Essays on Shame

Tim O’Brien’s short story collection “The things they carried” delves into the theme of soldiers carrying various burdens in their lives. O’Brien, portrayed through his persona Tim O’Brien, challenges conventional beliefs about why men join the war. One example is Jimmy Cross, who exemplifies the unasked-for burden placed on a platoon leader. O’Brien also examines…

In the passage, “Shame”, written by Dick Gregory, Gregory discusses his experience of feeling shame as a child. Gregory was a poor, black child, but he didn’t feel that made him any different from the rest of his peers. However, this feeling of innocence was replaced by shame when his teacher pointed out to his…

SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS Critical analysis of “The Sweet Smell of Success Isn’t All That Sweet” By: Maggie Yi A00631572 Instructor: Karyn Huenemann Use a serif font (the same font) for the entire paper Oct. 15, 2012 Critical Analysis of “The Sweet Smell of Success Isn’t All That Sweet” In “The Sweet of Success Isn’t…

In the memoir “Words of My Youth,” the author Joe Mackall recounts a moment in his life as he retells the events he experienced while growing up in the suburbs. Mackall wants the readers to know that there are always repercussions in life for choices that are made. Young children often make disheartening choices in…

How Olanna’s privileged outlook changed by the war? The war is of key significance in “Half of a yellow sun”. Several characters had to adjust their perspective in order to survive the war, Adichie relies on several aspects to develop and change Olanna’s disposition, such as the loss of her family, which in consequence, made…

The feelings of shame and guilt ensure the soldiers, and make them do irrational and crazy things. Shame motivated men to go to Vietnam. A factor that contributes to their shame is being shamed in front of their peers. Also coming back from war perfectly fine and intact was a contributing factor because it lead…

Margaret Atwood’s poem, “Bread,” skillfully presents relatable scenarios that stir the reader’s emotions and empathy. By using bread as a metaphor, Atwood suggests that while we enjoy comfort and prosperity, many others suffer worldwide. The poem criticizes Americans for ignoring global issues and highlights the reader’s own guilt and self-blame for contributing to starvation and…

The Analects contains the teachings of the eminent Chinese philosopher, Confucius. Although the philosopher never wrote anything down, his disciples have collected his teachings and preserved it. More than just a book of his teachings, Confucius’ Analects is really a capsule of Chinese society, containing the rudiments of social fabric that hold their community together…

The feeling of belonging is universal; regardless of race, culture, or background. No matter what you want to be a part of, there’s always this desire to belong to something bigger than yourself, This could be anything from wanting to be a part of the “in-crowd” at school to wanting to blend in with the…

Accepting Yourself through Others Shame is a destructive tool. Once a victim finds fault with oneself, shame takes over and the victim begins to spiral downwards. If the shame is powerful enough, they will likely lose faith in their self-worth. With a new low standard of self-confidence, the victim becomes unable to save himself or…