Human flaws

What does it mean to be human? This question has been debated since the beginning of time.The dictionary definition of the word “Human” is defined as “of, relating to, or characteristic of people or human beings.” This definition encompasses the biological human, but is that truly what it means to be human, both physically and emotionally? Humanity can be defined as the natural need for love and companionship and multiple flaws. A large portion of the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, is the monster

has progressed in a multitude of ways since the early days, but to ignore our flaws would be ignorant. In John Wyndham’s book the Chrysalids, he addresses a lot of these flaws he sees in society. This book features a small civilisation that survives a nuclear apocalypse and how their narrow-mindedness resembles that of the society we live in today. This book uses some of the many flaws of today’s society and uses those flaws to help concoct an interesting story. The issues that John Wyndham focuses

valued the hero. However, many of our heroes have grave character flaws. If these heroes teach us that their character flaws should be overlooked and even applauded, then perhaps our society should abandon its need for heroes?” I think that we should overlook these flaws. We should respect and accept that this person has done Great things for their country or their people. Even these heroes make mistakes, they are only human too. If the hero had murdered or anything else that was as horrific

Humanity is inherently paradoxical. We strive for what we think is perfection, but are defined by our flaws. In Andrew Niccol’s Gattaca, the idea that genetic manipulation is the only thing that makes a person perfect shines through when Ethan Hawke’s character, Vincent is naturally born. In this movie, to have a child born without the help of science is so barbaric and indiscrete, that the child is labeled as a “de-gene-erate”, as a sign of contradictory beliefs. The society portrayed in Gattaca

being more evolved? Who are we to say that humans are the most evolved or even the least? It is believed by some that we are descended from the "higher animals", whereas others believe that we have ascended from the "lower animals". In Mark Twain's essay, "The Lowest Animal" (1896), he portrays the idea that the human race has no hope, as we have too many flaws. It is undeniable that we have our flaws, but what creature on this planet does not? The human race may not be perfect, or reaching perfection

simply stated that, perfection is the quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. No matter the amount of power that you may have, you can’t change what’s already perfect. By nature, to be human is to be flawed. Simply put, human beings are not capable of achieving perfection. To manipulate the very thing that defines us as being human, is to strip away the essence of being a human being. The ambition Aylmer has for perfection, substantially means that he is denying his

Science has long been held as a field of study intent on “playing God,” in which scientists attempt to alter nature in hopes to perfect its faults and flaws. Authors often portray characters with a similar mindset to scientists like this in their stories and use them as a way to caution readers about the dangers of seeking perfection. This is done in “The Birthmark,” a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and in Oryx and Crake, a novel by Margaret Atwood. Both works contain scientists who aim to reach

Human beings are not capable of accomplishing perfection but they are capable of trying to strive for perfection. If that could be possible humans wouldn’t be humans. The human race is full of imperfections. There is no way anyone can reach that level of perfection on this earth. It is foolish to strive for perfection. From the beginning of time ,Adam and Eve to the first steps on the moon the human race has always strived for perfection. Now I am approaching my opinion from my standpoint of creation

The persistent pursuit of human perfection has always been a fundamental trait of human nature. To say that one is human and perfect at the same time is impossible. Human are not capable of attaining perfection. If humans could attain perfection then they would no longer be humans. By nature, humans are full of flaws. To try to manipulate humans into perfection is not only impossible, but it takes away the very essence of being a human. The short story “The Birthmark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, demonstrates

four years,” (Ishiguro 153). Humans have the innate desire to outrun death, the one thing that eventually will always come. Through medicine and new discoveries, we take steps to try and put off this inevitable fate. This idea is reflected through the description of the deferrals. Kathy and her friends put their hope in these deferrals as a way to extend their time and push back their ultimate fate, death. Although their death comes much faster than the average human, their longing to push back their