Essays Tagged: "Raimond Gaita"

"Romulus My Father".

In the Biography "Romulus, my father" written by Raimond Gaita, Romulus believes that nothing in life matters so much "as to live it decently". Havin ... a person inner unity for strength of character as exampled when he becomes violent towards his son Raimond after he lied about the whereabouts of Romulus' aftershave. He was not concerned about his a ... he whereabouts of Romulus' aftershave. He was not concerned about his aftershave; he was scared for Raimond's character, as he knew he was telling a lie. Charity was another part of Romulus' morality, ...

(5 pages) 51 0 4.3 Sep/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

The biography, "Romulus My Father", shows that a persons attitude is the key to life. Discuss

d work. Romulus maintained that one could not achieve great work without rigorous honesty. He tells Raimond that there were "few things more important than a good name" and did not allow himself to be ... he daughters of one the mothers were being sold for prostitution, he does not judge them or prevent Raimond from contacting them as he does not believe that it is necessary to judge ones morals.The lo ...

(2 pages) 44 0 2.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

"Romulus, My Father" by Raimond Gaita

th physically and mentally, Romulus initially faces hardships that are very testing. In Yugoslavia, Raimond writes of Romulus' family difficulties in regard to his uncle, expounding a situation where ... l character. Christine from the very beginning failed to fulfill her role as the maternal figure in Raimond's upbringing, and Raimond writes "She seemed incapable of taking care of me" Her neglectful ...

(3 pages) 37 0 0.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

"Romulus, My Father"

Romulus later has a metal breakdown and commits himself to a mental institution, because of this he Raimond becomes more independent and sees that his father is not indestructible. These are jus some ... he other men at their migrant camp he also becomes a stronger role model as he takes main care over Raimond as Christine is not responsible enough.This strengthens the relationship between Romulus and ...

(3 pages) 31 0 5.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature