Conformity In 'Ambivalence' By Ben Greenman

Starting with narrator’s disapproval of Panos’ imminent infidelity, Ben Greenman’s “Ambivalence” presents readers with a protagonist bathed in conflicting emotions. Throughout his story, Greenman shows the futility of trying to bring emotion down to single understanding and origin of conformity because of that. Societal expectation of rigid standard of love creates tension. Panos possibly loves his future wife, otherwise he wouldn’t have wanted to get married but that love is insufficient; insufficient to get married at least. He is trying conform to the standards set by society but he fails to do so and thus cheats on his future wife.

This makes other women feel uncomfortable as they don’t know whom to show support despite secretly supporting Lady Hoggins (formerly Glenmire). Confused society needs an urgent solution to this problem. And appears Peter Jenkyns to bring a solution to this. He is Miss Matty’s long time ago lost-brother. He was beaten by his father when he made a joke which the society took very seriously (Peter likes joking, but society is humorless) and left Cranford.

Additionally, despite Linton’s conquest for love, Linton’s father despises him to a point that leads Linton to be rude and to display the characteristics of hate toward the one person he truly loves. He begins to torture his former love, Cathy. Obviously, he likes to speak to her with no respect like his father trains him to do. Kelly K. Howes says that Linton has no choice when it comes to choosing his fate. He must marry the young Catherine due to his father’s manipulation (3).

Thus Krogstad's children would themselves have the risk of obtaining their father's immorality. The passing down of weaknesses is also evident in the... ... middle of paper ... ...s Nora that he likes her, even though he knows Nora is Torvald's, his close friend's wife. Though he does not have any particular relationship with Nora, at that instant when he tells Nora about his love, he reflects back on his own father who became sick from having unhealthy relationships. Throughout the drama, the characters possess flaws, either due to their immoral nature or by inheriting it from their parents. For the characters that possess some immoral nature, they still have a threat of passing it on to the next generation.

Woolf describes Mr. Ramsay as insensitive, malicious, and brutal toward his family, but he also desires happiness and wants the best for his family. Although Mr. Ramsay often scolds and mentally abuses Mrs. Ramsay, all he wants is love and affection from his wife. For example, when Mrs. Ramsay lies to James about the next day's weather, "There wasn't the slightest chance that we could go to the lighthouse tomorrow" (31). This comment shows that, if Mr. Ramsay doesn't want to do something, they are not going to do it. During the same conversation Mr. Ramsay say something that he would later realize he shouldn't of said.

Curiosity changes the situation for several of the characters in the story leading them into most times unwanted situations. It sends a message to the reader that one shouldn't let their actions be guided by curiosity, but rather by the "Supreme God who is the True Guide" (Page 185). The reader is first introduced to two kings, Shahrayar and Shahzaman, who are brothers both betrayed by their wives. Shahzaman mistakenly discovers his wife's infidelity just before going to visit his brother. He is in agony over the betrayal and loss.

One of these elements is irony. Not only does irony add to the comical aspect of the piece, it also aids the author in conveying their point for their argument against society. An example of irony in Lysistrata is when the Magistrate claims that the plan of abstinence won’t work because the men won’t ever obey the women. This is ironic because in the end the men concede and fall for the plan. Myrrhine’s husband pathetically begs her to lay with him, claiming to do whatever he needs so that she will concede.

Chillingworth says “ ‘I [betray] thy budding youth into a false and unnatural relation with my decay.’ ” (66) He realizes that he wrongs her when marries her because she is young, but they are even because she had an affair. He unknowingly gives her the opportunity to find out that he is evil. Chillingworth does not want to suffer with Hester, but he wants to see her suffer. “He [resolves] not be pilloried beside [Hester] on her pedestal of shame.” (105) Chillingworth enjoys seeing the problems that Hester must deal with, as a result of her sin. He is not willing to speak up to say that he is her husband, because he would miss out on the pleasure that he gets when he sees her alone or when he hears people talking about her.

“Hi Bridget, how’s your love life?” And “so, Bridget, why is it you career girls can’t hold down a decent man?” Bridget often puts off answering the question, with a quick, witty reply. “Well I suppose it doesn’t help that beneath our clothes we’re covered in scales!” In pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth’s younger sister Lydia runs away with her love interest Mr Wickham. The couple were frowned upon, as the idea of pre-marital sex brought sh... ... middle of paper ... ...Mark Darcy and Mr Darcy are too proud to approach the women and fear rejection. The men also feel slightly pressured to conform to the traditional male roles by looking after the women they love. Examples of this are when Mr Darcy pays off Wickham for the Bennets, and when Mark lets Bridget have an exclusive interview to save her getting the sack from her job.

His resignation is revealed as he enquires, “But why should honor outlive honesty?” (V.ii.251). Othello comprehends his crimes, and realizes he does not deserve to be remembered as honorable. Although throughout his life, Othello attempts to overcome prejudices and prove himself a rational human being like others in society, his passion for Desdemona causes him to act monstrously, confirming the biases many already hold against him. His jealous rage is caused by the extreme fear of losing his wife, as well as the fear of being proven to be as inferior as others believe he is. Though he attempts to remain noble and