-Forbidden fruits are always more tempting. {Virginia Woolf} (As a metaphor, the phrase typically refers to any indulgence or pleasure that is considered illegal or immoral/ forbidden love/ Prohibited/ Banned/ Outlawed/ Illegal/ Illicit/ Not allowed/ Prevented/ Stopped/ lecherous/ lustfulness/ lasciviousness/ libidinous/ dissolution/ wantonness/ depravity/ debauchery/ immorality/ shamelessness/ licentiousness/ impiety/ dissipation/ dissoluteness/inappropriate interaction)
~The law of forbidden love was too strong for Scott. {Investigation Discovery, TV series}
~ Word of their illicit relationship soon spread around. (Not legally permitted: unlawful)
~ They had an inappropriate interaction.
~ They quickly developed an intimate, inappropriate
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{Stephan Leacock} (Self-consciousness or awkwardness in the presence of others; bashful {Farlex}/shyness/ shy/ self-conscious/ timid/ reserved/ retiring/ withdrawn/ modest/ reticent/ blushing/ diffident/ timorous/ coy/ bashfulness/ embarrassed/ red-faced/ reddening/ go red)
~ I apologise for this parenthesis; and for mentioning child-psychology or anything else that can bring a blush to the cheek {GK Chesterton, Autobiography}
-He had a Narcissistic Personality disorder (NPA) (involves arrogant behaviour, a lack of empathy for other people, and a need for admiration-all of which must be consistently evident at work and in relationships/ self-love/cocky, self-centred, manipulative, and demanding/ convinced that they deserve special treatment/ concentrate on unlikely personal outcomes (e.g., fame)/ Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic/ Psychopathy/ Machiavellianism) {Psychology Today}
~ It’s no fun doing crime alone-who are you going to brag to? Who’s going to idolise you?
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{Stephen Leacock} (Romantic: Displaying, expressive of, or conducive to love {Farlex Loving/ Passionate/ Tender/ Amorous/ Adoring/ Sexual/ Starry-eyed/ Idealist/ Optimist/ Dreamer);
(Chivalrous: Having the qualities of gallantry and honour attributed to an ideal knight. 2. Of or relating to chivalry {Farlex} Gallant/ Courtly/ Brave/ Valiant/ Loyal/ Magnanimous/ Noble/ Courtly/ Polite/ Mannerly/ Well-mannered/ Good-mannered/ Gracious/ Attentive/ Considerate)
-His days of wine, women, and song have ended. (The hedonistic life of drinking, sexual pleasure, and carefree entertainment proverbially required by men {Oxford Dictionary}/ a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification {Dictionary.com} pleasure-seeking/ debauchery/ libertine/ dissolute/ freethinking/ immoral/ lascivious / lecherous/ lewd/ libidinous/ licentious/ lustful/ profligate/ rakish/ sensual)
~Bon vivant/ bon viveur= a person indulging in a sociable and luxurious lifestyle {Oxford Dictionary} sybarite= a person devoted to luxury and pleasure {Dictionary.com}/ libertine/ Pleasure-seeker/ Gourmet/ Epicure/ Gourmand/ Foodie/ Food lover/ Connoisseur/ lotus-eater= A lazy person devoted to pleasure and luxury
his psyche had to deal with. He was very up-set (as any other person would be)
Chivalry – characteristics of a knight or courageous warrior which include “courtesy, generosity, valor and dexterity” (Dictionary)
“To their religious performances were added the pleasures of wine and feasting, to allure a greater number of proselytes. When wine, lascivious discourse, night, and the intercourse of the sexes had extinguished every sentiment of modesty, then debaucheries of every kind began to be practiced, as every person found at hand that sort of enjoyment to which he was disposed by the passion predominant in his nature.”
According to Roman philosopher Seneca, “It is easier to exclude harmful passions than to rule them, and to deny them admittance than to control them after they have been admitted.” Seneca uses repetition of the word “admit” to emphasize his belief that humans are in control of what they allow to enter lives. Seneca explains that it is easier to avoid sins than to limit the sins after they have already been committed. Huxley exemplifies this belief through John the Savage who symbolizes the values and culture of the reader’s society. John tried to remain celibate in a society with promiscuous habits. In order to avoid sin, he avoided his source of impure thoughts, Lenina. When the presence of Lenina seemed inevitable, John would punish himself to avoid sin. Overwhelmed by profligacy of wrongdoings, John eventually committed suicide in order to avoid temptation.
