Gratification

To analyze the character of Proteus in Two Gentlemen of Verona is to address the conflict between Proteus’ reprehensible behavior throughout the play, and the implications of his rapid redemption at the end of the play, that his betrayals were all the result of a temporary delusion. If Proteus’ actions were shaped by external forces – specifically the irresistible and transformative power of love – then perhaps he would be less culpable for his shifting loyalties and therefore as easily…

Dante Rossetti’s, Jenny: A Cautionary Tale of Sexual Knowledge and its Destruction of Women “The whole education of women ought to be relative to men. To please them, to be useful to them, to make themselves loved and honored by them” - John-Jacques Rousseau England in the 19th century was wrought with the battle for women’s rights, specifically the education of women. In his poem, Jenny, Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s narrator makes various references to books – those on his shelf, and how…

if not for the players, in order to do so the answer to the question, “What do people get from playing Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?” is expounded on. Since this question focuses on the audience and their own control over the media, the Uses and Gratifications theory is what will be…

Origin The Internet has proven to be one of the greatest advancements of the twentieth century. So much so that many could not bear the possibility of not having access to it at all times. The Internet has gone through three basic forms during it’s growth, it started as an idea, became a reality as ARPANET, and expanded to the world as the Internet that is known today. Johnny Ryan points out in his book A History of the Internet and the Digital Future that the Internet is the result of a desire…

The story of A Child Called “It”: One Child’s Courage to Survive by Dave Pelzer is based on the real life of Dave Pelzer and perceptive on his childhood in which he was abused in multiple ways. With the help of the textbook Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect by Cynthia Crosson-Tower, it is possible to analyze the diverse types of abuse he endured and view some of the probable causes that could have influenced his own mother to mistreat him. Crosson-Tower (2014) says that “it is agreed,…

Thesis statement Through the speeches by men, love is examined by men attending a symposium or a drinking party. The symposium has its main concerns with the beginning, the purpose and nature of affection and care. Therefore, love is the central theme in Plato’s dialogues in Symposium. Introduction The Symposium is a philosophical text written by Plato in approximately 386-370BC. It is a lively and entertaining book characterized by witty characterization which not only shares the concept of…

More of something can be good, but too much of the same rarely is. Ever since man landed on this earth, he has unfolded new ways to quench his thirst of interaction by creating ways of communication, ranging from the primitive language to advanced technologies like the computer and the mobile phone. But has man been able to achieve his goals? Or has he done the reverse in his attempt to achieve his goal? We came up with the idea of social media for the sake of interpersonal communication, but we…

deeply in love with a good Christian woman and therefore wanted to take on a Christian way of life so that he would appeal to her. Lewis aimed at creating a deeper understanding of the logistics of love that cannot be wavered by mere physical gratification. Once human beings satisfy all their needs, they are left with a void that can only be satisfied by unconditional love that is instituted by…

words, what others have to offer should not make a difference in the way they are treated. In the case of modesty, this means that a person’s appearance should not be viewed as a potential to obtain sexual gratification, they should instead be viewed as a whole person despite the sexual gratification they may or may not provide. This will decrease the stigmatization of women’s sexuality. When this framework is implemented, a woman dressed modestly will be treated no differently than a woman…

Author F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one…just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” While Fitzgerald’s quote pertains to his novel, “The Great Gatsby”, it enables the reader to gain insight into how a character fits into society. This quote is particularly pertinent in connection with Aimee Bender’s female protagonist in her short story, “Call My Name”. After inheriting millions from her deceased father’s…