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    share a love for each other in which seems unbreakable‚ yet when others begin to feel jealous the feeling of love amongst others in the play becomes a lie. The subject of the play‚ Othello‚ is betrayal and loyalty. In this play‚ it had revealed ironically that one’s loyalty might cause one’s betrayal.

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    In the novel‚ “The Kite Runner”‚ written by Khaled Hosseini‚ is a story of a twelve year old Afghan boy‚ Amir seeking acceptance and approval from his father by entering a kite-fighting tournament along with his servant and friend‚ Hassan. On that same day a tragedy tears the two boys apart forever. "The Kite Runner" tells us‚ through Rahim Khan that‚ "true redemption is when guilt leads to good again..." Throughout the book there are many characters like Amir and Baba that have committed sins and

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    Betrayal from a friend is the worst thing anyone can do‚ take Julius Caesar for example that’s dead now due to Brutus’ backstabbing‚ literally. There are different types of betrayal‚ but it’s more drastic to be betrayed by a friend‚ possibly because it’s least expected while being hated by someone like an enemy is always awaited. A friend is someone anybody can personally trust. People express‚ share feelings and experience memories with their friends. Being betrayed by a friend will cause

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    something is a symbol or not. In Julius Caesar‚ each symbol explored ultimately portrays how arrogance and betrayal lead to death and destruction. Each use of literary devices has the purpose of supporting the theme of the play‚ which is death. In Julius Caesar‚ Caesar is stabbed multiple times by the same people he called friends; this included Brutus‚ the man he considered as a brother. This betrayal acts as a symbolic

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    exploration of betrayal is portrayed through the internal and external influences on his tragic downfall. Macbeth’s moral betrayal in the play would be non-existent if it weren’t for several external factors‚ including the supernatural witches‚ and his deceitful‚ manipulative wife Lady Macbeth. Macbeth’s betrayal of the king is due to internal factors‚ however comparably is a product of external influences. Ultimately‚ the notion of betrayal in the play is explored thoroughly‚ and this betrayal eventually

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    Betrayal is one of the very prominent themes in the novel The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini. Both Baba and Amir chose to betray the people close to them‚ which resulted in major ramifications for themselves and the people around them. Hassan‚ on the other hand‚ chose to remain loyal‚ no matter the situation or what someone was threatening upon him‚ which resulted in major consequences for him‚ but allowed the reader to understand that he was kind‚ caring‚ and loyal to those he cared about. All

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    individuality. This creates a reoccurring theme of betrayal throughout the novel. Orwell explores various kinds of betrayal‚ including self-betrayal‚ to heighten the mood of loneliness and alienation in 1984. Unsurprisingly‚ the Party believes that betrayal is ideal to keep people in control. To do that‚ they start with the children. The Party makes children devoted members of the Party by telling them to betray anyone for showing any signs of betrayal to the government‚ including their parents. Subsequently

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    In the Accidental Billionaires‚ the motif of manipulation and betrayal is prevalent. Mark Zuckerburg is the prime embodiment of manipulation and betrayal throughout the course of the work. Another character also attributed with such qualities is Sean Parker. Mark and Sean are similar in this aspect; manipulating their own world to achieve their goals. In the first few chapters of the book‚ the reader is introduced to the Winklevoss twins. The twins turn to Mark to aid them in their social networking

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    Betrayal is Everywhere Betrayal‚ almost everyone has betrayed someone‚ no matter if they were a friend or foe. In the Kite Runner‚ Amir betrays Hassan‚ his betrayal is the one the book focuses on the most. Although‚ he is not the only one who betrays someone. Throughout the whole novel there is betrayal and some inspire a few actions‚ a couple reckless‚ in the characters. Hassan is one of the very few people who never betrayed anyone. Betrayal is everywhere‚ but other stick with loyalty‚ Hassan was

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    Betrayal of Deep Friendships and the Consequences “Love is whatever you can still betray. Betrayal can only happen if you love” (John Le Carre). Betrayal is a huge part of Gene and Amirs’ lives in A Separate Peace and in The Kite Runner. They are both pushed to do things they normally wouldn’t do because of the feelings of guilt from betraying their best friends. They betray the people closest to them‚ the only people who truly care for them. The circumstances and outcomes of both books are

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