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Alfred Doolittle is a man of no morals and believes that life should be lived to the fullest. When we are first introduced to him in Act II, Shaw describes him as “an elderly but vigorous dustman” and “seems equally free from fear and conscience”. We find that he is a lazy drunk and used…

In the passage “Puritans and Sex” Edmund S. Morgan discusses the puritans in an unusual way, instead of just explaining all the laws and beliefs the Puritans were expected to follow, Morgan also tells the readers the way the Puritans disobeyed and rejected their government. In 1630 John Winthrop lead and settled a small group…

A tragedy Is the story of an Individual whose downfall Is brought about by specific defects in his character, tragic flaws. The play, Othello, is a twisted tale of deceit and revenge. Ago creates an alternate world filled with lies, that unfortunately consumes the trusting and naive Othello. Othello downfall comes about due to a…

In Zora Neale Hurstons short story, Sweat, Delia finds herself stuck in an unbearable marriage. Her husband, Sykes, mistreats her, leaves all work to her, and is unfaithful. After being married to Sykes for 15 years, Delia has lost all hope in the marriage. The countless beatings and painful acts of Sykes have brought her…

Both Plato and Friedrich Nietzsche are seminal figures in the annals of Western philosophy.  While Plato created the foundation for much of what was to follow, Nietzsche helped shape modern philosophy.  The lofty ideals of each philosopher, as well as their oftentimes ruthless way of presenting them have made each man deep admiration, but also…

The Pros and Cons of Parole and the Extent of its Application in Australia Introduction  The use of parole in criminal justice is a matter that has come to be very controversial in the recent past owing to the general failure of the government and the judicial systems to provide any tangible proof of whether…

John Stuart Mill begins his discussion of moral theory with a definition of utilitarianism, stating that this is “the creed which accept as the foundation of morals ‘utility’ or the ‘greatest happiness principle’ holds that actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of…

Introduction Lying is said to have started in the Bible when the Serpent lied to Eve about the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, telling her “You shall not die” (NIV Holy Bible, Gen 3.4). It is indeed as old as humanity itself. Throughout the years, philosophers have contended against each other on…

First of all, the scarlet letter stands for Hester’s sin. By forcing Hester to wear the letter A on her bosom, the Puritan community not only punishes this weak young woman for her adultery but labels her identity as an adulteress and immoral human being as well. “Thus the young and the pure would be…

Zombies: To Kill or not to Kill Aneet Bains Philosophy 106 Zombies are pervasive in our contemporary culture; whether they are terrorizing attractive actors in movies or television shows, or they are being meticulously detailed in comics and books, zombies seem to have invaded the popular mediums of entertainment. To be clear, when I refer…