Satire in Tartuffe and Candide

Satire in Tartuffe and Candide The period, known as the Age of Enlightenment or The Enlightenment Period, began in the late seventeenth century. It was a time of great turmoil and intellectual movements that ultimately led to the beginning of the French Revolution. Enlightenment thinkers were the ones who encouraged and proposed that we rely on and trust our instincts for decision making along with the actions that make. Many Enlightenment thinkers, such as Moliere and Voltaire, were famous for their works. They were two writers that used a very particular approach to their works. Tartuffe, by Moliere, and Candide, by Voltaire, both addressed similar topics and themes such as satire for example. Tartuffe and Candide satirized religious hypocrisy emphasizing on free thinking and reason. Jean-Baptiste Moliere, who was originally named Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was one of the greatest and well-known comic dramatists. He was known as one of the greatest and famous comic writers mainly because his works challenged the imprudence of trusting reason for different life events. One of Molieres most famous works includes Tartuffe primarily for the amount of controversy it sparked related to satire. Tartuffe is a play that tells about a man named Orgon, who is a wealthy family man, who takes a stranger into his home named Tartuffe. He later indeed is discovered to be a religious hypocrite. He doesnt have any morals or indeed values religion. Tartuffe simply used religion as a disguise to manipulate people and do his crimes. He pretends to be extremely religious, but from his actions and behavior, it goes entirely against the morals of religion. For example, when Tartuffe sees Dorine in Act 3, Scene 2, he tells her: Cover your bust. The flesh is weak Souls are forever damaged by such sights, When sinful thoughts begin their evil flights. From this scene, there is clear evidence showing how Tartuffe is a hypocrite. Here, he preaches about the importance of chastity; however, in the scene that follows, he goes against this statement when he tries to pursue Elmire. Tartuffe tries to persuade Elmire to cheat on Orgon, but she comes up with a plan to expose Tartuffes true personality to Orgon as well as to show him how Tartuffe was trying to seduce her. As a result of this scheme, Orgon sees first-hand that Tartuffe is a religious hypocrite. The way that Moliere displays Tartuffes behavior, when comparing the two scenes, allows the audience to conclude that the way Tartuffe acts doesnt at all coincide with his words. The two different behaviors exemplified in the two scenes is meant to satirize the religious hypocrisy integrated into Tartuffe. A central theme of Tartuffe is religious moderation displayed through Cleante. He shows real pious virtue throughout the play by expressed ideas and thoughts opposed to religious hypocrisy embodied in Tartuffe. Religious moderation is communicated by Cleantes voice through his speeches: So nothing is more odious to me Than the display of specious piety Which I see in every charlatan Who tries to pass for a true holy man    Religious passion worn as a faà §ade Abuses whats sacred and mocks God. They dont exhibit zeal thats more intense Than heaven shows us in its own defense. Theyd never claim a knowledge thats divine And yet they live in virtues own design. They concentrate their hatred on the sin, And when the sinner grieves, invite him in. (Molià ¨re 24-25) This speech by Cleante in Act 1 Scene 5 is supported by a firmly structured argument to emphasize on Molià ¨res belief and support of religious moderation. Molià ¨re uses Cleantes speech to compare between the people that are actual pious against those individuals who are only pretending to be pious, like Tartuffe. Those who pretend to be pious do more talking and preaching versus actually showing actions to back up their words. The extremely holy people follow God as well as use actions more opposed to teaching. I think by Moliere using these statements in his play through Cleante; he is sending a message to his audience to exhibit religious moderation by being like Cleante. Francois-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name Voltaire, was an outspoken and fearless writer. So much so, he landed himself in exile more than once. He was determined to have his work published by any means even if he had to do it secretly. One of Voltaires most notable works was Candide, which was written in response to news that Voltaire found to be disturbing. Unlike Tartuffe, where religious hypocrisy is embodied by one character, Voltaire attacks religious hypocrisy through religious communities. Like Moliere, Voltaire satirizes religious moderation as well. In Candide, Voltaire uses the character, Pangloss, as a way to mock his view on religious moderation. Voltaire believed humans should rely on their reason and senses to make decisions and understand the world. Throughout the novel, Pangloss has an optimistic view of how he sees the world. He believes that God made the best possible world that we can live in and that everything that happens is necessary. Candide recalls his mentors philosophy: It is clear, said he, that things cannot be otherwise than they are, for since everything is made to serve an end, everything necessarily serves the best end. (Voltaire, 101) Panglosss philosophy encourages and promotes that people should trust and follow their religious faith blindly. Voltaire satirizes this because he has a different belief. As demonstrated by Candides misfortunes throughout the novel, his mentors optimistic view and philosophy proved to be inaccurate, such as with the drowning of Jacques the Anabaptist. After this disaster and all the other horrible experiences, leads Candide to question Panglosss philosophy about whether or not his unfortunate experiences are part of the best of all possible worlds. Moliere and Voltaire successfully satirize their views on religious hypocrisy and moderation in Tartuffe and Candide. With each of their works, they hoped to get a message out to society that would catch attention as both did with the amount of controversy their works caused. Even though their works were written many centuries ago, it served as a foundation for satirical writers in the modern day. The world we live in today is still filled with negative aspects of religion such as with the Charlie Hebdo shooting in 2015. The messages Moliere and Voltaire communicated are still important to this day and probably needs to be addressed more elaborately in the present age than it was at the time their works were published. Works Cited Page Moliere. Tartuffe. The Norton Anthology World Literature, vol. 2, 3rd edition, pp. 12-68. Voltaire. Candide. The Norton Anthology World Literature, vol. 2, 3rd edition, pp. 97-159.

