which is a period that requires courage, loyalty, and devotion from a king, which is mirrored in the poem. Throughout the epic,...
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In life, villains ought to be avoided, but in fiction, they are simply unavoidable. Without a villain, there is no hero, and a story without a villain and a hero isn't a story. Great villains can have a significant effect on the value of their stories as a whole, but what makes a great villain? One example is Felix from Christina Barnaby's novel 'Keepers of Light', whose frightening appearance, terrible misdeeds, and conflict with the hero make him the ideal...
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In modern societies, artists or manufacturers use elements of cuteness that are pleasing to create mass consumption. Merchandise that is worth millions and is sold across the world is partly due to its appeal of being âcuteâ. In this case, a recognizable animated character, Hello Kitty, is famous for representing what is known to be cute. Cuteness is an aesthetic category that uses its elements to create mass consumer culture and attract consumers. The cute aesthetic of Hello Kitty has...
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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 a deserted island with no adults, they fought to keep their sanity and be civil and survive. What qualities make...
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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 id and the superego. Other important parts of the mind are assumptions and libido. An assumption is the part of...
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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 be viewed as being Freudian, specifically in relation to the Oedipus complex. The Oedipus complex is a stage that Freud...
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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 lessons that we learn help us mature and thrive in the real world. Similarly, throughout the novel âTo Kill a...
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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 Man is said to wander the forest, looking to capture souls. This might be the most apparent similarity that Chillingworth...
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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 her is looking down upon her and her child. There is a noticeable conflict between herself and the community she...
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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 the huts and helped with the idea of making the fire to try and help them get rescued. Ralph is...
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