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- 1691: Social Criticism In Literature
- ... the factories and land. Rather, "state communism" was established, where a central government owned them. Orwell thought that such a political system, "state communism," was open to exploitation by its leaders. Napoleon, after gaining complete control, did anything he wished - reserved the best for the pigs, and treated the animals cruelly. The animals could not do anything, unless they again realized their strength in numbers against their own kind. Unfortunately, they ... different caste from the other animals. Orwell's implication is that "real" communism cannot exist in the countries which claim to be communist. The ruling class - politicians - own everything and ironically are therefore in total control. A Tale of Two Cities is a love story which chronicles the lives of Charles Darnay, a Frenchman who renounced his link with the aristocracy, and Sydney Carton, a wastrel who lived in England. Both ... disenchantment with the state of evolution of human nature. They seem to be saying, that even when we begin with honourable intentions, there will be some of us who will let their base instincts take control. Orwell, in Animal Farm portrays this nature by parodying events in real history. Given the right conditions, those events could happen anywhere - a leader becoming overly ambitious, to the point of harming his people ...
- 1692: Reconstructing A Crime Scene
- ... in the company of his brother-in-law. "Now, calm down son. It was only a game. Let's enjoy the holiday festivities," Simon's father advised. Norton observed the collection of moose heads and gun racks hanging along the walls. He picked-up one of the hunting magazines that were lying on the coffee table, and flips through a couple of pages. Then, he stops and studies a page for ... see what the shouting was about. Sarah questions, "What are you two arguing about?" "This argument is over, because, I'm about to through this sorry son-of-a-bitch out!" Simon shouts. "Simon, please control of your temper," Mary warns. "I don't want you to regret doing something, and then feeling sorry for yourself again." Mary noticed that Simon was sweating profusely with veins popping out of his forehead ...
- 1693: The Impact Of Stalinism In 198
- ... own bleak mood and outlook (Calder 511). In such phrases as: "I understand HOW: I do not understand WHY" (Orwell 68) Orwell reflects his own confusion toward the motives of an ultimate power that has control over every aspect of life. Further into the novel this question is answered, "the object of power is power" (Orwell 217), which is the apparent truth or reasoning to Orwell, Similarly, one critic states "To ... would not endure forever?" (Orwell 25). The writing of 1984 is meant as "a reaction to certain terrifying events in modern history that could not have been foreseen . . . " (Zwerdling 202). Orwell's fear of total control was foreseen in a statement Winston made: "We are the dead." (Orwell 113). This complete realization of mankind's helplessness when confronted with such a terrifying and awe-inspiring future aided Orwell in his own ... to further prove its ultimate power to themselves as well as Winston. Who in the end is greatly effected by the great pains and troubles taken by the government to ensure that they remain in control. Critic Irving Howe once stated "1984 clearly reflects the deep impact on Orwell of the contemporary political pageant of Stalinist Russia . . . " (95). This impact upon Orwell is clearly negative and is often reflected through ...
- 1694: Rabbit, Run Happy Endings
- ... us from stress that triggers bad moods or may put us in touch with a place in ourselves that is beyond unhappiness. For Rabbit it seems to be women and sexual compatibility and being in control. Rabbit's passions flowed along the path of lust and sexual fulfillment. When he was with Ruth, everything seemed to be about being pleased sexually and having it whenever he was in need. He thought ... and through themselves. It's a normal feeling to have for anyone at anytime. Everyone has values, they were just geared towards different things in the fifties. For Rabbit, his values were sex, being in control, having someone in his life that understood him, and finding himself and his true meaning in life. "What is consequent therefore is the divorce of man from his values, the liberation of the self from ... children, she, in turn, would find fulfillment." (Mintz, 188). Janice, in turn, was not a responsible mother for her children. She tried to be a loving mother, but drank too much and couldn't take control of her situation. So whom should we blame for the misfortunes that occurred through Janice's life? Surely not Rabbit. He did everything that he felt was right. He felt that leaving Janice in ...
