Plainsong : Harold and Raymond Harold and Raymond McPheron, which are farmers in a novel called Plainsong, are thought by some people to be simple, interchangeable characters, but they are actually complex, inimitable characters. By looking at their words and actions in the novel it should be simple to draw contrasts between them. Even though they are brothers their personality traits are considerably different. Raymond is more optimistic and considerate while Harold is more attentive and secure. This evidently shows us that the writer did not add them to the novel to serve one small, simple purpose.
Banquo is very polite and respectful, as opposed to Macbeth’s beginning controlling attitudes towards the witches and his concluding forceful actions towards his country. Banquo simply asks the witches to “look into the seeds of time/ And say which grain will grow, and which will not” (I.iii.58-59) for Banquo’s own curiosity needs to be diminished. Banquo however is not pushy in his demands, because he “neither beg[s] nor fear[s]/ [Their] favours, nor [their] hate” (I.iii.60-61). This character trait contradicts how Macbeth demands the witches to “stay, you imperfect speakers” (I.iii.70). Macbeth's demand foreshadows to his ability or inability to control a country by fear, while Banquo would have the "royalty of nature/ [... and] a wisdom that doth guide his valour/ To act in safety" (III.i.50-54).
It can be implied from this that Wolsey had the ability to obtain Henry’s annulment, but failed due to his lack of effort and his half-hearted approach. Furthermore, source 1 supports this view, first implying once again that Wolsey had good contacts and that he had the ability to influence them, “Stafileo has changed his opinion”. However, a lack of effort can still be seen here as he only instructed Stafileo of the facts. It is likely that source 2 is more reliable than source 1 as it was a letter written by the Duke of Suffolk who was not directly involved in the ‘Great Matter’. As the source is also from a letter, it is unlikely the Duke of Suffolk would not have feared angering Wolsey as otherwise the letter would have been private.
Also belief in paganism would be more rewarding because, “God's blessing and favor are fickle. They can be rescinded without warning, leading to a life emptied of happiness” (130). In the end it seems the the poem has more pagan elements then Christian elements and that although biblical stories are a main part they are still not followed by Beowulf as much as his pagan virtues
We note that it is not the beholder but the plant itself that is ‘perplex[ed]‘ by the names. Here the ‘Old Man’ plant becomes personified, with the implicit irony that just as its name is made to sound inappropriate, its response makes it fully inhabit the ‘Old Man’ title- the plant itself is in a state of confusion, as if it were an old man. Here we see another dimension to the ambiguity around ‘clings not’ – the plant inhabits the name simultaneously with finding it unsuitable. It is this paradoxical feeling of awkward self-consciousness that the poem is trying to create for its speaker. The
This is the issue that is at stake with both readings of “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift and Garret Hardin’s “Lifeboat Ethics.” Hardin’s essay that is serious in tone, while Swift’s offers similar views appears to be poking fun by starting at in a serious tone at first glance but in reality is far from it. One illustration of this similarity can be found in the objections each makes in their actual quite differing arguments. Hardin argues against the ideas of “kind-hearted” and “well-meaning” liberals, and Swift says, “let no man talk to me of other expedients…” Jonathan Swift’s essay, “A Modest Proposal,” describes a satirically “fair, cheap, and easy method” to address the great amount of starving children in Ireland by fattening up these undernourished children and feed them to Ireland’s rich land-owners, but Garrett Hardin‘s concept is moral obligation is not a one way sacrificing to others; however, it is built on a foundation of sharing and cooperating. Throughout the article, Swift makes a motion for the prevention of the children of poor people in Ireland from being a burden to their
The author’s focus on uncontaminated subjects such as the beauty of undeveloped nature, the symbol of George’s and Lennie’s dreamed of farm and Lennie’s character trait of animal/child-like innocence dovetails with the actions of the other characters who plot and scheme and ultimately kill in order to get by in the world. This is a powerful message and one that is not drilled into the reader’s consciousness but is even more effective for the gradual impression it makes on the reader upon further reflection. Of Mice and Men is a timeless work of literature whose staying power is partially explained by its message of compassion and understanding in the face of
Sometimes in human society, good and evil will be passed along as incomplex, but Harper Lee displays her characters through the themes of good and bad. Atticus is a good man with a good head on his shoulders, but he does have his flaws. For example, “ he allows Aunt Alexandra to override his better judgement” (Jordison). Proving that he, Atticus, may be drawn away from the path of goodness. Atticus may be portrayed as good, but he has his doubtful moments.
The contrast of Jacques beliefs and the nature of "the golden world" demonstrates his disassociation. The prosperous authentic nature of the Forest of Arden is available to any individual willing and of a true nature, Jacque belongs to the forest through his strong beliefs, he cannot mould to the counterfeit constitution of the court, his instant connection with the Forest of Arden furthers with the realisation that there are others who share the same ideals as he does. The social divide of the court creates a sense of false belonging, Jacque's belief that if society were to perceive their experiences through his wisdom it would make the world equal and beautiful, in the Secret Life of Bees their is a racial divide in society where the factitious make up of the white society creates a sense of not belonging. "What about the Civil Rights Act?....they're so cultured. I have never met negro women like them", the use of a simile highlights the
Strength / Weakness - research that is in the form of naturally occurring phenomena (Roberts and Lamb) has good ecological validity but is not scientific or replicable as variables were not highly controlled and because it is not artificial. It would also be unethical to test eye witness testimony when a real sensitive subject is being discussed. Strength / Weakness - the results could be due to a number of factors such as: young people may be more used to memory tests or older adults have poorer health leading to memory impairment. Weakness - the research findings are inconclusive. Weakness - the factors given by researchers, such as the ones stated, are only assumptions with no scientific evidence.