Irrationality

rich for use, for earth too dear:/ So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows, / As yonder lady o’er her fellows shows” (1.5.44-48). Romeo began to profess his love to a girl who he had not yet met, show his immaturity and haste towards love. His irrationality continues to develop as he sees Juliet up in the terrace outside her room. Being a young girl, Juliet is completely love struck by the romantic comments and gestures, leading her to “fall in love” with him. After only…

There have been many arguments made over the years that are designed to show proof for God’s existence or a lack thereof. Thirteenth century philosopher St Thomas Aquinas is one of those people who formed their own argument supporting God’s existence. The Five Ways, as he called them, were designed to in five different ways prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there is in fact a God who subsists all around the world. The “Argument from Possibility and Necessity”, the third of Aquinas’ ways is…

people can deal with it. A major thing the book show is how the people that are racist are ignorant, like Pap. Twain depicts an accurate description of how racism was and is real for many black people. In a section of the article “About Education; Irrationality, Futility and Huk’s Censors” there is a part that states, “This shows the importance of understanding the period in which the book was written. It is important that people understand that the book was written in the 19th century and…

William Blake has so articulately said, “It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.” Friendship is not just companionship; it is a sacred bond between two individuals. Friendship, involves deep interpersonal relations enmeshed with irrationalities which are commonly associated to human beings. In The Kite Runner, when Amir asked Hassan to fetch the prize kite from the kite tournament, Hassan responded by saying, “For you a thousand times over!” This gave a clear indication of…

Merriam-Webster simply defines the term 'Renaissance Man ' as "a man who is interested in and knows a lot about many things;" (Merriam-Webster) emphasis on the word 'man. ' This is because the Renaissance was not the liberating era for women that it was for men. Though many pieces of literature and art of that era depicted feminine themes and held women at the center of the narrative, "women continued to be used in society only for the benefits of men—as daughters who could potentially help…

Through his violent actions and language, Othello displays his irrationality and insanity. Moreover, Othello throws a fit in act four and falls into a trance. He has been, “‘o’erwhelmed with [...] grief” (Act 4, Scene 1) and cannot, “confine [himself] [...] in a patient list”. In addition, Othello also uses foul language…

One of William Shakespeare’s most renown plays, set in Verona, where two young star-crossed lovers; Romeo and Juliet met in tragedy as their family feud bound their love within solemn hatred. The Montagues and the Capulets are two families of equal powers who’s prolonged bitter quarrel leads to the tragic death of these two lovers, and by their love reconciled the family’s hatred. Love is a predominant theme within this novel portrayed through the eyes of Romeo and Juliet, as they overcome their…

villain in the play. Labeled as the “devil” (1.3.107) and an “inhuman wretch” (4.1.4) by many Christians, Shylock’s wickedness identifies him as the major foe in the play. As the root of most trouble, Shylock starts problems with his usury and irrationality, yet he escapes trouble by hiding behind a mask of Judaism, his scapegoat. Through the dialogue and actions of its characters, the Merchant of Venice illustrates Shylock as the villain due to his…

Daisy Buchanan is a young and beautiful woman that comes from old money, as does her husband, Tom. They live on the East Egg, across from Nick Carraway, Daisy’s cousin who lives in West Egg. Nick’s neighbor is one Jay Gatsby, who throws elaborate parties in his ridiculous mansion in hopes of attracting Daisy’s attention. After attending one of Gatsby’s parties, Nick sets up a tea date to reunite Jay and Daisy, which spurs their affair. Everything continues until Tom meets Gatsby, doesn 't like…

Bar, 2017 Straw and wood are natural materials that reinforce the Brazilianness in the piece besides being a timeless desire. The bar has a brach-shaped structure, signature of the designer, working as a pictorial language that refers to sustainability and nature, factors that contribute to the construction and maintenance of the values of Paulo Alves' pieces. Gloria chair, 2009 The design of the Gloria chair comes from the premises of minimalism, clean and abstract features, free from any…