Additionally, when Molina tells Valentin the story of a Nazi propaganda film, Valentin is concerned only with the factual political issues and not with love story Molina describes. ... When he speaks about Marta, a previous girlfriend whom he did love, Valentin says that, "it seems like we were destined to be separated" (139). ... More importantly, Valentin finally accepts his love for Marta and even expresses it to her without fear that it will show weakness or damage him. He declares, "Marta, oh how much I love you! ... But by the end of the novel, after weeks of Molina's solicit...

• Word Count: 2131
• Approx Pages: 9

Why do some people act to promote someone else's welfare, even at a risk or cost to themselves, why are they disinterested and selfless for the wellbeing of others? ... Jesus discovered [a power in love] centuries ago. ... Woods gives them her love and regard. ... That is genuine love. Love for her husband, love for defenseless bonobos and love for all humans. ...

• Word Count: 1317
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Anti-heroes are protagonists who, unlike the traditional hero, lacks conventional heroic attributes such as morality, courage, and selflessness. ... He devotes himself to a woman, Daisy, who would never love him, is obsessed with being rich, and builds his life based on a series of lies. ... Victor Fries, is a biologist who falls in love with a woman named Nora, who he met in college. ...

• Word Count: 1474
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Real heroes show selfless acts of bravery and kindness. ... I agree with Postman that television as a teaching device is not all that great, also with its entertainment programs only encourages people to love television more, but it also depends on the viewer. ...

• Word Count: 1816
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School