Dumas showed the readers that forgiveness ultimately leaves one feeling more satisfied than revenge. The theme of fate vs. free will is dealt with mostly by the count, but also by others seeking to control the fate of themselves and those around them. The count thinks he is sent as an instrument of God, and the only reason he was freed from prison, was to give the men who wronged him their deserved fate. Even the count realizes he can’t control fate once an innocent boy is killed because of his actions. Mercedes is also, when talking to Edmond, talking about how fate has turned her old, and her lack of faith his why it did so.
His credibility was also shown by how he was older than a lot of the children, and then eventually elected as leader. His use of Logos was shown when he said that fire and shelters should be built in order to survive and get rescued, and that a leader should be elected. Both of these methods of persuasion proved to be unsuccessful because he never acknowledged how tedious the work of building shelters and maintaining a fire would be. Ralph had his eyes on the prize, but didn’t have camaraderie to go with it or give them a sense of safety and security. For example, when Ralph told them to build
David also looked up to his uncle, Frank, as an athlete, handsome and a genuine war hero. David lived a happy life, however, he was about to become aware of the existence of evil in
His experiences encountered throughout the story affect his personality in a positive way. Johnny’s life changes when a sudden accident leaves him unable to work as a silversmith. Humbly accepting a new job, he becomes involved with the American revolutionists. Through his courage and determination, he learns to overcome many obstacles in his way. He changes from a self-centered boy into a patriotic young man.
Job 4: 7-21 is taken from Eliphaz’s speech to Job. After undergoing immense suffering for no apparent reason, Job curses his life and birth and seeks comfort from his friends. Although Job is a good and holy man, Eliphaz states that suffering is the result of sin. He is implying that Job’s suffering is a result of a sinful life, although we already know the true reason for his pains. In verse 7, “Think now, who that was innocent ever perished, or were the upright cut off?”, Eliphaz basically says that the good do not suffer.
How many eight year olds do we know that would think about financial problems and selflessly not say if or when they are in pain? Yet in Gaines’ the Sky is Gray James is such a character who was willing to keep quiet about his toothache in order to save money because he knew to take care of it cannot be afforded as can be seen in, “’cause I know we didn’t have enough money to go have it pulled”(Memory of Kin 167). He shows his maturity when he also says that he cannot ever cry or be scared because he is supposed to “set a good sample for the rest” (Memory of Kin 167). This again illustrates that the lack
This novel will make other readers think about the feelings of other people. Even though this book was very sad, I really enjoyed reading it. Charlie truly thought that if he became smart, all his problems would be solved, and he would be completely accepted by everyone. Unfortunately, he became so smart that he had no friends, since he was unable to communicate with anyone. When his intelligence returned to below normal at the end of the novel, he could still appreciate his surgical experience and had no regrets.
He did not waste his opportunities and proved to be an excellent scholar, particularly in mathematics and the classics. He is noted as being a determined, meticulous hard worker and, although bullied in his younger years due his lack of sporting ability, grew into a very secure, self-assured young man graduating with first class degree honours (Harris, 1977). Following in his family’s footsteps, William progressed from schooling to study law but did not feel inspired by a profession “he saw as having nothing to do with any real problems of difficulties” (Low, d.u/k). In 1906, with much protestation from his loved ones, he chose to work within the progressively thinking “settlement movement” as a sub-warden at Toynbee Hall, situated in the poverty stricken region of east London (Harris, 1977). His role there was the equivalent of a modern day social worker and it was during this time that he used his skills to research, understand and campaign tirelessly for free school meals, pensions and unemployment
Apart from being with friends and achieving great things, he also recognized his efforts and became proud of the things he did. This also involved personal decisions whereby he considered them right. Such situations do not mean that there cannot be disappointments. Therefore, he was always ready for shame as well as trying to justify his actions to avoid punishment. Time seemed to be a factor that was never enough.
Positive self –concept arises from positive self-esteem, positive self-evaluation, self-respect and self-acceptance. According to De Janasz (2069), people with high level of self-awareness tend to be superior managers. Given their high level of self-esteem, they are able to “place themselves in the shoes of others” when attempting to understand a problem or issue. They are usually receptive of feedback and are willing to share ideas, thereby leading to improved communications. This ability to relate enables them to win the trust of their peers/subordinates.