Flaws in the human condition - Written by Austin
My grandson wrote this piece in high school, very well read young man with a beautiful mind yet understanding we as a society of mortals are also flawed. Austin AP Literature and Composition 10 March 2012 Flaws in the human condition As many people would say in a modern society, “Nobody is perfect”. This is true because as humans, people are always making mistakes on a daily basis, which is simply a part of growth and development. Unfortunately, making mistakes is only one of the handful of flaws in what is known as “the human condition.” The human condition's flaws are a popular subject in all forms of media, from books, to films and television, and even live theatrical productions. Two prime examples of human flaws being a major plot point is in both William Shakespeare's “Hamlet” and Barbara Kingsolver's “The Poisonwood Bible.” Both literary works discuss deal...