Ugly and Beauty of Humans Humans always act in a variety of ways. There will always be good and bad people in the world. As hard as it is to believe, good and bad exists in everyone. From examining Liesel, Hans and Rosa from the novel “The Book Thief,” it will become apparent that ugly and beauty lies within everyone. Liesel has proven that she can be both ugly and beautiful.…
The world today is extremely controversial, it seems as though through the simplest comment you can offend another, so terribly, and there are times when it was not meant as an insult or harmful. The world in its elements seems to have the same relationship as people do love and hate. Most people have grown up with the knowledge of good and evil, as one cannot exist without the other. Through this essay with the assistance of Jensen, Ooman and Abbey, we will try to show you how the yin and yang of the world works. How do you feel after you go to a meeting about helping the environment?…
All or nothing thinking is an irrational way of thinking involving thinking in extremes. The Crucible by Arthur Miller and “The Death Of Goody Nurse” by Rose Terry Cooke both demonstrate the theme of all or nothing thinking leading to ignorance and prejudice. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, people are regarded as either for or against the court. In “The Death Of Goody Nurse” by Rose Terry Cooke, Goody Nurse is regarded as good and then evil. The theme of all or nothing thinking leading to ignorance and prejudice is posited by Miller’s The Crucible through characters labeling others as one of two extremes and by Cooke’s “The Death Of Goody Nurse” through the description of Goody Nurse drastically changing between two polar tones.…
The Dangers of being Certain Though doubt has always held a negative connotation in my mind, a dark shadow that looms over certainty, truth, and progress, John Patrick Shanley, through his film, not only claims but makes us feel quite the opposite: that doubt is in fact a valuable asset in gaining an objective view when determining “good” from “bad” and discovering the truth. Stanley utilises the two main characters in his film to depict the dangers of acting upon certainty without doubt. I will be exploring two research questions within my reflection: “How does relative societal rules define what is good and bad?” and “To what degree does self interest drive us to be bad?” through the comparison of the the two main characters Sister Aloysius…
RC picked up Ariel from school for a respite outing to Pin strikes. The purpose of this respite was to give cousin (guardian) personal time. Ariel was given the option of bowling or to see a movie. Ariel decided that she wanted to bowl. Ariel was complimented on her new hairstyle.…
Identity can be defined as the fact of being who or what a person is. This being, it is exceedingly important to identify and maintain our personal identity. Although this is important, many people struggle to find their specific identity, and often find themselves searching for it. Two characters that can be identified for being on this type of journey are Hercules and April. Being that Hercules and April both go on this “identity journey”, they have many similarities.…
Brent Weeks stated, " I think that fiction is an excellent place for us to struggle with question of good and evil and humanity and inhumanity." Throughout time the words good vs. evil always have an affect on history. Why do humans battle good and evil? In fiction we read of some of the most famous battles with good vs. evil. Two of the most classic stories that we read in this course are The Cask of the Amontillado, and Othello.…
Works of literature are a reflection of the time period they were written in; they explore the inner workings of the society and examine the most prominent issues of the time. Therefore, as time passes and humanity changes, the issues addressed evolve accordingly, with the exception of one issue, which endured the tests of time and remained one the most recurring themes in literature, the battle between good and evil. The theme made its first appearance in creation stories and while the stories differ between one culture and another, the theme of good and evil remained intact. To illustrate, in the Abrahamic religions’ version, Adam and Eve’s fall from heaven is caused by Satan, the very root of all evil. Centuries later, the battle between good and evil continues to be tirelessly fought whether in literature or other creative mediums.…
The categories of what makes up monster and human characteristics are not simply opposites, yet they help define each other. Cohen’s theses, both “The Monster Is the Harbinger of Category Crisis” and “The Monster Stands at the Threshold… of Becoming” helps support the theory that human characteristics show forth in monstrosity and monstrosity in heroism. The qualities found in monsters and humans help define each other, especially in Beowulf. Beowulf is a young warrior from Geatland who travels to Denmark to help Hrothgar who is the King.…
Sigmund Freud, an neurologist and psychoanalyst, formulated three concepts of personality: id, ego, and superego. Id contains our drives and the pleasure principle. King Hrothgar can be depicted into this category. The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar. Hrothgar made a deal with the devil, Grendel’s Mother, and became king because of it.…
The article, Monsters and the Moral Imagination, is informing the audience that monsters show a boarder aspect of the society. The article gives different point of views on monsters and gives a direct explanation on how the acts portray by monsters reminds us about reality. However, the use of monsters can improve our imagination by teaching us about survival and preparing us for disasters and global issues. Monsters can be good or bad as shown in different fictional stories. For example, these stories of Frankenstein and World War Z, display multiple warnings about our standard of living and high expectations in this current era of globalization.…
This essay will compare the ways in which powerful characters are presented in The Tempest and Of Mice and Men. It will firstly address the most powerful character in The Tempest and the ways in which the character is presented, secondly it will then compare the similarities of the most powerful character in The Tempest against the most powerful character in Of Mice and Men. It will then go on to compare the characters that hold true power in The Tempest and Of Mice and Men. The fourth part compares the way in which minor characters possess different kinds of power, and finally, some conclusions will be drawn The most powerful character in The Tempest is Prospero as he has power over the island and almost just deemed himself “ruler” of…
Everyone knows the famous story of Cinderella. In 1950, Disney produced the animation of this story, and it became the most famous version of the story (Corliss 54). Just like any other artworks, the animation Cinderella sends hidden messages throughout the story. The messages perpetuate the gender roles and stereotypes. One way to analyze the gender roles and stereotypes is by addressing the class identity.…
Air, another archetypal element, is a symbol of activity. The enjoyment of three days filled with adventure and wonder on the land is coming to a sudden end when the narrator explains, “This was the last evening that she would breathe the same air with him, or gaze on the starry sky and the deep sea” (Anderson). This realization shows the little mermaid’s emotions as she knows this evening would be the last of her life in sea or on land. The sea witch in the story represents “The Devil Figure”. She exemplifies evil manipulation of an innocent person when she makes the little mermaid sacrifice her voice for legs.…
In this complex play written by William Shakespeare, The Tempest is about Prospero, a sorcerer and the rightful Duke of Milan, lives on an island with his daughter, Miranda. Prospero’s brother, Antonio took over his throne and set Prospero and Miranda adrift, and they eventually found themselves washed ashore on the island. Prospero summons a storm to wreck a ship bearing his old enemies near the island, and punishes Antonio and Alonso in multiple ways. Finally, Prospero confronts his brother and Alonso, and he demands that Antonio restore his throne. High school students should still learn The Tempest, because there are themes that are relevant today, characters represent ourselves, how influential language can be.…