Hard Work

Hard work  will not guarantee you success. Let me explain – the hardest working athletes are not the ones making the most money. The most talented ones in any sport are not often described as being â€Å"hard working† The person who is putting in 12 hour days, sweating and plodding along? Getting the job done and earning very little reward? Do people get promoted within the organization on work ethic alone? Isn’t usually because they know someone, have a natural knack for something, have more â€Å"education†, or were just in the right place at the right time?I’m not saying that  hard work  goes unnoticed. Coaches, managers, leaders – they often go out of their way to acknowledge and praise hard-workers. They are held up as examples to the others and given momentary spotlights, but in the end, it’s not the attribute that brings success. I have seen a lot of hard-working people get treated unfairly over my career in all avenues of life. The person that quietly goes about their business and bothers no one is rarely acknowledged. The person who has a knack for doing a lot of things well is â€Å"too valuable† to move to higher positions of authority.Hard working people are often not vocal enough to â€Å"too their own horn† and get noticed, so they are not noticed (they believe their work speaks for itself). How many people do you know that are the fall guy to get stuff done? If no one else wants to do it, we know the guy or gal we can count on to get ‘er done, right? Am I wrong? So what value is â€Å"working hard†, and why should we work hard, or expect those we lead work hard as well if there isn’t a visible payoff? Well, there’s 2 things here I want to say.Number 1 – as a leader, if you have people in your organization that work hard – make sure you acknowledge them and take a deep, accurate look at how you treat them. Are you taking advantage of them? More importantly – you, the hard-worker. Why should you work hard? Do you work hard for a reward (pay, promotion, or prestige)? Should you work hard for these things? What about for self-pride? I’m talking ego – I’m talking good pride. I’m talking about sleeping well at night, knowing that whether you work for someone else, or work for yourself, you can take pride in putting forth an ffort today that made you, your oganization, and others you served better. I think there’s much value in hard work, and I believe that kind of pride in working hard reflects our creator. But be careful, don’t try and equate hard work and being busy as one thing. I’ve seen plenty of people that are masters at being busy doing nothing, appearing to work hard, and leveraging that to try and get ahead. That shows very little self-pride as well. So work hard, get satisfaction from doing a good job. Take pride in what you do.Just don’t ask your w ork to be the catalyst for pushing you to higher levels of success – that is asking too much of something so simple. Thoughts on hard work? Hard Work CAN Kill You Hard work never killed anyone. (Proverbial) Overworking can be seriously damaging to your health. Stress and long hours heart problems, increased susceptibility to infection, fatigue disorders like CFS/ME†¦ and even suicide. We live in a world where we often feel pushed to  do  more. You might be under pressure from your peers, your parents, or society in general.You might well have internalized these influences – and you may believe that to be â€Å"successful†, you need to have a high-flying career or a huge salary. Ultimately, though, you won’t be able to enjoy the fruits of your hard work if you ruin your health in the process. Working hard isn’t always a good thing. It can actually end up being selfish and destructive, if: * Your long hours cause problems for your family * Y ou’re short-tempered with colleagues or employees * You make mistakes because you’ve been working too hard You lose your sense of perspective, and let work take over your life How to Keep Work in Perspective Recognize the importance of other things – like friends, family, hobbies, sufficient rest and relaxation†¦ If you’re working hard in the hopes of retiring early, ease up on work and enjoy your  whole life a little more – instead of hoping for a few golden years at the end of it. If you’re working hard to buy more things for your kids, ask yourself whether it’s really more money that they need – or your presence. If you’re working hard because you feel that you â€Å"should† – then remember that this is  your life, and it’s up to you to decide how to live it. * *

Different Sources Of Finance For Fund The £ 30000...

