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...

• Word Count: 1680
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Antonio's thoughts in this chapter indicate a new obsession with sin and punishment. ... Before, he was largely concerned with sin and punishment. ... Or does the dream mean that becoming a priest does not save Antonio from sin as his mother thinks? ... The story involves sin, punishment, and forgiveness. ... The inability to look past biased assumptions is especially visible in the townspeople's treatment of Narciso. ...

• Word Count: 3136
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Through the story she never once asks for forgiveness for her sins nor apologizes for her acts. ... She was born of Hester's adultery and to the town people serves as a living representation of sin. ... Just past survival, pleasure is the foremost important thing to humans. ...

• Word Count: 1687
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Furthermore, she even beings to sleepwalk and obsessively washes her hands, as if she is reliving the past incidents that are now haunting her. ... He denotes that guilt is forever bound with sins, as in Lady Macbeth's case. ...

• Word Count: 886
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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. ...

• Word Count: 2025
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In his masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain uses satire to expose the racism, injustices and lack of morality in society. Huck and Jim's journey down the Mississippi River allows the reader to examine the attitudes, actions and beliefs of a southern community during the mid t...

• Word Count: 2378
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Renaissance in England was a period of pomp, show and glitter, marked with growing sense of beauty and an increasing enrichment of life made through adventures, bravery and excess. The English period of Renaissance led to the breaking of the medieval knowledge and philosophy, infusing a new spirit of freedom, introducing a note of patriotism and national glorification, and also accompanying a revolt against the authority of the Pope. It was an age keeping pace with the bold adventures of men discovering new lands, and full of the work of scientists like Copernicus who had revealed man's t...

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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 ...

• Word Count: 3434
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

These people are usually good to begin with and do not set out to hurt others, but partially because of their dysfunctional family, their actions become evil when they can no longer cope with their past suffering. ...

• Word Count: 2950
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• Grade Level: High School

Ralph abandons his hiding place and fights his way past Jack and a group of his hunters. ... Some believed that the novel explores fundamental religious issues, such as original sin and the nature of good and evil. ...

• Word Count: 11237
• Approx Pages: 45
• Grade Level: High School