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    Polonius Honesty Analysis

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    I Ain’t Callin’ You a Truther! The key to good eavesdropping is not getting caught. ― Lemony Snicket Eavesdropping leads to drama since it demonstrates that there is no trust or the person wants to know what is happening within the community. People do not think of the consequences that comes from eavesdropping. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius establishes an egotistical persona. He believes that everything he says is right or he will find a way to prove it. Polonius gives Laertes advice, yet…

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    Honesty is the avoidance of knowingly deceiving yourself or others. Honesty means not lying, cheating, or stealing, whether it is done with malicious intent or not. This holds true even in situations where dishonesty seems like the easy way out. Perhaps one of the least considered, and possibly most difficult, aspects of honesty is being honest with oneself. Everyone has moments where lying may seem like the easy way out. Take the little boy who breaks the vase while playing ball in the house…

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    in it, honesty and beneficence. First of All, honesty is the act of telling the truth. Dr. Bill in the case was missing the term and the concept of honesty in his practice, because he has been diagnosed with Parkinson disease but he decided to keep it secret. Practicing medicine in a professional way require from the physician in the first place to maintain honesty. That means they should be honest with themselves, colleagues and the most important to be honest with the patient. Honesty is the…

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    being of the same blood. Furthermore, this action creates relationships between characters that are dishonest and fraudulent. Shakespeare uses the theme of truth and deceit throughout Hamlet in order to make the audience realize the importance of honesty within relationships. Shakespeare’s use of the theme of truth is central to the plot of Hamlet, as it serves the audience to see the benefits of truth within a relationship. For example, in Act II, Scene 2, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern…

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    The title of the play correlates to the severe test John Proctor is put through. His tests are whether he will stay true to God and being an honest man, or lie and conform to the rest of the town’s mindsets. His honesty reveals how much of a loyal man he is, despite committing adultery with Abigail. As a Puritan (especially women), life was very strict and habitual. The men worked, while the women stayed home and cleaned the house, maybe do some crafting such as knitting or sewing, and…

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    Not only does she develop a liking for Biddy Early, Lady Gregory also records a powerful testimony to the honesty and authenticity of her reports and the people she is reporting from. Before she even begins relating the narratives, Lady Gregory relates the frustration of a family member of Biddy. The woman explains that she has spent the past 20 years deferring guests; she goes further to relate that the priests had deemed her foolish for not pretending to be Biddy and “[make] something out of…

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    Loyalty or Honesty A nice breezy day with perfect weather temperature war as pumpkin pie when it first comes out the oven. Green, brown, and red leaves moving with the wind in a fast pace however, it was a beautiful sight to see all those colors go together. A windy day with a well needed jacket to keep from catching that bad cold. A big building filled with many windows and a colorful playground that was very fun especially during recess. She was a girl who shared loyalty with her friends but…

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    Honesty is a fundamental part of any relationship. It plays the part of the foundation and building of trust. Often, it's the reason why bonds start to get intimate and gets deeper with meaning. Situations such as individuals letting their guards down in front of their friends is usually a result of trust. Earning a person's trust is often achieved through being truthful and genuine to that individual. Although, some individuals might think lying is a must in situations I think the opposite. I…

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    What is honesty? Merriam-Webster defines it as “a fairness and straightforwardness of conduct,” or more simply “the quality of being fair and truthful.” The online dictionary defines it as not only “truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness,” but also “freedom from deceit or fraud.” Dishonesty, on the other hand, is defined as “a lack of honesty or integrity: a disposition to defraud or deceive – to lie, cheat, or steal” according to Merriam-Webster and the online dictionary. While honesty involves…

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    Equality does not exist; it shall remain but an idyllic fantasy bound to optimistic literature due to the corruption that inundates the human heart. Yet, it is corruption that I wish to diminish. Instilling honesty in cutthroat business through the vessel of the lucrative medical industry is the change I dream of. Hospitals and countless pharmaceutical companies exploit patients by releasing cures at unrealistic prices. Within our country exists a vast populace of individuals who live below the…

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