materialism
The Harmful Effects of Materialism on Humanity’s Happiness What does every woman and man, no matter their race or beliefs have in common? ... In both plays, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, and Five Finger Exercise, Peter Shaffer, exemplifies humanity’s failure in searching for self-fulfillment due to their focus on materialism. ... Materialism, although many use it as a raft threw life to happiness, only arrives at destruction. ... Another example of materialism destroying relationships is displayed when Atahullupa kills his brother for his throne. ... This guilt, due to materialism, removes Clive and his mother, Louise from the chance a achieving self-fulfillment. ... Another factor Shaffer uses to reveal the failure of humanity in trying to achieve happiness through materials is that materialism can only result in poor self-concept, anger misdirection and dissatisfaction with ones life. ... Clive’s emotional distance from his family, caused by materialism, results in him being very hostile to Walter. ... He shouldn’t be angry at Walter but due to his problems that resulted from materialism ,he can’t handle any more disputes. ... He’s obviously had relationships destroyed by materialism and he realizes although he may be viewed as a rich, privileged person it doesn’t make him happy.