However, a closer glance at the monster's actions reveals many human characteristics. ... Similar to a human, the creature is capable of experiencing complex emotions. ... The creature's desire to seek vengeance is a trait common in humans, but absent in animals. ... The creature's portrayal of himself as a like-minded human being that is only different on the exterior from the cottagers reveals that he too possesses complex human characteristics. ... His so-called monstrosity is not due to his nature, but rather to his nurture that had been shaped by society to act as such. ...

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"He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts" - Samuel Johnson The pursuit of knowledge may often leave a negative effect on one who abuses it. ... Frankenstein stated,"The different accidents of life are not so changeable as the feeling of human nature" (35). ... In this case, he allowed himself to believe that a change in human nature was easily accepted, but later resented his accidents and beliefs, while struggling to repair his wrong doings. ... Victor, howeve...

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Aristophanes" speech begins by explaining the nature of man and what has become of it. Aristophanes suggests that long ago, the nature of the original human being was very much different from what it is today. He proposes that human beings once were comprised of two halves; that is to say, they were twice the people they are today. ... Love, according to Aristophanes, is also the key to our success as a human race "there's just one way for the human race to flourish: we must bring love to its perfect conclusion" How plausible are the views presented by Aristophanes in his speech on love...

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In many cases people are attracted to those of a nature similar to themselves, yet in others complete opposites in personality and form pair up, so it becomes impossible to predict, with great alacrity, who would be attracted to whom. ... Like oxytocin, vasopressin is present in humans as well. ... People of similar natures would band together to share various skills, protection, food, and other such thing to enhance the possibility of living through another day. ... Homosexuality in humans, however, is highly debated in whether it is based on genetics or more so upbringing. While the search f...

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Unable to remain satisfied with the affection he receives, the audience gains insight to this character's nature as his interest wanders. While one must recognize Demetrius" fickle nature, it is also important to note his cold-heartedness to Helena. ... While forgiveness is detrimental for the survival of a relationship, their carefree nature is a reflection of the immaturity still present in the union. Shakespeare experiments with human desire to demonstrate the balance one must achieve to maintain true love. ...

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Nature actively combines, mingles, and unifies, whatever things we take for granted as physically separate and individual. Nature doesn't just have a sort of intrinsic unity it actively combines and connects. ... This imagery of the flea and its violation of the female draw Donne to wonder why humans are not more like insects. ... Although it appears religious in nature, it also corresponds to the earlier reference of the "marriage temple". The reader is made aware of the temperament of the lady and what the essence of her nature consists of, it is apparent that the lady has a tendency...

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However, throughout Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon, the positive nature of this intense affection is challenged. ... The community's equation of humans to animals in the face of love shows love's transformative influence on a person, that is explored in this novel. ... However, making known ones thoughts and emotions remains a vital component of the human psyche, leading to her newfound lupehole: violence, when her previous form of self expression was disregarded. ... In addition, Hagar's extreme devotion and as a result perpetual distraction prevents her forgery of her ow...

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This image which appeals to the sense of sound and also to basic human compassion is very striking as it is clear that there continue to be more victims of the "broadening darkness", which represents in this poem something which has destroyed a genuine and lively love. ... These three aspects of nature which shall no longer be a reality for her, underline her intimation that she shall be irrevocably absent from all which is so real for her presently. ... Irrespective of the nature of the death of the speaker, it's results will be completely irrevocably, and the reader can sympathise with ...

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Falling in love is one of the most complex and overwhelming feelings a human being can experience. ... This molecule involved plays an important role in the social chemistry of humans, or the phenomenon 'love at first sight.' ... Subsequently, Liebowitz reasons, animals and likely humans are genetically programmed to secrete endorphins in situations of social comfort such as sex, which would help them to feel both less anxious and also give them a sense of well-being. ... In particular, this research has been helped by the use of objective pleasure-elicited reactions in humans and o...

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In relation to Meyer's vampires, the character Edward Cullen, is a part of a Clan of vampires that do not drink human blood and regard it highly as animalistic and primitive. ... Sex in general is a part of human nature and it is natural to have those types of desires and to act them out. ... I personally think this philosophy leads to sexual repression, and even worse repression of other feelings (like being able to love, trust or convey feelings with another human), something I have a personal experience with and have only recently worked out of. ...

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Ignoring the criticisms of his own Father, Victor tells himself, "I could banish disease from the human frame and render man invulnerable, " "the raising of ghosts or devils was a promise liberally accorded by my favorite authors" (Shelley 46). ... Disassociation is the psychoanalytic concept of dual or multiple personalities defined by "the view that human beings are double or multiple in nature" (267). ... Victor describes to Walton time spent observing "decay and corruption of the human body," "to examine the cause and progress of this decay and forced to spend days and nights in vaults a...

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The result was this tight group of students that later proved they all need and love Felicity, simply because she was a lover and nurturer by nature. ... This seems to portray Felicity as a mother figure, because her passive nature tends to branch out and want to cater to everyone's needs and make them happy. ...

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The belief is that strong attachment to the parent helps the child become a more secure, empathic, peaceful human being. ... The theoretical foundation of attachment emphasizes the nature of the relationship between children and their caregivers.  ...

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For example in waiting for Godot, Vladimir and Estragon 'hope to pursue a relatively peaceful and predictable coexistence that distracts them from despair over the human condition.'3 To fully acknowledge my questions I will be focusing and examining in close detail the marital relationships presented through the couples worlds, created by Beckett, and the minimal interactions they have between one another, in hope to unpick the futility and impossibility whilst attempting to find some hope that could be amidst the futile lives Beckett's characters lead. ...

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