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1881: Ordinary People 3: ... ritual and righteousness, culture and reason. Therefore when men give "rein to their congenital nature" and follow their feelings, they quarrel and grab, end up by opposing culture and confounding reason; and they culminate in violence. "Only under the restraint of law and the influence of ritual and righteousness do men conform to modesty and reason and yield to order (chan.52)." It is because of theses desires that human nature ...

1882: Frankenstein Vs. Dr. Jekyll: ... The unthinkable horror that touched upon the lives of Victor Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll were brought upon by their own actions. Frankenstein's frantic attempts to stop his creation from committing any more acts of violence ended him up on the death bed not realizing that when he croaked, so did the monster. Jekyll commits suicide in order to also control the monster he created. Both men finally came to realizing ...

1883: To Kill A Mockingbird: ... Radley's house has an aura of fantasy, superstition, and curiosity for the Finch children. There was a similar house in Harper Lee's childhood. Furthermore, Miss Lee grew up amid the Negro prejudice and violence in Alabama. In addition, she studied law and visited her father's law offices as a child, just as Scout visits Atticus' office and briefly considers a career as a lawyer. Writing Career Harper Lee ...

1884: The Influences Parents Have On: ... are very influential on the mental growth of their children. Parents can influence how their children behave, feel, and act towards the outside world. If a child is brought up with hatred, anger and even violence, they can learn to view the world in a highly negative way, by being dangerous and prejudice towards others. However if a child is brought up with caring and nourishment, they can learn to see ...

1885: The Archetypal Hero Journey, J: ... God does not relieve Job’s pain until Job has suffered a lengthy duration. "know then that God has put me in the wrong, and closed his net around me. Even when I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I am not answered; I call aloud, but there is no justice. He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass, and he has set darkness upon my paths.” (Job 19:6-8 ...

1886: Character Change, Illustrated: ... survive by whatever mean necessary. Illustrated in this next passage is the death of Ed as the man, who first came on the trip, I was dead. I felt myself fading out into The unbelievable violence and brutality of The river, joining it (Dickey 124). Just as he had though before, Ed believes that he will become one with the nature. It is when he realizes that he is still alive ...

1887: Periods Of English Literature: ... different periods in English literature, seeing the depictions of a certain era through writings that unintentionally convey great varieties in the mentality and lifestyles of the people who lived during that time. From war and violence to the more genteel inclinations of love and peace, English literature has evolved throughout the centuries, most especially if one considers the differences between the Old English, Renaissance and Romantic periods. The Anglo-Saxon history ...

1888: Power: ... a T, as Kingston suggests, “My aunt could not have been the lone romantic who gave up everything for sex. Women in the old China did not choose.”(344) “One human being flared up into violence could open up a black hole, a maelstrom that pulled in the sky.”(348-349) Kingston’s aunt went against these guidelines and interrupted the delicate balance very harshly. Kingston’s family proved their power ...

1889: PRESUMED INNOCENT: ... split up, but not divorce. Yes, Rusty was obsessed with Carolyn and yes, Rusty neglected and betrayed his wife, but he did not realize that his selfishness would lead to such a raw act of violence. His infidelity lead to the fantasy of a woman taking out the "other" woman who stole her husbands mind, body and soul. Rusty thought about it over and over again. He pieced it together and ...

1890: Pride And Perseverance: ... owes his master something, but his instinct is not to go back. "I would rather stay here and starve and die if it comes to that than have my girls brought to shame by the violence and wickedness of their young masters (Young 16)." He and his family have made a better life for themselves. Jourdon has moved his family to another area of the country, his children are in school ...

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