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The last theme that I notice in the clean house was the exploration of cultural and personal identity. Focus on a character such as Matilde, a Brazilian housekeeper, grapples with her identity and aspirations in a foreign land. Her pursuit of the perfect joke as a form of artistic expression becomes intertwined with her sense of self. The play touches on the complexities of cultural identity, displacement, and the search for fulfillment in one's life.

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In the clean house the writer, Ruhl interweaves humor and tragedy throughout the narrative. The play employs humor, wit, and absurdity to deal with serious and sometimes tragic elements of life, such as illness and mortality. Matilde's pursuit of the perfect joke amidst personal loss and Lane's balancing act between her professional life and personal emotions highlight the interplay between humor and deeper, more poignant moments.

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In the play the clean house one of its themes dives into the complexities of love and relationships, examining different forms of love such as romantic, platonic, and familial. Each character experiences love in distinct ways, whether it's Lane's prioritization of her career over emotional connections, Matilde's pursuit of the perfect joke and love through cleanliness, or Virginia's longing for passion and fulfillment. The play explores how these characters navigate their desires, expectations, and connections with one another.

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In the play the clean house one of its themes dives into the complexities of love and relationships, examining different forms of love such as romantic, platonic, and familial. Each character experiences love in distinct ways, whether it's Lane's prioritization of her career over emotional connections, Matilde's pursuit of the perfect joke and love through cleanliness, or Virginia's longing for passion and fulfillment. The play explores how these characters navigate their desires, expectations, and connections with one another.

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In the play The Importance of Being Earnest, Marriage and love are portrayed in a satirical manner, highlighting the superficiality and shallowness of certain societal expectations regarding courtship, engagement, and marriage. The characters' pursuit of romantic relationships often revolves around superficial attributes, such as wealth, social status, and appearances, rather than genuine emotions or compatibility. Wilde uses these relationships to comment on the absurdities of romantic pursuits in Victorian society.

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During the play I saw how identity and deception were one of the most important parts of The Importance of Being Earnest. As the characters adopt false identities, leading to mistaken identities and hilarious situations. The use of the name "Ernest" as an alias by both Jack and Algernon reflects the characters' desire to escape societal constraints and indulge in their dual lives. The play explores the consequences and absurdities that arise from these deceptions.

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During the play, I notice how the play was satirizing the societal norms, conventions, and hypocrisies of the upper-class Victorian society. Wilde also uses wit and humor to mock the trivialities and superficialities of the time, such as the obsession with social status, the importance placed on trivial matters like names and appearances, and the rigidity of social expectations.

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In Red the most interesting theme to me was the complex relationship between Rothko and his assistant, Ken. This theme explores the dynamics of mentorship, the clash of ideologies, power struggles, and the evolving relationship between teacher and protege. It delves into themes of authority, influence, and the impact of mentorship on both the mentor and the mentee.

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The play red displays the identity of an artist to me and let their sense of purpose be known. It also, raises questions about the artist's role in society, the pursuit of perfection in their work, and the constant struggle to reconcile personal identity with the expectations and pressures of the art world.

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In the play red it explores the nature of art, the creative process, and the artist's struggle to express themselves authentically. Seeing this allowed me to look into the tensions between commercial success and artistic integrity, the significance of art in society, and the emotional and psychological aspects of creating meaningful artwork.

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Another theme I saw in august osage county was the exploration of loss and pain. The family members grapple with various forms of loss—loss of loved ones, loss of dreams, loss of identity, and loss of trust. Their pain is palpable, driving them to confront their past and face the harsh realities of their present circumstances. The play doesn't shy away from depicting the emotional turmoil and anguish experienced by the characters, portraying the rawness of their pain and its impact on their lives.

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Secrets play a significant role in august osage county. All of the characters harbor hidden truths, long-held secrets, and personal deceptions, which ultimately contribute to the breakdown of the family dynamic. These secrets are gradually revealed throughout the play, exposing the underlying tensions and adding layers of complexity to the relationships within the family.

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In august osage county I notices them dividing into the dysfunction within the family, and the breakdown of relationships, secrets, resentments, and conflicts that exist within the family. The family members struggle with their past, their relationships with each other, and their own personal demons. The dysfunction is exposed through arguments, revelations, and the characters' inability to communicate effectively, portraying a raw and unvarnished portrayal of familial relationships.

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During Doubt a parable, I noticed an emphasis on subjected truths. This can be since by the views of sister Aloysius and Mrs. Muller. As the former saw Father Flynn from the window and formed her own truth. The same can be said about the ladder as Mrs. Muller believes Father Flynn is a good man because the only thing that is important to her is for her son to succeed. If that happens nothing else to her. These two show that people's beliefs if not challenged will become truth in their heads.

