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- 801: Mavis Gallant's Bernadette
- ... think that she tries to hide herself in her work so that she is not placed in the position where she will have to interact with the Knights. The fear of failure and disappointment took control over her mind. When around the Knights she worked as a robot in order not to arouse ideas of her current condition. Her nervous fears brought her to the point of giving in to their ... life like hers or would it pray for her in the heavens. The Knights were a couple that were brought together by convenience and fears. Nora was concord by the fear of not being in control, she had to be the one person everyone depended on in time of need. From her positions on committees to the forgiving attitude she showed Robbie about his many affairs, Nora always had the upper ... showed Nora that he wasn't as dependent on her as she wanted him to be, that is why she would treat the problem as a solvable condition, in order to keep Robbie under her control. We are told about Robbie's dreams of being a playwright and fears of failure and the poverty that might follow. These fears were reinforced by Nora; her fears of failure, allowed herself to ...
- 802: Biological Determinism
- ... skulls were of their respective populations. Simple selection of skulls easily biased results, without a scientist necessarily realising his own subjectivity. The theory of biological determinism appeared primarily to legitimate forms of social inadequacy and control. Such ideas were the product of industrial revolution, as well as cultural and ideological. Some ideologies of biological determinism assert that sophisticated behaviour is not taught, but develops automatically. There is a difference between mankind ... these people are different from us, but tomorrow they will be full members of our society. 3. From my point of view, biological determinism does not have a direct bridge to social inequality and political control. In my opinion, intelligence is shaped by a mixture of genes and environmental influence. The question, is whether all people have approximately the same capacity to think and to work. But it is not appropriate ... determinism. Einstein's innate capacities were not transmitted from generation to generation biologically. Thus is his efforts made him famous and acceptable through the world. Thus is his contribution to science could give him a control and a power, if he desired it. Yes, Einstein was in some way different from others. What can it be? If we assume that all individuals were raised in the same environmental condition, such ...
- 803: Satyagraha, A Weapon Of Non-vi
- ... live in service of all. To help the Satyagrahi remember his position in life, a number of vows requiring complete obedience were elaborated by Gandhi. The Satyagrahi adhered to " Truth-telling, ahimsa (non-violence), celibacy, control of the palate, non-stealing, non-possession, use of handspun and hand-woven Khadi, refusal to use foreign cloth, acceptance of Untouchables, and fearlessness," (Gandhi, 1927). Perhaps, the most important of the vows, during a ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, and practiced widely throughout India and many other countries, is morally superior to, and more effective than, any type of violent force. Violent force is a form of intimidation, an attempt to control, a display of power, and not in the best of interests to everyone. Satyagraha, on the other hand, is an undertaking of moral suffering and humility, an act of love, and beneficial to all. Whereas ... being on the street after nine p.m." (Chada, 1998). It was these and similar laws that Gandhi and his followers sought to abolish. Essentially, the laws were a way for Europeans to exhibit their control over Asiatic settlers. Little did they expect Gandhi and his followers to show the fortitude they did resisting such laws. There are many examples which could be presented to try and portray the determination, ...
- 804: Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead"
- ... with the potential for untold destruction. In other words, power in the wrong hands or power without responsibility is the most harzardous weapon mankind can possess. To say that power is a medium out of control and pertaining to something with incredible destruction, is rather quite true. Assuming that every one and anyone has the potential to be entitle to a share of this universal medium. Then it would be justifiable ... slavery. Keating flows through a transition of vanity, fame, lies, flatter, and eventually guilt. He lacks the essential of self respect. A person without self respect lives in insecurity, holding a bomb that has no control over its detonation switch. The fame that he dwell on comes with a price and that is the man's own dignity. He flushes his human qualities in a trade with the devil and in ... slowly his concience seeps in, destroying the empty shell that remains. This is true example of power without responsibility. With respect to the Webster's Dictionary, power is define as, authority,' and a form of control'. Inevitably, authority suggest the notion of power aim at a target, and often over group of people or individuals without control'. In turn, power is rather destructive, its nature is the encouragement of a ...
