The Myth Of Perfection

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Through experience, we can tell what
is hotter or colder, but never actually tell what the absolutes are. This is a
central aspect of what makes perfection impossible to achieve. What exactly is
perfection? Seeing as we have no inherent knowledge of what is perfect or
imperfect, these ideals are usually set by the expectations of others who are in
positions of control over us. Therein lies one of the fundamental dangers in
attempting to achieve perfection. When the aims and goals of our lives are
governed by an outside force, we are transferring a great amount of power over
ourselves to someone else who may not have the best intentions.

Those who have power over us, in most circumstances, will use it to their own
benefit. This is Gregor Samsa's main problem. He transfers control of his life
over to his family, who hardly had the best intentions for Gregor's well-being.
They merely wanted a way to get money and food to support themselves. With
Gregor working, his father ...

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"HELMER: There, there! My little singing bird mustn't go drooping her
wings, eh? Has it got the sulks, that little squirrel of mine? Nora, what do
you think I've got here?

NORA: Money!" p.3

Helmer uses his control over Nora in order to get the adulation that he needs to
support his ego. He enforces the ideas of submission on Nora so that she will
fit into his view of what women should be like. In very much the same way as
Gregor, Nora is controlled by the flow of money. In an attempt to fit into a
view of perfection, she sacrifices herself to become what another perceives as
good.

When one attempts to become perfect often they must sacrifice vital parts ...

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