... an intentional killing rather than an accidental one. The clues supporting the idea that Margaret killed Francis intentionally can best be seen when observing and studying the background information on both Francis Macomber, and Margaret herself. (Hemingway 1402). What is also important is that Margot and Francis have very different personalities. This is clearly seen when the narrator states, (Hemingway 1402). With this small amount of background information, the true motive for an intentional killing can be found. This can clearly be seen in the conversation of Francis Macomber after killing the buffalo when he states, (Hemingway 1408. "(Hemingway 1409). Rober ...
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... the narrator is a character in the story. This story is a flashback that covered around three years. He father Atticus that treat her as an invitingly. In the south the tradition and society is more important which is the individual is more important! He makes them learn everything by themselves, Therefore she tells us how she is getting educated. Jim was a very active boy, He has manners. He was the son of atticus. Scott was the daughter and narrator of Atticus. Atticus was a well known man. He was brave because he shot the dog. He was a lawyer. Calpurnia was the housekeeper of atticus, always helping out the kids when they needed them. Boo Radley was give ...
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... once faced and would show interest to the "possible future" that could result. Offred is symbolic of "every woman". She was conventional in prior times, married with one daughter, a husband and a career. She is ambivalent to many things that may seem horrific to the reader. On page 93, Offred is witness to Janine's confession of being raped. She doesn't comment on how the blame is placed on Janine. Is this because Offred has begun to accept the words of Aunt Lydia, or more likely, is she silent to create emphasis on the horrific deed? The answer is easily satisfied when the reader finishes the novel. Offred must realize the injustices if she feels compel ...
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... best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men Gang aft a –gley An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain For promised joy” This also states that others encounter problems as well when they look into the future and try to make plans. Others as well, find that their planning might be futile and fruitless as time goes on. George and Lennie both fit into the category of wanting to carry out their dreams and be different than everyone else by taking care and looking out for one another. Although, many of their individual pipe dreams followed a different view, but there were still some in which they shared. George was the “ ...
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... 4:2-3,5,8). This image of Abel as the helpless victim can be applied to Momaday's character as well. First, it is interesting to note the altercation between Cain and Abel in comparison to Abel's killing of the white man. While the Bible portrays Abel as the sympathetic victim of a vicious crime of jealousy, in Momaday's story, Abel seems at first to have taken the position of the aggressor in killing the white man. However, despite Abel's violent crime, he still seems to mirror his Biblical namesake more so than the violent image of Cain. However, unlike Cain, Momaday's Abel has valid personal reasons for slaying the white man. We first see him as the vict ...
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... and saving the children. In the novel we saw several example of moral courage. In my opinion this is the best type of courage because it shows the character of person. The first display of this courage was Mr. Cunnigham's constant payment of his debt to Atticus; he had the courage to take something into this neighborhood. The next display of moral courage was when Jem despite his misgivings constantly went to Ms. Dubose's house and read to her. The next display of moral courage was Atticus's decision to defend Tom Robinson in court and instead of just walking in and walking out he tried his best to help him get out. There was also Heck Tate's moral courage ...
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... easily be seen by the Darnay and Manette families as a hero, he made them all happy, not to mention Carton kept his earlier promise to Lucie that he would die to save someone dear to her. “For you, and for any dear to you, I would do anything. If my career were of that better kind that there was any opportunity or capacity of sacrifice in it, I would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you,” he had earlier promised to Lucie. Also, it could be considered honorable of Carton to take a death when he could have been devious and gotten closer to Lucie in her mourning by comforting her. Perhaps Carton also valued the lives of others more than ...
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... and eventually lead to their downfall. Macbeth, whom initially was a very reasonable and moral man, could not hold off the lure of ambition. This idea is stated in the following passage: "One of the most significant reasons for the enduring critical interest in Macbeth's character is that he represents humankind's universal propensity to temptation and sin. Macbeth's excessive ambition motivates him to murder Duncan, and once the evil act is accomplished, he sets into motion a series of sinister events that ultimately lead to his downfall." (Scott; 236). Macbeth is told by three witches, in a seemingly random and isolated area, that he will become Than ...
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... that has been created has it’s own genetic code and cannot be duplicated. Now, the opposing views expressed by Mary Anne Warren and her definition of a human being has two parts a genetic and moral. She argues that genetic part is not necessary or sufficient for personhood and she argues that are not persons in the moral part does not have characteristics that are central to personhood. She has six concepts that define central personhood and they are sentience, emotionality, reason, the capacity to communicate, self-awareness, and moral agency. She also argues that fetuses are people or part of the moral community. She thinks that if there are laws passed to ...
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... Walter want's the money so that he can prove that he is capable of making a future for his family. By doing well in business Walter thinks that he can buy his family happiness. Walter has dreams. Dreams he most likely got from his father. Dreams of better life for his family and himself. A dream of financial security and comfortable living. Ruth, on the other hand is stable and down to earth. She doesn't make rash choices to accommodate a dream. She will just make do with what she has. Mama is a loving person, she is wise but lives in the past. She is happy to have her family with and be safe from society. She thinks that money is not something that makes a fam ...
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