Introduction: Harley Enterprises is a corporation involved in various industries across the Queensland region. One of Harley’s businesses called ‘The Grind Cafe’ is looking to expand due to large amounts of infants and adolescent visiting, as well as high demands on play areas for younger children while parents are drinking their coffee. In order to realistically and effectively fund a $30,000 play ground in attachment to ‘The Grind Cafe’, sufficient financial intermediaries must be analysed, evaluated and decided to help this cafe increase their revenue and cater for a wider variety of customers. This report will analyse two different possible sources of finance to fund the $30,000 construction by outlining the benefits, concerns, and the†¦show more content†¦Source of finance one: The first type of loan that will be evaluated is a term loan. A term loan is a way to borrow money provided from a bank or credit union with flexible interest rates and a specified repayment schedule (investopaedia.com, 2016). It is specifically for newly established businesses, or companies wanting to expand and offer low interest rates with medium term repayment periods. Having a set reimbursement date will give the business a deadline to save the excess money and will ensure the loaning company get their money back within the timeframe stipulated by the contract. Benefits of a term loan are that there is flexibility, minimal risks, and the ability to claim on the interest paid. Banks and credit unions are well established and highly regulated corporations and allow interest rates and payback times to be negotiated where necessary. â€Å"If a strong relationship is made between the lender and the borrower, small negotiations can gain access to better interest rates than what is ad vertised to the general public†. (huffingtonpost.com, 2013). If a good relationship is established, the normal term loan interest rates of approximately just â€Å"5%-7%† (westpac.com.au, 2015), the rate of borrowing may be brought down to 4.5%. In addition to flexibility, minimal risks apply with term loans, especially if borrowing

A Beautiful Pied Design - 1185 Words

Throughout history American poems have been analyzed for what they truly mean. Many people use their analysis to show others or find out for themselves what a poem means. There are even writers whos only job is to completely analyze a poem down to every single word. Sometimes an analysis can even help someone else write a poem. There are a lot of different genres of poems including: allegory; epic; fable; satire; tragedy; etc. However, sometimes poems of two genres can mash together. Meaning a poem could be tragic but also epic such as a poem written about a magical dragon whos mother dies. And two poems may be more alike or different than first thought. A great example of this happening is within the poems Pied Beauty by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Design by Robert Frost. The easiest likeness to notice is that both of these poems have the tendency to rhyme. However, they both have a different rhyming pattern. Pied Beauty can be noticed as a 1,2,3 rhyme by which I mean the ending word s rhyme in 3s such as â€Å"things†, â€Å"cow†, â€Å"swim†, then the next three are â€Å"wings†, â€Å"plough†, â€Å"trim† (Hopkins 1,2,3,4,5,6). Design as a 1,2,2,3,3,2,2,1 rhyme meaning that is a lot more jumpy than Pied Beauty is. Lines one through eight of the poem end as follows: â€Å"white†, â€Å"moth†, â€Å"cloth†, â€Å"blight†, â€Å"right†, â€Å"broth†, â€Å"froth†, and â€Å"kite† (Frost 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8). While reading the poems separately and not looking for any similarities it is noticed that the authors tones are completelyShow MoreRelated`` Pied Beauty `` By Gerard Manley Hopkins1460 Words   |  6 Pagesthroughout this time period rebelled against religion in their writing. The poems â€Å"Pied Beauty† by Hopkins and â€Å"Design† by Frost are both characteristic of the time periods in which the authors wrote them. 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The Importance of School Uniforms Free Essays

