In John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, the characters whom are considered the weakest, seek to shatter those who are weaker than they. ... In these three characters one can see that Steinbeck is stating a basic tenet of the human condition; being undignified does not only originate from the strong preying on the weak, it is also evident in the weak making others feel smaller, in essence, being undignified is found in weakness itself.  ... Everyone needs companionship, for that is how one measures one's own worth in this world. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Religious leaders fear losing their values and take extraordinary measures to keep their message alive. ... His character shows how a healthy balance between the two can lead to happiness and understanding. ...

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"The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. ... After reading "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson it will be hard for any teen to look at the class scapegoat again without a measure of compassion and understanding for that person--who may be screaming beneath the silence. ...

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Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. ... The signal fire thus functions as a kind of measuring stick by which the strength of the civilized instinct on the island can be judged. ...

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The story of the main character in the movie, Hendrik Hoefgen, was similar to Faust. ... Meanwhile, at the back of the stage, the main character, Hoefgen, seemed to be driven mad by frustration. ... Through his obsessive involvement with his acting as Mephisto, he subconsciously become one with the character. ... Thomas Mann's Faust character, Leverkuhn, achieved a remarkable career accomplishment but unfortunately, could not enjoy his fruits of success and lost his sanity. ...

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The repetition of the word "One" demonstrates the single-minded oppressiveness of the Urizenic philosophy, "One command, one joy, one desire,/ One curse, one weight, one measure,/ One King, one God, one Law." ...

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• Grade Level: High School