Egotism

In Emerson’s essay “Nature”, Emerson looks beyond the simple visuals of the woods and explores how his connection with Nature grants him enhanced perception of his existence, and how he himself is encompassed and uplifted by the existence that is Nature. Emerson While remembering his transcendental walk through the forest, Emerson writes, “There I feel that nothing can befall me in life, — no disgrace, no calamity, (leaving me my eyes,) which Nature cannot repair.”(Emerson’s “Nature”) Emerson…

When Emerson is in the woods, he says “Standing on the bare ground...all mean egotism vanishes”. In nature, he escapes from the imperfections of society, therefore, “all mean egotism vanishes”, specifically referring to the materialism of society. He presents the woods as a perfect, tranquil place to prove nature contrary to society. Later, as Emerson stands in the woods, he says…

Schrödinger's great Gedankenexperiment. The cat then climbs into the box and the experiment is begun leading to the total uncertainty of its condition until the lid is opened. Ursula K. Le Guin’s Schrödinger’s Cat depicts the paradox between human egotism and the reality of…

Extreme camera angle, corrupt character and ambiguous storyline. Extreme camera angle in Citizen Kane as shown in the post election scene, the camera is positioned in a very low angle to show the symbolic egotism of Kane. In this scene, everything is disproportional smaller and the ceiling is low. It is a very depressing claustrophobic scene and it serves well the theme of film noir. Corrupt character in the Trial for example taken from the scene where the…

pain and anguish: his ego and we do this through self-restraint and one’s will power. This contrasts Aristotle’s view because it suggests that a man pursuing excellence in his rational activities may not be indicative of a good will. Man’s habitual egotism is importantly noted amongst those who adhere to Kant’s work, as it is viewed as a negative criterion of being human. The objective, therefore, is to dismantle the temporary object of affection…

From the moment we were born, to the last breath we take in this world, humanity itself has always strived to reach the ultimate perfection. Society itself is obsessed over the utopian-like idea of perfection, to the point of it seemingly being projected to people as the epiphany of their human purpose. I too, became one of the countless people who became infatuated with the idea of perfection; I tried to get the perfect grades, to write the perfect speech and to live the perfect life. I made…

Ambitions control much of society. The struggle to achieve their goals often leads individuals to become arrogant once their dreams are realized. It is only when these desires are achieved through dishonest means, that humans are truly regretful. William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Macbeth, is the embodiment of excessive vanity and ambitions to accomplish the inconceivable. The protagonist attempts to send a powerful message to the Elizabethans; when something is achieved with dishonesty, an…

It’s commonly known that the United States started out as British colonies. Had you actually thought of it it you probably wondered: If they both started as one, then how has the vocabulary, particularly literature, in Great Britain and America come to differ such a great deal? Well, a transitioning point happened in the past that people commonly correlate the beginning of American Literature. Ralph Waldo Emerson-a poet, essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and minister- represented the beginning…

Chekhov’s most famous plays were written at a time when the stage director was becoming a significant factor in the modern theatre. It is the entire recognition of the main themes of Chekhov’s plays that demonstrates why directors are so prone to immerse in wild fantasies. Throughout his life, Anton Chekhov was extremely critical of many features of the theatre of his day. His negative behavior towards directors and actors who displayed his plays in a manner that dissatisfied him led Chekhov…

motive for “planning and executing this dastardly and shocking crime,” he simply answered that he “wanted the money” (Crichton 357). Pierce’s true motivation was caused by a simple desire; instead, it was caused by his character flaws of greed and egotism. Michael Crichton captured Edward Pierce’s avarice in The Great Train Robbery by focusing on his overly self-confident, manipulative, and sly nature. Edward Pierce displayed his self-confidence by assuring Robert Agar that he would be able…