In "Dover Beach‚" Matthew Arnold’s use of diction and imagery reveal the overall pessimistic tone of the poem. The use of diction brings the reader toward two separate tones‚ yet they uniquely contribute to general feeling of pessimism that Matthew Arnold portrays. In the first stanza‚ the "calm" sea brings a feeling of peacefulness. Since it is not turbulent‚ but rather serene and still‚ the calmness of the sea evokes feelings of harmony. This tone is set to show the value and possibilities of
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road when they reach the shore‚ which was their destination‚ or alternatively‚ there is the possible interpretation that the end of The Road is when the man dies as he is a focaliser. Another area of interpretation of this question is the level of pessimism as “unbearable” suggests that it is so devastating that the reader couldn’t continue even if there was more to read. I personally think that yes it could be interpreted as a pessimistic end (all three aforementioned) however there is also an inevitable
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whom do you agree with? The above statements present two very different perspectives regarding the social behaviors practiced around the world. One could even say that in the end it boils down to an extrovert Vs introvert or even optimism Vs pessimism debate‚ depending on how you look at it of course. But let’s not make it more complicated than it already is. All the same‚ this Streisand fellow seems to be a complete picture of flamboyant merriment‚ the ideal optimist one can say—all due
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middle (Carver‚ et al.‚ 2010). People display varying degrees of copability when confronted with positive and negative situations and tend to react based on their acquired behavior. Past experiences can affect the response of a person to either pessimism or optimism depending on whether the cause was permanent or temporary (Peterson & Seligman‚ 1984). How a person responds can influence the ultimate outcome of a
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keep their spirits up. An optimistic person is more likely to exercise personal responsibility with pleasure. On the down side‚ if you are not careful you may notice yourself heading in the wrong direction or worse you may not notice at all. “Then pessimism increases over time. When this happens‚ we attract pessimistic people into our lives‚ and we usually don’t
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about the conflict they faced. This can help other people understand what those people faced during the time of conflict and what not to do. The staff from Mayo Clinic declared‚ “Indeed‚ some studies show that personality traits such as optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being” (Mayo Clinic Staff). When people have an optimistic attitude they can help others as well as themselves. If people have an optimistic attitude towards others‚ than that could help the others have
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Write a three- to five-page (600-900 word) response to thefollowing question In Why the Future Doesnt Need Us (pp. 285-301)‚ Bill Joy expresses a powerful pessimism about the dangers of technologies that may be developed later in our century. Joy also a muted optimism about humans ability to use ethical principles to avoid those dangers. What are Joys best reasons for being pessimistic What are his strongest reasons for expressing optimism As you consider the relative strengths and weaknesses of
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about how Holden cognizes that the reality of life is not as idealistic as he perceives. Therefore‚ he pretends to be cynical. Meanwhile‚ the movie‚ "Dead Poets’ Society" presents an assortment of attitudes towards life which generally range from pessimism to idealism depending on the character. Thus‚ through watching the movie and reading the book‚ one can witness an assortment of outlooks to life in general. Holden Caulfield narrates "The Catcher in the Rye" in a cynical tone. To many juveniles
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staying true to what they believe in and by keeping a positive mind frame. Remaining positive during tough times not only helps to overcome challenges‚ but it also helps people’s health in the long run. According to a contributor from Forbes‚ “Pessimism is trouble because it’s bad for your health. Numerous studies have shown that optimists are physically and psychologically
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a bitter and unfortunate end‚ sometimes the pair is better off without each other. In his article “How People Go to Hell”‚ Günther Schmigalle argues that Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises can and should be “placed in the tradition of philosophical pessimism and the genre of tragedy”. Schmigalle argues that Jake and Brett’s relationship falls into the genre of tragedy‚ however I believe the disintegration of their relationship should be categorized as optimistic. Schmigalle argues that Jake’s relationship
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