... he was an unacceptable suitor led him to become an angry man than resented domesticity. Cathy Linton was the only female that married out of love, however her love for Linton forced her into domesticity. The social mores that suggested a person should marry out of duty rather than love ultimately led to the development of Bronte’s characters. Catherine Earnshaw is an excellent example of how negative it can be for one to marry out of duty, rather than out of love. Catherine had loved Heathcliff for many years, but the domestic norms forced her to marry Edgar Linton because he was an acceptable suitor. Althou ...

... career he had very high expectations for his three children, but also spent time entertaining them often times by taking them for rides in his Cessna 150, which is a small two seater plane. This is how Scott's life as a pilot began when he was six years old, The first day he went with his dad he was presented with a certificate that read, “ this is to certify that Scott O'Grady has navigated the air ways and flown up to Santa Catalina's unique Airport in the sky, which overlooks the ocean from an altitude of 1602 feet.� By the time he was in the eighth grade he became fixated on the idea he was going to be a pil ...

... concept of general will is lost to the majority of the population, and therefore allows those in power to abuse it and remain unchecked. He states that the system of government that was found by the end of 1810 was not successful in fulfilling the goals that the revolution strived for. Rather than give citizens rights and freedoms, the state of the nation was quite similar to that with which it started. From the divine ruler Louis XIV to Napoleon, French citizens were still under an absolute ruler. At that moment, Rousseau interrupts by saying that the general will, while representing the people, must be controll ...

... that can be attributed to his downfall. Two major and influential factors are his pride and determination. Oedipus’ personality clearly reflects pride and determination throughout the play. When Oedipus heard the oracles’ prediction that he was to kill his father and marry his mother, he was determined to prevent the prophecy. Therefore he left his homeland of Corinth never to return. Then when he solved the Sphinx’s riddle, Oedipus’ pride rose to a new level. He was praised by the people of Thebes, resulting in his marriage to Jocasta, Queen of Thebes. Oedipus also shows his determination w ...

... in moral, social, and political instincts. In both novels the main character faces abuse and neglect which result in rebellion and distancing of them from the society which chooses to hold them down. In Oliver Twist, Oliver receives a great amount of abuse through the orphanage. While suffering from starvation and malnutrition for a long period of time, Oliver is chosen by the other boys at the orphanage to request more gruel at dinner. After making this simple request, “the master aimed a blow at Oliver’s head with a ladle; pinioned him in his arms; and shrieked aloud for the beadle” (16, ch. ...

... and it is often classed as a respect for manners and customs. Morality is that action which is acceptable to others, and mainly the majority. Many have said morality is our prejudices learned as we grow older. Power often controls our morality. Yet, moral happiness should be the road all would choose, as it is the path of highest reward. Though morality is no more than a personal choice, more people could make the best choice, if it became monetarily more easy to do so. Truth may be the founding father of morality, and universally unites morality, and immorality Moral rules must be flexible, society change ...

... the arts of the whip over an eight year period as a driver. He could “throw the lash within a hair’s breadth of the back, the ear, the nose, without, however, touching either of them.� This humane act of craftsmanship made the masters think he was torturing the slaves even though it was all an illusion to satisfy the drivers. Another of the hardships slaves had to face was the auction block. Most of the young children were sold off before their mothers even had a chance to raise them. Slaves were sold and split away from families all the time. Most slave mothers lost most, if not all of their children to com ...

... up for "therapeutic reasons", but when McMurphy came all that changed. That made the nurse furious, that was her way of keeping perfect control and power over the patients. McMurphy had complete power over the patients from when he first came in. Nobody like him had ever been in the ward before. He came in singing and laughing, something that no one had heard in a long time. He walked around the room shaking hands, introducing himself to everyone, even the chronics. He taught the acutes how to play cards and he taught them to gamble. His very first bet though was that he could get the best of nurse Ratc ...

... boys, but will soon turn into a leader of savages. On the mountain, Jack hunts but does not kill a pig. He vows to kill it the next time. On their return, Ralph holds an informational meeting and informs the boys that they will be safe, but that they must start a signal fire and set up temporary shelters until help can be found. A rumour of a beast is heard, but is quickly discounted as a nightmare. It will later be a major theme in the book. On the mountain, fire is created, but only through the use of Piggy's glasses. After Jack goes off to hunt and comes back, Ralph discusses the problems of people not working w ...

... of his personal values. He struggles to understand what defines his life and resolve the conflict of what to live or die for. Pilar and Pablo play important roles in both the story and the development of Robert Jordan's character. Their personality traits come into direct conflict with each other, affecting Robert in wide variety of ways. Pilar can be best described as an aggressive, dedicated, outspoken women who feels comfortable leading a group or controlling a situation. Pilar demonstrates her skill at various times within the text, most notable however, in dealings within her group. She constantly battle ...