Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Is Hamlet's quest for revenge justifiable? Why or why not?
Hamlet has every right to be angry. His uncle killed his father in order to be king. It sounds terrible; and to make things worse, he married Hamlet's mother. Would a beloved uncle stoop so low to get what he wanted? Hamlet has seen his father's ghost, and told him that his uncle is to blame for his death. Hamlet's uncle has basically taken everything away from him. His throne, his mother, his father, even now their relationship has dwindled to nothing but cold shoulders. I don't think I could let my uncle live after taking so much from me. What Hamlet's uncle did was not a small greedy act, it was a huge selfish act, and very personal. With these thoughts set in mind, I feel that Hamlet's quest for revenge is justifiable.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Are Monogamous Marriages/Relationships, for the Most Part, Faithful?
When thinking about all the couples I know, a majority of them remain faithful to their spouse. Certain couples will never cease to amaze me that they can still be together. Those certain people show true loyalty and love; they also represent a commitment that I know would be difficult for me. However, this is just the people I know.
Statistics show a major increase in divorce and cheating. It would be safe to say that almost half the married couples get a divorce. The emotional breakdowns that divorces and break-ups are expressed in media today. Movies, songs, literature, art, they all reveal pain people feel when they go through these kinds of issues. Divorce does not occur in any specific social group. It happens to celebrities, politicians, as well as everyday people. Divorce is a choice any couple can make. Even though some people believe divorce is a sin, we must respect their decision.
Statistics show a major increase in divorce and cheating. It would be safe to say that almost half the married couples get a divorce. The emotional breakdowns that divorces and break-ups are expressed in media today. Movies, songs, literature, art, they all reveal pain people feel when they go through these kinds of issues. Divorce does not occur in any specific social group. It happens to celebrities, politicians, as well as everyday people. Divorce is a choice any couple can make. Even though some people believe divorce is a sin, we must respect their decision.
Friday, November 21, 2008
"Perhaps the Great Cause of War was Possession..."
When Arthur thinks deep about war, and why people fight, he thinks it may be for possessions. Arthur has seen wars all his life; and why do they start? It is because one group wants something that the other has, and they do not. It is jealousy. He is not just thinking of battles; he also thinks of smaller things, such as animals eating each other in their food web. Arthur also thinks of the poor stealing from the rich. Arthur concludes that fighting is between those who have possessions and those who have none.
I would not say the major reason we are in war today is because of possessions, but jealousy is all over the place. It is in our human nature to want things our friends have. Once one person bought an ipod, everyone started to get them. It is similar with all different kinds of things. Think of fashion, and how long it took before practically every girl owned a pair of Uggs shoes. It is also similar with people wanting to strive to be the best. For example, my family takes pleasure in rubbing their children's accomplishments in each other's faces. It makes family gatherings a nightmare! Jealousy is not a good thing, but it is something that is tough to avoid.
I would not say the major reason we are in war today is because of possessions, but jealousy is all over the place. It is in our human nature to want things our friends have. Once one person bought an ipod, everyone started to get them. It is similar with all different kinds of things. Think of fashion, and how long it took before practically every girl owned a pair of Uggs shoes. It is also similar with people wanting to strive to be the best. For example, my family takes pleasure in rubbing their children's accomplishments in each other's faces. It makes family gatherings a nightmare! Jealousy is not a good thing, but it is something that is tough to avoid.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Arthurian Legends: Real or Legend?
It is amazing how the tale of one man's life managed to spread all over the world. The legend of King Arthur and his noble knights is so well known! Numerous tribes and nations have their own version of Arthur's life. There are some versions that go deep in with great meaning and symbolism. Then, there are also versions that are simple, funny, and resemble a fairytale, just like Disney's The Sword and the Stone.
Out of all the amazing deeds that made Arthur so great, what can we actually believe? All the versions bring up common points, such as the sword, Excalibur, put in the stone, and there is also the wizard, Merlin. How can we believe it? Most people do not believe in magic, like wizardry, and the great accomplishments Arthur claimed to do. The magic just seems like extra stuff meant to entertain listeners. Not all of Arthur's story is magic, some parts could definitely be true. Sometimes it is just tough deciding what one can believe, and where stuff is definitely made up.
We really can not prove anything of King Arthur's story to be true. We do not even know if King Arthur existed! Since none of us were around during Arthur's time, how can we possibly know fact from fiction? The legend of King Arthur has intrigued people for centuries, and should continue to do so. However, this story should be considered as a fictional story.
Out of all the amazing deeds that made Arthur so great, what can we actually believe? All the versions bring up common points, such as the sword, Excalibur, put in the stone, and there is also the wizard, Merlin. How can we believe it? Most people do not believe in magic, like wizardry, and the great accomplishments Arthur claimed to do. The magic just seems like extra stuff meant to entertain listeners. Not all of Arthur's story is magic, some parts could definitely be true. Sometimes it is just tough deciding what one can believe, and where stuff is definitely made up.
We really can not prove anything of King Arthur's story to be true. We do not even know if King Arthur existed! Since none of us were around during Arthur's time, how can we possibly know fact from fiction? The legend of King Arthur has intrigued people for centuries, and should continue to do so. However, this story should be considered as a fictional story.
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