Rational choice theory

Stitching the Story The average adult makes about 35,000 conscious decisions in a day. The majority are rather simple, but a handful of these will make a lasting impact in our life or in someone else's. “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost is a poem that articulates the concept of decision making. Because decision making is such a run-of-the-mill task, it can often be related to various pieces of literature. For example, the short story Everyday Use by Alice Walker, Mama, a rough and big boned…

1.) The Paradox of Choice Schwartz, perpetuates that the, “dogma of choice”, is a creation of industrial civilization. Which, relates to individuals interpreting choice as, by maximizing the welfare of citizens, we are maximizing their freedom. Freedom, as described by Schwartz, is deeply imbedded in modern day society. Freedom, as defined by modern day society, creates individuals who seek more, but are disappointed in their choices. 2.) Health Care: Explosion of Choice An example…

be made to keep the child or not, reflecting a passenger waiting to take a train and travel to a new place and engaging in a new life. Choices like these also have certain sacrifices just like if Jig and the American were to keep the child, it would result in the characters to put an end to the extravagant and almost playboy lifestyle they are…

Is it important for people to make their own choices or decisions in life. Yes, no, maybe are what people typically say if asked this question. To make their own decisions they need to trust themselves. If somebody said yes when asked this then that means that they make their own decisions perfectly. In the Moth Aleeza Kazmi said “I am brown” she stood up for herself. She stood up for what she believed in. If people don’t make their decisions or choices in life then those people probably won’t…

one which less traveled and does not look as convenient to route. Hence, at the end of the poem, he states the road he chose has “make all the difference”, which is another theme of the poem. Not only is about the theme choice making, but it also indicates that no matter which choice people have made, it often brings up surprises and differences to…

roads in the forest. He is talking about two paths in life, and how important it is to make the right decision at the right time. Life is a path, and a choice taken. The narrator describes the path of life as a road. The narrator chooses a different road from the others. Sometimes, making a unique decision without following the others is the right choice. “The road diverged in a yellow wood and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference”. Everyone is standing in front…

The story of Medea, written by the Greek poet Euripides, is about a woman who goes on a vengeful killing spree, after being scorned by her husband, Jason. Having already killed prior to that her scorn fed her murderous impulses. Her worldview indicates that she prays to the gods/goddess to go unpunished for her sins. She seeks out revenge for those who have caused her pain. As a result, Medea believes that revenge is justified. Medea seeks revenge to justify how her husband Jason has mocked…

through decisions in life and conveys the message that the decisions chosen affect one’s future path and identity in life. Within this autobiographical poem, Robert Frost portrays the message that one’s decisions affect their future identity and choices in life. This is evident through the poet’s use of tone, stylistic devices and structural elements. Tone: Frost presents a shift in tone from one that is contemplative and decisive to one that is regretful in order to present the message that…

travel one path or the other. Taking a particular path could suggest freedom or death. As well, like Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken,” the speaker reflects on taking the less taken path, and believes he will reflect in the future that his choice was both life-altering and controversial. Tim O’Brien’s short story, “On the Rainy River” discusses the reluctance of fighting in war, and explores a person’s internal struggle. Despite an effort to follow one’s own beliefs, when faced with a…

“Two Hours on the Train”, written by Abdellatif Laâbi, is a free verse poem that follows the journey of the narrator and his companion. The two are riding a train, while the narrator ponders his past. While I may not know for sure what the narrator is thinking, why the poet chose to write in free verse, or where the train is headed, however, I can certainly make deductions based on the evidence that I do have. The answers to the following questions are a result of reading, interpreting, and…