English – An Inspector Calls 1. Arthur Birling He seems to be a very stern and heavy man. He cares for his family, yet his business seems to be of higher importance to him. This is shown through how his daughter’s marriage appears to be merely a business opportunity to him rather than engaging his daughter into a life-long commitment. “You’re just the kind of son-in-law I always wanted.
Miller also presents Parris as a man that is extremely pleased with himself and he believes that he should be shown more respect than he is been given. He says ‘Man! Don’t a minister deserve a house to live in’ which gives you the impression that he thinks he is
Although Baba is very judgmental and strict towards Amir, he loves seeing him succeed. Baba is proud of Amir for his victory, for it means a lot to him for his son to win the
He alternates between extremes of concerned family man, to being a selfish self-obsessed man. Many years of being a 'hard headed business man' has created the character that is displayed in this act. This even extends to the marriage of his daughter to Gerald Croft, suitably the son of another successful business owner. Obviously Mr Birling believes that Gerald Croft is an ideal husband for his daughter, not because he loves her (in fact he later shows the opposite), but because Croft's business connections complements Mr Birling's business. This is shown immediately when Arthur Birling states, 'You'll be marrying at a very good time.'
He sought to give advice as a peer rather than a parent, which shows his devotion to his son because he is not acting like the dominant father he very clearly is. Chesterfield uses his style of diction mainly for the purpose of showing dominance. He constantly belittles his son and shows his supremacy. The different types of diction used throughout the letter all show in some way the virtues that Lord Chesterfield is imposing on his
He got the real experience of joy and devastation instead of just seeing it behind the protection of his castle walls. Lastly, Gilgamesh learned how much his people worked and had to suffer because of him. At the end of the book, he looks at the wall his people have built for him and sees how much effort is really put into everything that seemed so small and easy to him before. The elders also supported him, gave him good advice and moral support. Gilgamesh never thought about how hard his people had it, and he would have continued to think that they had it easier than they really did.
Given Amir’s previous actions, it seems that this would be the day he remembers; the day he finally makes his father proud. The wonderful memory is marred when he does not defend Hassan. Instead of being the happiest day in his juvenile existence, it becomes the pivotal moment when his naïve reality begins to unravel. This part of the novel shows us that no matter what Amir wants to believe, Hassan is a more prevalent and joyful part of his life than his own
One can push oneself too far and crumble. Many have walked it, and many have failed. The man is the exception. He realized his role as his son’s protector and dedicated himself to fulfilling that role. The gratification he gains from seeing his son grow and flourish throughout the novel has to be one of the most fulfilling experiences a parent can have.
Salieri was convinced that Mozart was indeed loved by God and was God’s chosen one over him because of Mozart’s brilliance in music, making Salieri think of himself as ordinary and mediocre. Salieri was highly affected by being ‘mediocre’ compared to Mozart, even as he ages to an old man in a wheelchair. But, there’s still a downfall for all geniuses. In the story, Salieri is always the proper courtier. He worked really hard at both his music (which he hoped had pleased God) and also his political skills until he reached where he wanted to be.
He was the son of god-a phrase which, if it means anything, means just that-and he must be about his fathers business, the service of a vast, vulgar, and meretricious beauty” (Fitzgerald 98). Nick refers to Gatsby as a god, in the sense that god’s admit no limitations. The lack of restriction allows Gatsby to reach the “platonic conception of himself” because the pursuit of beauty cannot be achieved with hesitation. Gatsby grew up poor, and when he was young he decided that he was going to change, he was going to become rich and successful and the mere fact that he actually went out an achieved such a fiat is nick’s definition of “great”. Nick also found Gatsby beautiful in his ability to not only believe in himself but also project that optimism on everyone around him.