Why People are attracted toward Characters they despise In contemporary television and video environment, it is evident there are emerging trends. There is a trend that is both intriguing and concerning. There has been a significant shift in the shows from characters that are likable to those who are not likable (Flanagin, 1). There is an increasing presentation of characters that are morally corrupt, unhinged, unsavory and creepy. There has been a shift from the traditionally presented characters who were morally sound protagonists. What is surprising is that people continue to be attracted to these characters. It is thus important to assess why people are attracted to these characters. Characters with bad behavior likely tend to have some unique characteristics that make them appealing to the audience. Why People are attracted toward Characters they despise People are often attracted to characters they despise (Carpenter, 1). Jake Flanagan indicates that people enjoy bad character traits because it lets them feel better about themselves. It also helps in connecting with the character. If a TV show has one or many of its…
The Study of Persuasion As we go through our day-to-day lives, it would be untrue to say that we do not lie at least once in a day. Even as we employ tactics of persuasion to get what we want or convince someone to agree with a particular viewpoint, lying may be inevitable. However, lying may be exhausting since it may need you to come up with more and more lies to back the initial lie. A lie may get out eventually and cause irreparable damage. On the other hand, lying in some circumstances can be considered acceptable or even necessary. For instance, Blanton, the founder of the Radical Honesty movement, gives the example of lying to a Nazi if you had Anne Frank hiding in your attic. It is a necessary lie to save someone’s life. I agree with the views expressed in the article “The last word: Nothing but the truth” and would use it in my life. Being honest can enrich many of our relationships. When used wisely, it helps better how we communicate, and consequently lets…
theme of death in I Heard a Fly Buzz The theme of death looms in the poetry of Emily Dickinson, John Donne and Anne Sexton. Dickinson’s I Heard a Fly Buzz, first published in 1896, depicts a visualization of death and the events happening soon before life ebbs out of the speaker. Close two centuries prior, John Donne had composed his poem Death, be not Proud. Donne personifies death at a time when it was forbidden to objectify death, hence its popularity. The poet describes how death is not final but rather a pathway to after-life. Sexton, on the other hand, identifies with his fellow suicidal artist, painter Vincent van Gogh in her poem The Starry Nights. I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died is another Emily Dickinson’s poem that touches on death. Although less dramatic than her previous poem, “Because I could not stop for him”, the poem is equally gruesome, if not more. Similarly, this poem also objectifies death nearly before it happens. The sonnet records the externalized understanding of the narrator during the brief period between…
Influence impact on leadership Influence is a fundamental element for the functioning of any society. It may be unnecessary but needed for overall growth. Influence, in essence, is the ability of a person to affect behavior change in another individual or a group. Impact is what makes a good leader. The interpersonal factors of an individual much determine the influence to be received. The beliefs and attitudes of an individual also, in a big way, affect the influence process and the feedback the receivers of individuals will receive(Dubrin, 2013). Most times, leaders use their power to influence power. Influence may come from the vision the leader has, if their content is inspiring and their values and attitudes. Nelson Mandela used his education and belief in the freedom of Africans from the apartheid regime to lead his people to freedom. He was educated and understood the way of the white person but was still deeply rooted in his African culture to achieve independence. People of South Africa were attracted to his vision of liberty while maintaining his lifestyle and joined in…
The Secret garden The novel “The Secret Garden” is one of the best classics of the literature of children. The book was published in 1911 by Frances Hodgson Burnett. However, it was first a serial story in The American Magazine of 1910. The author is an American but born in Britain and a playwright as she wrote over fifty novels and multiple plays. She is remembered for children’s novels she wrote. They are Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Secret Garden, and Little Princess. Summary The principal character in the story is Mary Lennox; a sickly, and grouchy 10-year-old girl. From the outset of the novel, it is clear that her parents are unloving due to that they have neglected her. She becomes spoiled because of the influence of the servants, who at least show interest in her. After an epidemic (cholera) hits the nation (India), Mary becomes an orphan, lives temporarily with a clergyman, and finally, she is sent in Yorkshire, England, to live with her widowed uncle, Archibald Craven. In the estate of Craven, Mary initially develops a…
