The Valley of Ashes is the home for the poor and illustrates the ugliness of social decay. The narrator indicates Tom and Daisy were careless people, "they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made." (170) This "careless" lifestyle comes to the cost of those who live in the Valley of Ashes. Myrtle Wilson had social ambition and it lead her to seek a life that was different from what she was given. Although her husband loves her, she could not appreciate his hard work and had an affair with Tom.
However, George finds their collective identity a problem when he believes Cheryl will like his friends more than she likes him because they are funnier. Consequently, George tells Elaine and Jerry to be less humorous so that George can appear to be the funniest person in their group and impress Cheryl. Due to their sense of unity and loyalty, George’s request was fulfilled. The quality of group decisions is substantially affected by group norms, as each individual relies on in-group contribution rather than evidence obtained from outside sources. This is shown in Seinfeld when Kramer and George purchased a secondhand wheelchair for Kramer's girlfriend, as it was significantly cheaper than a brand new one.
This can affect their education as they will not want to stay on in further education, as they can get a job and make money straight away. ), and Present-time orientation (The w/c believe that you should savour every day, as tomorrow may never come. With this frame of mind, they may think education is a waste of time, as it may not benefit you if tomorrow never comes.) These two sociologists’ theories and practices prove that there are major differences in achievement between classes. However, these theories stereotype, and blame the family too much.
Twenge states, “To many older people, it’s funny. But too many younger people the main consumers of the reality shows on, say, MTV it shapes their views of the world” (pg 7). Narcissism is shown often, and without hesitation on reality TV younger viewers are being conditioned by the depiction of narcissism. Slowly, the excess amount of narcissism seems normal. For instance, on “America’s Next Top Model” young viewers wish to be thin, tall, and overall a model, but go about it in the wrong ways.
It will more than likely take his subordinates and co-workers even longer to trust that he has changed and that he will adhere to his new found values and attitudes. He needs to work on being more considerate. When he sends out emails that berates his subordinates he is disregarding his employee’s feelings. The emails he sends out are harsh and accusatory, such as asking “Why aren’t you as committed to this project as I am?” (Daft, 2011, p.129) This tone is offensive and does not work towards a solution to the issue. Along the same lines, he needs to be more respectful.
And when they spend their days watching these “stars” and their horrible habits they are getting influenced and are thinking that acting that way is cool; it isn’t. The next generation are the ones that hold the future of this country in their hands and I don’t want them growing up thinking Jersey Shore is cool and I’m sure you don’t
In Bless Me Ultima Anaya demonstrates this theme several times. For example, Anaya shows the inevitable loss of innocence when Maria says, “Ay, but life destroys the pureness God gives…” (31). Maria demonstrates the inevitable destruction of the pureness given by god. Maria here shows that she feels that as one grows older and gain knowledge about the rest of the world we start losing the pureness or the innocence given to us by god. Another example of this theme, Antonio feels his loss of innocence through the events in his life when he says, “I had somehow lost my innocence and let sin enter into my soul, and the knowledge of God, the saving grace, was far away” (167).
If we keep everything to ourselves, we will be miserable in our lives and will merely need to pretend that we enjoy life, when in reality we are suffering. Internal conflict is the source of many problems in the world and with the support of others, people will live a more joyous
Book 2-“Ring of Gyges” Glaucon talks about the advantages of the injustice compared to the justice. He says and I certainly agree that unjust are treated with much more respect and valor than the just for unjust are capable of taking what doesn’t belong to them therefore creating wealth with which he can than be of use to his family, friends and acquaintances as well as being able to harm his enemies more. He can please gods with sacrifices, and gods will honor him for it. Unjust are happy and content while just are suffering. In an example he provides for us about a shepard and the ring he points to us that most everyone would’ve done the same, taken what isn’t rightfully his and those who wouldn’t would be looked upon and laughed
Such escapism reflects the society's desire to be inundated with entertainment and free from political burdens. Choosing leisure over reality contributes to the declining interest in local affairs. If people don't care about voting, the entire foundation of American society will corrode. An apathetic electorate poses a danger to democracy. The media not only distracts society from reality, but also provides temporary pleasure; for example, television instantly fulfills the wish for relaxation.