School Uniforms: They are definitely to be worn School uniforms have long been a topic of debate between those who believe the public school system should offer personal freedoms and those who believe it helps provide an appropriate environment for learning. There are many reasons uniforms can be helpful in enhancing the student’s learning experience. It helps if you look at these dress codes as you would a uniform for work, as school is a child’s work. We will write a custom essay sample on The Importance of School Uniforms or any similar topic only for you Order Now While uniforms may be costly for parents, they save money in the future with trends changing, laundry, and students can focus on learning. So unlike trying to catch up with the different season styles, you could say that uniforms are a timeless investment. Some students may find it difficult to find an outfit to wear in the morning, particularly females. But when you have a school uniform, you are provided with a relatively easy selection of what to wear to school. Uniforms help to change the attitude of those wearing them. Unlike regular clothing choices, you are not likely to pick on someone wearing the exact same thing as yourself. Many schoolyard fights have begun with someone making fun of someone else regarding the clothing they are wearing. Dressing nicely also helps students to â€Å"live up to their clothing. † There is an innate sense of decorum when we dress for success. People tend to act differently depending on the clothing they are wearing. By creating a uniform specifically designed for attending school, the attitude falls in line. When those clothes are on, it becomes as regular as putting on pajamas, so a brain knows it is time to focus and learn. If a student could choose their own apparel, could you even imagine the amount of laundry one’s parents would have to do? Consider this; a new pair of under garments, a shirt or blouse, shorts or jeans, possibly a jumper, some socks, and even some extra clothes for recreational activities, multiplied by every day of the week, and add in everyone else’s clothes! A lot of people have two, three or even four children so as you could imagine, this would be extremely unnecessary. School uniforms have the potential to save parents money on clothing. Plain uniform clothing is less expensive than the brands that middle and high school students like to wear. Furthermore, because there is no variety in a chool uniform, children who wear them need fewer outfits in their wardrobes. Having a uniform is popular in secondary and intermediate schools. Some people believe that primary schools should be included, and I agree completely. As mentioned before, kids and teenagers go through a lot of clothing. But could you imagine a little boy running around the playground ripping his new clothes? I believe that havin g a uniform would help teach children to respect their belongings. It also saves money down the track with trends changing constantly, and this can prove to be very costly for parents. Having a compulsory uniform represents the school as being tidy and disciplined, whereas mufti would give the impression of low standards. Uniforms should definitely be in schools all over New Zealand. They save time in the morning deciding what to wear and students can concentrate on the learning, instead of trying to impress others. They do not form as many problems with students and teachers do not have to deal with bullying or other negative comments. Uniforms are an all-around money and time saver. While some uniforms are not attractive they give the wearer a sense of equality. By Niki How to cite The Importance of School Uniforms, Essay examples

