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    What this means is that peoples true colors finally show when they're trying to stay out of trouble or when an important decision needs to be made. Many books that I read, characters true colors and betrayal were finally shown when they seemed to have a conflict. Such as A Raisin in the Sun, when Walter's true colors were finally shown. Also The Crucible, when everyone would call each other witches. In the novel The Cruicble, characters true colors finally started to show when there was a question

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    Betrayal, the violation of trust that many fear, can surface from anyone no matter who they are or who they may seem to be. Sometimes betrayal can include actions that are forgivable. Other times, betrayal can be completely life changing, as it can tear humans apart. No matter, the word itself and the concept is usually seen as something to avoid. The concept of betrayal is often applied to novels, short stories, plays, or whatever the author intends. Incorporating betrayal into a work can often

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    A betrayal is an act of disloyalty to oneself or another. In Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”, it is one of the major themes portrayed throughout the story. It is shown blatantly, such as Cassius plotting to assassinate Caesar, but also in a subtler light, such as the neglection of one’s private values and concerns in favor of public image by many of the characters. “How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia!; I am ashamed I did yield to them.; Give me my robe, for I will go.” (Act Two, Scene

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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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    Betrayal In Borderline

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    trusted is never painless. Betrayal is one of the major themes in the novel Borderline with Sami betraying his parents, Sami betraying himself and the people betraying Sami’s family. To begin with, Sami the main character betrays himself. Sami starts to get bullied by a guy named Eddy and Sami chooses not to tell on him. Instead of telling the teacher to get rid of the problem he thought about how everyone else would think about telling and decided to let it go. This is betrayal because he knew he would

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    person, the greater the effect their betrayal has on you then, the greater the pain you feel. Nobody is going to be happy for example, tricking a wife or a husband, a friend and relatives. At least try not to break a trust. Breaking a trust and betray somebody is bad, and could lead you into trouble or a fight. In the story Lamb to the Slaughter, author Roald Dahl creates a theme with breaking a trust to a friend or a relative. First, Dahl begins creating betrayal in the story. The theme is shown

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    It has often been said that betrayal is the most definitive strike one can lay on a person. Though many words have a perceived or attached negative connotation that can be supplanted with context or appear better in a certain light, the word betrayal continuously leaves a sharp, undesirable reaction, regardless of the contextual usage. When used appositely as a literary device, the concept of betrayal is best explored through the lens of its inherit dishonesty. Betrayal is disparaging because it only

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    Betrayal is like the end of the world, a person can never see it happening. If an individual lacks judgment, they will be blind to another person’s actions and betrayal will eventually form. Treachery is usually made in something unexpected, such being as stabbed in the back by a friend or a loved one instead of an enemy. In William Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, there are many controversies about who the tragic hero is. Many before often identified Julius Caesar as the tragic hero

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    “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies. It comes from friends and loved ones” - Unknown. Pursuing this further, it is well depicted in the both the texts the role of betrayal and corruption coupled with power, leads to the exoneration of one's morals. In the opening of the play and throughout the rest of the play Macbeth, betrayal is motivated by the desire for power, to gain status, and for character Macbeth, the central figure who betrays many, the desire to

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    Betrayal Analysis

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    The art in Betrayal is digital art, not oil. Digital seems to have gotten popular the last decades making very creative things like the piece being discussed. It's very detailed with little bits and pieces added to highlight the artist's message and deliver a great looking piece of art. The process of making this piece started in 2008 to 2012. It started as an idea for the artist from simple sketches to the current piece it is today. Using digital art and human references, Betrayal was made. Tone

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