revolution‚ disintegration of old social and economic structure‚ Darwin’s theory of evolution were the chief characteristics of that age. All these factors probe deep into his writings and heighten its somber‚ melancholic and tragic vision. His pessimism is also the outcome of the impressions that he receives from villager’s life. They were plenty of tragedies in the life of the poverty stricken Wessex folk. Hardy’s philosophy of the human condition is determined by his natural temper and disposition
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the beginning but still has the motivation to keep going and try to succeed. “The wax has melted/but the dream of flight/persists” (1-3). Page makes her first reference to Icarus in the first lines of the poem‚ and straight from the beginning‚ optimism is evident. While Auden’s poem speaks of the suffering not only Icarus but other people in general go through‚ Page speaks about after you recognize you have failed and still persisting to achieve what you started. “Musée des Beaux
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word 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
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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 those reasons‚ explain whether and why you find yourself
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optimist will always lean towards the more positive option. Optimism is defined as “ the inclination to look at the bright side of any situation‚ and expect the best possible outcome from any series of events. Anyone can be optimistic‚ some people choose optimism as a way of life‚ it can reduce stress producing a better quality of life‚ and if used on a regular basis optimism can be the key to happiness. Anyone at all can practice optimism. To be an optimist all one has to do is choose to see the
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With 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
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questioning his belief in optimism. Also‚ the characters - the old woman‚ Martin‚ and Cacambo - that he meets during his journey‚ who are more intelligent and experienced than Candide‚ have all reached pessimistic conclusions about humanity and the world and they made him to question his beliefs that Pangloss has taught him and showed him how naive he may be about the real world. Showing Candide’s constant beliefs in optimism conflicting these experienced characters’ beliefs in pessimism‚ Voltaire critiques
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buoyancy‚ and optimism are on the complete other side of the spectrum. Yet‚ optimism is the best response to conflict‚ especially in a time of war. War is grim and brings out desperation; positivity is a response that serves to contrast with the brutal reality of war. A positive response will drastically change any mood‚ no matter how heavy or pessimistic; this is effortlessly shown in Winston Churchill’s speech: Blood‚ Toil‚ Tears and Sweat. In his speech‚ Churchill uses optimism to convince a nation
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On “Kipling” by Carol Ann Duffy Answering “If” by Rudyard Kipling Kieter Philip Balisnomo English IB Block 4‚ Ms. Nychka On “Kipling” by Carol Ann Duffy answering “If” by Rudyard Kipling The doctrines of idealism and optimism are demonstrated in the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling. “If” advises the reader to achieve qualities and reach for perfection. “If” is answered in the book‚ Answering Back by Carol Ann Duffy’s poem‚ “Kipling”. Duffy’s response to “If” is appallingly contrasting in mood
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negativity. The main character‚ John Grady Cole‚ faces plenty of hardships throughout his journey from his home in Texas to Mexico. On the other hand‚ McCarthy writes this award-winning book in a positive way‚ demonstrating the balance between optimism and pessimism in our world. He shows how John Grady Cole has matured and grown substantially because of this negativity he faces. The reader can clearly see the negativity not only in the first page of the novel‚ but also in the first paragraph. McCarthy
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