Immortality Adrienne Rich’s poem‚ “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers”‚ is structurally quite monotonous. The three stanzas are all comprised of two‚ simple couplets. However‚ the minimalist organization of this poem prevents the structural aspects from outshining Rich’s figurative machinery. For example‚ this relatively short poem has an abundance of symbols. One of the most prominent symbols is Aunt Jennifer’s wedding ring; harsh descriptive language leaves the readers with a negative outlook on her marriage
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#1 Book IV 435d-445e seems to be Socrates’ argument about the three parts of the human soul and how the human soul with its three parts are parallel to the republic and the three different kinds of citizens. What I am interested in is the methods that Socrates implements to come to his conclusions. More specifically‚ I would like to talk about Socrates’ analogies that he uses to come to his conclusions. Very interesting‚ to say the least‚ analogies that Socrates uses is physical actions to explain
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for the Immortality of the Soul from opposites and Theory of Reincarnation Plato’s Phaedo is a dialog between Phaedo‚ Cebes and Simmias where Socrates gives some arguments for the immortality of the soul. In this work‚ Phaedo tells us about Socrates’ final days‚ who has been convicted to death. Great philosopher does not have a fear of death because he believes that when a man dies‚ the soul still exists even if the body perishes. Trying to prove his arguments‚ Socrates presents
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has always been fascinated with the idea of immortality. Cultures from all across the world have stories or fables that allude to this fascinating fate. While physical immortality is a rather far-fetched idea‚ a certain level can be achieved. Poets have been keeping people alive for millennia with their words and artists have been capturing eternal youth in portraits and sculptures for generations. With memory‚ art‚ and legacy‚ it seems that immortality is a very obtainable thing to the average mortal
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immortal as well. Yet‚ Odysseus declines her offer of immortality. After years of fighting in battle‚ then years of suffering following the war‚ his noble rejection seems remarkable. Homer’s readers are forced to wonder‚ why does he not accept this offer? The immortality Kalypso offers nullifies Odysseus’ true identity. An immortal life with Kalypso would hinder him from his roles as a king‚ husband‚ and warrior. Kalypso’s offer of immortality nullifies Odysseus’ identity as a king. While on Kalypso’s
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The most noticeable comparison between Jesus Christ and Socrates was that the charges against them. They were both seen as an “evil” influence to the townspeople because of their different ways to see life and for their beliefs on religion. Jesus was considered a heretic because he preached monotheism in a polytheistic world. He called himself the messiah‚ a divine being and the son of God and the Jews saw that as a major offence. The Roman Government did not like that Jesus questioned the oppressiveness
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If you ask me‚ immortality is totally overrated. If you are immortal‚ sure you enjoy the delights of the fruits of divinity. And what might be some of the remarkable benefits you get to enjoy? You no longer have to worry with cosmetic cures like botox (so you can have some esteem and earn some respect when you visit the Hindu goddess Kali)‚ or expensive skin serums (no need to travel to Egypt and bring Nefertiti back to life for her priceless epidermal rejuvenation tips)‚ or a face lift (so you
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Originally when I was posed this question my immediate response was to return the Immortality pill (IP). The reason I initially responded this way‚ and still remain set on my belief had plenty to do with the factors involved. First‚ if I were to take the Immortality pill I would already know my horrific demise‚ such as an accident‚ war victim‚ or suicide. Secondly‚ just as suicide effects not only the person committing the act‚ but more so the family and friends in that individuals life‚ yet the
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly’s The Mortal Immortal is a short story that explores the duality of immortality. It follows the protagonist‚ Winzy‚ a possible immortal who has the un-aging body of a twenty year old. On his three hundred and twenty-third birthday‚ the apparently eternally youthful Winzy recounts his past and the reasons behind his current state. He writes about himself as a naïve nineteen-year-old who was “very poor – and very much in love”‚ who received employment from the infamous alchemist
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people. Socrates proves Thrasymachos otherwise by arguing that being just is virtuous‚ wise and profitable and being unjust does not make people stronger nor more powerful. Those in power or rulers make laws that are just for themselves but Thrasymachos agrees that sometimes rulers make mistakes and make laws that are unjust to them‚ therefore‚ making them just or advantageous for the people they rule. Therefore‚ unjust people would not be more powerful in this case. Additionally‚ Socrates goes on
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