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- 21031: Self-Reliance: Philosophies Of Transcendentalism And Individualism
- Self-Reliance: Philosophies Of Transcendentalism And Individualism Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay Self-reliance, is an American romantic because it explores the philosophies of transcendentalism, and individualism. Transcendentalism is the belief that there is a higher reality, or truth that man can grasp through his intuition ... was to look to yourself, for your own truth and happiness, and not look to society, or your neighbor. These issues are still relevant today even though this essay was written in the late 1800’s. Transcendentalism is the key principle to Emerson’s writing, and to this essay. This contained in his first line “Ne te quaesiverus extra”, (Emerson 1) meaning do not seek yourself outside yourself. This is a philosophy which many Americans try to accomplish, ...
- 21032: Hobbes' Version Of The Social Contract
- ... feeds their egos. In other words, socialization among men is for purposes of personal benefit and not for building strong relationships between men. For purposes of this paper, I have interpreted "social contract" as man's interactions with one another through the transference of "rights" (86). To begin with, Hobbes' idea of the state of nature is that nature (including man) is beautiful, yet viscous. Man, in fact, is more dangerous ... others to be more witty or more eloquent or more learned, yet they will hardly believe there be so many so wise as themselves, for they see their own wit at hand and other men's at a distance. (83) Hobbes' is trying to establish man's image as being self-centered. He is trying to prove that it is man's ego that drives man's actions and those actions will therefore create a never-ending cycle of competition, which ...
- 21033: The Lesson: Expression of Anger At An Early Age
- The Lesson: Expression of Anger At An Early Age In Toni Cade Bambara’s short story The Lesson, shows how anger can be expressed at an early age. One would think that children in their carefree lives would not allow the injustices of society to cause them anger. Bambara ... is the leader of this journey. Miss Moore feels that it is her responsibility to teach the children about the world around them because she has had a college education. Not many people in Sylvia’s neighborhood has been to college or plans on going. Miss Moore refuses to let her education go to waste and therefore takes it upon herself to teach the children about the value systems in America ... ninety-five dollars. The boat represents the people who have money, and throw it away. The children feel it could be used for much more important things. Such as “a bed for junior and Gretchen’s boys”... a trip to see Granddaddy Nelson in the country ... or for the rent and phone bill.” Sylvia is angry and confused with this economic system that does not include her or her family. ...
- 21034: Animal Farm 2
- ... the animals would rarely follow all the rules and they were often treated like a piece of dirt. All the animals on Animal Farm were treated differently according to their social status, where in today s society everyone should treat everyone equally. The characters in Animal Farm had many diverse characteristics, some of the animals were powerful, stupid, and sneaky. First of all, Napoleon is a huge Berkshire boar and he ... Orwell writes, Never mind the milk, comrades! cried Napoleon, placing himself in front of the buckets. That will be attended to, the harvest is more important (817). Napoleon is quite demanding none of the animal s even question his authority because they know that he has more control than any other animal. Throughout the novel Orwell has many quotes that describe Napoleon as a leader, long live Comrade Napoleon (846). All ... Orwell stirs up controversy about the rebellion, forward in the name of the rebellion. Long live Animal farm! Long live Comrade Napoleon! Napoleon is always right. Those were his very last words, comrades (849). Squealer s letting everyone know that no matter what happens to Animal Farm, just remember that Napoleon was an outstanding leader most of the time. Napoleon was an outstanding leader and contributor to Animal Farm without ...
- 21035: Antigone 3
- ... the story Antigone, is remembered for her self-sacrificing deeds. Creon will not be remembered because he did not allow Antigone to bury her dead brother Polynices, and decides to execute Antigone for trying. Antigone s legacy will live on because she has the courage to defy Creon, and chooses to sacrifice herself for Polynices' honor. First, Creon is a tyrant. His rule will not be remembered for many reasons, one being that he desecrates family honor. When a son or father dies in battle, they are carried home to be properly buried by their families. Eteocles, Antigone s other dead brother, is a patriot and is buried because he fights for Thebes. However, Polynices is not buried because he rebels against Thebes. Creon leaves Polynices body out to be attacked by dogs and ... people will forget Creon. Third, Antigone is a wonderful example of a martyr. Her legacy will live on, and inspire many other rebels to stand up for their beliefs. Antigone dared to defy the King s threat of death to bury her brother, and shows true family pride. The people take pity on Antigone, and feel that she should be let alone. On page 145, Haemon, Creon's son and ...
