Essays on Hypocrisy Page 2

Introduction Background Information Hypocrisy in definition of The Oxford English Dictionary is “the assuming of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, with dissimulation of real character or inclinations, esp. in respect of religious life or beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretense, sham. ” The word hypocrisy itself comes from the Greek word meaning…

Her opinion of the upper class and their attitude towards those of lower distinction is exposed through the characterization of Brochures and his hypocritical actions and the reactions of the girls of Elwood to these actions. Balance Ingram is a striking symbol of Bronze’s disinterest in the appearance and social standing of an individual if…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story that takes place among Puritan people, who brand a woman and she learns to cope with their hypocrisy. The narrative delves into Hester’s internal conflicts, her bond with her daughter Pearl, and her journey towards self-acceptance. However, a significant aspect of the book revolves around the…

” In a Native Village” by Louis Becke depicts a village where hypocrisy runs rampant. The tension between the native islanders and the white trader from Australia is palpable. Throughout the story, individuals seek ways to fulfill their selfish desires by gaining financial advantages. From the elders to the young children, everyone attempts to deceive…

In Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”, the people of Salem are in a crisis and sometimes people who claim to be good aren’t what they seem and may be in fact a hypocrite. Judge Danforth a senior judge during the Salem witch trials exposes his hypocrisy in his conflicts between Giles Corey, Mary Warren and the…

The biased opinions in Maycomb County led to a tumultuous outcome for the children. “I don’t understand how they were able to find Tom Robinson guilty, but they did it. They’ve done it repeatedly, and it appears that it is only children who cry when it happens.” (225) Tom Robinson represents every individual of color…

The Shallowness of Materialism in Lessing’s “The Americanization of Shadrach Cohen”             Modern America promotes a culture of materialism. Many migrants find themselves caught up in and adapting the same ideals so that those who are traditional and less materialistic change as they become “Americanized”. Unfortunately, American materialism is a shallow culture compared to the…

            “The Fall” is a novel written by Albert Camus about a lawyer, Jean-Baptiste Clamence, who previously belonged to the elite class of society and worked as one of the best in his field. Among the distinct aspects of the story is the shaping of Clamence to converse with the readers about his beliefs in…

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin more commonly known by his stage name of Molière was a French playwright and actor in the 17th century who is considered one of the finest writers of comedy in western literature. Tartuffe or the Hypocrite is one of his most well known and beloved plays. He wrote and performed it in 1664…

At the beginning of the tale Ginny and Oliver, apparently in the early stages of a relationship, are about to meet some friends of Oliver’s. Ginny notices that he is handsome, though taken individually his features would probably have told a different story. She concludes in fact that they make a handsome couple. Ginny is…