The way humans live when no one else can see them can be interpreted as the human spirit.. In “Harrison Bergeron” the entire community is equal to each other in every single way. “The Rocking-Horse Winner” is a story about a young boy who becomes obsessed with betting on horses to satisfy that never-ending desire of greed. “Young Goodman Brown” shows a discussion between the character Goodman Brown and his companion or otherwise known as the Devil. Throughout “Harrison Bergeron,” “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” and “Young Goodman Brown” equality, greed, and the battle between good and evil portray human spirit.
One characteristic of the human spirit is the idea of equality. In “Harrison Bergeron” the author takes the idea of equality, and brings …show more content…
“The Rocking-Horse Winner” conveys this idea. At the beginning of the story the house constantly whispers the phrase “There must be more money! There must be more money!” because greed consumes the parents (par. 5). The parent’s son, Paul, follows in their footsteps by betting on horses for money to try and win his mother’s love. Although Paul wins an immense amount of money, the house continues whispering. Paul eventually becomes obsessed with horse racing. In exhaustion, Paul dies at the end of the story thus leaving his now rich mother alone. Throughout the entire story, money is the central issue in the family. Therefore, the story is portraying that money is not the root of all happiness, for in the end Paul dies leaving his mother …show more content…
“Young Goodman Brown” conveys this theme. The majority of the story is a conversation between Goodman Brown and his evil companion. While Goodman Brown and his companion walk, they run into Goody Cloyse. Goody Cloyse taught Goodman Brown religious teachings, yet she was heading to the Devil’s gathering. This lady is one example of the choice to be good, as Goodman Brown remembers her, or to be evil. At the end of the short story, Goodman Brown learns about Faith being at this gathering of the Devil. Once realizing this he cries, “There is no good on earth; and sin is but a name. Come, devil! For to thee is this world given” (par. 50). Goodman Brown comes to this realization of all of the evil that surrounds him. He never could trust anyone again, even his wife Faith. It is clear to note throughout the story that evil is the nature of mankind, and he was the only one to remain faithful. Throughout “Harrison Bergeron,” “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” and “Young Goodman Brown” equality, greed, and the battle between good and evil portray human spirit. In “Harrison Bergeron” the author shows how overpowering equality can become, and how society does not need to further the idea of being equal. “The Rocking-Horse Winner” portrays humans constant battle with greed. Thirdly, “Young Goodman Brown” depicts the honest truth that evil is the nature of all mankind. Each story contributes to the idea of how humans truly act,
One characteristic of the human spirit is the idea of equality. In “Harrison Bergeron” the author takes the idea of equality, and brings …show more content…
“The Rocking-Horse Winner” conveys this idea. At the beginning of the story the house constantly whispers the phrase “There must be more money! There must be more money!” because greed consumes the parents (par. 5). The parent’s son, Paul, follows in their footsteps by betting on horses for money to try and win his mother’s love. Although Paul wins an immense amount of money, the house continues whispering. Paul eventually becomes obsessed with horse racing. In exhaustion, Paul dies at the end of the story thus leaving his now rich mother alone. Throughout the entire story, money is the central issue in the family. Therefore, the story is portraying that money is not the root of all happiness, for in the end Paul dies leaving his mother …show more content…
“Young Goodman Brown” conveys this theme. The majority of the story is a conversation between Goodman Brown and his evil companion. While Goodman Brown and his companion walk, they run into Goody Cloyse. Goody Cloyse taught Goodman Brown religious teachings, yet she was heading to the Devil’s gathering. This lady is one example of the choice to be good, as Goodman Brown remembers her, or to be evil. At the end of the short story, Goodman Brown learns about Faith being at this gathering of the Devil. Once realizing this he cries, “There is no good on earth; and sin is but a name. Come, devil! For to thee is this world given” (par. 50). Goodman Brown comes to this realization of all of the evil that surrounds him. He never could trust anyone again, even his wife Faith. It is clear to note throughout the story that evil is the nature of mankind, and he was the only one to remain faithful. Throughout “Harrison Bergeron,” “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” and “Young Goodman Brown” equality, greed, and the battle between good and evil portray human spirit. In “Harrison Bergeron” the author shows how overpowering equality can become, and how society does not need to further the idea of being equal. “The Rocking-Horse Winner” portrays humans constant battle with greed. Thirdly, “Young Goodman Brown” depicts the honest truth that evil is the nature of all mankind. Each story contributes to the idea of how humans truly act,