Hopelessness In Albert Camus 'The Myth Of Sisyphus'

Hopelessness can create a devastating state of angst and lack of gratitude for the future to come. With hopeless thoughts, advancing in your life with pride and confidence is merely impossible. In the poem Desiderata, Max Ehrmann writes about the “sham,drudgery,and broken dreams,” that lead us to hopelessness. Although life is full of constant disappointments, positive attitudes will always come to good use as you push through tough times. So, when someone is deceived by society, tired of pointless work, and is afraid of the despair of what the future could bring, if they choose to cherish the beauty and positivity of the world, they can become happy and hopeful.

“Sham.” Something that is not exactly as purported to be. In multiple
The act of endless work which an individual can never complete can also be called “sisyphean.” This term derives from the greek legend of Sisyphus. Sisyphus was a man who lived in the city of Corinth, who was condemned to roll a rock up to the top of a mountain, just to have the rock roll back down each time. The eternity of futile and tedious work is suggested by Albert Camus, author of “The myth of Sisyphus”, as “hideous punishment” or even “hopeless struggle”. The origin of the cause of Corinth’s punishment comes in multiple variations. From disclosing information on a kidnapping of a mortal woman that Zeus committed in reward for a freshwater spring, to enchaining the spirit of death so that no human would die. In “This Myth of Sisyphus”, Camus talks about his fascination with Sisyphus’ state of mind. As the rock rolls back down after the tiring labor, he momentarily becomes aware of his hopeless fate. He experiences moments of sorrow as he reminisces on the world he left behind. He hopes for happiness, all while knowing the slim possibility of achieving it. Sisyphean brings individuals to hopeless labor that will bring them nowhere. People can constantly work on something, yet experiencing the frustration of the impossibility of
A feeling in which someone may expect their most desired outcome. Modern day models, Sisyphus, citizens of the U.S during The Great Depression, they all have two things in common: suffering and hope. Each and every single one of these individuals have suffered through the most indescribably pain one could endure. Yet, in the end, they were benefited. Models of this day get paid millions of dollars and never have to suffer with debt or being broke. In the end, despite the extreme measures taken to accomplish their success, the are still praised for the beauty and creativity they have represented. Sisyphus on the other hand, never achieved an improved lifestyle. But as time passed, acceptance and hopefulness brought him to be successfully joyful with his life. Through accepting his punishment for his absurdity, both his sorrow and melancholy vanished. Also, in the poem of Desiderata, the reader becomes informed of how to remain happy and optimistic through times of oppression. This poem was mainly targeted for those who were experiencing The Great Depression. Desiderata brings hope and beauty into perspective, as those who are in despair, deserve to be able to cherish the wonders of this world. Hope is what keeps us optimistic and grateful for what this unexplainable world could do. Hope, in a sense, is relieving and ad we only hope for the best and cherish the extraordinary things of this world, negative thoughts no longer come to