Miss Emily is also unable to let go of her past. Her inability to leave her past behind causes the community to wonder if something is wrong with Miss Emily. ... The town now hopes they are married, because if they are not, then are living a life of sin. ... Emily had a problem with letting go of her past. ...
" Though he endlessly sought the emotional fulfillment he thought he deserved, the creature has come to accept the fact that he has sinned, knowing that the death of his creator marks the end of his chances for emotional bonding with another living being. ... His years of action behind him, he is extremely reflective, and is made miserable by the mistakes which dirty his past. ...
Like many other diary writers, James' decision to write a little every day was in hope that it might "bring relief as an outlet to that geyser of emotions, sensations, speculations, and reflections which ferments perpetually within my poor old carcass for its sins," (Edel, 25) for her inner turmoil was motivated by a desperate sense of isolation. ... James chose which contents of her past to write about quite selectively. ...
(Baumeister 1999, p.30) The reason Medea chose revenge over forgiveness was not only decided upon because of the isolated state she was left in, but was also elected due to past emotions and a consciousness that spoke only of revenge.... (Emders, 2002, p.3) The most troubling aspect about the sin of cruelty is that some desire it, extracting pleasure from torturing another.... Jason used Medea in the past and began to manipulate the royal family of Corinth for his own interests. ...
