The quest for ultimate freedom or the pursuit of ones dreams is inherently selfish, from the idea that selfishness is to care for ones own desires. ... However, since any form of pursuing ones dreams is by definition inherently selfish, it is the content of the dream that distinguishes whether one's life is lived with purpose or not. ... In the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell, the story of the pigs and other farm animals ironically represents the corruption found within a society based on equality. ... Therefore, the desire for economic gain is not a found in a life lived with purpose ...

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Lennie is a very loveable character, who has hope and dreams. ... Unlike Lennie, Charlie reaches his dream but ends up broken hearted when his dream doesn't last. Lennie had a soft spot for petting animals and soft things. ... In both cases their innocence and dreams were lost. ... In both cases innocence and dreams were lost. ...

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What makes humans different from animals? The soul differentiates us from animals. ... This is what separates us from animals. ... This is animal like, and does not separate him from the animal. ... In life we all have goals, and dreams that we strive for. ...

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Mill also recognizes the hierarchy of the types of pleasure ranging from "animal appetites" related to base desires, to "elevated faculties" that are uniquely said to be found among humans (P. 12). ... The point of concern arises when it comes to happiness itself is in the individuals themselves because happiness is the final end they should strive to achieve in accordance with their unique passions, interests, dreams, talents, or goals. ...

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Freedom encompasses happiness and achieving one's dreams while remaining intellectually uninhibited so as to be able to explore the vast amount of knowledge that can be found in every society in this world. ... Additionally, Ishmael's story also portrays the plight of many animals that have been stripped of any physical freedoms by human beings in our rampant pursuit of knowledge and happiness, no matter the consequences to the environment around us. I have always upheld a personal stance against animal captivity, but after gaining clearer insight through the narrator's experien...

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