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During Doubt a parable, I noticed an emphasis on subjected truths. This can be since by the views of sister Aloysius and Mrs. Muller. As the former saw Father Flynn from the window and formed her own truth. The same can be said about the ladder as Mrs. Muller believes Father Flynn is a good man because the only thing that is important to her is for her son to succeed. If that happens nothing else to her. These two show that people's beliefs if not challenged will become truth in their heads.

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How do we know whether our truths are the real truths, or is the truth simply an illusion?

What Is the Difference Between Objective and Subjective Truth?

Truth is a continuous concept in all places, all situations, and at all times. However, what one person believes to be the truth may not be agreed on by someone else. On the other hand, there are other truths, which everyone believes to be true.

For example, I doubt you would disagree with me that the year has 365 days, or that the internet exists. How else would you be reading this article? This gives us two different species of truth: objective and subjective truth.

However, there is a famous saying that in any situation, there are three truths: your truth, my truth, and the real truth. This saying exemplifies what we are talking about when we ask the question of what the difference between objective and subjective truth is.

So, let us explore these different kinds of truth and the illusions they can lead us to believe.

What Is the Objective Truth?

Objective truth is something that is true for all people, no matter what their culture or religious beliefs. These truths are fundamental truths. I don't need to tell you the exact temperature of the fire to tell you that fire is hot. In the same way, I don't need to tell you that you need food to survive.

Objective truths are, therefore, recognized by all people, whether or not they realize they are recognizing them.

What Is the Subjective Truth?

Subjective truth is similarly based on a person's beliefs but not all people may agree with it. This kind of truth is present in things like religion. One person may believe that the existence of God is the truth, where another person may not.

People also form their own judgments of the truth of a situation based on the information they have. However, this judgment may change should this person receive some new information.

For example, I may believe that my friend has not invited me to their party and be mad at them. Yet, when I find out that they simply forgot to send the invitation, I am no longer mad at them as it was a simple mistake.

Subjective truth is, therefore, my truth.

How Do Objective and Subjective Truths Interact?

Situations such as this exemplify the saying that there are three versions of the truth. When having a conversation with a friend, they may take something I say the wrong way.

1. My version of the truth containing the meaning of what I said (subjective truth).

2. My friend's version of the truth that I meant it differently (subjective truth).

3. The third version of the truth is inclusive of what I said, how it was meant, but also the way in which I said it which led to my friend's misinterpretation. This third version of the truth is the objective truth.

The more information I have about a situation or the facts relevant to it bring me closer to the objective truth. Until I know everything there is to know about a situation, I cannot say I know the objective truth about it.

Therefore, the only objective truths we really have are those fundamental truths on which everyone can agree at all times, which do not require further inquiry.

The Illusion of Truth

The truth is important to us because we never want to be wrong about something. However, the downside of this is that we are constantly looking for truth. This can lead us to a truth fallacy, where we believe something to be true that really isn't.

Repetition Is Truth

Our brains are susceptible to believing something to be true if we hear it several times. Many people believe that the Great Wall of China is visible from space because they've heard it so many times. However, this is not true.

Other examples of this are that bulls hate the color red, or that we only have five senses. Neither of these is true, but we have heard them so many times that we believe them to be.

Scientists have regularly found that subjects are much more likely to believe something to be true if they hear it repeatedly. This repetition gives us cognitive ease which plays an important role in daily life. It allows us to feel more secure in what we know and in our interactions with the world.

It is important to understand how the illusion of truth works. Understanding this phenomenon allows us to be more critical of the 'facts' we hear constantly. With this critical thinking comes the power to seek out actual truths and get closer to the objective truths of the world.

The world is a complex, sometimes confusing place to live. The constantly changing manner of science and nature makes it almost impossible to know the objective truth of our circumstances. Subjective truth allows us to maintain a level of security, but it is not infallible.

Final Thoughts

The only truth which can be really trusted is objective truths, but these take a lot of work to find. We are constantly learning, and the pursuit of knowledge is vital to understanding the line between what we believe to be true and what is fundamentally true.

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How do we know whether our truths are the real truths, or is the truth simply an illusion? What is the difference between objective and subjective truth?

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During Doubt a parable I noticed a conflict between the traditional and the new. Shanley does this in an interesting way by having a traditional character like sister Aloysius listen to a radio, just pose is Father Flynn a character who embraces new ideal but demands people to fellow the hierarchy of the church.

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During Doubt a parable I noticed a conflict between the traditional and the new. Shanley does this in an interesting way by having a traditional character like sister Aloysius listen to a radio, just pose is Father Flynn a character who embraces new ideal but demands people to fellow the hierarchy of the church.

