To the Corleone Family, the two most important values are family and friendship. ... I agree with Wilson that The Godfather discloses the evils of a severe society and how harshly people have to fight to survive, but to say that this is the theme of the novel is seemingly not true. ... Family, friendship, loyalty, and faith are the main benefits of The Godfather. ... Although this kind of friendship is quite ironic, he still has the heart of friendship and belief in friendship. Living in a cruel world like Vito, he cannot expect more than a business friendship. ...

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This however is true to all philosophical thought and is part of the very definition of philosophy itself. ... This act is manifest in the form of true "human good" and is the single vital component to virtuous behavior. ... True happiness, as Aristotle alludes, is only possible through introspective self-realization and being in harmony with one's soul. ... Purely self-centered friendships, or utility friendships, have no emotional value but are instrumental in receiving superficial pleasures, while intellectual gain is one positive benefit to utilitarian (pleasure) relationships....

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True Diversity: Ethics Development, Understanding, and Application Paper Ethical and Moral Choices Nina Chavez Instructor: Holly Bowsher Gen/480 October 8, 2003 Ethical and Moral Choices What are ethics? ... However, sometime there lies a wonderful friendship if one takes the time to look. ... She will be persecuted and slandered in the process hoping true will prevail. ... The best advice to be given to be true to one's self in the choices one makes. ...

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"But perhaps this was true only of those who saw me as I am now and could envision little more than the decline to come. ... " This particular quote provided this essential understanding of true friendships with Trevor discussing to himself how now that he has changed completely due to his terrifying experiences, people have not been able to help deal with his current issues. ... Trevor clearly understands at this point in time that the value of friendship carries on in life, and evidently poses a great influence on his life. ... When you develop friendships, it is natural to spend t...

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Friendship is described by Aristotle as a relationship between two people that is created because of the worth of the individuals involved and is closely intertwined with intellectual and moral virtues. Aristotle believes that a friendship based upon these principles will create a long lasting and will never cease. I believe this is true due to the fact that these two individuals involved in this friendship stand to not personally gain from this friendship without both individuals equally creating success for each other. A friendship like this will last based on the principles of Aristotle bec...

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He plays basketball for his high school and so people believe that this is his only one true talent. ... He ended up saying no because William trusted him not to tell anyone about their friendship. ... Another is to let your true colours shine and not think about what others think of you for it. ...

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Jim allows the readers to see the human side of slaves and acknowledge the love, friendship, and goodness that they are capable of when given the chance. ... It's too good for true, honey, it's too good for true. ... As their adventure continued, Huck began to realize that Jim was more than the stereotypical slave and feelings of friendship and loyalty began to grow. ...

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Instead, Huck stays true to his friendship and holds true to morals rather than what society dictates as right. ... On the other hand individuals of higher social classes, ignore true morality in order to fit in among society. ...

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Now as an educational leader and in life in general, I value relationships, friendships and professional roles I work hard to be a good daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, sorority member, church member, employee and co-worker. ... My friend talked ad nauseam about my dependability as a friend and that she thought that I really valued friendship and keeping my word; I agree and think that this speaks to my Trustworthiness values. ... Now at first, I took that as a true statement and a compliment. ... I don't know if that is true or not, but the fact that I am being perceived this wa...

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Huck struggles with the concept of right and wrong through out the story because of his friendship with Jim and what he learns on the river. ... The feud portion of the story is originally included as a satire on "family honor" and shows the absurdity of such feuds, but it quickly becomes very serious for Huck and the true meaning is understood in the final scene. ... Society's rules have no meaning for Huck because he has never been a true member of it. ...

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In the short story, The German Refugee, the narrator and a German refugee, Oscar, develop a unique friendship. ... As they performed the English lessons, step by step a friendship emerged, and even though Oscar had given up on the lessons, the narrator still visited Oscar trying to help him right his lecture. ... For a universal law of nature to be true, it must meet the two conditions of willing. ...

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The journey is important because it allows Huck the freedom to follow his heart, his true conscience, and not his head, which is filled with the voices of society. ... His friendship with Jim leads to him listening to his conscience. ...

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For example a religious person may question why people suffer as such questioning the existence of God or a person may question his or her friendships and relationships with the people that he or she may deal with on an everyday basis. ... Moral absolutism is the theory that there is no one true morality with a consistent set of moral principles that never conflict. ...

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For example a religious person may question why people suffer as such questioning the existence of God or a person may question his or her friendships and relationships with the people that he or she may deal with on an everyday basis. ... Moral absolutism is the theory that there is no one true morality with a consistent set of moral principles that never conflict. ...

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She sees their social activity of a friendship with the courier as immoral, and considering her sky-high social customs of European aristocracy, a relationship with servants should not occur. ... Winterbourne cam to Europe innocent in his true studies, but after an emotional experience with being a "playa- he loses his innocence. ...

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Gabriel talks to Ultima about his longing to move to California, a wish he thinks will never come true because his older sons are fighting in World War II and he cannot move his family alone. ... Antonio's friendship with Samuel initiates Antonio's awareness of the conflicts in his own religion. ...

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God, Morality, and Meaning in Cormac McCarthy's The Road Erik J. Wielenberg Cormac McCarthy's novel The Road is, among other things, a meditation on morality, what makes human life meaningful, and the relationship between these things and God. While the novel is rife with religious imagery and ideas, it suggests a conception of morality and meaning that is secular in nature. In this paper I show that while the existence of God remains ambiguous throughout the novel, The Road contains both a clear moral code and a view about what makes life meaningful. I describe this moral code and e...

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• Grade Level: High School