However, the devilish creature is intelligent and has a sincere heart and an innocent mindset. Being that his overarching goal is to work his way calmly into society; the wretch is emotionally unstable when the shunning of anybody he came into contact with became an impossible avoidance. He is well aware of this discriminatory rejection as he states, “the unnatural hideousness of my person was the chief object of horror with those who had formerly beheld me” (Shelley 133). The mere power of the monster’s disfigurement takes its toll on the witnesses, granted that it is seemingly unattainable for them to look within this helpless creature. The blind De Lacey is proficient in distinguishing the sincerity in the monster’s voice when confronted by him.
The boys in Lord of the Flies demonstrate this natural goodness and evilness for when they are free from society, their arguably natural goodness (seen in Ralph, Simon and Piggy) is revealed, but also the natural evil (seen in Jack, Roger and most of the boys) is also revealed. The one other direction we can take our interpretation is to reject this is a realist text and consider to be a fantastical story presenting issues for society to consider. For example, if Ben is not a real 'type' but rather represents dysfunction, then society is asked what it does with this dysfunction. This view also lets David and Harriet off the hook, questioning society's treatment of them as parents of a dysfunctional child, rather than questioning their parenthood. Harriet knew that Ben was going to be different compared to the other
The clever technique Shakespeare uses allows al the characters to perceive Iago as ‘honest’ and quite pure and heavenly like. When all the while he is nothing but a lying serpent more like the devil than any heavenly like creature. At the start of act 2 scene 3 we see that Iago attempts to force Cassio into lecherous thoughts towards Desdemona. He is tempting Cassio into saying something he shouldn’t or something he may sooner regret. The key part of this however is that Iago is tempting Cassio, very like the devil himself tries to tempt us.
6) The being explains his need for a hovel, saying, "Here then I retreated, and lay down happy to have found a shelter, however miserable, from the inclemency of the season, and still more from the barbarity of man." 7) Here, the monster shows a unique ability to analyze humanity because, though he's not a human himself, he has the intelligence of one.� He explains, "I heard about the slothful Asiatics; of the stupendous genius and mental activity of the Grecians; of the wars and wonderful virtue of the early Romans-of their subsequent degenerating-of the decline of that mighty empire; of chivalry, Christianity, and kings. "� This synopsis of Western culture in a nutshell shows the monster's ability to put humanity in perspective.� Indeed, there's almost a triviality to it.� Yet this education only furthers the monster's realization that he is disconnected from the humans he admires. 8) When the monster learns that the most respected men in society have wealth and influence, he laments, "I possessed no money, no friends, no kind of property.."� Indeed, we feel pity for Frankenstein's monster and understanding of his view of humanity-its good and bad points.� In many ways, Shelley uses this quote to underscore the theme of man's cruelty and injustice. 9) Frankenstein's creature explains his anger, saying, "There was non among the myriads of men that existed who would pity or assist me; and should I feel kindness towards my enemies?� No: from that moment I declared everlasting war against the species, and, more than all, against him who had formed me and sent me forth to this insupportable misery."
Thus, he loses interest in activities that do not keep his attention. Once he sees something that looks more exciting than what he is doing, he focuses all his energy on the new activity. In this way, he is like a spoiled child who discards one toy in complete favor of another. This proclivity also reflects his distaste for hard work; most hobbies require focus, as Rat suggests during their caravan trip. Nevertheless, Toad cares only about the hobby so long as it is entertaining and easy.
Because Grendel is and intelligent being, he is tempted by the art. However, he feels that the “sweet lure of the harp … mock[s]” him (Gardner 48). Thinks this because he, like the dragon, feels the world is meaningless. Because Grendel cannot and will no accept the art, he is beaten by the good of the world that does accept it. Grendel lacks the artistic view and he forces “meaning upon the world by violence” (EBSCO 1).
Killing a mockingbird is all about prejudice and the many different forms it comes in. In the novel, it’s expressed through a seemingly innocent and harmful act of the children’s perceptions of Boo Radley, as well as in an ugly form like that of the false accusation and ultimate death of Tom Robinson. These two characters are ‘mockingbirds’ in a sense because they are kind, unassuming and selfless – they bring nothing but pleasure to the people they know. Boo’s kindness to the children is downplayed, and reflects significantly on his nature. Arthur literally becomes ‘Boo’, a boogieman.
DANTE’S PURGATORY “O Christians, arrogant, exhausted, wretched, whose intellects are sick and cannot see, who place your confidence in backward steps…why does your mind presume to flight when you are still like the imperfect grub, the worm before it has attained its final form?” (Purgatorio 10. 121-128) Dante and Virgil take visit the first terrace which is revolved around pride and as we know pride is recognized as one of the most terrible sins that will lead one to hell (Inferno) because pride is revolved around the concept of greed and loving oneself to the extent of being oblivious of the accomplishments of others. Not only is pride one of the most notorious sins in both the Inferno and Purgatory but recognized as one of the most seven deadly sins according to the
That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.” (Maudie, 90). Maudie explains to Scout that killing a mockingbird is sinful because they are innocent creatures who do nothing to harm us. Boo Radley most represents the mockingbird and the theme ‘innocence should be treasured, not destroyed’. At first, Boo Radley appears to be big and scary. Stories went around about him, discriminating and degrading him, causing Boo to stay in his house and out of the public eye.
Othello is afflicted with a jealous tendency and inability to understand others and their motives. Together these two characteristics make him particularly weak compared to people like Iago who is very good at reading others, and especially good in knowing how to work Othello. In Scene 5 Iago, who also isolates Othello, increases the jealousy and then manipulates Othello into thinking that he is making it up, Iago says “beware my lord of the green eyed monster”. The first major influence we see that influences and foreshadows Othello’s down fall/death is the fact that he is too