Solitude

The Upanishads are a collection of texts that outline some of the core philosophical concepts of Hinduism. Amongst these are moksha, dharma and advaita. In Sanskrit, moksha means ‘release’ from the cycle of birth and death (samsara) - it is freedom from attachment to materialism in life and detachment from the human world. There are multiple ways to attain moksha, which will be discussed in this essay. Dharma, in sanskrit, means ‘duty’ or ‘ethics’- these are the duties and morals followed by…

preference to wait goes against the existential belief of living in the moment, hence they are inflicting isolation upon themselves. The refusal of taking opportunities to escape from isolation further contributes to one’s responsibility of their own solitude. In The Story of Lucy Gault, Lucy is dependent upon an external source for her freedom from her traumatic memories. She is unwilling to do the things she wants that make her happy because of her fantasy of her reunion with her parents. When…

elaborates on this argument by explaining the position of Leo Strauss, who argued that Rousseau’s political solution “ought to be read as merely intended for modern consumption” since it is impossible for humans to ever truly return to the ideal solitude and naturalness of the original state of human nature (172). In fact, in his Confessions Rousseau posited that “he alone has maintained the soul of original, natural…

Following the conception of the first creature in Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein sentenced himself to a lifetime that would be comprised of terror and the constant need of protection. The moment during which he commenced his labors to create the creature, he committed the rest of his life to mental and physical destruction. Without having contemplated the potential complications that could arise by attempting to become omnipotent, Victor concluded his toils and birthed a…

boat heading for the north pole. Resolution: Victor dies of fatigue, exhaustion, and mental distress after pursuing the creature. The creature shows his remorse and his respect for his creator and then heads into the deep artic to commit suicide in solitude.…

In the Tennant version of Hamlet, it is the title character that is most distinguished in directorial decisions. Sporadic and energetic, this incarnation of Hamlet lacks the philosophical quality found in the text. The youth of Hamlet is easily read in his behaviors, contemplative but not slow. Tennant’s Hamlet can be particularly distinguished by his interactions with Polonius. Mocking and sharp, Hamlet’s madness can be more easily interpreted as an act when he has back-and-forth conversation…

On the surface Baldwin’s novel appears to be about sexuality, but the novel tackles a deeper issue. Baldwin takes a stance on finding oneself whether that be thought others or in moments of solitude. Geovanni is able to show David who he wants to become as well as warn him of what he could be. David faces an internal conflict discovering who he is independently from the people that surround him. The novel is less about sexuality and more about self-discovery. As a culture, there are many ways…

Kids Have Constitutional Rights Drug Screening is a method for identifying the presence of one or more drugs, also known as drug testing. Children all around America and now in Massachusetts school districts are being tested at random to a drug screening. School nurses are allowed to give a drug test to a student with no reasonable cause or any parent consent if the child were to be a minor.. This might prevent kids to stop and using drugs but it violates one's privacy. The proposal in a…

Hi Quit Buddy, I understand exactly how you feel in regards to needing more time alone and socializing less. I enjoy the solitude of my home right now, as I experience the magnitude of my smoking addiction for the first time in my life. I am just lucky that I have been able to take the time off from work to undergo this major life altering change. It has been hard on me both physically and mentally, as you are well aware of yourself. I personally feel best socializing on this forum with…

The Conqueror Worm composed by Edgar Allan Poe evaluates the concept of death in society and how it can master its victims ‘Man’. In the poem angels gather together to watch a play that embraces this theme. This poem was published in the year of 1845 and was incorporated into Poe’s short story called “Ligeia”. Throughout the poem various poetic devices have been utilised to convey several meanings mainly related to the theme of death in regard to mankind due to the presence of sin. Context can…