think he’s pretty much a ghost.” Is Chigurh insane? Consider the rules or principles he lives by as well as the unstated motivations for all of his actions, and take into account whom he kills and does not kill (and why). In the novel No Country For Old Men, several characters question Anton Chigurh’s sanity. Many people in the novel believe that Anton is crazy, however only Sheriff Ed Tom Bell thinks that Anton is not a lunatic. Although Anton Chigurh is a psychopath and lacks empathy, I also

Can a monster have a moral code? Throughout the novel, No Country for Old Men, a moral code is laid out in a relatively confusing and unconventional manner. This moral code is upheld by hitman Anton Chigurh, equal parts man, and monster, and illustrated to the reader through his seemingly downright despicable actions and beliefs. While Chigurh’s moral code may initially seem deplorable, it is built upon internally consistent logic, and thus just as valid as any other internally consistent moral system

Lysistrata is a comedy written by aristophane. He tells the story of continuing war that occurred between Athens and Spartans and its allies,where Athens was suffering an enormous defeat .The men of the Athenian society used the treasures of the city stored in acropolis to fund the war. The women of both Sparta and Athens where deprived of seeing their husbands because of this war. Lysistrata a middle class wife of Athens came up with a plan to end the war and bring lasting peace to Athens and Sparta

SEXISM Sexism are in various forms. First, patriarchy versus matriarchy is defined. Then, several different forms of sexism are including old-fashioned, modern, hostile, benevolent and ambivalent. Patriarchy vs. Matriarchy Think about a stereotypical family in a traditional setting, such as a family sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner in the United States. Who can you picture carving the turkey at the head of the table? For many people, this task is given to either the father or the grandfather

success. Their ability to navigate and manipulate genre conventions has garnered widespread acclaim, establishing them as masters of their craft. Their adaptations have received numerous awards–specifically an Oscar in Best Picture for No Country for Old Men, demonstrating the effectiveness of their approach in capturing the essence of the source material while creating cinematic experiences that transcend genre

“No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy has been hailed as one of the greatest pieces of literature for its cunning storytelling and dense characters. One of the more interesting characters in this novel is Llewelyn Moss for his ability to run from the unstoppable killing machine that is Anton Chirgurh. For about two-thirds of the story, it would not be unreasonable to assume that Moss is the protagonist of this thriller. However, Moss meets an unfortunate demise rather early in the plot which

of hearth and home; the Poor Old Woman, Cathleen, also dressed as a peasant, represents a contrary order of being – symbolic, nomadic, virginal, sacrificial rather than procreative (…) (Harrington, 2009) Cathleen Ni Houlihan, the heroine of the play, is perhaps the best known female symbol in Ireland. In this play, Cathleen states that her “four beautiful green fields” (Harrington, 2009) have been taken from her, and these four fields represent Ireland itself. The Old Woman, although not described

directed by Godfrey Reggio which demonstrates the change from the ignorant, old and traditional ways to the knowledgeable, newer and industrial lives in Third World countries. The movie, despite the absence of words, characters, or plotlines, shows the changes that occur when traditional ways are pushed aside for a “better” industrialized life and people are forced to conform to these new ways. These Third World countries were influenced by western culture to change so that they could keep up with