In comparison of The Lottery and The Most Dangerous Game both Connell and Jackson convey to the readers that man is inherently evil and that choices made based on societal standards, traditions, and learned behavior may not be the morally correct choice. This confirms the passage of Scripture from Jeremiah 17:9, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” (KJV) The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell and The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson share a common theme which is showing the darker side of humans, that humans possess evil tendencies and that the morals of people can be corrupted. Connell and Jackson show us that injustice and cruelty in society can be accepted as a normal behavior. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson has an unknown
William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a play which uncovers the positive and negative consequences that various interactions can have on society and individuals. Throughout the play multiple themes are discovered. One theme in particular that stood out to me was that not everyone and everything is as they appear. Some factors which come to light from this theme are the dishonour which comes with deceit and misunderstanding, the betrayal that one feels when being deliberately fooled, and the negative and positive results which can come from deception. Through both direct and indirect character interactions, we learn the importance of looking beyond ones façade to find where the truth lies.
Meanwhile in Webster’s The White Devil, there are plenty of flawed characters, as is often a typical convention of a revenge tragedy. Alisoun is by no means a perfect character, and she never claims to be, openly stating how she misled and lied to her husbands in order to achieve “maistrie” over them and ultimately, their possessions. “which shal be both my dettour and my thral” Alisoun’s mistreatment of her husbands is not born from any malicious intent, but rather from her desire for power over men, her most obvious flaw. One critic notes that Alisoun “is not bad (…) she is devoid of illusions about romantic love.” This suggests that Alisoun’s desire for ‘sovereignty’ over her husbands is, in her mind, a practical attitude as true love is nothing but an illusion and marriage is more of a business transaction, another one of the Wife’s flaws, though this is lessened by the time she meets Jankin. However Alisoun’s flaw does not make her any less likeable to readers and audiences, it is in fact this flaw that makes her relatable to audiences, and the comedic elements interweaved make her far more likeable.
This provides the audience with a little more humor in the plot. The main form of deception that happens between them is by neither of their doing. The plan is harbored by Don Pedro and his men. The men speak amongst themselves of Beatrice’s love for Benedict knowing that he is nearby listening in. Hero and the other women do the same thing to Beatrice while she is standing nearby.
Abstract This paper will attempt to explore two different viewpoints on the use of deception in human participants for social psychological experiments. The paper will compare and contrast two different articles that have conflicting views on the topic. Alan C. Elms, the author of a pro- deception article views deception as just, ethical, and even necessary tool of social psychology; however he does assert a very strong degree of caution, and care when implementing deception in an experimental design (1985). Opposite Elms, Diana Baumrind views deception as unethical and unfair to unsuspecting subjects who are unaware of such “trickery”. She debates that the harm done to the individual, society, and to the profession are at times irreversible or to great and outweigh possible benefit from the study.
The use of slapstick by Wilde produces a contrived and absurd plotline that is in every way unrealistic. The lack of morality in the characters defines how undeveloped they are. For example, Algernon uses the aphorism, "The only way to behave to a woman is to make love to her if she is pretty, and to someone else if she is plain" highlighting his ignorance and casual selfishness. Each one of the characters is in some way lacking either true morality or even awareness of reality. Gwendolyn in particular is fond and proud of her education yet in the end she easily forgives Jack for lying to her throughout the play underlying a sense of stupidity.
“Conformity ensures an individual’s relationship with the institution… rebellion inevitably complicates it”. The enigmatic and elusive nature of the institution is designed to suppress individuality and encourage conformity, due to the inherent tension present between the inflexible institution and the individual. The harmonious or orderly functioning of society is dependent upon the cooperation of all the parts that seek to have certain needs and requirements met. This social contract entails the reduction in individual freedom in return for the provision of individual needs, such as security. Through an exploration of the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s nest, Ken Kesey’s authorial intention give the responder an insight into the individual’s
He even has the nerve to say, “I suppose the latest thing is to sit back and let Mr Nobody from Nowhere make love to your wife...you can count me out...” (124) Daisy is portrayed to be an innocent character yet the author shows us her dishonesty when she gives her heart to whoever will give her more attention. She is more in love with herself then either man. It doesn’t make a difference to her who she hurts, as long as she is happy and the center of attention. (127) Fitzgerald shows the lower class as bleak and portrays his lower class characters as pale and sick. An example of this is Myrtle, who wanted someone rich, no matter who he was.
Despite the awful way Heathcliff seems to treat Isabella it is impossible to feel sorry for her, as there is a sense of her bringing it on her self. ‘Yes! I love him and you're mad with pain and jealousy with the thought of my marrying him’ it feels as though she is simply feigning
“Ill-natured” gossips, the only difference between them is the possession of fortune. Secondly, we learn what is pride and what is prejudice. The first time Elizabeth see Mr. Darcy she see such vanity and pride. He is “at the same time haughty, reserved, and fastidious, and his manners, though well bred, are not inviting”, he is conceited. She is sure, that “pride – where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation”.