... the north is deleterious. In the essay, Atwood begins by suggest that the definition of "north" varies among different people from different places. However, Atwood explains that her north, the "True North," is the location of her hometown, a place of wilderness where nature is the main theme. Nature, as Atwood describes, is an inhabitable environment that carries extreme hostility toward human, and ... Atwood characterizes, north is defined as a location where no one should get close. In order to strengthen her claims, Atwood goes further by suggesting that this repelling force is cre...

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... and at the same time not yet human (2). Their lives as humans was believed to have started by the first act of disobedience. This bond broke their connection with nature and made them the individual humans they became. Historians have supported the idea that man had been right to disobey. Another example ... tells them right and wrong. It brings us back to humanity. Although these two sound similar, they are very distinct from each other. The other kind of obedience, ipso facto, is the obedience to another person. Ipso facto also has 2 forms: rational and irrational. Rational obedience i...

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... for reality. While we all might agree on what is real or not our thoughts on reality could be on different sides of the spectrum. The definition of reality is the state or quality of having existence or substance. If something is real to me then thats my reality and same goes for someone else, so ... it a simple question like two plus two or a complex question like what is reality with no real answer yet. This curiosity is just part of our nature and it can lead to obsessions. Some people are so obsessed with finding the answer to questions that they devote their whole life to it and ....

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... evil. It lurks around in every scene. Some aspect of it is shown here and there which is why the tone of evil is pervasive.] The witches also serve as an enactment of the irrational. The supernatural world is terrifying because it is beyond human control, and in the play it is symbolic of the unpredictable force of human motivation. [ In other words, humans sometimes act ... for unpredictable reasons. Not everything is rational and in our control. Weather is one thing. But even human nature, our desires, and what triggers us to do things, such as emotions is not so predictable ... and ...

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