Sudden and unexpected discoveries have the greatest impact on one’s perception of their human nature as well as their perception on the surrounding world. This idea is strongly reflected throughout the play. The Tempest. Composed by William Shakespeare (1610-1611). The Tempest tells the story of an originally vengeful protagonist, Prospero and the transformation of his perception of his own human nature which in turn reflects the greater world. This is the result of an unexpected emotional discovery that occurred within Prospero. Similar sudden and unexpected discoveries are apparent throughout the novella. Heart of Darkness. Written by Joseph Conrad (1899). Heart of Darkness. The planned journey took an unexpected turn once a sudden unexpected
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This discovery completely changed both of their perceptions on their human nature and their perception of the world through their eyes. This idea in, The Tempest is displayed in (Act 5, Scene1) “Why, that’s my dainty Ariel. I shall miss thee, but yet thou shalt have freedom”. This represents the true transformation of Prospero’s human nature. Prospero’s human nature began as a vengeful, cruel man. Who’s only goal in life was to get revenge on those who had done him and his daughter wrong. Due to the unexpected discovery his perception on his human nature and the greater world has altered. Prospero has learned that being merciful and forgiving is incredibly more productive. If this idea was spread to the greater world. People could move forward as an entire race. In Heart of Darkness Marlo’s transformation that was sparked from his discovery is strongly eluded to whist Marlo was speaking to Kurtz’s widow. “The last words he pronounced was – your name” This displays an extreme transformation in Marlo’s human nature. Marlo lies to Kurtz’s, widow to comfort the grieving wife. This is symbolic of the maturing of the young man. Also from this experience Marlo has become less ignorant of the world. He has learned the greater world is much more evil than he could have ever imagined which only improved Marlo’s new humanist focused, human
This discovery completely changed both of their perceptions on their human nature and their perception of the world through their eyes. This idea in, The Tempest is displayed in (Act 5, Scene1) “Why, that’s my dainty Ariel. I shall miss thee, but yet thou shalt have freedom”. This represents the true transformation of Prospero’s human nature. Prospero’s human nature began as a vengeful, cruel man. Who’s only goal in life was to get revenge on those who had done him and his daughter wrong. Due to the unexpected discovery his perception on his human nature and the greater world has altered. Prospero has learned that being merciful and forgiving is incredibly more productive. If this idea was spread to the greater world. People could move forward as an entire race. In Heart of Darkness Marlo’s transformation that was sparked from his discovery is strongly eluded to whist Marlo was speaking to Kurtz’s widow. “The last words he pronounced was – your name” This displays an extreme transformation in Marlo’s human nature. Marlo lies to Kurtz’s, widow to comfort the grieving wife. This is symbolic of the maturing of the young man. Also from this experience Marlo has become less ignorant of the world. He has learned the greater world is much more evil than he could have ever imagined which only improved Marlo’s new humanist focused, human