“Our hearts find no peace until they rest in you” (21). The return to God, the means of doing so, and the manners by which man is turned from him in the first place, are central themes in St. Augustine’s Confessions; a historical work serving as confession, praise, and examination of faith. Autobiographical in nature, Augustine’s work retells the story of his life and of his spiritual journey in retrospect, considering each event and its importance to the larger framework of his religious philosophy, a result of the merging of Neo-Platonist thought and Catholic theology. Through this fusion, Augustine is able to reconcile God and “evil,” make a distinction between the physical and spiritual realms, and lay out his views on how one can come to know and love God the truest sense possible; how one returns to him.
“ Don’t ever let love control actions or words, because when it’s all over with the actions or words could burn bridges someone may want to cross again someday “
... about things and develop a critical thinking, such as in the alienating subject as well as accepting a black person into the white society in the 1960’s.
Habits are broken in a series of steps. If followed, one will undoubtedly achieve a freedom, allowing him to pursue the courses of his desires. The process to ultimate freedom does not revoke a man’s appetite, but rather corrects it. The consequence of sin is not happiness. Sin leads only to regret and misery. True desires are those that bring fulfillment, success, and bliss. The plan of divine grace only leads individuals to a life free of unnecessary pain. When men become lords of them self by taming wild desires and consciously consenting to the plan of divine grace, he will live the life of ultimate freedom.
This way he acts makes it seem like he cares more about his possessions than his woman. This makes him a bad lover because the other lover is more meaningful than a fan. The other bad lover leaves early to protect his ego. Shōnagon criticizes him by saying “ Does he really think someone may see him at this time of night and criticize him for not being impeccably dressed?” (Shōnagon, 683)
I read Like No Other by Una LaMarche. In this text, Devorah and Jaxon get trapped in an elevator on the night of a hurricane. Devorah, a Hasidic girl, has never questioned the rules of yichud. In the elevator, Devorah started to question the strict Hasidic laws she has to follow. When Devorah and Jaxon head their separate ways they were not expecting to see each other ever again. However, both of them couldn’t stop thinking about each other. One day Devorah even visited Jaxon at his job and arranged to go on a train together where no one will know who they are. Their relationship keeps on getting riskier as time passes by. It’s only when Devorah and Jaxon are about to sneak to Long Island together when Jacob, Devorah’s older sister’s husband, was on Shomrim patrol and spotted them together getting in a car on their way to Long Island.
Chivalry was a big part of this fourteenth century and it was embodied throughout the men of king Arthurs round table. In General, Chivalry was a set of religious values and moral goals that medieval knights
1966 was a turning point in American history. It was the height of the Space Race as well as the Vietnam War. In the entertainment industry, The Beatles had released the album Revolver, the show Star Trek premiered on television, and the play Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? was adapted to film. This film was controversial for several reasons, including its depiction of violence and drinking, as well as its theme of sexuality. For a movie to take on such bold scenes and topics requires other bold cinematic choices as well. These choices included casting glamorous actors and actresses in not so glamorous roles, filming in black and white as opposed to color, and using unique cinematic film shots in various scenes. The choices that the filmmakers
Closely associated to the romance tradition are two idealized standards of behavior, especially for knights: courage and chivalry. The protagonist within many medieval romances proved their worth by going on quests, as many a knights went in those times, thus returning with great tales of their travels and deeds. Many modern people think of chivalry as referring to a man's gallant treatment of women, and although that sense is derived from the medieval chivalric ideal, chivalry could be seen as more than that. Knights were expected to be brave, loyal, and honorable-sent to protect the weak, be noble to...
Chivalry dealt with loyalty honor, and service to women on and off the battle field’ (“The Medieval Period: 1066-1485” 76). The Knight in The Canterbury Tales is the perfect example of someone who follows the code of chivalry. Chaucer describes him with much admiration as “a most distinguishable man, who from the day on which he first began to ride abroad had followed chivalry, truth, honor generousness and courtesy” (Chaucer, "The Prologue." 117). While Chaucer praises the knight for ... ... middle of paper ... ...
Lust, Caution is a 2007 erotic espionage thriller film directed by Ang Lee, based on the novella of the same name by Chinese author Eileen Chang. The cast includes Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Wei Tang and Joan Chen. The story is mostly set in Hong Kong in 1938 and in Shanghai in 1942. With this film, Lee won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival for the second time, the first being with Brokeback Mountain. Tony Leung and Ang Lee are my favorite Asian actor and director.