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In Doubt a Parable I noticed that throughout the play sister James epitomize innocence which takes the form of laziness. This can be since by her belief that everything is peachy dory. but when something come to break this reality, she ignores it and push anything that challenges her views. by doing this she will forever live in an illusion.

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In Doubt a Parable I noticed that throughout the play sister James epitomize innocence which takes the form of laziness. This can be since by her belief that everything is peachy dory. but when something come to break this reality, she ignores it and push anything that challenges her views. by doing this she will forever live in an illusion.

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In The Death of a Salesman, in the finale, Willy dies.  During this his two talk about him. Biff said he was a shit salesman. Happy response he was a great one.  showing Happy stuck in the wrong dream and Biff breaking free and finding his Dream.

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In The Death of a Salesman, in the finale, Willy dies.  During this his two talk about him. Biff said he was a shit salesman. Happy response he was a great one.  showing Happy stuck in the wrong dream and Biff breaking free and finding his Dream.

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In Death of a Salesman, the main character Willy is a failed salesman, with delusions for his success. The best way this is shown is when he tries to get a desk job from Howard. In the scene, Willy's illusions take over him, and his imagination replaces facts with fiction.  A doctor would diagnose Willy with dementia. this diagnosis would help to expand willy chara in a better light.

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In Death of a Salesman, the main character Willy is a failed salesman, with delusions for his success. The best way this is shown is when he tries to get a desk job from Howard. In the scene, Willy's illusions take over him, and his imagination replaces facts with fiction.  A doctor would diagnose Willy with dementia. this diagnosis would help to expand willy chara in a better light.

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This group of symptoms with many causes affects memory, thinking and social abilities. Some symptoms may be reversible.

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In the play death of a salesman there are character with the worry American dream. These characters got the wrong by people that they look up to and try to imitate. For Willy it was Dave Singman and for Biff it was the illusion of Willy himself. If these characters got their chance to explore their own dream both of them would have been better off. Willy as a carpenter and Biif by working outside.

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In the play death of a salesman there are character with the worry American dream. These characters got the wrong by people that they look up to and try to imitate. For Willy it was Dave Singman and for Biff it was the illusion of Willy himself. If these characters got their chance to explore their own dream both of them would have been better off. Willy as a carpenter and Biif by working outside.

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In the aftermath of his father’s death, Hamlet is obsessed with the idea of death, and over the course of the play he considers death from both the spiritual and physical embodied by the his father ghost’s, and the remainders of Yorick’s skull. Hamlet questions the meaning of life and if he such end it. But he fears that if he commits suicide, because of the Christian religion’s prohibition of suicide. In his famous words “To be or not to be” Hamlet concludes that no one would choose to endure the pain of life if he or she were not afraid of what will come after death, and that it is this fear which causes complex moral considerations to interfere with the capacity for action.

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In Hamlet, I notice that Hamlet’s doubt creates a world where very little is known for sure to him. Hamlet thinks, but isn’t entirely sure, that his uncle killed his father. Until his father’s Ghost tells him. Hamlet is also a wracked with doubt, he even works to infect other characters with his lack of certainty, as when he tells Ophelia “you should not have believed me” when he told her he loved her.

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One of the central point that I witnessed in Hamlet is whether Hamlet has lost his mind or is only pretending to be mad. Hamlet’s erratic behavior and nonsensical speech can be interpreted as a ruse to get the other characters to believe he’s gone mad. On the other hand, his behavior may be a logical response to the “mad” situation he finds himself in which his father has been murdered by his uncle, who is now his stepfather.

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Identity and Self-Destruction: I saw in MF with thee hat that the characters would grapple with their identities and the choices that shape their lives. They confront their flaws, insecurities, and past mistakes, often engaging in self-destructive behavior. The play examines how personal histories and circumstances influence one's sense of self and decisions. It reflects on the struggle to reconcile one's actions with their aspirations for a better life, emphasizing the challenge of self-acceptance and transformation.

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In the play MF with the hat, one of the themes, I noticed right away was the struggles of addiction and the challenges of recovery. The characters grapple with substance abuse, showcasing the destructive impact it has on their lives and relationships. It highlights the cycle of addiction, the difficulty of breaking free from it, and the constant temptation to relapse. Recovery is presented as a tumultuous journey, with characters striving for sobriety but facing numerous obstacles.

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During MF with the hat the theme of betrayal is central to the play, exploring the intricacies of trust and loyalty among friends and lovers. Characters betray each other, sometimes unintentionally, leading to conflicts and emotional turmoil. The play delves into the complexities of relationships, where loyalty is tested, and trust is fragile. It raises questions about forgiveness, the limits of loyalty, and the possibility of redemption after betrayal.