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- 2081: The Atomic Bomb and its Effects on Post-World War II
- ... step taken in time, a decision to go indoors, catching one streetcar instead of the next that spared him. And each that in the act of survival he lived a dozen lives and saw more death than he ever thought he would see. At the time, none of them knew anything (4). Hersey was attempting to chronicle what had happened at Hiroshima, and to do so fairly. And in emphasizing the ... This viewpoint manifested itself in literature in something called the "apocalyptic temper"; an attitude or a tone dealing with a forthcoming end to the world. Also, many people, because of this realization of our impending death, were beginning to say that maybe their was something inherently wrong with all of this. That nuclear weapons are dangerous to everyone, no matter what your political views or where you live, and that we ... why it, with its harmless untruths, exists. The following one is about the outlawing of Bokonon. To make the religion more appealing to the people, the leaders had it banned, with its practice punishable by death. They hoped that a renegade religion with a rebel leader would appeal to the people more.So I said good-bye to government,and I gave my reason:That a really good religionIs a ...
- 2082: The Essence Of Hamlet
- ... beings have the "capability [of large discourse] and god-like reason" that separates them from the beasts. Hamlet also recognizes that human beings are aware of the possibility of an immortal soul that survives physical death: But that the dread of something after death, The undiscovered country, from whose bourn No traveller returns, puzzles the will. (III.i.78-80) In terms of his Christian beliefs, Hamlet is well aware that there is an afterlife. He is, however, apprehensive ... to keep himself alive and analyze himself. Had there been no soul nor an afterlife, Hamlet would have us believe that he would not have lived to learn the true nature of his father's death. Much of Hamlet's sense of malaise is explained in his soliloquies. In his first soliloquy, the lack of regard for his father and such a hasty marriage upsets him to the point where ...
- 2083: Fraud
- ... something to correct the situation. Punishment for fraud is very minimal. There is almost no deterrence for this crime. If we want to see any improvement in the combat of fraud we must increase the penalty. Presently the rewards of fraud out weigh the risk of being caught. If a person is convicted with fraud they usually receive probation, suspended sentences, or a conditional discharge. This is not right, fraud is a crime against society. The penalty for fraud should be much stiffer than it is. They should pay back every cent to the people they stole from as well as pay back society. Certified fraud investigators consider occupation fraud to be ... thrive. With penalties the way they presently are, it is easy to see why criminals are committing more fraud. If a bank was robbed and the robber received $14,000 from the robbery, as a penalty they might receive fourteen years. A person who commits a fraud and realized $14,000, they might receive a penalty of six months. Elimination of fraud will not be a instantaneous event, it will ...
- 2084: Lennies Guilt In Of Mice And M
- ... break-down near the end of Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck. This episode was brought on by a tremendous feeling of guilt. While Lennie's head was full of the thoughts of the death of Curley's wife, his burden upon George, and his mental relationship with his aunt Clara and the giant rabbit, a somewhat confusing portrayal of Lennie's true guilt was shown. Lennie feels guilty about the death of Curley's wife. He accidentally broke her neck while trying to calm her down. He was scared that George would get mad at him and not let him tend the rabbits. Lennie felt guilty ... was not permitted to associate with her. When he killed her, it was as if he was losing a companion, leaving Lennie with a sad feeling of loss. Lennie truly does feel guilty about her death, not only because it was a "bad thing," but because he had lost a friend. A few times throughout the story, especially near the end, Lennie realizes how much of a burden he is ...
- 2085: Usage Of Elements Of Fiction I
- ... the plot of a story. A chronological plot is told as the events happen one right after the other. "A Rose for Emily" is not told in this manner. Faulkner starts out with Emily's death and then flashes back to many different events that happen during Emily's life. This creates gaps in the story about Emily's life that must be filled in with flashbacks. "A Rose for Emily ... find out that Homer Barron, who was thought to have left, was actually poisoned by Emily so that he could never leave her. When Emily keeps her father in the house three days after his death, we are forewarned of her holding on to death and of her keeping with her the corpse of the one she loves. The smell that is described in the story is also a foreshadowing of the death of Homer. With so many different ...