- 805: Silence of the Lambs: The Battle Between Two Evils
- ... different extremes of evil. Dr. Chilton is evil in one respect, while Dr. Hannibal Lecter is evil in his own unique way. Dr. Chilton is the man with bad morals and feels the need to control people. He manipulates people into thinking and acting the way he wants them to. Basically he is the type of guy who takes advantage of his job position, who thinks of himself before others and only acts in ways that will benefit himself. Dr. Hannibal Lector, unlike Dr. Chilton, is unable to control his evil even if he wanted to. Dr. Lector is insane and feels the need to kill people just because he thinks they are boring and from his point of view, they do not seem ... no question, Dr. Lecter is a truly evil man, but Dr. Chilton is the worse of the two. Dr. Chilton must morally change and take responsibility for himself. Dr. Lector is not able to take control of his evil because of the way his distorted mind thinks. Although his mind is distorted, it is still a very powerful mind which he uses to see into the minds of others. He ...
- 806: Leadership In Movie
- ... efficiently lead and subsequently follow through any potential battled plan without much opposition. William Wallace's behavior has a direct impact on the consequences of others' behavior. In other words, he has high locus of control. As you can see towards the end of the film, William Wallace illustrates a good example of a classical leadership trait. His courageous determination to show no pain throughout his public torture positively affects the ... by Ken Kesey and won an Oscar for Best Movie in 1975. This story reflects the unjust society in which disadvantaged individuals reluctantly have their futures destined for them by external controlling forces. Those under control are expected to follow the rules and regulations set by those who claim superiority thus the arrival of Randle Patrick McMurphy came as a shock to the system. The challenges he confronted lead to the ... target and goal now was to change the system for the better. McMurphy was a source of inspiration to the other patients. A particular scene in the film illustrates this well. On seeing a heavy control panel, McMurphy indicated to his peers that he could lift the object and throw it through a window to create an escape route. Upon trying McMurphy came to realize that he did not possess ...
- 807: Aunt Rosanas Rocker-hispanic-a
- ... were being sapped away. (pg. 81) He would even tell his family good things about his wife, but he was only doing so that he could benefit from it. As a male figure, Castro wanted control and wanted to have control of others. Every time I go near her at night, or two or three in the morning, she relaxes. He raised his hand and slammed the table, God damned chair! He couldn t control Zoraida s sickness and make her stop going to the rocking chair. He could not comprehend what she was emotionally feeling and the issues that she had with him and herself. He became even ...
- 808: Hamlet Essay
- Comment on Hamlet's madness. Do you think it was altogether assumed or can you offer evidence to suggest that Hamlet was not always in complete control of his action? Shakespeare's tragic hero, Hamlet, and his sanity can arguably be discussed. Many portions of the play supports his loss of control in his actions, while other parts uphold his ability of dramatic art. The issue can be discussed both ways and altogether provide significant support to either theory. There are indications from Hamlet throughout the play ... 206] Hamlet tells his mother That I essentially am not in madness,/ But mad in craft. [Act III, scene IV, lines 188-199]. Hamlet believes in his sanity at all times, He never doubts his control over his sanity. He realizes his flaw as a man of thoughts and not actions. His cold act of Polonius' murder is out of rage and furious temper. He is sorry for it has ...
- 809: Macbeth: Independence And Fail
- ... each other because each is caused by Macbeth's will to be independent. According to Webster's dictionary, the archaic definition of independence is "competence" (1148). To be independent is not to be "subject to control by others" (Gove 1148). This means that independence is to be in control of ones decisions and to feel they are good decisions. Macbeth, on the other hand, feels independence is to not be subordinate to others like the king. To be independent, one must be strong. Inner ... almost strong enough to complete the task without Lady Macbeth. "He is driven to the murder of Duncan partly by the constant goading of Lady Macbeth and partly by his own will to be in control of Scotland:" he feels power is strength (Watkins 29). His strength comes from multiple places. It comes from his strength as a warrior, from the witches' revelations, and from self denial of his dependence ...
- 810: Digging By Seamus Heaney
- ... line statement, conveys the impression of the poet talking to us directly and also sets a 'snapshot' of time for the reader: "Between my finger and my thumb/The squat pen rests; snug as a gun" This opening line focuses our attention to the fact that this is set in present time. It is as if the opening lines in the first stanza is creating the beginning of his memories being told by the poet. When Seamus Heaney uses the word "gun" in relation to his "pen." The author uses this simile "gun" to express his relief that he can use his pen instead of a gun as a weapon. It shows a new belief that you do not have to use violence to achieve your goal. ...
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