Without a doubt, Tartuffe is one of the most ostentatious, hypocritical characters anyone can encounter in literature. He is a textbook definition of a hypocrite with his behaviors contradicting the morals he claims to hold. Furthermore, based on Tartuffe’s dialogue and decisions, he is an embodiment of irrationality, yet somehow Tartuffe justifies all his contradictions between what he says and what he does by presenting rational-like defenses. It is here where a distinction can be made about Tartuffe’s motivations. Is Tartuffe merely a hypocrite by deceiving others with a facade of piety?
The general statement made by Elie Wiesel in his speech, The Perils of Indifference, is that indifference is sinful. More specifically, Wiesel argues that awareness needs to be brought that indifference is dangerous. He writes “Indifference is not a beginning, it is an end”. In this speech, Wiesel is suggesting that indifference is dangerous it can bring the end to many lives. In conclusion Wiesel's belief is suggesting that indifference is an end, it needs to be noticed and taken care of.
Bradbury 's techniques and devices contribute to the theme development of capitulation and its baneful nature. He utilises characters, setting, motifs, and imagery to exemplify the many forms of cataclysm maintain his cautionary message against mass conformity. Guy Montag and Captain Beatty represent the dissatisfaction and consequences of suppressing individuality. The established setting details the repercussions of obliviousness caused by mass entertainment and uniformity. The motifs each denote destruction of the individual through external and internal conditioning.
William Rowe addresses the problem of evil through an examination of the relationship between the existence of evil with an omnibenevolent, omniscient creator. His argument stems from the notion that because human and animal suffering is so intense, an atheist is rational in their belief and that the co-existence of evil and God is unlikely.
Twain’s mockery of religious hypocrisy, mob mentality, and racism reflect the ways that he was disappointed in the human race. Huck battles constantly with the disconnect between societal ideals and what he innately believes, the latter eventually triumphing. Twain conveys that an individual has to choose for themselves what to believe and how to act, rather than parrot concepts of right and wrong from religion or surrender one’s beliefs to a crowd. Ultimately, the novel questions the established hierarchy of race in civilization and encourages the readers to do the
Anarchy is often considered a state of total loss of humanity, in its chaotic and lawless nature. However, in George Orwell’s 1984, he seems to argue the dangers of its opposite: that totalitarianism, in which an all-powerful government of one or many individuals controls every aspect of life, is a source of inhumanity. In his novel, Orwell uses jargon, paradox, and narrative voice to demonstrate that totalitarianism is an unjust ideology, as for in order for it to function and continue, human spirit must be repressed. Written in 1949, this novel serves as an allegory to a time in which Nazi Germany had been victorious in the Second World War, and their disturbing totalitarian conventions had been continued allowed to progress.
The specific question Machiavelli raises is thus: “whether it be better to be loved than feared or feared than loved” (Blackboard p. 1). The conclusion to which Machiavelli arrives is one best understood through examination of his own personal experience and sociopolitical context, as the statesman concludes that, “it is much safer to be feared than loved, when, of the two, either must be dispensed with” (Blackboard p. 1), and further goes on a diatribe against mankind, calling them, “ungrateful, fickle, false, cowardly, covetous” (Blackboard p. 1). Machiavelli’s language here reflects an opinion formed in the politically unstable context of his contemporary Italian city-states, in which a prince’s best protection against the machinations of others was their fearing him. Machiavelli’s statement regarding the nature of man is significant to his political ideology, as the author later goes on not only to undermine the security of friendships secured by financial reward, but also to regard those secured by love itself, saying that, “love is preserved by the link of obligation which, owing to the baseness of men, is broken at every opportunity for their advantage; but fear preserves you by a dread of punishment which
(Gavai 2009, 14) From my understanding economics is a foe of ethics mainly because everyone is a psychological egoist, this is where individuals act in manner that is only in their best perceived material self-interest. As a result, it seems that it would be very difficult to have any ethical standards in place, mainly due to the fact that ethics requires individuals to act against our own material self-interest. In Norman Bowie's book Economics, Friend or Foe of Ethics, he mentions that ethics would be pointless if psychological egoism is true.