- 21036: Iliad/Odyssey Summary
- Iliad/Odyssey Summary In the beginning of the Iliad, Agamemnon dishonored Apollo’s priest, which was an insult to him. He punished the Greeks for this and said he would stop the plagues only if Agamemnon gave up his prize of honor-Chryseirs. Achilles, a godlike Greek warrior ... said his farewells to them as he went back to battle. As the Greeks fought the Trojans, they realized they were no match, and knew that without godlike Achilles, they would be defeated. So Agamemnon’s advisers counseled him to apologize to Achilles. Gifts of land, gold, and women were offered to Achilles but he refused. He believed he was dishonored to greatly to rejoin the Greeks. Achilles’ friend Patroclus convinced ... realized that it was not his brother, he knew it was his time to die. After Achilles shot him in the neck, Hector reminded him that his own death was drawing near. Achilles tied Hector’s body to his chariot, and dragged it behind him. Achilles would not give the Trojans Hectors corpse. This angered them and upset Hector’s parents. Finally he gave the body up when the gods ...
- 21037: Eveline: Fear of Happiness
- ... own life. Eveline fears being enthralled as her mother was. “Then she would be married-she, Eveline. People would treat her with respect then. She would not be treated as her mother had been” Eveline’s mother was not respected because she was female, not because she was married and had children. Eveline hopes to ver away from the female status in society, and earn respect but her weaknesses hold her ... a sense of bliss. As prosaic ass her life is, Eveline is struck with the promise she made to her mother. Furthermore, Eveline feels her life has been one disappointment after another, yet she can’t seem to break away from the sadness it brings. “It was a hard,hard life-but now that she was about to leave it, she did not find it a wholly undesirable life.” The hardness in her life, to the point where it’s nothing more then a routine of comfort desensitize her. Her life is all she has even knows and fear holds her back from discovering the unknown possibilities. “She set her white face to him, ...
- 21038: Essay On "Things Fall Apart"
- Essay On "Things Fall Apart" "Things fall apart" tells a story of an African tribe and it's cultures. It tells the story of the life of a man by the name of Okonkwo, by his lifelong friend, Obierika. Okonkwo, a well-respected member of his village, had an undying desire to be ... seven years. During the seven years of his exile, the Ibo village started to fall apart. The downfall of the Ibo spiritually was the mechanism that triggered the downfall of the Ibo village and it's livelihood. White missionaries emerged on the village bringing with them their Christian religion and beliefs that were totally different from the Ibo people. This was two years after one of their own was killed in ... village. Although the collapse was primarily caused by three men, Mr. Brown, Rev. James Smith, and the District Commissioner, it was the passivity of the village (Umuofia), as well as the power of the mission's government that led to the demise of the Ibo way of life. Clearly this strengthened the credibility of the new white men and their religion. Futhermore, a major blow was dealt to the Ibo ...
- 21039: A Tale Of Two Cities - Critica
- ... archetypical characters for the book, all strengthening or portraying one of the themes. The main themes are revenge, courage and sacrifice, and resurrection. One theme involves revenge; the evil effects of revenge bring out one's bad side. Although it occurs many times in A Tale, Madame Defarge is the main character representing this theme. Her sister and mother were assaulted by the brothers Evrémonde. After this, she vows to herself ... the wedding, we see how much Lucie means to Dr Manette in his return to cobbling shoes. Sydney Carton made the ultimate sacrifice. Because of his love for Lucie and his friendship with Darnay, Carton's actions portray one of the most important themes implied in this book. Carton helps others, and does not think so much of himself. As we first see Sydney Carton, he is a lazy man, who ... However there is more to him as he said "I cause no harm to any man on earth, and no man on earth cares for me" (page 99). He does not like the other people's view of him, and he wants to change it. When Darnay was sent to the guillotine, Carton could have let him go, and possibly have Lucie for himself. However, he ended up being the ...
- 21040: Beowulf 4
- Arm yourself, dear Beowulf, best of men, against such diseased thinking, [l419-1420] Horthgar said ot Beowulf. King Hrothgar had many thoughts to say after Beowulf s defeat of both Grendel and Grendel s mother. In that celebration in the mead hall, Hrothgar gives advice on how Beowulf should live the rest of his days, perticularly he should not become too proud. Pride leads to other impure things, such as being boastful about life, arrogance, greed, and not being gracious of what God has given to you. In Hrothgar s speech to Beowulf, Hrothgar tells Beowulf not to be so boastful, that he is alive, and that some day death will catch up to him. Life is not always going to be there, that ...
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