Many reports and analysis state that Paul is suffering from Narcissism. ... (Cather, 215-216) Paul feels that he is special and deserves to be associated with those of his equal. ... But unlike what Paul seems to think, he doesn't come from such a poor environment. ... Paul's suicide is not entirely his fault. ... In short, the sum of many narcissic and emotional factors are responsible for Paul's suicide. ...

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Each being a promising representative of a lost generation of young men, the respective protagonists of 'All Quiet On the Western Front' and 'Fly Away Peter', Paul and Jim, are both swept up in the celebratory attitudes of the people around them as they prepare for war. ... Paul likewise casts aside his future as a promising writer, another Goethe or Schiller according to Professor Kantorek, his mother observing "Oh Paul. ... Even though they are victims of their naivety, it illustrates that both Jim and Paul are courageous enough to set aside their own ambitions and even s...

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Many students going to college feel they "already know enough English to get on in the world without studying more - especially literature" (Watson). There are many people who agree with this statement and probably some who disagree. An important factor that may sway a person's opinion would be...

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The political and social criticism of the story We Can Remember It For You Wholesale (1966) written by Phillip K. Dick , stays mostly intact in the film rendition titled Total Recall directed by Paul Verhoeven (1990). These social and political criticisms were addressed in different ways between the...

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Likewise, the theme of the morality of Sethe's murderous actions was covered in a fifteen minute dialogue between Sethe and Paul D despite the fact that it was a major issue that was questioned throughout much of the novel. ...

• Word Count: 679
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