Lastly, Edgar’s crucial act of mercy led to his father Gloucester reaching an epiphany, that he was wrong by trusting Edmund. All three topics are relevant within Act IV and show how mercy is a critical aspect to life. I believe that mercy highly outweighs justice; mercy is the single most important quality to humankind which brings out peace. Whereas justice leads to an ongoing cycle of violence where nothing can get solved First, the mercy that King Lear willingly shows to Cordelia restores relationships. He openly states mercy towards Cordelia and says: “You do me wrong to take me out o’th’ grave: Thou art a soul in bliss; but I am bound Upon a wheel of fire, that mine own tears Do scald like molten lead” (IV vii 45-47) This statement portrays how Lear admits that he was wrong in the past.
This shows the distinction between the battle of right and wrong and how characters are either on one side or the other. Terry’s is influenced by his conscience throughout the film such as; when Joey Doyle is thrown off the roof, he thinks it’s unnecessary and that the guys were just going to talk to him but he trusts Johnny that it was the right decision. Another instance where Terry’s conscience effects his decisions is where he gives the tokens to Edie as he feels empathic of her brother and the damage he helped instigated. The sides of right and wrong are clearly
This ironic hindsight into the war also gives the audience a sense of the inspector's wisdom. He is portrayed as the conscience because all throught the play the Inspector is seen as guiding the Birling's away from sin, trying to teach them selflessness and responsibilty for others, in this sense the style of the play is one of morality.We see an opinion of responsibility through the inspector's attitude torwards the sinful actions of the Birling family. He attempts to make Sheila accept her share of the blame 'you're partly to blame'. The Inspector's speech on page 56 of the play clarifies for the audience and
Millers dialogue and characterisation of John Proctor proves to the audience that he is vulnerable however is still able to maintain his heroic qualities. By becoming a martyr and placing himself before the court of Salem to confess of his sin Proctor is trying to save the life of his wife and his friends. But more importantly it is through Millers ability to balance both these qualities that give the audience a sense of realisation of Proctors fait. Although there is some light in his death he was able to die an honourable man and maintain his
Briony's tale shows the futility of atonement through her crime and initial indifference towards it, her later feelings of guilt, and her attempts to gain forgiveness from Robbie and Cecilia. Briony's guilt and attempts at atonement provide one of the central plots in the novel. The crime she has committed is the destruction of an innocent man. In the beginning of the novel, the first time Briony feels guilt is when she tears open and reads Robbie's letter to Cecilia. “It was wrong to open other people's letters, but it was right, it was essential, for her to know everything.” (144).
Chillingsworth tells Hester that he bears no ill will against her because he was foolish for sending her alone, but that he will find the father at all costs, which concerns Hester very much because she loves Dimmesdale. She argues with Chillingsworth that it is unjust for him to punish just one and not both but he won’t have it. Chillingsworth is bent solely on Dimmesdale and seeking revenge against the man who took his wife. The fact that even Hester argues for Dimmesdale’s life through all he made her go through alone makes the reader have the highest respect for Hester because of her
However her commitment to the business of war will cost her family. In other words the war took back what it provided to the protagonist. Brecht´s play suggests that in times of war justice isn´t a big concern. Author puts a slight hope in the play that innocence can triumph over brutality of the war. Sacrificial death of Kattrin is the symbol of all good things, like love and hope, but also symbolizes the destruction of innocence by war.
Hence, Chris Keller has every reason to feel as guilty as his father because while Keller’s guilt lay with his wartime misdeeds, his guilt lies in his hypocrisy, betrayal of the family and his implicit participation in Keller’s crime. Chris Keller’s hypocrisy in upholding his duty towards society is slowly introduced as the play’s structure showcases him as an upright individual in Act One, an individual who has forsaken his values for his personal interest (Ann as his love interest supersedes his concerns) in Act Two. In Act One, Chris is portrayed as having strong commitment towards acting for the overall good for everyone over self-interest. Chris’s commitment towards sacrifice is made clear when he tells Keller “Every time I reach out for something I want, I have to pull back because other people will suffer”. The usage of the absolute term
The Friar tries to dissuade Giovanni from commencing the relationship despite there being little effect from his words. Annabella is harshly reprimanded by the Friar, so much so that she sees sense to confess to her sins. Despite her confession however, she is still punished grotesquely towards the end of the play. Giovanni does not confess; instead he sees his actions as necessary to deal with the problem that he is the main cause of. The final line “Who could not say, ‘Tis pity she’s a whore?” can be seen as directed towards her and so she is blamed for everything that has occurred.
In Act IV, Desdemona portrays both loyal characteristics and qualities of innocence. In Act I she tells her father “You are the lord of duty, I am hitherto your daughter. But here’s my husband…” (1.3.184-185). As Othello’s perspective and motive changes throughout the play, Desdemona’s characteristics alter minimally. Desdemona’s innocent, loyal, and honorable traits contribute to the theme that things are not always as they seem due to Othello’s failure to recognize them in his moments of jealous accusation.