Remains of the Day: Steven's Dignity and Respect

Michael J. Fox said, “One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized, and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.” In Laura Hillenbrand’s novel Unbroken, the author tells the story of the main character Louie’s life. Growing up, Louie always had a strong mind. He became a well known track star and with the pressure of running, he never gives up what he was passionate about. Louie Zamperini suffers through a difficult time as a POW, yet he is able to gain back his dignity by having stubborn optimism and a tenacious will to survive.

Stevens writes in the second stanza “certain doors were locked at night"/ "feet stood for hours outside them" (5- 6). Using the words “locked doors” could mean fear of a person standing outside the door and the wait before the next fight or confrontation. All too often this is the wife or child, waiting for the husband and or father to calm down and regain control. Unfortunately, most individuals have experienced this in one way or another. The poem backtracks to the “greasy stain” on the cloth in the next lines. When Stevens writes “Dishes were left unwashed, the cloth/disappeared under a hardened crust" (7- 8)

Its makes him even more of a coward because he gives advice to others about taking full responsibility for their sin, but he doesn 't even listen to himself. "His spirit lacked the strength that could have borne up, as thine has been, beneath a burden like thy scarlet letter" (page 178 paragraph 4). In this scene Roger Chillingworth tries to make Hester recognize Dimmesdale 's hypocrisy but she denies it. He says that Dimmesdale can preach a good sermon about the consequences of sin, but he can 't deal with them himself. It 's true what Chillingworth says about Dimmesdale yet it is ironic because he is a reverend he is supposed to follow the Puritan lifestyle strictly however, he does not. He becomes more beaten as he keeps hiding the truth while he doesn 't accept his punishment that he deserves.

Dignity: Dignity is a person 's right to be treated like a human being.  When we talk about human dignity, we mean human rights.  If people are treated with dignity, they usually have the right to make choices for themselves.  Dignity also means people are treated with respect.  When we talk about dignity of the elderly, for example, we mean treating them like adults and not like children.  Dignity involves privacy as well.  People often feel that their dignity is compromised when their privacy is taken away.  Ultimately, dignity is the idea that human beings are different from animals.

Stevens writes in the second stanza “certain doors were locked at night"/ "feet stood for hours outside them" (5- 6). Using the words “locked doors” could mean fear of a person standing outside the door and the wait before the next fight or confrontation. All too often this is the wife or child, waiting for the husband and or father to calm down and regain control. Unfortunately, most individuals have experienced this in one way or another. The poem backtracks to the “greasy stain” on the cloth in the next lines. When Stevens writes “Dishes were left unwashed, the cloth/disappeared under a hardened crust" (7- 8) Hardened crust is a

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.

Respect is a word that many people hear every day but do not understand the true meaning of it. Respect is not only for the people of “high class”, but it is for anyone who is willing to sacrifice something in order to receive the honor of being respected. When receiving the title of being respected it can be lost quicker than the blink of an eye, such as Abigail in The Crucible, who has no power in Salem until she starts accusing people of witchcraft. After that is done she is the biggest name in the Town, and she is obsessed with keeping it that way.

"Hester looked at the man of skill, and even then, with her fate hanging on the balance, was startled to perceive what a change had come over his features, --how much uglier they were, --how his dark complexion seemed to have grown duskier, and his figure more misshapen..." (Pg.103).  Hester is not the only person to notice the change in Chillingworth; many of the townspeople recognize the changes in him as well, "At first his expression had been calm, meditative, scholar-like. Now there was something ugly and evil in his face, which they had not previously noticed, and which still grew more obvious to sight the oftener they looked upon him" (Pg. 117). Slowly but surely Roger Chillingworth is changing from a man with normal interests, to a man with an evil obsession; every day he is getting closer and closer to the dark side.

The speaker also talks of Nell, his ex-wife. Though there were things that annoyed him about her, he still speaks fondly of her. For instance, he remarks, "That's why Nell was good to have ‘round. She could be a pain in the ass, you know, like making me hang those stupid bells, but mostly she knew what to do." This allows the reader to see that the loss of his family has had a deep impact on him. He misses his wife and son and speaks of how families should be together, though his never will be again. This is what provokes him to do what he did next.

Sir Walter is also impressed by people’s family connections. He is eager to meet Lady Dalrymple, not because she is family, but because she is a Viscountess. These opinions Sir Walter holds and his reasons for acquainting himself with others very much emphasizes that Sir Walter is very conscious of his baronetcy. His pride is also apparent, as he is condescending to people whom he sees as of lower social class.

He does not allow his mother to marry Sam. This is unusual because the mother is the one who is supposed to have more power over her sons. This shows that Randolph had more influence over his mother because he was well educated and was raised in a rich society. He says “I am ashamed of you! It will ruin in me” (pg 55). He is embarrassed of his mother for wanting to marry a middle class man. He is selfish and wants his mother to marry a rich man whom she does not love. At the same line, the author also shows how Randolph abused his mot her by making her ‘kneel, and swear that she would not wed Samuel Hobson without his consent.’(pg 55). This shows that Randolph was ignoring his mother’s feeling and was only concerned about his own desires. The mother listens to him simply because she loves her son very much. This is how Hardly makes us feel sympathy for the

“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.”

According to my friends, dignity is simplicity itself. You should just be yourself, the simplest you can be. Simplicity is how you respect yourself from being simple. But for me when you talk about of dignity ladies and gentlemen, we are also referring to purity. I believe that simplicity is at its best when it is uninfluenced and that it speaks altruism and honesty. Simple in the sense that even mistakes can

Kazuo Ishiguro’s Remains of the Day is about the struggles one man, Mr. Stevens, has with relationships with his father, Miss Kenton and his employer, but the struggle he focuses on the most is to be a “great butler.” He pushes himself physically to work as hard as he can, as well as mentally to determine what makes a butler great. Stevens sacrifices all normal human encounters with those around him in order to be an emotionless person. “When one encounters them, one simply knows one is in the presence of greatness” (44). Stevens, through many trials, proves himself to be a “great butler.”

A person of honor has dignity, high public esteem, and honesty. It is no surprise that Shakespeare doesn’t make the concept of honor simple, specifically in his play King Henry IV: Part One, the word becomes ambiguous. The value and interpretation of the theme changes with each character; some consider the framework as praiseworthy while others argue it is completely insignificant. The characters Hotspur, Falstaff, King Henry IV, and Prince Hal present their own understandings of honor which mirror their personalities and consciousness. In comparing and contrasting each of their translations, the character’s true being is better understood.