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- 1051: The French Lieutenant’s Women: Sara As A Nonconformist
- ... in life many times being bored because he has nothing to do as in the following example; “And the evenings! Those gas lit hours that had to be filled, and without benefit of cinema or television! For those who had a living to earn this was hardly a great problem: when you have worked a twelve-hour day, the problem of what to do after your supper is easily solved. But ...
- 1052: 1984: Lack of Humanity
- ... has implied laws that might or might not be enforced at any time. The Thought Police monitor the Outer Party members of Oceania with a telesceen installed in every house, the telescreen. Much like the television, the telescreen broadcasts pictures and sound. The only difference is that the telescreen also has a camera, which watches your every move night and day and can never be turned off. In principle, a Party ...
- 1053: The Art of Persuasive Speaking
- ... trying to get across to someone. When speaking to someone you must first gain their attention. Let’s face it, it’s no use trying to tell a baseball fan anything if he’s watching television during the 9th inning of a tie ball game. Your message either won’t be interpreted properly or won’t be interpreted at all. The volume at which you talk can be a great attention ...
- 1054: Fahrenheit 451: Criticizing The Modern World
- ... anxiety. Schools no longer teach core subjects, only sports and ‘fun’ things. Bradbury’s society hasn’t the time, nor the desire, to actually learn or better themselves. Society is perverted. Today, the computer games, television programs, and other such entertainment possesses more attention than family members, creating a void where once lay family value, and important family time. Therefore, more often than not, that void is filled with harmful, unmoral ...
- 1055: Machiavelli's The Prince: Views of A Leader
- ... seldom detected, frequently effective, sometimes harmless and even good. We lie to avoid consequences, enhance ourselves, damage others, gain esteem, and make money. Occupations such as lawyers and car salesmen are paid to deceive. The television we watch is a cesspool of intrigue about conniving cops, lawyers, and doctors. Hit movies such as "Liar Liar" and "Wag the Dog" romanticizes deceit. We also maintain social grace with white lies such as ...
- 1056: Voltaire's Writing Techniques In Candide
- ... or four word descriptions of what happens in the canto. Many chapters in Candide end with some sort of lead-in to the next chapter, giving the book a certain feel similar to today's television serials. This method is used in Don Quixote (chapter 8), but in a much more dramatic fashion. Just as Don Quixote is about to go into battle with the Biscayan, the action is abruptly halted ...
- 1057: 1984: Lack of Humanity
- ... has implied laws that might or might not be enforced at any time. The Thought Police monitor the Outer Party members of Oceania with a device installed in every house, the telescreen. Much like the television, the telescreen broadcasts pictures and sound. The only difference is that the telescreen also has a camera, which watches your every move night and day and can never be turned off. In principle, a Party ...
- 1058: Visitors From Oz
- ... would assure her that Dorothy wouldn’t have to do anything that would make her uncomfortable. He hoped she would be able to go to a few press conferences and maybe appear on a few television and/or radio programs. He wasn’t sure how he would do this though, because Glinda had moved Oz to another dimension, because people kept finding there way into Oz. He also remembered that the ...
- 1059: Brave New World Summary
- ... have created stories about imaginary countries in which everything happens the way you think it should, countries that could be called ideal states if you looked at them closely. Or you may have seen the television program, "Fantasy Island," which is a modern, mass-audience twist on the theme of Utopia, a place that grants you your fondest wishes. Some aspects of Brave New World may seem attractive to you. Everybody ...
- 1060: Bartleby and A Gathering of Old Men
- ... lying to the sheriff: "I killed that son of a bitch," she said "That's what I'm going to tell Mapes, what I'm going to tell radio, what I'm going to give television. I killed that son of a bitch." (63) Candy's actions illustrate her intense involvement in life. She is committed to saving a life in any way she can whereas Bartleby does nothing for others ...
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