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Examples Of Egoism In The Sun Also Rises By Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway uses his novels, such as The Sun Also Rises, to depict and express attributes in life such as selfishness. The Sun Also Rises exhibits the philosophy of selfishness, which is egoism. According to Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, egoism “claims that it is necessary and sufficient for an action to be morally right that it maximize one’s self interest.” In other words, being worried solely for one's self being, which is considered selfish. This trait is highly displayed through the character of Lady Brett Ashley. Initially, Brett is immediately introduced as a very assertive and independent women. Her encounterments with men highlight her selfishness and dominating traits. Her first appearance is in the dancing club, Rue
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