1984 and V. for Vendetta: Comparative Paragraph The famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzche once stated‚ “When you gaze long into an abyss‚ the abyss also gazes into you.” Implying the fact that when one strives to overcome a force‚ there is a possibility that one may naturally be altered into being similar to the force they struggle against. In the process of analyzing this quote‚ one can compare the two protagonists Winston and V. from 1984 and V. for Vendetta‚ to comprehend which of the two is
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1/25/12 Exegesis of Hobbes Ch. 5: assignment #1 Thomas Hobbes was an Englishman who wrote the Leviathan during the English Civil War in the 17th century. Naturally Hobbes spends chapter five‚ and most of the Leviathan describing how to avoid internal conflict. Hobbes argues that by using logical reasoning and eliminating disagreement a state can avoid internal conflict. Hobbes begins chapter five with a definition for reason and the operations that are involved. Hobbes continues his explanation
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Thomas Hobbes Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who was born April 5‚1588 and died December 4‚1679. He attended Oxford University where he studied classics. He was a tutor by profession and also traveled around Europe to meet scientists and to study different forms of government. Thomas Hobbes was the first great figure in modern moral philosophy. He became interested in why people allowed themselves to be ruled and what type of government would be best for England. Hobbes had a pessimistic
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people‚ whereas a patriot is someone who will do anything to protect their country. V can be seen as a terrorist because he seeks vengeance‚ at the same time he is being a patriot because of his idea. This idea is the goal to attain freedom‚ he desires the people to rise up and take back their country that they have a right to dictate who they desire to lead their government. 2. The government in V for Vendetta creates a dystopia by taking away the citizens; Freedom of speech‚ freedom of individual
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“Symbols are given power by people. A symbol‚ in and of itself is powerless‚ but with enough people behind it‚ blowing up a building can change the world” (V‚ 2006). The movie V for Vendetta is set in present day London. Although the events which take place in the movie have no historical context‚ they are still relatable to modern day issues regarding government. The movie presents one of the main characters Evey‚ as a common person who is afraid and can’t act on her own decisions‚ which makes the
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of Thomas Hobbes leviathan‚ the sea monster is presented as the absolute sovereign. He rules the people that form his being. All the people of that state are looking up to him in the image as to express their submission and acceptance of the social contract to be ruled. In the front piece‚ the leviathan holds two objects in his hand which are a crosier and a sword. A crosier in Christianity is a symbol of the governing office of the bishop or apostle. Here‚ one can assume that what Hobbes meant
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Thomas Aquinas holds that man is created as an autonomous being capable of developing standards from the circumstances and characteristics of the times in which man lives. In other words‚ the moral world is not fully formed by God; the man has basic moral principles that captures participation in the rational order of creation and freely build his daily live. On the other hand‚ Hobbes believes that the existence of society‚ political power‚ laws‚ and institutions is artificial; the truly natural
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Thomas Hobbes is as a pessimist who had major governmental upheaval during his time. This social unrest is what shaped his view of the balance between personal liberty and security. He believes that societies are in need of a strong rule‚ whether it be a monarch‚ dictator or oligarchy‚ but that humans are rational in their ideas and can comprehend a “Social Contract.” People are rational and clear about their interest and are able to govern themselves. At the same time‚ these people are bad and
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Lissa Gallucci Writing and Rhetoric Amy Bertken 20 February 2012 Short Essay Two: V for Vendetta Every person has his or her own unique story. The series of events that occur in an individual’s life help shape the person they are and help them figure out who they want to become in the future. In the graphic novel‚ V For Vendetta‚ by Alan Moore and David Lloyd‚ the character‚ V‚ recognizes the importance of overcoming one’s past in order to make positive changes and accomplish what they truly
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