In the story The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne has a plethora of thematic subjects, but the one that sticks out the most is the nature of sin, guilt, and blame. From start to finish the idea of sinning, and an inner guilt is prevalent in the entire story. Every character has something that they are holding in or have...
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Guilt appears as a key theme in Macbeth, presented as a dire consequence of heinous acts by Shakespeare. Guilt is shown through its link with the motif sleep, the appearance of Banquo's ghost and the recurring mention of the Macbeths' inability to wash the blood of their crimes from their hands. They construct their own personal hell where they are...
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Imagine taking a daily stroll down the street and witnessing something unexpected: a bully in action. As a witness to this terrible incident, the immediate thought is to intervene, but the physical response is to ignore and avoid the situation. This is the exact dilemma the seventh man faced in the story 'The Seventh Man'. Many people believe that the...
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âWe all go through a challenge in life because without a challenge thereâd be no reason to keep going toward your futureâ (Twain put #). This statement in Mark Twainâs, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, prepares the readers for the universe they are about to enter, with differences and so much more, while reading this book. This quote inspirational, and...
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The interactive oral presentations for the play Antigone, written by Sophocles, has allowed me to acquire new knowledge about the background details of the characters, the history of burial, and the rules of marriage in the ancient Greek times. When I first started reading the play, I was confused with the storyline, charactersâ names, and their family tree. However, the...
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The fresco painting, The Fall and the Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, created by Michelangelo and painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve and their sin against God, due to the temptation in the form of a forbidden apple tree known for granting knowledge. The painting presents the viewer with...
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Guilt has the power to inspire a personâs motives and shape who they are at their core. In 2003 Khaled Hosseini wrote the moving and powerful novel The Kite Runner which has a major focus on guiltâs intense power. Throughout The Kite Runner characters use their guilt as the driving force of their actions as the plot progresses. The narrator...
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Throughout our lives we have done many things that we are not proud of, some may say that those experiences make us a better person and others say that those experiences still haunt them today. In the story âThe Tell Tale Heartâ by Edgar Allan Poe, The main character in the story feels guilty for what he has done which...
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Fear doubt and guilt are prevalent results of any type of abuse from a partner and form unhealthy relationships.The Long Term Effects of Abuse and Stress Ruins not only the relationships but Lives as well. It is easy to get wrapped up in the ups and downs of emotionally abusive on and off relationship. Victims too often miss the signs...
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There are always times when your looking back regretfully and realize things that seemed right within the moment, but no longer do, that feeling keeps us imprisoned in the past. I'll give you the sun is a coming of age novel by Jandy Nelson based on real life mistakes, choices and experiences including guilt, everyone experiences it at one point...
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A creepily feel of the word âwitchcraftâ grazes through the ears of the townspeople of Salem, Massachusetts. No one was safe in this time of 1692; henceforth, if you even just said you had seen someoneâs spirit, the person you told upon would be sent to hang. Through these times, many chaotic things occurred with the townspeople's; furthermore, there are...
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I consider guilt to be an extremely valuable emotion. It helps people maintain connections to friends, family, and more. Experiencing guilt can cause one to have to repair relationships and learn from their mistakes. Every action and choice in life is followed by a consequence. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini the main character Amir discovers the consequences that...
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On the 18th of January 2017, Björn Höcke, a leading member of German right-wing party AfD, sparked an outcry through his criticism of the Holocaust memorial, or what he sees as âa monument of shameâ. Hockeâs erroneous arguments for Germany to stop atoning its Nazi past were, naturally, faced with widespread criticism. However, it was the replica of Berlinâs Holocaust...
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World War 2 is often regarded as the most destructive conflict in history in which many civilians were ensnared by an inescapable hostility. Thomas Keneallyâs âSchindlerâs Arkâ follows this abysmal lifestyle through the lens of a German superior who faces the tribulations of war. The characteristics of power and responsibility are both portrayed in the novelâs protagonist in which he...
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As a single mother of two, the mom guilt is an all-too-familiar feeling. From managing a clean house, teaching kids about my Ethiopian culture, helping them with their homework regularly and driving them after school while still trying to excel in my career and maintain my sanity at the same time. There are hundreds of mums out there who are...
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Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe's Exploration of the Human Psyche WhĐ”n somĐ”onĐ” kills a man, would thĐ”y hĐ”ar thĐ” constant bĐ”ating of his hĐ”art? Would it drivĐ” thĐ”m insanĐ”? In Đ”dgar Allan PoĐ”âs short story, ThĐ” TĐ”ll-TalĐ” HĐ”art, thĐ” narrator is facĐ”d with a problĐ”m. This is not a common, Đ”vĐ”ryday ordĐ”al. This is thĐ” problĐ”m of mĐ”ntal instability, tĐ”rror...
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In the words of research professor Brene Brown, Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement. The significance behind this quote is that although a guilty conscience isnât easy to bear, it comes with a positive outcome, such as a valuable lesson learned, whereas the outcome of...
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In Shakespeareâs didactic play the themes of âdoubtâ and âguiltâ play a central role in the presentation of the tragic hero: Macbeth. Macbeth has to make many decisions throughout the play that revolve around his guilty conscience.Whether it be him doubting himself about whether to kill Duncan or him feeling guilty and regretful after his act of regicide. However, Macbethâs...
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The Crucible is a play written by American playwright Arthur Miller in 1953 and takes place in the Puritan New England town of Salem Massachusetts. This play mainly focuses on and describes the true events of witchcraft during the years of 1692/93. During these years fear, hysteria, and panic defined the way people lived and acted towards one another. If...
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Everyone has at least gone through one moment in their life that really leaves a lasting impact on them. Itâs what shapes an individual and their perception of the world, as well as how they view themselves and their actions. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a historical fiction that introduces its readers to the tragedies of...
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When People first read or hear about Romeo and Juliet they think that it is merely just a classic tale of romance and hardship. But when we actually look through the story we are able to see that many people are truly involved in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. For instance; their parents, for continuing the feud between both...
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In July 2008, a small town in Orlando Florida was rocked by a tragic mystery. After a fight with her parents, Casey Anthony and her young daughter Caylee left home. Caylee would never be seen again. One lengthy investigation later, Cayleeâs remains were found in the woods, less than a mile from her past home. Many people cast their suspicion...
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