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…. The teacher Mr. Dobbins is an educator and disciplinarian; corporal punishment occurs swiftly to those who infract the rules and often demonstrated with a harsh tone. “His rod and his ferule were seldom idle now- at least among the smaller pupils. Only…

…of the people, as well as showing society’s religious views on punishing for the breaking of laws. During the puritan time period, a big part of the lives of most people was the church. They believed that by going to church and by creating a society…

…of Thebes and was highly renowned for solving the riddle of the Sphinx and killing the monster. A victim of fate vilified by all, he discovers his own downfall and rips out his eyes in self-punishment. This is castration for his incestuous sin. One…

…. In addition, the crime rate is both increasing rapidly and becoming more violent. Many crimes can be attributed to the rise of non-traditional families. A child needs to have a father not only to enforce positive behavior, but also to punish improper behavior. Also…

…. Chillingworth, Hester¹s past husband, is like most of the townspeople, because he feels the need to punish and inflict pain on sinners, especially those who have personally harmed him. Chillingworth tries to gain revenge on Dimmesdale, the man who commits adultery…

…opinions, was really her redemption. If she had not been able to recognize her sin and carry the burden for it, she may have punished herself far more than the people would ever be able to. If you are not able to look at yourself and be content, the positive…

…on the upper class, which was the senate, so that money would not be wasted frivolously. He also had strict legislation on crimes that today are punishable with prison time, such as adultery and rape. Augustus is by far the most influential Roman Emperor who has…

…punishing thing, quick and curt and unkind.” He did not have to hurt her feelings with his rude words. The husband hurt his wife’s feelings from being inconsiderate and self-centered. The wife was only having this surprise for him to show kindness…

…asking Joe why Pip was bolting, but he didn’t answer so Mrs. Joe started beating him. Mrs. Joe thinks he is sick so she gives him so tar water and is punished the next day by having to make pudding. The next morning, Pip got up and stole some food, water…

…his own battles. When Briseis was commandeered by Agamemnon, Achilles prayed to his mother, Thetis, for help in punishing the Achaeans. Aeneas fights bravely throughout the epic and would of fought to his death if it were not for the help…