- 2086: Oedipus Rex: The Punishment of the King
- ... would only be stopped when said murderer is killed, or driven from the land (pp 4-5). Thusly, when it is revealed that Oedipus himself murdered Laius, then banishment seems to be the only option. Death, in my mind, is not valid simply because of what it might do to the kingdom's people. Even though it seems that Oedipus has not been a particularly good monarch, in fact his only major accomplishment seems to be killing the Sphinx all those years ago, having a king put to death could have serious repercussions on the rest of the kingdom. So in the end, the only way to cure the plague and keep the kingdom stable seems to be the banishment of Oedipus. In this ... his particular thread of life, Oedipus becomes more and more powerful, and as such, his pride also increases proportionately. He threatens both Tiresias and Creon, and single-handedly tries to unravel the mystery of Laius' death. What must go on inside his mind when he finds out that not only did he murder his father, the king, but he also slept with his mother? Knowing full well that his kingdom ...
- 2087: Beowulf 13
- ... idea that everyone has friends except him. Grendel was believed to be one of the pair of monsters that was a descendent of Cain, banished by God, forever punished for the crime of Abel's death. " Since Cain had killed his only / Brother, slain his father's son / With an angry sword. God drove him off, / outlawed him " (Beowulf, 1261 - 1264). Grendel envies the fellowship and happiness he sees in Herot ... think about others. The Danes thought that they could sleep peacefully for the first time in twelve years. They were wrong, what they did not know was that Grendel's mother was furious at the death of her child and was planning revenge on the Danes as they celebrating and relaxing. "But a monster still lived, and meant revenge. / She'd brooded on her loss, misery had brewed / In her heart ... for your victory over Grendel " (1334). The thought of revenge also comes to the mind of Beowulf as soon as he is told the story of what happens. Beowulf promises Hrothgar to revenge his friends death by killing Grendel's mother. " 'Let your sorrow end! It is better for us all / To avenge our friends, not mourn them forever' " (1384 - 1385). Revenge is not just something that monsters might want, ...
- 2088: Themes
- ... families were affected and displayed certain attitudes and emotional afflictions. I think the overall theme is that good eventually overcomes evil (or love is stronger than hate). In addition, with the emphasis on spirituality and death, the reader's focus turns to the role of God in determining the happiness or misery of our eternal soul. It was very frustrating to read about the pain and abuse the characters were inflicting ... overcome evil, and love can be attained even in the most evil environments. Revenge is the most dominant theme of the second half of the novel. Heathcliff first believes that if he can avenge the death of Catherine, he will somehow grow closer to her. However, the exact opposite occurs. When Heathcliff gives up on his plan for revenge, he is soon reunited with Catherine in eternal bliss. Ignorance and Education ... soul to Catherine's. Selfishness was first introduced when Mr. Earnshaw brought Heathcliff, home to Wuthering Heights. In the beginning, Heathcliff was treated equally as a member of the family, but after Mr. Earnshaw's death, everybody abused him (except Catherine) in any manner or regard they wanted. As a result of this treatment, Heathcliff grew up to be the most selfish person in the family. He was hateful, spiteful ...
- 2089: Eves Apology In Defense Of Wom
- ... fall of Adam and Eve from the grace of God. Another of Lanyer's topics is the sentencing and crucifixion of Christ by Pilate. Also while speaking on Pilate, Lanyer mentions Saul, who sought the death of David, however briefly. Aemilia Lanyer has provided a very strong argument, within the confines of her society, for the reasons why women deserve and have earned the right to equality with men. Amongst Aemilia ... simply did offend,/ This sin of yours hath no excuse nor end" (p 1062 ln 87-8). As the final nail on Pilate's cross, Lanyer compares him to Saul. Like Saul who "sought the death of God's anointed prophet-king, David" (p 1062 note 6), Pilate too seeks the death of an innocent man, chosen by God. The difference between Saul and Pilate lies mainly in two points. The first, that David was chosen by God to be a king, but Jesus was his ...
- 2090: The Sanity Of Hamlet
- ... in a more favorable light. In IV.v. she is quite obviously mad, and unlike Hamlet there seems to be no method to her madness. All Ophelia can do after learning of her father’s death is sing. Indeed, Hamlet’s utter rejection of her combined with this is too much for her, and she doesn’t sing a mourning song at the beginning of IV.v, but rather a happy ... himself, it is, will he, nill he, he goes, mark you that. But if the water come to him and drown him, he drowns not himself; argal, he that is not guilty of his own death shortens not his own life. (15-20) Ophelia’s breakdown into madness and inability to deal with her father’s death and Hamlet’s rejection is dealt with neatly and punctually. There is little evidence against her madness, compared to Hamlet’s intelligent plotting and use of witnesses to his actions. Thus, by defining true ...
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