Essays Tagged: "own destiny"

Damn the Fates - the question of Free Will.

D.T. Suzuki, a renowned expert on Zen Buddhism, called attention to the topic of free will in one of his lectures by s ... isions as to what life he or she would like to lead and have the freedom to live according to their own means and thus choose their own destiny; determinism is the circumstance of a higher being ordai ... f a far-reaching ideal that exemplifies the essence of what mankind could be when he determines his own fate. But with determinism, a man has a predetermined destiny and fate that absolutely cannot be ...

(6 pages) 173 0 2.9 Feb/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

Destiny vs. Fate. Refers to Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary

ents.1Is this definition true, or do we, as people in real life or characters in novels,control our own destiny? Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary exemplifies how we hold destiny in ourown hands, moldi ... abywas a girl. Emma "turned her head away and fainted" (p. 77) upon hearing this news. She felt letdown by the world, as she saw her hopes and dreams shatter before her eyes. Yet again we arefaced wit ...

(4 pages) 106 0 3.7 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Fate & destiny discusses wether live our lives through fate or destiny

tday?It is my belief that we are here for some purpose. Somemeaningful some not. Each of us has our own opinion whetherthat is so. Fate is a part of this world. In mythologyfate/destiny is often looke ... idance, propheciesmade concerning fate often come true, and even the gods inmythology respect their own destiny.In mythology, when people were facing hard times theyvisited temples of guidance on what ...

(2 pages) 116 1 3.9 Jan/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Damn the Fates. Free will in Sophocles' Theban plays (Oedipus Rex, Antigone)

D.T. Suzuki, a renowned expert on Zen Buddhism, called attention to the topic of free will in one of his lectures by s ... isions as to what life he or she would like to lead and have the freedom to live according to their own means and thus choose their own destiny; determinism is the circumstance of a higher being ordai ... f a far-reaching ideal that exemplifies the essence of what mankind could be when he determines his own fate. But with determinism, a man has a predetermined destiny and fate that absolutely cannot be ...

(6 pages) 126 0 4.2 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Golding's Reality fact or Fiction. Speaks of "Lord of the flies"

ely reverting back to evil and a primitive nature. Goldingbelieves that man has no control over his own destiny because of fear. Golding usesproperties of setting, characters, and their behavior and t ... ined. Then when the boys werewalking through the forest and came upon a boulder and just rolled it down the hilllaughing as the trees and brush were destroyed. The destruction of the forest was pleasi ...

(7 pages) 173 0 3.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > "Lord of the Flies" by Sir William Gerald Golding

Oppression. Many symbolic similarities in "Master Harold...and the boys and the boys" by Athol Fugard, and "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel

. In LauraEsquivel's book Like water for chocolate, a girl by the name of 'Tita' is oppressed by herown mother because of the soul reason of being the youngest child, therefore lying in herdestiny to ... child, therefore lying in herdestiny to serve her mother till death, and being unable to decide her own destiny.However in both cases there are signs of rebellion, and protestation, even though bothno ...

(5 pages) 81 0 5.0 Apr/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

America's True Dream

eam, born in the heart of man, was a community of people with the personal freedom to control their own destiny, unhindered by governmental restraint and abuses. Some say this dream is but a myth beca ... es. Their successes encouraged more to come and others to stay behind to fight for freedom of their own in their homeland. Even now, the fact that we can't allow an uncontrolled population of immigran ...

(3 pages) 57 0 4.5 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

This is an essay describing the themes of Freewill versus Fate within the play of Oedipus. The title is "Freewill versus Fate" and it delves into it effects of such themes upon the reader.

freewill and fate throughout its entirety. This is the story of a man and his struggles against his own destiny and his fight for the future that he desires. Oedipus wanted to deny his own predestinat ... is fight for the future that he desires. Oedipus wanted to deny his own predestination and make his own life.The story all began by a prophecy upon Oedipus' life that one day he would kill his father, ...

(3 pages) 142 2 3.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

The Power of the Feminine in Macbeth. This essay explores the roles of Lady Macbeth and the witches in the original play, the Kurosawa film entitled Throne of Blood, and the Polanski film version.

en a fairly large amount of agency or power. Interestingly enough, the women control not only their own destiny, but also that of our hero himself, Macbeth. Femininity, particularly that of the matern ... he witch's influence is, their power cannot even compare to that of Lady MacBeth. Lady Macbeth is shown early in the play as an ambitious woman with a single purpose. She can manipulate Macbeth easily ...

(8 pages) 116 0 4.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

This Essay will outline The influences of the witches' prophecies, the influence of Lady Macbeth, and Macbeth's ambitions, are they key factors that lead to his tragic downfall.

ences of several factors. These factors have an influence on Macbeth, but he is responsible for his own destiny. The influences of the witches' prophecies, the influence of Lady Macbeth, and Macbeth's ... e influence of Lady Macbeth, and Macbeth's ambitions, are they key factors that lead to his tragic downfall.The witches (or "weird sisters" as they are often called) are responsible for putting the id ...

