Philosophical arguments

What is an identity? According to the Longman dictionary, “Identity is the qualities and attitudes that a person or group of people has, that make them different from other people.” Social, Cultural, Economic and Family plays an important role to shape your identity. Some people say that your name is your identity; some says that your features or personality, and other consider your color, race or ethnicity as your identity. Also a stage of childhood, teenage and adulthood to gain your self…

After reading and viewing the mob mentality pieces, I conclude that being in a mob make people’s actions more harsh and unrelenting. For example Smith writes that “These factors sometimes make a person believe that they can act a certain way within a group and not have the same consequences that the same actions would have if he or she acted alone.” This quote means that when people in a group commit a crime, they believe that they are more likely to get away with what they are doing. Since…

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The Gluttony in a Good Soul Okonkwo has seen what happens to men who cannot fend for themselves, his actions reflect that. However, having a troubled past is not an excuse for the actions of oneself. So when asking if Okonkwo is a good man or terribly flawed, we first must ask what makes a man terribly flawed? What makes a man good? Is it the way he treats his family? His morals and values? Everything in between? Okonkwo can be seen as both a good man and terribly flawed depending on the angle…

Identity. Identity, take the first letter of identity, I, Identity is all about you and who you really are. In the novel A Separate Piece by John Knowles, Identity is a main theme and is essentially the building block for the story. Through Gene it shows how he envies Phineas and wants to be exactly like him. As typical sixteen year olds, they are trying to find their true identity, however, peer pressure always comes into play. Identity is the main theme and purpose, and it is shown commonly…

Identity: noun, the fact of being who or what a person or thing is and the characteristics determining this. The definition of identity is as stated above, but what specific characteristics determine who a person is? People often believe that identity is influenced by one’s physical features and outward appearance. However, throughout Mark Twain’s book The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson, identity is found to be more than outward appearance; identity is mainly formed by one’s upbringing and values…

What is your identity? People say I’m funny, creative, and kind. My family, religion, and friends really impact my identity. One way my identity is found is through my family. My dad and mom got a divorce last year. That really impacted me and my whole family. Even though this time in my life my family has helped in every way possible. My mom spreads her love and provides for us. My grammy and my grandpa always help you when you need it and find a way to make you laugh. My grandma is like a…

Power that is help by a person can be good, yet it can be devastating. In Mark Twains A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, there is a message being sent to the reader showing the abuse of power, who has it, who seizes it, and who loses it. In the novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, many hold power, but some hold more power than others. The Catholic Church originally held power. The Catholic Church was made up of about half a dozen people. According to the Catholic Church…

In Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, the theme of good versus evil is prominently demonstrated by different characters throughout the story. A longstanding, often debated question has surrounded the topic of dual mortality and the choice of becoming good or evil. The question is: Do you have the ability to choose between good and evil, or does one or the another choose your path for you? I believe that good and evil are rooted inside you from the moment you are born, but you…

With great power comes great responsibility, however, in No Sugar any character who holds power seems to greatly misuse it. Neal for example is central to the great misuse of power, as an authority figure Neal has the power to directly abuse Aboriginals and bend the law without fear of persecution. This exploit of power is driven by Neal's underlying fear. Neville, while having good intentions still misuses what power he has in order to satisfy his personal bias, and ultimately voice his racism…