So why does Hester choose to stay in a place were she will constantly be reminded my by her past action and "sin?... One of Hawthorne's underlying message is in the Scarlet letter is that, as human beings we are capable of sins and from these sins we learn and gain valuable experience leading to knowledge. ... Her past sin is a part of who she is, to pretend that it never happened would mean denying a part of herself. ... Here had been her sin; here, her sorrow; and here was yet to be her penitence. ... She is not, however, the example of sin that she was once intended to be. ...

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The many of the symbols in this book deal with sin, punishment and redemption. ... While the scarlet letter seems to be an important symbol, it seems insignificant compared to Pearl who functions as a live symbol and a reminder of Hester's past. ... She is the consequence of a sin committed between two people and a constant reminder of this same sin. Consequently, Pearl can be viewed as both punishment for the sin and as a blessing from nature. ... The rosebush symbolizes nature and its ability to forgive people for their sins. ...

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In the beginning of the story Young Goodman Brown is faithful to the idea that the people he respects and loves remain pure and stray from sin. ... The devil undermines this excuse by revealing his past associations with his forefather's as well as many respected clergy men across New England. Upon realization of his family's sins a large part of his moral foundation crumbles. ... There is no good on Earth, and sin is but a name" (6). ... The world is fraught with evil and sin is only a semantic construct. ...

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Hester was a social outcast because of her past and the mistakes she made, and because of this, she would cause such an upheaval that it would cause a pastor to reveal a life-altering secret. ... Hester and Dimmesdale are the Adam and Eve of the town who commit the ultimate sin by eating the fruit of adultery. Their experience allows the townspeople to see how it is to really be human and that committing sins is a forgivable part of human life. ... Sin, rather than power, is the basis of The Scarlet Letter and donates to the message that perfection is not achievable by a set of rules that is e...

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In the opening sentence of the story, "It is a sin to write this. It is a sin to think words no others think-, we see that Rand believes in individualism. By saying that it is a sin to write and think words alone, it shows that there is absolutely no individualism. ... Rand makes a very strong point because if the world had not had the brain power of all past scientists, we would not be where we are now. ...

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Through the compilation of his sins, Macbeth grows accustomed to evil and numb to the world. ... This quote demonstrates his belief that humans do not learn from the past and only repeat the mistakes of history. ... He insists that he cannot live a proper life after the partaking in the sins he has committed and resigns from life entirely. ...

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I disagree with this point of view as I feel that it is not solely love of God that prevents people from sinning. ... Although Christ's redemption is a reminder to not surrender to our autonomous desires and is symbolized by the cross, it cannot necessarily prevent us from sinning. ... It is in this way that, "The Catholic worldview expresses the past in a present fashion." (122) This links the way we celebrate today with how they did in the past. Our church rituals and traditions remind us of the past and how our religion is constantly evolving over time. ... We can either to choose to i...

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Most men wait till sin until being accosted by conscience. He says after the mousetrap caught him, "My fault is past. ... Forgiveness is the boat by which Hamlet floats to action as he tells Ophelia in the "To be, or not to be" speech, "Nymph, in thy orisons/Be all my sins remembered" (III, i). ...

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They suggest that it is a sin for humankind to create life scientifically, that it may be used for evil purposes, that there will be legal implications after it becomes mainstream, and that cloning will change the current views of parenthood. The simple fusion of a human cell, with an empty unfertilized egg has sparked much controversy and debate in the past five years, and continues to do so with no clear end in sight. ...

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Onto another interesting point, Socrates believes that the difficult part is not death but rather avoiding sins. ... Consequently, one is condemned to death to pay for all the sins they have done in the past. ... Walking the path of life, one would eventually have to face different problems and sins are just inevitable. ... As a result, minimizing the unrighteous acts would be comforting at some point and at the same time, it soothes down the thought of having to pay for sins through death penalty. ...

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It is sometimes seen as testing from God, punishment for sins or failing to live the covenant, or a result of human abuse of free will. ... This provides a meaning for life, a reason for humans to be kind and caring to one another and to avoid "sin" or destructive behaviour. ...

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When I have hard decisions in life I always run it past my parents so they can have their say on the situation because I usually take their advice. ... For me sin is when a person does something that they know in their heart is wrong and they do it anyway. ...

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Christians believe that the earth will be demolished when God is finally fed up with all of the sins that man has performed, and the only way to make things right is to destroy everything and start with a fresh page. ... Those select few who manage to make it past the actual event will cease within a matter of days due to the loss of all natural resources and no clean air to breathe. ... The event of creation is a point in the past that can never be lived again. ...

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This is a sign that he is somewhat more sensitive than Stanley as he does not have the take me or leave me attitude In scene 7 Blanche has bathed and emerges stating she feels a new person which is her seeing bathing as a cleansing ritual to wash away her sins this would have been drilled in to her coming from the south. ... Once he discovers the truth about Blanches amazing sexual past, Mitch is both angry and embarrassed about the way Blanche has treated of him. ...

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CLONING CLONING:PLAYING GOOD OR PLAYING GOD It's a matter worth discussing -is cloning playing good or playing god? A wise man once said, " to be able to argue your point you must completely understand the point of your opponent, and to do this ...

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ANIMAL RIGHTS Do all animals have the same rights as humans? The close ties between humans and animals dates back many centuries. From horses pulling carriages and farm equipment, to dogs herding sheep, animals have helped to build lives and support families. Yet, Animal Rights are much more of an issue today compared to centuries ago. Today, animals are still a big part of numerous humans" lives, acting as sources of food, protection, work, and in some sad cases research. ...

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One reason is that historically, there existed an elitist minority and a poorer majority (class system).Obedience, in the past was characterized by virtue and disobedience was characterized by an act of sin. ...

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" 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. ...

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Introduction Over the years, there have been countless philosophers and scientists - as well as billions of everyday people - believing in a higher power and questioning how the world came to be. There are numerous ideas on how the world has become what it is today, but the two prevailing theories ...

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In what would be characteristically seen as intrinsically manifested throughout the areas of existentialism, this idea of suffering, its components, as well as its distinctiveness on the part of the feebleness of human life becomes a common and usual conception for Kierkegaard, so as not to be considered. The philosopher who has sparked the notion of existentialism, as he had subjugated into the depths of human emotion and pain while attuning to the experience of the obstinate human existence, Kierkegaard would be a philosopher that has rightly come to the connection of what underlies beneath ...

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