Professor Jacqueline R. Kanovitz provides the following definition “that crime that denigrates belittles, or expresses contempt for others because of their race, ethnic origin, color, religion, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics that make one vulnerable…" Professor Jacqueline R. asserts that a society where the state lacks the capacity to limit free crime whatsoever the circumstances would result in a state of anarchy. The professor however advocates for permitting of unlimited articulation of thoughts that she believes reveals the My view on hate crime is hinged on the positivist theory of Utilitarianism Constructed by Jeremy Bentham (1780) and John Stuart Mill (1806-1873). Their liberal ideologies are much more relevant in the present world setting. Utilitarianism looks beyond any given act itself to assess the contribution of an action towards the achieving of one 's purposes And asserts that every action should have the goal of promoting the greatest happiness of the greatest number.
In his satirical essay, “The Damned Human Race”, Mark Twain sets off on an uphill battle, to try and convince the entire human race to change its ways. Twain attempts to prove that morality, like any other virtue, has a dark side and this has been the cause of many of man’s problems. In a cynical tone, he uses extensive comparisons posed as experiments to point out the irony in Man’s decision to place themselves at the top of the hierarchy of all living things, based solely on their possession of a moral compass. Twain first utilizes comparisons in the form of experiments to aid his argument about the selfish cruelty of man. In this essay, his first experiment is on greed.
Unit PO8-777Z logged his first memory in a dark factory filled with the sounds of mechanical whirring and the chirp of computers. There was a window in the corner, where the only source of light beamed radiantly into the tenebrous cavern below. The sharp smell of vinegar and other cleaning agents permeated the air. The air smelled of oil, along with burning metal and rubber. Unit PO8-777Z did not experience any of this; he did, however, understand that he was missing a great many things.
In Theodore Roetheke’s Elegy for Jane, a teacher comes to terms with the tragic death of one of his students. He includes many of the traditional aspects of an elegy while ignoring others, however it is still classified as an elegy. This is a poem in remembrance of the dead written in free verse with five stanzas, consisting of 4-5 lines each. Its simple structure and lyrical verses allows us to create the image of Jane as a natural young beauty. His willingness to deviate from the norms of a typical elegy reflect the unusual relationship he had with Jane, and how because of this he feels he is unable to grieve properly.
Walden Henry David Thoreau was a transcendentalist who attempted to acquire the truth and meaning in simplicity and live in harmony with nature and his conscience. In order to accomplish that, he lived two years in Walden’s Pond in Concord, Massachusetts; being away from the daily concerns, issues, and society. Clearly, Thoreau wasn’t considered a hermit since he received visitors, but nonetheless, he managed to live away from society. To reply to people’s speculations, Thoreau wrote Walden when he lived in Walden’s Pond. Thoreau pursued the true meaning of life and reality in a complex world by living in simplicity.
Do you feel is necessary to repeatedly use big words when it comes to writing essays? In my opinion, the use of big words should not be used as often because short words are simple and understandable. In the reading, The Case for Short Words, the author makes it clear that big words are as good as small words. I agree with Richard Lederer because we have always been told to improve our vocabulary in our papers, but short words are more helpful and is easier. The reading make me think of my writing, I always struggle with the use of large words, which is why I only stick with useful words.
The ability to possess strength is built on by a continual commitment to personal values. Individuals who are tenacious and who are willing to have faith in their beliefs are capable of being extremely empathetic and have the ability to identify and connect with others. Strength and empathy work hand in hand to create a strong sense of resilience in the face of conflict. Individuals who are able to act in a resilient manner for their personal values live balanced lives and are successful in upholding personal goals. Throughout Timothy Findley’s novel The Wars, the power of empathy is demonstrated by Robert Ross; an extremely compassionate and caring young man.