The absurd is the awareness of the conflict between the desires of the human consciousness and the inability of the world to provide for them. ... Although nature was once a source of enjoyment, it now emphasizes his vulnerability by rejecting his search for meaning through its indifference. ... There is a difference between what is true and what is desirable, man desires a permanent tomorrow, but he cannot expect the desire to be fulfilled because it is an unanswerable question. ... Some individuals will deny the meaningless of their life, and return to the mechanical actions of habit to...

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In what ways does Bazin distinguish the cinematic image from other forms of image? ... There is a balance in paintings between realism and symbolism4 which creates the form of a likeness rather than a complete representation. Time does not function at all within a painting, time acts as merely a state in which the painting exists. ... Time plays an extremely important function as it distinguishes cinema from other all other forms of representation and presents these with a reality that cannot be denied. ... If cinema never quite merges with life, that is what allows it to be an art form w...

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Present day compromise is benefited from considerate communication between global societies. These acts of understanding and working together enhances global linking. ... Women did not understand the meaning of being a man because they never had to experience hard labor such as they did. ... When Dougherty first started building a life for herself she was interviewed and asked who she was and what her purpose in life was for. ... Both of the writings show connection through sharing responsibilities in the community and how gender plays a role in diversifying society. ...

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