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“There is no denying that there is evil in this world but the light will always conquer the darkness,” this quote demonstrates how in many situations evil lurks though the outcome of good is usually the light that thrives from darkness (Koyenikan). Charles Dickens, a well-known author of the nineteenth century, has played a role in literature dating back from the 1800s to modern day. This author successfully presents the battle of good versus evil and the triumph of light from dark situations in…

William Clement Stone once said, “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.” W. Clement Stone believed that honesty was the best policy if you wanted to live a good life. You can’t be afraid of the truth or what it might cause. In Jeannette Walls’ memoir, The Glass Castle, Walls tells the truth in a straightforward tone which allows her to directly and quickly address her…

Have you ever been in a situation where your family members were not supportive of your decisions? What would you do if you were torn to choose between your family and your feelings? Sometimes, life gives rise to countless sacrifices, mostly because we wish to fulfill our values. Shakespeare conveys the theme of how values make us who we are, but also cause us to surrender some of our most prized possessions and people, and generate challenging obstacles we must learn to fight and overcome.…

The Yin and Yang of stories: Good vs. Evil behavior In order for there to be an equal balance in life, there must be an equal balance between what is considered right and wrong first. Propriety and iniquity go hand in hand, in other words, no one would know what is considered benevolent if there was not any evil to counteract it. Anonymous poet’s Beowulf, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and John Gardner’s Grendel are strong paradigms in proving this case. Specifically, when Dr. Frankenstein…

QUESTION 1: THEME Betrayal, as defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “to hurt someone who trusts [another], such as a friend or relative by not giving help or by doing something morally wrong.” This is shown in the stories The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe, Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin, The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conrad Doyle, In a Far Country by Jack London, and An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce. In The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen…

The black devil “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies. It comes from your friends and loved ones”. Betrayal of trust is when you trust someone, and they take that trust and throw it away. The stories “The Black Cat”, by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Lottery”, by Shirley Jackson, and “The Devil And Tom Walker”, by Washington Irving, show how the romantic literature characteristic betrayal of trust is evident throughout them. The story “The Black Cat” shows that…

Mark twain says “With courage you will dare to take risks, have strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity”. In princess and the goblin Curdie shows courage using compassion and integrity by staying overnight in the garden to watch over the princess, and to earn toward a new red petticoat for his mother. Honor is the product of courage integrity wisdom humbleness and basically every virtue. It takes a lifetime to earn and a second to lose.…

According to Merriam Webster, betrayal means to hurt someone who trusts you, such as a friend, relative or partner by doing something morally wrong. In Shakespeare’s Macbeth and in “The Social Network” directed by David Fincher both protagonists seem trustworthy. However, through time both Macbeth and Mark Zuckerberg betray their friends, their partners and those around them. Eventually their deception leads to very negative outcomes. Both Macbeth and Mark Zuckerberg betray their friends. In…

One of the greatest inflictions in life is betrayal. It destroys trust, and thus, eradicates the relationships which allow society to function. In most scenarios, a betrayal takes place between two individuals that are close or directly related to one another, and can be difficult to predict until it has already occurred. If not managed correctly, devastation is the only outcome for those who are betrayed, which can lead to their demise both mentally and physically. This can be distinctly…

Ursula Le Guin’s “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” is a great example of how inequality is often present, yet ignored, in our society. Like the citizens of Omelas, most people think that it’s okay, or rather necessary, for one person to suffer for the greater good. In our case, the one person who suffers is not actually a person. It is, in fact, a group of people who’s suffering is constantly being ignored. Le Guin uses the child in "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" to demonstrate the line…