Ethic in advertising & Consumer Psychology-Samples for Students

Question: Discuss about the Ethic in advertising and Consumer Psychology. Answer: The Research process was completed on the topic Ethics in Advertising and Consumer Psychology. The research was an excellent learning experience for me. The research was conducted after setting a goal and objective. My own objective to develop a research report was to go through an experience which provides me with the learning and experience full of skills and qualities. I wanted to achieve an experience which could help me in the future for my professional life and for the personal life. I attended the lectures given by my professors and I realised that one should have power of listening to grab the points given by others. Active listening is very important to learn from everyone around you. Learning through theoretical knowledge is not enough but one should try to listen, understand and try to implement the learning in the personal life. I understood the actions to be taken and tried to achieve the objectives by taking those actions effectively (Watson, 2012). In this research, it was very important to understand the psychology of the customers. I had to go through various sources where the authors have given different viewpoints about ethics in advertising and how it plays a main role in determining the psychology of the customers. I sat with my group members and discussed the topic with them. I grabbed the main points and tried to implement in my research. Taking the important facts and points from various sources was easy but taking out the most significant data out of it is complicated. I learned how to critically analyse the data and use them for the main purpose (Gregory, Lawton Hallowell, 2007) I made discussions with my mentors so that they could guide me regarding the formats and process of the research report. I also discussed about the required quality of my research paper so that I could focus on that too. I believe that going through the experience of research has made me more patient and calm. I listen to people and then try to make my own opinions. I feel that I am now more focussed for my aims and goals which are very helpful for my future. I have gone through various advertisements of various companies which made me clear about how ethics are maintained in the advertisements. I want to achieve a good position in the marketing and advertising field and it seems possible now as I have gained much knowledge about it during the research. I will help me in getting a good job to begin my career with. The research improved my skills and qualities which are very essential for the people to work in the corporate field. I feel that research process has made me achieve my go als and objectives on time which shows it improved my time management skills and made me more focussed (Borsos, et al., 2014). The research project is completed in various steps and these steps made me competent enough for the job market. First of all, the questions and objectives of the research need to be framed. Then, the related data is to be collected from various sources which developed reading and analysing sills in me. The methods and approaches of the project need to be decided which enhanced my knowledge about the field of research (Gristy, 2015). It also involves activities like making the plans, managing the activities and organising various resources to have the best output from them. These skills will help me in my professional and personal life as well. The research made me prepared for the corporate world. It taught me to solve critical situations and motivated me to strive for more always. It made me realise that I can fulfil what I aim for. The researched also benefitted me in my academic life. It helps me in completing my course successfully with good grades. It also fulfilled my personal expectations. It made me more confident, managed and ambitious (Czarniawska, 2015) It helped me in developing a good understanding on the other subjects as well. It is because my understanding on the concepts has been made strong during the process of the research. The process made my foundation strong and made me strong enough to handle the complexities. I also checked whether the sources I used are reliable or not because a reliable and valid research is genuine and am believed by all (Sainsbury, 2009). This developed a habit in me to consider the ethics in research and it will develop me as an ethical person who will improve my credibility at the workplace and the colleagues and clients will be able to trust my words. Customer psychology is the concepts which can make the business achieve its targets and goals (Weatherington, et al., 2012). I can enhance my performance when I will be able to identify the needs and requirements of the customers in future. The project will help me in gaining insights and use those in developing my own strengths (Angier, 2013). Finally, to summarise it can be said that completing this research will help me in becoming a good leader. This is because the skills required in a leader are can be learned during the process of this research. I will be able to analyse, identify and fulfil the requirements of my team and the expectations my business will have from me. This will remove my hesitation and will lead me to live up to the expectations. This will enhance my knowledge and experience which is required for a good career and a personal life. It will also make me capable to complete my course with a good grade and to apply these skills and qualities I learned in future so that I would be able to do justice with my roles in future. The research also teaches the qualities which are required by a person to have a good professional and personal life (Gristy, 2015) References Angier, C. 2013, "PERSONAL REFLECTION", Mathematics Teaching, [Online], no. 232, pp. 17. Borsos, V., Demirjian, C., Kim, J., Mok, N.W., Worsley, O., Hardy, C. Prince, S. 2014, "Students as researchers: Personal reflections by students of their engagement in a research project" in . Czarniawska, B. 2015, "A Personal Reflection",Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies,vol. 5, no. 3a, pp. 105. Gregory, S., 1945, Lawton, J., 1969 Hallowell, N. 2005;2007;2004;,Reflections on research: the realities of doing research in the social sciences,Open University Press, Maidenhead. Gristy, C. 2015, "Engaging with and moving on from participatory research: A personal reflection",International Journal of Research Method in Education,vol. 38, no. 4, pp. 371-387. Sainsbury, H. 2009, "Personal Reflections of a Project Officer: Working with Gudaga",Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal,vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 4-5. Watson, E. 2012, "One year in peer support - personal reflections",The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice,vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 85-88. Weatherington, B., Cunningham, C.J.L., O'Leary, B.J. Cunningham, C.J.L. 2011,Applied Psychology in Everyday Life,1st edn, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, GB.

Lancelot by Walker Percy Essay Example

Lancelot by Walker Percy Paper Walker Percy’s novel Lancelot, tells the story of Lancelot Lamar, a very sad and depressed lawyer who finds himself locked up in a psychiatric facility in the aftermath of a fire that took place in his home, Bell Isle. When the story opens, Lancelot claims to have no recollection of the events that led to the fire. As the story continues and he begins to open up to his psychologist, whom he refers to as Harry, the events leading up to the fire begin to unfold. He tells the reader his story little by little, explaining his journey from living a humdrum, monotonous lifestyle to becoming a murderer. In telling his story, he also shares some of his philosophies and life lessons. Many of them are actually very interesting and applicable to life. One of the first questions that Lancelot asked in the book is â€Å"Have you noticed that the narrower the view the more you can see?† This quote basically explains how being placed in a compromising position in life allows you to see things differently. Hence why you may see more then you did before. It is quite amazing how being forced to view things from a different position can make you see an extremely different picture and even learn and understand more than you did before. I can personally agree with that statement because of my own life experiences. My paternal grandfather was barely a part of my dad’s life and therefore not really a part of my life either. When he got sick and my dad decided to take on the medical responsibility, I couldn’t understand his decision. It wasn’t until my grandfather passed away that I realized why my dad chose to do it. My dad was unfortunately in a really tough position and my grandpa’s sickness forced my dad to look at things much differently and be mature enough to forgive him for his wrongdoings. I definitely do believe where you are at a specific point in time can determine how you see things and how you make your next move. We will write a custom essay sample on Lancelot by Walker Percy specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now We will write a custom essay sample on Lancelot by Walker Percy specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer We will write a custom essay sample on Lancelot by Walker Percy specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer After discoveri