A person’s identity is something that is comprised of the characteristics that define an individual: who they are, how they are viewed by others, their qualities and beliefs, and what differentiates them from other people. One’s identity is shaped by the decisions they make; the choices they make represents their ipseity. The Shakespearean play, The Tempest, demonstrates how one’s spiteful mentality and pessimistic beliefs defines the abhorrent mindset of the main antagonist, Sebastian. Sebastian develops a sense of hate against his own brother, king Alonso, and the negative influence from Antonio provoked the spiteful and bitter demeanor that resided in Sebastian. The major motion picture, Maleficent, directed …show more content…
Louis Zamperini and Sebastian’s attitude and beliefs were provoked by the others whom they affiliated with and it represented what characteristics both of them held within. Primarily, Sebastian made the decision to associate with Antonio and it evoked the contradictory beliefs that were within Sebastian. “I am more serious than my custom. You must be so too if heed me, which to do trebles thee o’er.” (II.i.185-187) Sebastian developed the urge to murder his own brother because of his initial decision to accompany Antonio and that displayed how disloyal and rebellious Sebastian truly was. Moreover, during the timeframe of the holocaust, Louis Zamperini faced excruciating pain and torture from the captors who had held him captive in Japan, but the other American captives were able to sustain his mental stability. “Though all three men faced the same hardship, their differing perceptions of it appeared to be shaping their fates. Louie and Phil's hope displaced their fear and inspired them to work toward their survival, and each success renewed their physical and emotional vigor.” (Hillenbrand 155) Louis Zamperini and his companion Phil were able to help each other restore the prosperity and strength that resided in both of them, and it truly portrayed the motivational strength that persisted in both of them. Conclusively, the decision of