human cruelty essay

the life of many animals. Within zoos there is a numerous amount of cruelty that strip the animals a fair chance at life. Capturing animals is cruel and destroys their chance at surviving for as long as they should. Zoos all over the United States have had occasions of animal cruelty. At the Scarborough Sea Life Center, Humboldt penguins suffer from depression and they are forced to take antidepressants. This is a form of cruelty because it shows that the penguins are un-happy and not treated fairly

not change who a person is. It exposes who a person is. If someone is kind and good natured then their tenure as leader will reflect their generosity and kindness. But if someone is wicked, violent and inhuman then power will not only reflect one’s cruelty it will augment it. Joffrey is a misogynistic and sadistic bully who kills and tortures at a moment's whim simply for the pleasure. Whereas Jack, the antagonist in Lord of the Flies, is a cruel evil person who thinks torturing innocent people will

The book Black Beauty by Anna Sewell tells the story of a horse named Black Beauty by a few of his owners. He grows up with good owners: a farmer, then the Birtwicks, but then gets changed into the hands of owners who are more cruel, who get worse as time goes on. He then finds a good owner in Jerry Barker, who treats him well yet must work him hard as a cab-horse. Eventually, Jerry has to sell him, where he finds the worst of his owners, until being bought and recovered, then finally sold to people

The Power of Cruelty The dangers of cruelty in life ultimately overpower emotions and decisions of higher quality. Difficult decisions are made daily, and the compelling idea of satisfaction leads people to make choices for the sake of themselves. The emotions that potentially can happen because of those decisions are captivating, resulting in cruel outcomes. An author that portrays this idea through a character is James Hurst. In his work, “The Scarlet Ibis”, Hurst develops a relationship

are quite noble.  It is a love that Hamlet would rather loose through alienation than to corrupt with his association.           Lastly, it is through his words "I must be cruel only to be kind" that we can correlate the relationship between his cruelty and his justification in being so (4.1. 177).   This statement only serves to reinforce the notion that his use of  specific words (while harsh & crude at times) along with a certain passionate madness - are meant

‘Desiree's Baby’ is southern feminist writer Kate Chopin's emotional short story and most well-reputed piece of work. The story takes place in southern Louisiana and her writing reflects her Creole-French heritage. Chopin was a southern feminist writer who often entwined her stories with the struggles of social injustices and her writing style is deep, eloquent and rife with symbolism. She seemingly tethers each element of her stories with elements she faces every day. In this story, Chopin uses

the story. The same could be said if the narrative was told purely in the creature's perspective, the world would be cruel and unhinging. The creature suffered nothing but cruelty from the rest of humanity (e.g. the passage in paragraph two) and his actions could be forgiven by the reader because of his mental age and the cruelty that lead up to his action. The readers would have little to no sympathy for Victor and only see the character as a cruel creature and perhaps even see the creature's action

Pride can be a fulfilling quality at times, it can be your antagonist. It often breeds to cruelty. In “The Scarlet Ibis”, written by James Hurst, cruel pride is shown perfectly and tragically. In which Brother, the narrator, wanted a normal brother, a partner who could do leisure activities with. “I thought myself pretty smart at many things, like holding my breath, running, jumping, climbing vines in Old Woman Swamp, and I wanted more than anything else someone to race to Horsehead Landing, someone

on that diet? and winked at Frank.” (3). Because Tub is overweight Kenny uses that to pick on Tub because he finds humor in it. Even though it looks like Tub is trying to lose weight Kenny decides to be mean about it instead of supportive. Kenny’s cruelty influences Frank to make a cruel joke on Tub, and said, “ ‘Tub, - You haven't seen your own balls in ten years.” Kenny doubled over laughing. He took off his hat and slapped his leg with it.” (3). Kenny shows no sympathy for Tub after the remark from

Gaines Aaron 2156097 English 101 Professor Lane Literary Analysis Essay Wednesday 8, November 2017 Kambili’s Coming of Age Throughout the book there are many different themes portrayed. Kambili’s and Jaja’s lives are complicated. They both have to deal with the strict rule of their father Papa Eugene and his religious beliefs. One event that occurs due to Religion is when Jaja misses Mass. Papa Eugene comes home and demands an explanation from his son. He asks Jaja why he did not receive communion