Truth+of+Human+Nature+and+Struggle+for+Human+Dignity

Truth of Human Nature  Chakravarthi, Sri. "Radio Sai Listeners' Journal." //The World and the Presence//. N.p., 5 May 2006. Web. 25 Jan. 2010. .

**Definition: **The psychological and social qualities that characterize humankind, esp. in contrast with other living things

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__//Othello//__ -expresses anger (when Othello is tricked by Iago & believes that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio) __//Brokeback Mountain//__ -limitless love -cannot oppress nature of loving someone __//Secret Window//__ -creates a separate identity (doppelganger) -nature to escape from society -urge to break societal norms
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__//Macbeth//__ -influenced by desire / ambition for power (Macbeth wishes to become kings after hearing the prophecy made by the witches) __//Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde//__ -creation of a separate identity -desire to fulfill unnecessary needs -curiosity (Dr. Jekyll's curiosity / wish to explore a completely different life from his own) __//Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix//__ -love and anger (Harry's love for Sirius causes him to feel anger when Sirius is killed by the Death Eaters) -Dumbledore tries to help Harry control his emotions and actions
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STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN DIGNITY   "Human dignity, human rights ." //Flickr//. N.p., 21 Mar. 2008. Web. 25 Jan. 2010. .

**Definition:** The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.

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__//Hairspray//__ -Tracy breaks societal norms by accepting African-American ways of dancing and gains respect -African-Americans try to gain respect through television //__The Shawshank Redemption__// -Andy Dufresne tries to gain respect in prison by using his wisdom and knowledge -Dufresne becomes an accountant for the prison __//Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows//__ -Voldemort vs. Harry (Harry tries bring justice by battling Voldemort)
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__//To Kill a Mockingbird//__ -Tom Robinson (African-American) has to prove himself innocent in a society where African-Americans were considered inferior __//Jane Eyre//__ -Jane tries to gain respect by working as a governess, instead of marrying (in the beginning) -Jane wants independence (feminist) __//The Merchant of Venice//__ <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;"> -Bassanio tries to impress and win the love of Portia
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