Upon the arrival of humankind in both places though, they become much less like paradise and ultimately carry out the same fate. ... The scar symbolizes how human nature can destroy paradise by simply entering it. ... Another biblical story that is comparable to the "Lord Of the Flies" is Jesus' confrontation with Satan during his forty days in the wilderness, which could be interpreted as very similar to the conversation between the sow head and Simon. In this scene the pig head, or lord of the flies, plays Satan and Simon acts as Jesus. ... Along with the lost battle to stay good, or th...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Genetics do not play a large role in shaping a person's character and personality. ... Essentially Locke believes that genetics play no role in the development of personality or character. ... Shelley depicts the effect of mainstream media on personality and character through her portrayal of the creature. ... From Sorrows of Werter he learns about "despondency and gloom " and begins to question his creation, from Plutarch's Lives he learns "high thoughts and about the violent tendencies of human civilization, and from Paradise Lost he learns to identify himself with Satan, the maste...

• Word Count: 1453
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate