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    on the other hand is smart. Dee would come home and read to them and attempt to dump a lot of knowledge on them that they didn’t necessarily need to know and would likely never use. This is just one of the first examples of Dee’s s selfishness. When Dee arrives home‚ she has brought a man with her. She introduces him to her family and announces she has changed her name to a Swahili name‚ claiming she could not stand being named

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    to avoid the embarrassment of having a six-year-old brother who cannot even walk‚ amounting to what is‚ in essence‚ a battle with his own ego. As the story continues‚ Brother tries to fix the irreparable hole in his heart caused by his shame and selfishness toward Doodle. Brother is constantly reminding Doodle of his own debility‚ bringing to light Doodle’s unwillingness to participate in his brother’s cold-blooded attempts to point out Doodle’s mortality. When Brother makes Doodle touch the casket

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    to? (Paragraph 3) society 5.What is a person’s most sacred possession? (Paragraph 4) the integrity of one’s own mind 6.Do you think there is a difference between self-reliance and the selfishness? Explain your answer. Yes self-reliance is when you rely on yourself for‚ maybe getting things done‚ selfishness on the other hand is thinking only of yourself and not considering others‚ I see where they could be confused. You may want to only think of yourself as being reliable‚ but there is a major

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    Are Humans Born Good or Evil? Are humans born good or evil? Most would say that humans are born evil due to our selfishness and even sometimes‚ ruthlessness towards each other‚ but in my opinion‚ humans are good by nature. I believe that humans are good because it is our nature to help and support each other in times of needs. Another reason why I support the fact that we are good is that when we are left alone‚ we are peaceful by ourselves ‚ but as we are introduced to a society‚ certain things

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    In "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare‚ Shylock is portrayed as an attractive villain. It is the relationship between Shylock and Antonio‚ Shylock and his daughter‚ Jessica‚ and his selfishness through his attitude to material possessions that make him an attractive villain‚ he is portrayed as an attractive villain‚ and I am going to look at the extent that this is true in "The Merchant of Venice." Shylock is portrayed as a stereotypical Jew which is one of the aspects that makes him

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    ambition to not loose his children‚ and probably half of his money led him to selfishness‚ greed‚ and hopelessness‚ leading to the death of innocent people.             The divorce between O.J. and Nicole was not settled. Nicole was dating another man ‚who was also murdered.  Since the divorce was not clear‚ this dating could be looked upon as an affair.  Perhaps O.J. was jealous of this man.  Maybe‚ out of selfishness‚ greed and jealousy O.J. went to far when he decided to murder his wife.             

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    For much of the book Eli is a dedicated Jew. He is committed in his belief in God‚!despite the unspeakable trials of pain that he must endure. As the novel progresses Eli sees more of his people suffer unspeakable events. He begins to question what kind of God can let this happen‚he begins to doubt God. I don’t think Eli ever really forsakes his belief in God rather than consider his faith and God’s role in a world that holds much evil. In the beginning‚ although his faith has not died

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    “the beauty of the dream had vanished‚ and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart” (Shelley 57) Victor abandons his creation and leaving it to fend for itself‚ indirectly causing the murders of loved ones on account of his own shallowness‚ selfishness‚ vanity‚ and disregard of moral

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    The Crucible is a great example of how a character can be molded by personal desires and a work’s setting to become a villain. Seemingly innocent‚ orphaned adolescent Abigail ultimately causes hysteria in the town of Salem from her frivolity and selfishness. The reasoning and origins of Abigail’s malice demonstrate the setting’s influence on the inhabitants of Salem during the 1962 witch trials. Abigail is introduced as Parris’ niece. At the beginning of the play‚ Arthur Miller provides what might

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    the visit was buying the potted plant. It is a clear indication of her selfishness and a reflection of a society that does not value its elderly. Her main concern is in getting points because she brings a potted plant. No real thought is put into who to give it to or who might actually enjoy it. She receives more than she gives and this reveals a true character flaw in Marion. Repeatedly in this story she reveals a selfishness and lack of connectivity to anything or anyone that does not benefit

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