What is free will? What does it mean to be given the ultimate option of choice? Through out our lives we are faced with many problems and situations, whether it may be big or small, in which we are given the freedom of choice. But how do we really know that the choice we may, or may not make is the right one? How do we even know when we end up making the choice, if it's the right choice or the wrong one. A great man by the name of "Martin Luther King" once said, "This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." It is in those rights of life, liberties and pursuit of happiness in which governs our values and morals to know when that right choice has been made. When it comes to the behaviour of the narrator of "Shooting the elephant" his actions are understandable and possibly forgivable; the same cannot be said for the narrator of "Greasy Lake.".
In the story, "Shooting the Elephant" the narrator was put in a situation where he was under immense pressure and was forced ultimately to make a decision whether to shoot the elephant or not. Orwell is stuck in a situation where he questions himself and his motives, and tries to come to a conclusion on what the best decision may be. What really counts about this narrator is he demonstrates that he has what most humans do, and that is a conscious. Through out the story Orwell gives us a strong impression that he does have strong morals and values, which are in question at the time. It's as if he is battling with himself, in his mind to determine what the right choice would be. But Orwell felt trapped and back into a corner and this may have had an impact on his decision. "The crowd grew very still, and a deep, low, happy sigh, as if people who see the curtain go up at last, breathed from innumerable throats. They were going to have their bit of fun after all.
Coraghessan Boyle's short story, "Greasy Lake," the three young men seek adventure at a local hangout. ... There is nothing left for the three boys to do but head up to Greasy Lake. ... He realizes that he has no business being at Greasy Lake. ... The narrator describes in the second paragraph what Greasy Lake looks like. ... Coraghessan Boyle's short story, "Greasy Lake," and especially so for the narrator. ...
The short story "Greasy Lake-, written by T. ... We are told that the Indians call Greasy Lake "Wakan- because of how clear the water is. ... Young, as seen in the title implies the Brown is nave and inexperienced just as the boys in "Greasy Lake."" Goodman refers to his arrogant views of himself, whereas in "Greasy Lake- the boys like to think of themselves as bad. ... The boys of Greasy Lake are considered to be "greasers."" ...
In Greasy Lake, T. ... They decide to drive up to Greasy Lake, the local hangout. ... Greasy Lake is a place where anything can happen, and tonight, for these three boys everything seemed to have. ... Greasy Lake, whether symbolic or literal, is a dangerous place to be. ... "Greasy Lake" is an excellent story about the transformation of the mind and spirit through encounters of the body. ...
Boyle's "Greasy Lake", is the story of a man's youthful and life-changing experience. The unnamed narrator vividly elaborates about a night he and his friends venture out to Greasy Lake and find more than they were looking for. ... "Now it is (was) fetid and murky."" (573) The description of the island in the middle of Greasy Lake has duel meanings. ... Their next attempt at being bad characters is interrupted by two college guys who have also driven up to Greasy Lake looking for an adventure. ... It is apparent in his early years Greasy Lake symbolized a good time, sex, drugs, and r...
Fear of Adulthood In "Greasy Lake" by T. ... The narrator and his two friends, Jeff and Digby, come across a terrible obstacle at the Greasy Lake when they are approached by a bad greasy character. ... Once the greasy bad character gets out of the car, he is seen as "a man of action" because he does not back down from any circumstances he must face. ... The three boys believe the greasy, "bad" character is dead when suddenly a girl runs out of the car screaming at the three young boys. ... At the beginning the boys believe nature is nothing but crickets, frogs, and a muddy lake. ...
Boyles short story "Greasy Lake" three teenagers, Digby, Jeff, and the narrator find themselves in the middle of something that they are not prepared to handle, even though they ensure us and themselves that they are. When our narrator's bad boy image is called to action the night at Greasy Lake, we find out it is just that, an image that is used to cover an unformed, true identity. ... Shortly after, a car swings into the parking lot and the three boys scatter into the dark, murky waters of Greasy Lake. When the three boys enter the lake the narrator describes it as a nasty insect i...
Coraghessan Boyle's narrative "Greasy Lake" paints a vivid picture of the trials and tribulations that teenagers faced during the 1960's. ... Arriving at Greasy Lake the boys assume they see their friend, Tony's car, unbeknownst to them, it's not. ... Avertedly, Boyle relates Greasy Lake to the teens. Just like the boys, Greasy Lake was once a place that was pure and innocent. ... "Greasy Lake" depicts how three young men felt a need to conform to society's greaser lifestyle. ...
The story "Greasy Lake" written by T. ... Unfortunately I had a sobering incident at a lake similar to the guys in "Greasy Lake". ... When got to the lake, there was only an old man fishing at the other end. ... They would forever be haunted by Greasy Lake and reminded of their one night of partying. ... Although we do not know what the future held for the characters I feel that they to found the right path and that night at Greasy Lake would forever have an impact on the choices they made for the rest of their lives....
"Shooting an Elephant," by George Orwell, is an essay about a British police officer in Burma who is called upon to shoot an elephant that has escaped from its owners cage. Running free, the large elephant is quite dangerous and is causing havoc in town. ... With the elephant continuously running away from kept running away from the soldier. The soldiers morals were preventing him from shooting the animal, but the humongous crowd behind him made him feel as if he had to kill it. ... In conclusion, we find out that the elephant was eventually gunned down. ...