How Mathilde Loisel’s priorities for socioeconomic class affect her negatively? It is everyone’s dream to have to live a life will all goodies from beautiful clothing, luxury housing, and good food. However, life does not always give us what we need but presents us with choices to make, and the priorities we make will have negative or positive consequences on our lives. It is through the realization of this that prompted Guy de Maupassant to write The Necklace. In his book, he presents a female character by the Mathilde Loisel, who doesn’t have the nicest things that she requires, which drives her into making priorities regarding socioeconomic. She is born to a low-class family and consequently being married to a man of the same class who is working as a clerk in the Board of Education. Loisel is craving for an upper-class life standard that prompts her to make several priorities that have both negative and positive outcomes. Personally, I am of the opinion that Loisel’s priorities on socioeconomic class result in negative consequences. Therefore, in this essay, I will…
Character in love The Snake is sensual. They are people who enjoy a relationship. In the sexual area, these are sometimes people who love things that others may regard as extreme. This Snake has a certain innate detachment that sometimes comes across as arrogance to others, making them cool lovers. The Snake is not arrogant, but it is in its head because they think a lot. The Snake is, at the same time, passionate and emotional. These people can experience things at a deep level. This makes them sometimes too sensitive and sometimes overwhelming. These people love flirting, and generally, the Snake will take the first step. The Slang is indeed picky in its partners. The Snake can sometimes seem jealous, possessive, or obsessive. The Serpent needs a partner who is patient and able to calm the Serpent if the Serpent gets stuck in his philosophical thoughts. Perfect match The Slang fits well with the Rooster and the Ox. De Haan and de Slang have apparent differences, but even though there is sometimes some friction, this is not harmful. De…
Identity The Inter-Personal Challenges That Americans of Japanese’s Descent Experienced during This Era The history of injustice against Americans of Japanese descent during World War II is different from other ethnic groups living in America. Japanese living in America faced discrimination and prejudice; however, it is during World War II that further instigated their suffering. Americans of Japanese ancestry living, especially those in the West Coast of America, were relocated into internment camps after Japan attacked the American fleet at Pearl Harbor (Soga 23). Discrimination and prejudice are some of the challenges they faced in internment camps. The injustices Americans of Japanese descent experienced during this era and still resonates to date. Challenges the American of Japanese descent experienced during this era World War II events affected the lives of Americans of Japanese ancestry after the Pearl Harbor attack. President Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order that sent more than 120,000 Japanese into relocation centers. After Japanese provocation, the government established ten major internment camps known as relocation centers in remote parts of the country in places like Utah, Colorado,…
Modernity in the Middle East Section 1: Question2: modernity in the Middle East Modernity should be a virtual equivalent word for tolerance and progress, however by one way or other things haven’t played out as expected for the region. Examining modernity and its intellectual outlines in the Middle East is a remarkably appropriate undertaking, as ‘The Middle East’ is a ‘modern’ word which became common since the early 20th era. The collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1922 and its splitting was a crucial period in the progress of the Middle East. The emergence of new nation-states and their awareness of the modern West stimulated further influential political and social incidents, which therefore contributed to the understanding of modernity and modernism. The initial period is represented by the legitimate, governmental, intellectual investigation, and a plea to change customary perspectives and living. The first events developed by Middle Eastern scholars, militants, and experts to achieve revolution occurred in the 19th era. Throughout this period, intelligent persons launched support of the external world, going to Europe, understanding Western poetry, and learning about…
The Color Purple Book Analysis Literature plays an integral in society both at personal and community levels. Narratives have always been used to address social and political issues in various societies while at the same time to challenge the perspective that the audience holds towards various their community or that they interact with regularly. “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker is a book that achieves the need to disturb the comfort of the audience by offering a fresh perspective into social issues, particularly attached to the African community in the period of 1930s. The book revolves around the life of African American women in the 1930s living in the Southern Parts of the United States, mostly Georgia. The story is told from the perspective of the protagonist named Celie, who has been a victim of various trauma surrounding families in which she lived. The book, therefore, is powerful in its power of narrative through Celie’s eyes while also capturing the lives of those associated with Celie, who became victims of oppression. This essay will analyze the impact of “The Color…