Meaning

Sailing to Byzantine by William Butler is a complex poem with a lot of hidden meaning. Upon first reading the poem I was very confused, I couldn’t seem to understand what the author was portraying. After going through line by line, however, I found this poem to be interesting and intriguing. Through the way, the author utilizes the poems unusual setting, metaphors, and the mood or tone to point to the overall theme and meaning of the poem. This piece of literature from the first line begins to…

The Theory of Meaning Patricia L. Starck “Man’s main concern is not to gain pleasure or to avoid pain but rather to see a meaning in his life” (Frankl, 1992). This powerful statement by Viktor Frankl is among the fundamental concepts upon which the theory of meaning was developed by Patricia L. Starck. Starck, (2014) describes her 20 year professional relationship with Viktor Frankl and her extensive involvement with Frankl’s logotherapy as being great influences on the development of the…

“The Meaning of Life” Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont The meaning of life can have different meanings, depending on who is trying to find life’s meaning; life is principally about living, not just surviving. The Shawshank Redemption is about pain, suffering, and oppression, and yet, as the movie continues; it becomes apparent that it is also about relationships, perseverance, and hope. Andy Dufresne, is a character who is sentenced for life in prison, for a crime he did not…

Happiness as we have learned was multiple meanings and the way a person interprets happiness varies among individuals. Happiness is a state of mind that can only be control by the person experiencing it. Circumstances and our peers can ultimately influence our happiness, however it is up to us to determine how happiness will play a role in our lives. Finding meaning in our lives ultimately helps us achieve true happiness. However, there are times when finding meaning in our lives might seem…

writes in The Meaning of Life, “The point of any living thing 's life is, evidently, nothing but life itself,” (Taylor). Many people aren’t content with this view on the meaning of life because it serves no purpose to them. Human beings seek out the meaning of life to find answers to life-long unanswerable questions. Questions about if a God exits or about their own future or even if they’ll make some sort of impact in the world or to others. Frankly, I find that version of the meaning of life…

taken. Robert wanted his readers to view it as he took the road the is least taken, but what Robert really is trying to say have made his reader mislead the poem. “The Road Not Taken” is one of the classic with the trick in carries to hide it’s true meaning. Robert Frost poem made it simple for readers; he wanted to make the readers think that he is on a road that continues in a straight road, but splitted into two road, and wanted to travel on a road that is least taken by others people. The…

The meaning of literacy is that you can connect to something through proper reading and writing. This meaning does not remain the same throughout a person’s life. In today’s society being a literate person is extremely important. From getting a job or going to the grocery store, a person is required to be literate to some point, allowing them to communicate properly. Though all parts of my childhood and young adulthood have been connected to literacy and sometimes I didn’t realize the connection…

Cue the cliché: What is the meaning of life? Is it simply to work, in hopes of gaining great wealth? Or wanting to contribute to the world and reach peace and harmony? What about merely finding the love of your life and starting a family, well, a financially stable family that is. The answer to this question resides in our own perception of life and reflection on what, we find, most important to live for. Common answers that are passed around include; family, children, wealth, and world peace.…

The meaning of life What is the meaning of life you might ask? Well there is no answer life is what you make it. So for me life is to just live and die plain and simple. As for those that think the meaning of life is to be happy, well it sucks to be them because life as I’ve experienced it is definitely not a walk in the park. You’re going to have your shitty days, week, or sometimes even months where you’ll have nothing but shit to deal with (not to say that we don’t deal with shit on a daily…

literal definition of the word success is "a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains prosperity." (Google search). However, throughout my own life experiences, I have perceived that there are multiple interpretations regarding the true meaning of the expression "success". What is success? When I was younger, I used to think that being successful only meant striving for a family and being a conscientious person. I did not view it the way others around me do. Those people…