... Darkness for the second time I started to understand the hidden racism in the book. I also discovered the racist remarks towards the natives. Racism is portrayed in Conrad's book, but a reader must know that back in the eighteen hundreds society didn't understand racism towards "Blacks". Conrad's critics would have never called Conrad a racist, during his time, but rather a great story teller who is kind hearted to "Blacks". Conrad constantly referred to the natives, in his book, as black savages, niggers, brutes, and "them", displaying what we see as racism toward the African people. Conrad wrote, "Black figures strolled out listlessly… the beaten nigger groan ...
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... His main argument is that cultural literacy is required for effective communication and the "cooperation of many people..." Communication is what Hirsch sees is essential for success in today's society. Communication is the key to equality in America. With increased cultural literacy, an egalitarian society is eventually possible. One common body of knowledge for everyone will be the glue that holds society together. Hirsch also points out the senselessness of concepts such as multi-culturalism and multi-lingualism. He acknowledges the importance of the numerous cultures and ethnicities of which United States is comprised. Hirsch mentions the "hyph ...
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... that a man "must maintain himself in such a high standard that no one will ever think of cheating him or misleading him" (Prince 64). If he must do things that the public will not like, an option that he has is to lie to cover up his questionable actions. If the public does not respect a ruler's actions, then he will have a hard time ruling his people and making him more susceptible to conspiracies against him. Machiavelli would be disappointed in Clinton because he got caught for lying. Since Clinton was caught lying, it gave him a bad public image and he lost much of his integrity. Machiavelli would remind Clinton that "a prince must take care never to u ...
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... a young boy named Frank, who is of a wealthy family, but is not at all familiar with New York City. Dick makes a very intelligent proposal; he offers to show Frank all around the city, and take him to all the famous places. Young Frank accepts the proposal, and in exchange, his uncle buys Dick a new suit, and helps him clean himself up. This was the real turning point in Richard Hunter’s life because Frank’s family was able to help young Dick. They did this by providing shelter and more importantly, friendship for him. From this point forward, Richard Hunter was no longer on the streets, and was determined to never look back. He was able to g ...
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... their conscience. While this may lead to temporary happiness in life, it may lead to eternal punishment after death. In the modern world, this philosophy is still the best way to go for some. Today, another teen-ager is abusing an illegal drug because "everyone else is doing it." If the teen does the drug, then his personal life will be better because he has gained more friends. Even though he knows that it is illegal and thus, morally wrong, he takes the easiest route, and "goes with the flow." Thomas More is an extraordinary man, because instead of giving in to the pressures of the King of England and even the entire country, he followed his conscience. Tho ...
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... peculiar. He would always act like a tough guy but he really was very scared. The incident with Maurice the pimp and Sunny the Prostitute is one example. He is very nervous about having a prostitute but he tries to act normal about it. From the time Maurice asks him if he’s “innarested in a little tail t’night?”(91) he feels uncomfortable but he still gets the prostitute. He then tries to act tough when Maurice is asking for five more dollars for the prostitute but Holden, unfortunately, as the prostitute takes five more dollars from his wallet “All of a sudden starts to cry”(103). This shows how he is insecure about his actions. Holden is a boy who keeps ...
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... was the alleged victim, Mayella Ewell. Ms. Ewell stated under oath that the defendant, Tom Robinson, was in fact the person who raped her. However, there were several discrepancies in the testimony that she provided under questioning and cross examination. The defendants lawyer, Atticus Finch, tried to capitalize on the contradictory statements made by Ms. Ewell. He questioned the witness using a variety of techniques and seemed to receive less than uniform answers to the same questions that were asked in a different manner. At times the witness appeared confused and became frustrated and emotional as Mr. Finch continued to try and raise a reasonable doubt amo ...
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... profusely and beats his son. Later, when Huck makes it look as though he has been killed, we see how civilization is more concerned over finding Huck's dead body than rescuing his live one from Pap. This is a society that is more concerned about a dead body than it is in the welfare of living people. The theme becomes even more evident once Huck and Jim set out, down the Mississippi. Huck enjoys his adventures on the raft. He prefers the freedom of the wilderness to the restrictions of society. Also, Huck's acceptance of Jim is a total defiance of society. Ironically, Huck believes he is committing a sin by going against society and protecting Jim. He do ...
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... his second wife, Emma, love is, once again, not involved. He muses that her father, “old Rouault was rich, and she!-so beautiful!”(p.15) He knows he will be marrying into a wealthy family, and he will be obtaining a “trophy wife.” As for Emma’s part in the marriage, she has no say whatsoever. She is given to Charles by her father in exchange for a dowry. So, before she is even married, she is already treated like chattel by the men in her life. Their treatment of her by men lend in part to her misery. The monotony of daily life as well as her own idealistic demeanor lead to her considering taking a lover. Leon, a young vil ...
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... he would see himself at a younger age, someone who cared more about the elderly and their heritage than the new ways bestowed on them. Manolin symbolized the disciples of Jesus. The ones who would follow him to his death and then go out and preach his ways. He believes in the old man and takes charge and tells all the other fisherman to stay away from Santiago after his return. He would take care of the old man when he said to him “Keep warm old man. Remember we are in September.” Manolin only wanted good things for Santiago, he did not want anyone to hurt him or put him down for his accomplishments. He wants to learn from the old man and to ...
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