(3 pages) 103 1 3.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

United States Policies toward the Sioux Indian Nation.

The new Americans who settled the "new world" took control of their own destiny and prevented conquest by British, French, Spanish, or other world empires.Then, at the ... d empires.Then, at the same time, these same people took the destiny of Native Americans into their own hands also. These Native Americans were cheated out of their lands and sneakily "rubbed out" by ... a warrior Red Cloud. In this treaty the government agreed to abandon the Bozeman Trail and shut it down to white travelers heading west. As Black Elk puts it, "it would be ours [the land] as long as t ...

(5 pages) 81 0 2.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

William Walker, a filibuster of the 19th century in America.

censed, would-be conqueror, burning with a desire for fame and carried away by a firm belief in his own destiny to rule. He was a very intelligent man, educated first at the University of Nashville, t ... oric was spread through Europe like wildfires. These political extremists likely influenced Walkers own filibustering ideas to a great extent.Upon his return to America, he practiced medicine in Phila ...

(4 pages) 46 0 4.3 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

This essay deals with a womans right to her body... in the case of abortion.

icle out of anger. I shouldn't as a women have to justify and state the rights a women has over her own body. Abortion shouln't be a public concern but a private choice that a women has. In an ideal w ... fight to be made over but a right and a decision to be made. In my opinion a women who controls her own fertility, controls her own destiny. I am not letting the Bush Administration or this male-domin ...

(3 pages) 61 1 1.9 Jul/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Was it Fate or Free Will-Homer's Illad.

Fate Or Free Will?Is man free to mold his own destiny, or is he just a mere object in the universe of fate? Throughout life many of us may be ... Oedipus, the protagonist, whose actions and fate are determined by him and ultimately lead to his downfall. Although the Oracle Apollo has predicted what will ultimately become of Oedipus, he does no ... o inside." Oedipus replies, "Speak to us all. I grieve for these, my people more than I fear for my own life."Oedipus could have received the message in private, which would have prevented the others ...

(4 pages) 62 0 4.4 Oct/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Essay on Fight Club the movie.

him to lose any sense of himself as a strong, powerful man with a purpose, who is in control of his own destiny. The fight club becomes the means to prove their masculinity to themselves and each othe ... a club, where men can forget their daily lives, imperfections and consumer visions and prove their own masculinity for a brief period of time. As Tyler's influence grows on Jack, he becomes an accomp ...

(4 pages) 190 2 4.1 Oct/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

What is the American Dream? Uses different books to support thesis, "to kill a mockingbird" "of mice & men" ect...

tes was founded on the idea of individual worth, and the ability of people being able to make their own choices to affect their own destiny. Being in a country which allows one to do these things is a ... o work to achieve it, is a very common dream. Being happy, healthy, and wealthy is another widely known dream. In older movies a very typical sort of "American Dream" is shown. A big house, a loving s ...

(2 pages) 62 0 2.6 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

eness.Habit one is to be proactive. This habit says that as human beings we are responsible for our own lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. We create our own destin ... better person. The information is easily understood and is well communicated. Covey gives so many down to earth examples that it is easy to gain knowledge personally and professionally. All of the th ...

(2 pages) 175 1 3.3 Dec/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Road Least Traveled. Harriet Tubman was not afraid to fight for the rights of African-Americans. Her story is one of dedication and inspiration.

The Road Least TraveledHarriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who became known as the "Moses of her people". Over the course of ten years, and at a great personal risk, she le ... ument to courage and determination that continues to stand out in American history. By creating her own destiny, not letting her goal die, and giving a hand to those in need Harriet Tubman has greatly ... o welcome me to the land of freedom, I was a stranger in a strange land, and my home after all was down in the old cabin quarter, with the old folks, and my brothers and sisters. But to this solemn re ...

(4 pages) 64 0 4.4 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Distinguish between Thinking and Knowledge

er think the same exact thoughts or feel the same exact feelings. Every person will have his or her owns personal ideas about a particular object or subject. That is one reason there are so many diffe ... ling on the same objectIn my life, I have to think a lot to deal with reality. I have to control my own destiny. It is very important to me to realize that I control my life with my mind. I can only d ...

(6 pages) 99 0 4.5 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Destiny for Macbeth?

g to be waitedfor, it is a thing to be achieved." (William Jennings Bryan) Are we in control of our own destiny,our own fate, or are our lives really already planned and mapped out for us? Does Macbet ... become king, the path he chose to take to achieve hisaspiration of obtaining the throne was of his own free will. Macbeth knew exactly what he wasdoing in order to attain his destiny of becoming king ...

(3 pages) 40 1 4.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth