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    Betrayal in both pieces given to us (Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Kite Runner by Kahled Hosseini), is an important element for the main plot; it doesn’t, however, start out as betrayal, but more of a loyalty or an unknowing. It is shown differently in both books, but the pain they cause is still the same. Although Macbeth killed the one person he looked up to most, Amir betrayed the one person who looked up to him the most. Both of these main characters betrayed many more people in their respective

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    What is betrayal? Betrayal is breaking a bond or trust with someone. Betrayal can happen to anyone in many different ways. In some situation betrayal is not as drastic, but still can cause the victim pain. For example, in the novel, King Lear by William Shakespeare, the plot pertained to betrayal and the problematics that was caused by betrayal. Characters within the novel took it upon themselves to deceive those close to them in order to go on with their malevolent plan. In this case in particular

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    Oftentimes the act of betrayal is an inevitable part of human nature, which ultimately leads to a domino effect of destruction. In his play Hamlet, William Shakespeare depicts various acts of betrayal throughout his play, most notably within family relations. When Claudius commits one of the most unforgivable acts of treason, killing his own brother for power, Claudius exemplifies the nature of betrayal. In the Bible, Cain committed the ultimate act of sin-behind the sin of Adam and Eve-and murdered

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    Betrayal The act of Betrayal goes back all the way to the beginning of the world in some religions. Eve ate the fruit that God told her not too. Ever since that moment betrayal has been in this world ever since. It has happened every day since humans were around and is present everywhere, for example, literature. In the play, Julius Caesar, Shakespeare demonstrates Betrayal being used as a political tool when the emperor of Rome is killed by his best friend. The use of Betrayal as a political tool

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    themselves. The act of betrayal is an act of selfishness, we do it for our purpose and for our benefit. Betrayal is a choice that many chooses to act upon, one may use it as if it is the only choice they have but in fact, there are many different routes to take. Betrayal is in our nature and one way or the other we will do and use it, especially in times where we are in our desperate situations, however sometimes one betrays because it is the easier path to take. Betrayal may come easy on others

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    Betrayal is one of the things that Shakespeare uses in many plays to develop the overall plot and that is used as a tool to show a character's appearance is different to their motive. In Othello, by W.S., betrayal is the motive used to represent and develop characters jealousy towards others or the position someone holds. Throughout this play there are many instances where betrayal is done and the reason can be linked back to jealousy. Therefore as betrayal is what develops the important theme of

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    The nature of betrayal goes deep in this story. Betrayal is the breaking of a subconscious or presumptive trust between two people. This is something that can really put someone in a completely different mindset and make them want to seek revenge on those who betrayed them. Trauma usually comes when it is the people that are closest to you, or if you really trust and depend on. An act of betrayal can cause a constellation of negative thoughts, behaviors, and feelings on both sides. The first tale

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    There are many different views about the concept of betrayal. Betrayal is described by World Book Online as a “. . . violation of trust or confidence.” Furthermore, there are different ways to be betrayed or to betray someone. Common examples of betrayal include adultery, mutiny, and stealing from a trusting friend. Betrayal also has an emotional effect on individuals. Being betrayed by an individual will induce the feelings of being “. . . taken advantage of, deceived, humiliated, despised, cheated

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    The backbone of the novel The Kite Runner is Amir’s betrayal of Hassan and how it affects him later in his life. His injustice to Hassan is what causes him to stress and break down ending his friendship with Hassan. He then seeks redemption for his wrong doings and it is left to the reader’s opinion whether he captured it or not. Amir betrayals of Hassan include being a false friend, choosing to be a bystander when Hassan is raped, and by his actions to get Hassan to leave. Amir betrays Hassan in

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    The Girls of Betrayal Betrayal and lying are not necessarily the same thing. Lying often comes after a betrayal in an effort to cover it up. As the old nursery rhyme states, “first comes betrayal, then comes lying, then comes pushing a baby that isn't your husband's in a baby carriage.” In the psychological thriller novel The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins the character Rachel's husband has had an affair, divorced her, married his mistress, and had a baby. Even though this happens before the

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