Great Butler Sparknotes

The narrator’s background of education conflicts with the current situation of war that he is in. The narrator has “graduated in law from St. Petersburg University”, giving him higher ground among soldiers with not only the education he possess but also the moral capacity he has. His fellow soldiers are on the other side of the spectrum in relation to the narrator. They have endured the tragedy of war, giving them vulgar personalities that allows them to express ideas and thoughts with no filter: “go and mess up a lady . . . and you 'll have the boys patting you on the back”. These contrasting personalities and cultures has set up the narrator to get test his singular moral standings to fit in with the other soldiers. Otherwise, the narrator would have to endure embaressing behavior such as: “went over to my little trunk and tossed it out at the gate . . . [and] emitted a series of shameful noises”.

When facing unimaginable circumstances, there are some people who may compromise their dignity or integrity to make their life easier. In the case of Abd al-Rahman, the main character in “Prince Among Slaves,” some can say the prince compromised his integrity for the sake of his family. He doesn’t compromise his dignity and even builds, what some would consider, a dignified life during his time as a slave. “Prince Among Slaves” emphasizes keeping one’s integrity or compromising it when it may be necessary.

Self image is crucial for an individual’s sense of well being. It can also be a source for their identity and dreams for the future. As well, others’ impressions of the individual considerably affects their view of themselves. This interaction can either build their self esteem or tear it down. In his short story, “The Glass Roses”, Alden Nowlan explores the idea that when an individual is coming of age and is struggling to determine their identity, how others’ perceive them - specifically father figures - deeply influences how they perceive themselves. Stephen, the protagonist, is a fifteen year old boy on the cusp of adulthood working in his father’s woodcutting company. As he finds fascination in beauty and feels enslaved by the work, he fails to gain his father’s approval and falls to depression. Fortunately, he forms a friendship with the Polack, who provides a kinder definition of being a man as well as a hope for the future.

How does it feel to lose our dignity?  The meaning of dignity •

This book hints a story of the intimate romance that is never displayed, in light of the fact that the two are hardheaded and set in their ways. Kenton runs from an annoying with Stevens to wedding a genuinely undesirable beau and afterward gets confounded about whether she is willing to abandon her actual/attempt make the thing work with the man she is wedding. How does Steven's change of heart about Kenton before she leaves influence her change? The tone/discourse course of action changed in the middle of Kenton and Stevens as he corresponded with heart about her most recent decisions. Through Kenton, Ishiguro can make numerous extra remarks on social class behavior. Kenton is uprooted between her past social personality and the new one; she has put herself out on a danger and doesn't have Stevens or anybody to fall back on.

Honor is a concept that has a great deal to do with entitlement and based on the actions or qualities of a person. There are three main types of honor that society recognizes; family, men, and women and in The Heptameron, Marguerite de Navarre portrays each of the three types of honor throughout her stories. Published in the 1500s, the series of short stories portrays the values and beliefs of that period of time. However, there are often a number of complications that follow honor that lie with classified and understandably honorable deeds or traits, and who is it that determines this. Another issue that one may find is that it is also complicated to be able to view one form of morality in the presence of another due to certain views clashing with one another. In addition to this, Marguerite de Navarre’s stories are written around the themes of love, lust, and adultery, in addition to honor. Each of these has a significant role in portraying the integrity of men, women and family. The Heptameron’s twelfth story has each of the three types of honor present throughout it, and show how they either compliment or conflict with one another. Through the character of the Duke of Medici, the Duke’s “other half”, and the sister of this man, the reader is able to recognize the instances in which honor is evident.

More proof of Sir Gawain’s chivalrous and courageous character is evident when he arrives at Bercilak’s court. The people are honored that their guest is Sir Gawain, the most honored of all the knights on earth, even though Gawain describes himself as young and untested. They whisper to each other that Gawain, whose “courage is ever-constant” and “custom-pure,” will demonstrate and teach them his “command of manners” and “love’s language”(SGGK l. 912, 924, 927). The conversation of the household serves to provide proof of his Gawain's fine character.

The Ultimatum When thinking of losing dignity, the first thing that might come to mind is getting caught screeching to a catchy song in your bedroom or bragging about getting a prize for an award but then ending up getting nothing. These things seem trivial compared to the stakes of losing your dignity in the novel A Lesson Before Dying written by Ernest Gaines. Throughout the novel, it emphasizes the fact that the ultimatum of making small changes and differences will positively affect someone’s dignity. In the novel A Lesson Before Dying, dignity is something that every character in the book doesn’t want to lose.

Some would say that honor is a thing of the past; a thing long since extinct with the King Arthur and the knights of the round table. In fact, it is not, it is real and can still be seen all around through people all the time. In Charles Dicken’s novel, A Tale of Two Cities, honor and dishonor are main themes that are exemplified and enacted through many characters. To be honorable, or to act in honor, is to act in a way that is not necessarily socially acceptable, but is morally right, noble, and kind. To be dishonorable is to neglect the basic responsibility of treating every human being in the respectful manner they deserve, giving no variance to rank or status. Throughout the book different men show varying degrees of honor and dishonor.

vanity, pride, and self - knowledge intervenes in the development of the virtue of the characters,

“Dignity is a state of physical, emotional and spiritual comfort, with each individual valued for his or her uniqueness and his or her individuality celebrated. Dignity is promoted when individuals are enabled to do the best within their capabilities, exercise control, make choices and feel involved in the decision-making that underpins their care.”

Another character throughout Walker’s novel that shows significant character growth is Celie’s husband Mr._, or Albert. Mr._’s development through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs involves much fluctuation to reach self-actualization. Mr._’s basic physiological needs are filled when he gains a part of his father’s land and owns a

Again this showcases how identity forms because that he loved the old man but didn’t know what to do with the situation at hand. Lastly, at the end of the book we see identity become complete when the narrator

In Kazuo Ishiguro’s Remains of the Day, Mr. Stevens’ sole ambition in life is to become one of the greatest servicemen of his time. To attain the reputation he desires, Stevens believes that he must carry himself with “dignity”, which the gentleman defines as”a butler's ability not to abandon the professional being he inhabits.” Stevens must exhibit no sentiment as his humanity may interfere with the quality of his service. His belief is that his service level – especially how well he polishes the silverware -- directly affects his employer’s business and guests. Since the most powerful men in Europe visit the mansion, Stevens believes in his younger years that he would play a role in the reconstruction of Europe through keeping these men content.

When returning from a date Miss Kenton asks Mr. Stevens, “Are you not in the least interested in what too place tonight between my acquaintance and I?” (218). Mr. Stevens acts as though he is more interested in returning to his work when really he is dying to know. Miss Kenton does all she can to get Stevens to show some sort of emotion, but she always fails. She even tries to anger him by telling him that she and her acquaintance “often pass the time amusing [themselves] with anecdotes about [him]” (219). He just brushes her comments off and goes about his business.