One of the most obvious elements of society that Laclos criticises is the perceived validity of their education and its emphasis on shielding the girls that enter the convent, proving that ironically, it is this that renders the graduates most susceptible to the corrupting forces of any Don Juan who might take their fancy. ... Whilst the modern day reader finds himself startled by the sheer despicability of Valmont's contribution to corrupting the ladies, in our 21st century enlightened state, equality of women makes it hard to accept such manipulation. ... Although a pivotal force in the...

• Word Count: 1961
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In contrast with his father, Edmond believes that nature is a malign force that acts as a powerful motivator, and is concerned only with his own advancement and profit: "When we are sick in fortune. ... As Shakespeare and the Elizabethans saw it, by these women corrupting the structure of power and the natural order of society's function, they deserved to be punished with death. ...

• Word Count: 1753
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Amos, whose name meant "burden" , was an ancient prophet who spoke to the Israelites. Amos was born in the village of Tekoa. The name Tekoa meant "to sound the [ram's] horn ." in the tribal section of Judah.. He spoke to the Israelites during the reign of King Jeroboam II around the year 760 B.C.E. ...

• Word Count: 1568
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Freedom is the enjoyment of personal liberty, of not being a slave nor a prisoner. The enjoyment of civil rights (freedom of speech, freedom of assembly etc ). (Webster's Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1988) Although freedom is the ultimate goal of both Mill and Marx, their concepts ...

• Word Count: 2147
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