Power - The Earthsea trilogy

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Power is considered one of the most desirable human traits. People all over the world strive for power, they fight for it and they work for it. However, literature suggests that the quests for power are not as attractive as human senses make it to be. One of the reasons why power is so appealing is its perceived nature to work for the wielder. For example, a leader has power over the followers and thus has the ability to make the power work in his or her interest. However, sources show that this actually works the other way round. Human beings work for power. In addition, there is a relationship between power and the natural state of equilibrium. This paper will show the relationship between power and the natural state of equilibrium, and their effects on human personality.

While power takes many forms, this paper will look at the effects of magical powers, as well as leadership powers (Guin, 2005). Here, there is a young man who has the potential to lead people by virtue of his magical powers. . Ged was never truly happy. In the beginning, he was struggling to impress other people and win their approval. For this reason, he lost a part of himself. From there, he is miserable and unhappy, until he chooses to confront his dark side (though at the moment he did not identify it was his dark side). After he accepts it, he is happy again (Guin, 2005).

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The Earthsea trilogy
The Tao Te Ching
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[...] The true essence of power is the recognition by other people. This text proposes that this does not create happiness because self-acceptance is the key to true internal happiness. Ironically, it also result in acceptance and respect from other people. References Guin, U. K. (2005). The Earthsea trilogy. Mechanicsburg, PA: SFBC. Tzu, L., & Bowdon, T. (2012). Tao Te Ching the Ancient Classic . Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. [...]

[...] Ged was never truly happy. In the beginning, he was struggling to impress other people and win their approval. For this reason, he lost a part of himself. From there, he is miserable and unhappy, until he chooses to confront his dark side (though at the instant he did not make out it was his gloomy side). After he acknowledge it, he is cheerful again (Guin, 2005). The lesson here is that happiness comes from accepting oneself as they are. [...]

[...] For this reason, he lost a part of himself. From there, he is miserable and unhappy, until he chooses to confront his dark side (though at the moment he did not identify it was his dark side). After he accepts it, he is happy again (Guin, 2005). The powers are so great that he has the ability to deflect bandits who wanted to attack his village. However, he went for the power, he strived to prove his worth and thus win the admiration of the people around him (Guin, 2005). [...]

[...] In the same approach, there has to be immorality in order for excellent to exist. The case of Ged demonstrates this. His vanity leads to the death of an esteemed friend, and also endangers his life and crushes his pride (Guin, 2005). However, these values are relevant, because in realizing their presence, he has the strength to fight them. In addition, he grew up having a shortage of people to care for. This may have contributed to his vanity, he was so self centered that he failed to recognize the people around him. [...]

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