Category: Guilt

Good Morning everyone and welcome to todays rehearsal of Macbeth. Now, Megan, firstly Id like to congratulate you on earning the role of Lady Macbeth, I am more than confident that you will execute this play in flying colours. I am sure most of you are familiar with the play thanks to your Year 12…

Guilt appears as a key theme in Macbeth, presented as a dire consequence of heinous acts by Shakespeare. Guilt is shown through its link with the motif sleep, the appearance of Banquo’s ghost and the recurring mention of the Macbeths’ inability to wash the blood of their crimes from their hands. They construct their own…

Everyone has at least gone through one moment in their life that really leaves a lasting impact on them. Its what shapes an individual and their perception of the world, as well as how they view themselves and their actions. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a historical fiction that introduces its…

In the words of research professor Brene Brown, Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame’s is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement. The significance behind this quote is that although a guilty conscience isnt easy to bear, it comes with a positive outcome, such as a valuable lesson…

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As a single mother of two, the mom guilt is an all-too-familiar feeling. From managing a clean house, teaching kids about my Ethiopian culture, helping them with their homework regularly and driving them after school while still trying to excel in my career and maintain my sanity at the same time. There are hundreds of…

World War 2 is often regarded as the most destructive conflict in history in which many civilians were ensnared by an inescapable hostility. Thomas Keneallys Schindlers Ark follows this abysmal lifestyle through the lens of a German superior who faces the tribulations of war. The characteristics of power and responsibility are both portrayed in the…

When People first read or hear about Romeo and Juliet they think that it is merely just a classic tale of romance and hardship. But when we actually look through the story we are able to see that many people are truly involved in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. For instance; their parents, for…

In the story The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne has a plethora of thematic subjects, but the one that sticks out the most is the nature of sin, guilt, and blame. From start to finish the idea of sinning, and an inner guilt is prevalent in the entire story. Every character has something that they…

On the 18th of January 2017, Björn Höcke, a leading member of German right-wing party AfD, sparked an outcry through his criticism of the Holocaust memorial, or what he sees as a monument of shame. Hockes erroneous arguments for Germany to stop atoning its Nazi past were, naturally, faced with widespread criticism. However, it was…