father son, mother daughter

I think that the relationship between a mother & daughter, and father & son are very different.  I believe that there are certain things a father can say to a son that a mother can’t say to a daughter.  I believe that a father son relationship is more of a “tough love” relationship because I think I father would want to make sure the son knows how to provide and defend for himself when he becomes older.  Even though a mother raises the daughter to be the best woman they can be, a mother has to be cautious as to what she says to a daughter because most of the time women are more sensitive to constructive criticism.  Even though a father son relationship is usually a tough love relationship, the father in the novel, “The Road,” doesn’t go about things in this manner because his son is really young and the son doesn’t really know what to believe or what is going on around him.  The son is very confused in the world because he was born when everything in the world was destroyed so he doesn’t really know what to believe.  At times he questions his father about the things he does or says.  So it’s probably safe to say that is depends on what kind of situation you’re in and what your morals are to determine how your relationship is with a father and a son, and a mother and a daughter.    

How do you know what you know?

I believe that I know what I know through my experiences and from the present.  I can be sure of what happened in the past because it happened to me and my mind has the capability to remember things.  I can be sure of the present because the present is happening right now; and I can be sure of things that are happening as we speak because I have all of my senses.  I think the only thing we can’t be sure of is what we hear.  I say this because somebody can say anything they want to say but that doesn’t mean it’s true.  You also don’t know what state that person is who told you any kind of information or facts.  You can believe half of what you see only because you’re using your sense of sight to make a judgment.  On the other hand, even if you see something that doesn’t mean that what you see is actually what it seems.  One thing you can be sure of is your existence.  I think that’s the only thing you actually are sure of.  I say this because you can be certain that when things are happening to you that they’re actually happening.  The only people in this world that might not have an assurance of what they know are the people that are mentally ill or the elderly.  The people who are mentally ill sometimes don’t have a grasp of that is going on around them and the elderly lose memory once they get a certain age.

Poodie'sBASEDGODmeaning

Someone’s meaning, or purpose in life is a very controversial topic.  I believe that a persons meaning for existence is to experience as much as one possibly can.  You never want to become older and regret that you didn’t do certain things, or travel to different places. I think that traveling the world is also important because you should be able to see how other people around the world life their lives so you can become more appreciative of the one you have.

 If one can achieve such goals, there wouldn’t be any regrets once you get older.  Another purpose or meaning of existence is to positively influence others.  I think this is important because influencing other people to do the right thing would make the world a better place; and most people, when they die, what to be remembered, so its important to leave an important legacy once you’re gone.

Some people might agree with the face that one meaning in life should be happy.  I can also agree with this concept simply because if you’re not happy with whatever you’re doing, you can’t life live to its fullest.

Another meaning I would say is vital in life is to reproduce.  I believe this is important because you should want to carry on your tradition, customs, and family blood line.  Your stories should life on forever through your children and their children.  

So I think the meaning, or purpose for ones existence consists of experiencing as much as you possibly can in life, traveling the word, influencing others, ensuring happiness within yourself, and reproduction.

God....in the HOOD?

There are some individuals that believe that there is no God in our society.  I, on the other hand, believe that there is a God in our society.  I’m a believer in that everything happens for a reason and that God pre-determines our destiny.  This theory of mine is kind of based off of Rene Descartes believe on how there has to be a driving force other than ourselves that is motivating to do what we do to function; implying the fact that there is a God.  Some people only believe there is a God when something good happens to them.  Or sometimes people on believe there is a God when their facing turbulence, or adversity in their life’s and they need to turn to a higher figure.  It only makes sense that there is a God in our society because something’s that happen to us we can’t explain; things that only God can explain.  Even when unfortunate events happen in our society, it’s all in the work of God.  Sometimes God wants to teach us a lesson, and the only way to teach us a lesson is through pain.  I’m not saying that there is just this one specific God in our society, because or world is very diverse and different people worship a higher power in different ways.  I do believe that there is some sort of “God” in everybody’s life’s that is guiding us in the correct path.

Candide's punishments, do they fit the crime?

If you remind yourself that “Candide” is a satirical novel, you can easily come up with the conclusion that Candide’s punishments never fit the crimes that he commits.   The most miniscule thing that Candide did would turn into the worst crime ever committed.  On the other hand, you also have to keep in mind that things that we think are severe nowadays were normal consequences for those of the 16^th century.  Voltaire was satirizing the way people we’re persecuted in these times because everybody knew the punishments were rather extreme.  For example, in chapter two when Candied decides to go for a walk in the morning, the Bulgarian army captures him and calls him a traitor.  The soldiers took him back to the Bulgarian territory, tied him up, and whipped him 6,000 times.  You know right from the back this is an example of satire in the novel because even the more barbaric individual will agree that this punishment was a little extreme.  Even though Candide’s punishments don’t fit the crime, I can understand why some of the cruel punishments what were actually put upon people were established.  Having strict rules like that in those days was the government’s way of insuring order within the society.  If citizens knew that they would be sentenced to death for something stupid, they would probably make sure they’re on their best behavior.  There are a lot of ways Voltaire satirizes different punishments in Candied, but I think we all come to the general conclusion that Candide's punishments did not fit the crimes he committed.