With the Brave New World society, they used soma as a replacement for both depression and religion. Using soma gave the taker instant gratification and kept everyone in check with the society. No one would question what was happening, nor would they question why they were taking soma - stability at its highest level. In Lord of the Flies, a leader could act as the soma in order to maintain solidity. Unfortunately, there were two leaders and this created indecision among the boys on the island.
We had white, black and Spanish and it was very fun. Nobody tried to act like they were better than the other. We did what we were supposed to do and in a timely matter. The managers and the supervisors were very nice as well, we respected them and they respected us. They made sure that every month we had safety meetings to prevent any injuries to the workers.
These quotes is relevant to me that in every fault or failure I make I don’t have to be defensive about it but accept these mistakes and to use them as stepping stone to improve myself and change for the better. “Well done is better than well said.” and “Speak little, do much.” [The meaning of these words is fairly easy to understand, but they serve as an excellent reminder to us. The things that we DO for others are so much more important than the things we SAY to others. In other words: “Actions Speak Louder Than Words.” So simple… but so very important to the relationships we are trying to build every day. These quotations are very relevant to me, especially because I am a very expressive or kind of a talkative person.
When Huck makes the decision to help Jim the first time, he realizes that doing a good deed gives you a good feeling inside. He says, “I felt easy, and happy, and light as a feather, right off. All my troubles was gone” (111). Huck proves that deep down, he really does want to help Jim, despite the consequences. He feels better after doing the right thing.
I receive positive feedback from my manager, she had over heard me talking to a service user who was being challenging with me, she explained she was very happy with the way I dealt with the situation calmed things down before they became worst. She said I acted in a very professional manner with the way I handled the situation. 2.2 explain the importance of seeking feed back to improve practice and to inform development Seeking feed back to improve practice and to inform development you could make a plan which will improve your practice. You can work on your strengths and weakness, keeping in control staying calm in any situation that might arise. You can also use shared experiences to improve your practice.
He treated Sam well and taught him the ropes when everyone else made fun of him as soon as he walked through the gym door. It showed me a lot about Tiny, and possibly that Tiny was Sam one day and was just retuning the favor. The authors writing style is very easy to follow and understanding, but at times he makes it intense when needed. He writes in a style that keeps you interested all times but does not leave you hanging or guessing. That is the strength of the book I think, not the simplicity but the way he makes you feel as though you are the writer.
Although it seems that way, he is clearly thrilled that the mortals still think of them everyday. This adds a boost to his ego and self-confidence because he has people that are giving him their undivided attention. The more confident they are the more they believe in themselves and their own ability to boss people. The gods obviously take pleasure in making peoples lives miserable, just so they won’t be forgotten. The gods fear of being forgotten has them constantly threatening the lives of others.
But the thing that was most interesting is that most of the people in this society were incredibly happy, fit and some even smart. The way the government is able to ensure this is also different. They do not control the people via violence or oppression but rather by giving everybody in the society a very linear kind of life. They never have to make any choices that are going to majorly affect their lives. The biggest decision they will ever make is where to go on vacation.
LeGuin sacrifice innocent people for the greater good of the community. Without these sacrifices these towns would not work, best representing the Utilitarian theme they share. They sacrifice one, so that the others living in the town can be happy. Everyone that lives in both these towns in these stories knows exactly what needs to be done in order for their towns to work and they still go through with it. In both stories the people of the towns are alright with sacrificing one so that everyone else can be happy.
Although the Hatchery provides a secure and peaceful lifestyle, it simultaneously takes any intuition and uniqueness from the humans produced there. People are defaced to the level of machines produced on an assembly line. Reading this novel has really made me appreciate the freedoms that we have come to automatically assume. Non conformity and inventiveness, two traits that are completely abandoned by the Hatchery, are highly encouraged in today’s times. It is surprising that the future is depicted this way by Huxley because it seems like more of a degeneration of mankind rather than an advancement.