His ex-friend Bennie Reid taught Paul that sometimes relationships ‘just happen’ even though Paul did not like the prospect of befriending Bennie largely because of his position in the social hierarchy, he still could not abandon Bennie and be left with nobody. Paul’s relationship with Keller is therefore very important to him because although Paul might be at the bottom of the school hierarchy along with Bennie, he is as his parents often remind him, a talented musician. The maestro sees Paul’s arrogance for what it is and conversely devises his teaching methods to suit the position at which Paul was at. As this was initially an insult to Paul the relationship started with no mutual respect, Keller having respect for no one in his surroundings treated his student as he would anyone else. Paul’s first impressions of Keller are ‘Misleading, of course’ and that he is a bad teacher because of Keller’s patronisation.
Keller taught Paul 'life lessons', which was derived from his own life, plagued with suffering. Paul becomes fascinated with his past, and later discovers through Keller how hard a life he led after the death of his wife and child. Keller blamed himself for losing them, because like paul, he also had too much pride, and thought nothing would harm the family 'who played for hitler'. he was so hurt by his own arrogance that he wanted to kill himself. however, keller survives.
To Pizarro the glory that comes with being a ruler is all rubbish, it’s no honour of achievement of his; he no longer believes in it where as De Soto very much believes in it. He envies young Martin as well as De Soto this is because he reminds him to much of himself when he was younger, he was optimistic like Young Martin is now, this was when he had the enjoyment of serving his country and had no worries about death. This is shown on page 17 (Act 1 scene 5. ):- “You belong to hope. To faith.
In overcoming obstacles such as these and even non-physical obstacles, Christopher learns a lot about himself. Christopher is told by Mr Fran that “when you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines on you”, “happiness is only real when shared” and “you’re wrong if you think the joy of life comes principally from human relationships”. Before Chris dies, he learns that everything Mr Fran said is entirely true and that he could have never been happy living alone and even when he is with others it is like still feels that he is alone. We’re shown this when he changes his name back to Christopher Johnson McCandless – His original name is tied to his family and he wants to forgive them.
Since he knew how brother John loved those kind of things as the scriptures and all the missing pages he wanted to show him his great discovery but he had sworn with Dickon and Bleheris, not to. Hugh did not show much responsibility when he first arrived at the monastery, but by the end of the story he proved responsibility. Hugh, at first, did not like the idea of staying at the monastery because he got bored easily all day. Until he began to like more and more the work of Brother John and till he met Dickon, later his best friend. Hugh showed perseverance in many ways throughout the story, by what he thought, did, and said.
These attributes are seen as the keys to happiness and bypassing hard work. He impresses this shallow dream onto his son, Biff. Although Biff is both well liked and attractive, he cannot achieve Willy’s dream and, therefore, becomes disillusioned. This discrepancy between Willy’s dream and reality manifested through Biff enables readers to see its dangerous futility. Although the dream results in Willy’s demise, Biff is able to escape and develop his own dream that is realistically based on true individual happiness instead of superficial qualities.
He would do anything to keep his name. However, at the end, he finally realized his happiness was less important than the truth. He realizes that he had made a mistake cheating on his wife. Proctor tries to act like a good man, but “he is not as good as Rebecca, his waivers before commuting himself to a course of action” (Hill, Phillip). Pride is powerful.
Many believe that patriotism is an act of duty without emotion ,but I believe that it is a beautiful desire that should blossom freely in one ,that can lead a person to strive for a better nation. Remarque’s All Quiet In The Western Front focuses on the life of Paul Baumer ,and his fellow teenage comrades who were ridiculed ,and forced by their teacher to join the army ,but because they weren't there for the right reasons they end up despising it,and questioning its purpose. Remaque truly plants the seed of uncertainty into the minds of his characters as they come to realize that their idea of patriotism is only a tool used by men with political power in order to control civilians. On a recent excursion to the
Although the characters level of devotion varies in the three novels, it is still noted that each text has an inevitable relationship that further assists in solidifying the belief that the sense of obligation is apparent. Gilgamesh grows under the impression that his life is meaningless and furthermore feels extremely lonely due to his lack of friendships. He has a passion that correlates back to his hometown however, in the beginning of the novel he longs to capture the essence of a true friend. After the encounter with his new friend Enkidu, Gilgamesh feels responsible for taking advantage of his strength to save and prosper his kingdom. “He marches at the rear, defender of his comrades.
Martin is the first individual that makes Candide look at unhappiness, pain, and evil for what they are and that good is not always a consequence of every cause. As he goes through his adventures, Candide is surprised by the negative events and starts thinking more like Martin, deciding that some things that do happen are actually bad. He questions Pangloss’ constant optimism, but after a while so many bad things happen to him, that he realizes this cannot be for the best, and his life would be better if many things had not happened to him. Candide wishes he‘d stayed in Eldorado, the paradise where everything was perfect. Candide concludes that Martin is right, that life is all about illusion and disaster.