- 1695: Trouble And Her Friends
- ... the cattle . Moo... (Hackers, 52 min). This quote emphasizes the theme of the book I ve read, Trouble and Her Friends, by Melissa Scott. Sometimes in life, you don t always seem to feel in control. Well, imagine believing that you are but somehow finding out your not. India, or her alias Trouble, was one of those people who were behind the scenes, lurking in the shadows. She is a person that does not fear such things because she is the one in control...until she loses it. Can you imagine, being free as a bird, lurking around the net, experiencing it with all your senses to the ultimate limit? Then, as quickly as you were out on your ... you. You need not lurk behind the shadows when the light shone upon you is your own (Hackers 49 min). One of the main themes in this book is that the government will attempt to control citizen s activities at all costs. This greatly relates to the modern world of today. Every day in Congress, they pass or veto a law that directly affects us. A big deal now is ...
- 1696: Philosophy 2
- ... cause of a previous condition and eventually links back before the person s life. Augustine does not believe that our choices are determined by internal factors because the responsibility of those choices are beyond our control and alleviates us from such a thing. Therefore freedom no longer exists because the choice was made from within. This is compatibilism; determinism is compatible with human freedom and moral responsibility, and Augustine rejects this. Augustine sees human beings having metaphysical freedom: the freedom to make decisions and control what to choose with any determination that is outside one s control. He points out that with out our metaphysical freedom we would be end up living in a boring and planned world. Our metaphysical freedom exercises the choices that causes evil and causes of genuine ...
- 1697: Omeros
- ... a clear reference to Helen being used as a figure of St. Lucia. He uses Achille and Hector s mutual pursuit of Helen to signify France (Hector) and England (Achille) s constant struggle for the control of St. Lucia. This struggle is seen from very early on in the story: The duel of the fisherman/was over a shadow and its name was Helen (Bk 1, III, i). When Hector sells ... Navy of England s domination over that of the rest of the world. At first, we see that Helen is with Hector when she moves in with him in chapter XXII, just as the original control of the island was in the hands of the French. In chapter VII, Achille spies Helen and Hector, just as the British continually were watching the island and waiting until they could possess it. In Chapter LIII when Helen goes home with Achille, there is an obvious reference to the shift of control of St. Lucia to the English. When Hector dies, it signifies how France eventually, because of the French Revolution and later the fall of Napoleon, became less of a world power and England became ...
- 1698: Odessey 2
- ... women were responsible for the actions of the men. In The Iliad, Helen and Athena are two characters who display "the influential power female sexuality has in relation to the mortal male...[they are] in control" (LeVan). Helen's physical beauty was her source of influence as "She plays out her role or destiny as a symbol of the beauty that men fight for..." (Bespaloff 121). Helen was Menelaus' beautiful wife ... supernatural powers of instant seduction to lure the male sailors to their doom. The Sirens represented the most exaggerated absolute feminine influential characteristics, if any man had heard their songs, then the men would lose control of their actions and would go to the source of the songs at all costs, even if it meant death in the deep sea of Poseidon. The Sirens controlled the actions of men through their ... would be in an advantageous position. There were also women who possessed beauty and divine power. With beauty alone, a woman could influence many men, but with the addition of divine abilities, a woman could control men's actions. This was the case with many of Homer's characters, such as Circe, Calypso, or the Sirens. Since the women of Homer's epics had so much influence over men, women ...
- 1699: The Influences Parents Have On
- ... pounds of her. According to her views, she died beholden to nothing and nobody"... "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know that you're licked before you begin, and you begin anyway" (Lee, pg.112). Atticus teaches Jem that true courage is when you know that your chances ... Lee, pg. 184). This statement is obviously not true, but she feel's somehow forced to lie because she is frightened of her father. Bob Ewell has a hold on them and is able to control their minds because abuses his children. However today parents must respect and encourage their children more than before, the life of today is more precarious. Parents today need to be more responsible and look after ...
- 1700: Canterbury Tales Historical Si
- ... they had met, however, was a symbol of what was right, of the good in society. He was wise and had abandoned his money, because he knew that he did not have the power to control it, and it would have took control of him instead. After running into the three rioters and being insulted repeatedly for no apparent reason, the old man finally answers their question as to where death is, and points them to the gold ... moral to this story, since it was intended to be a sermon. This tale teaches us that we should always respect our elders, and even the strong at heart are usually not strong enough to control the greed for money that leads to a better life. It may be quick to strike, or it may be a long gradual process; but eventually it will get to us, and in the ...
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