. The Development of Buddhism
Buddhism evolved from the Indian philosophy ofthe 6th century BC with its concept of saṃsāra and karman. The saṃsāra (the Wheel of Birth and Death) is the eternal cycle of rebirth of every living creature. Karman (act) describes all that someone chose to do whether it is deeds, words or thoughts and is followed by a distinct reaction. Karman
Influence of Indian Philosophies
1) saṃsāra – Wheel of Birth and Death
rebirth of every living creature
2) karman – act
all that I chose to do: deeds, words, thoughts
each act follows a reaction; even for the next life
sadness, pain – suffering
seek for release
caste system
hierarchical social order
Siddhārtha Gautama
historical Buddh
Jane - awakens the morning of her wedding day, rises quickly to dress for the ceremony. Rochester surveys Jane quickly; she is "fair as a lily“, and two dark figures emerge from the back ofthe church, …
Mr. Biggs and Mr. Mason - object to their marriage since it is a bigamous marriage. Rochester's first wife is Bertha whose brother is Mason, the madwoman living in Mr. Rochester's attic.
Near the beginning ofthe play, how does
Mrs. Linde’s presence
help to define Nora’s
character?
Pg. 9
NORA (takes a step toward him and whispers
tensely). You? What is it? What do you want
to talk to my husband about?
KROGSTAD. Business - you might call it. I hold a
minor post in the bank, and I hear your husband is to become our new chief -
NORA. Oh - then it isn’t -?
Ⅱ
Well, you are tougher than I thought.
Now when the wash with ice hangs taut
this morning of St. Valentine,
I see you strip the squeaking line,
your body weighed against the load,
and all my groans can do no good.
Because you are still beautiful,
though squared and stiffened by the pull
of what nine windy years have done.
You have three daughters,