Thoreau uses personification in thsi quote to prove that nature uses emotion and has an affect on teh way men behave or wouldn't behave without the infulence of nature. Society's influence on the exploration of the sould piquesthat "mouring ultimatly consumes the sad" (pg93) and people ultimatly destroy themselves when they come short of morals because "society is commonly too cheap" (pg95). ...
I feel very strongly about this I was awe struck by this quote by a very influential rapper "if money is the root of evil, why does it say in god we trust knowing what it does to people". It affects humankind so deeply it tends to have man put money over religion, although it's sad it's also true. ...
Another example of how mentally handicapped people, like Lennie show their emotions is when he said, " `Well, I can go away, I'll go right off in the hills an' find a cave if you don' want me.' " (Page 104) In this quote, he displays sadness and uncertainty that he is wanted by George. ...
In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, denying one's feelings can lead to sadness and depression which is a perfect reason why people in the society of 451 commit suicide.The illusion of happiness experienced by Montag, the protagonist of the story, Millie, Montag's wife, and everyone else in this society makes them oblivious about the unhappiness and emptiness in their lives causing them to act numb towards one another. ... For example when Montag was talking about how books are "people", Mildred quoted, ""Now," said Mildred, "my 'family' is ...
