The influence of myths in the lives of man

IntroductionMan is a complex creature, as comp bed to different living organisms that has walked the earth. He is equal to(p) to second and cooperate with other people in couch to create or do some social function productive. He is gifted with a rational mind which en qualifieds him to make rational understanding and decisions in his everyday keep. He was blessed with emotions that enable them to express what they feel, level their appreciation or disgust. Man is complex creature such that he is able to believe something that he doesnt see or he has no proof of its reality. He believes in apologues about how he should act or react about something, thus setting it as a standard or as a norm in support. smell at man and woman, man is said to be the more myth-believer than the woman. Man, an self-involved creature believes and values a lot of things, including abstract principles deal chivalry, his bigger ego and his responsibilities in his life. Males, which generally see t hemselves, stronger than the females, often take some(prenominal) of the responsibilities especially when it comes to his family.It is common to see fathers who engage to wrench away from the family so that they will be able to supply the needs of his families. Men may consider themselves as superior to women, yet they compensate this claim by shouldering the hard work non because they like to do so, but because they are compelled to do so, as dictated by their beliefs and personal myths. Men choose to take these responsibilities not because they feel superior, but because of the fact that they are men. fifty-fifty though men think this way they dont insufficiency fear and respect for women.In Theodore Dreisers short story, he project the main character, Rufus knockout punch, as man who has it all when it comes to material things. He lives a wealthy lifestyle, a good job, a house, doesnt go hungry, everything that a man would strive for in his life. But then, Rufus Haymaker is not a happy man. He may have every material thing that a man may wish, but he lacks happiness. He is not fulfilled, not having lived his life to the fullest. Rufus Haymaker can be considered just like any other person in this world, some matchless who lacks will spot and strength to decide for themselves, thus oftentimes regretting the way things in his life are overtaking.Rufus Haymakers life is a typical rags-to-riches story. Because of poverty, he was driven and forced to go out and face the world. In his own, he was able to return a different man, yet he tacit thinks that there was really no change that happened. This resulted to suffering and mental torment, expiration him with the dilemma between duty and desire. Rufus situation is a common myth in men. He would strive hard in order to read something, in order to excel, yet, in the end he doesnt imbibe that he already has proven something.He gets so engrossed with work because of his goals, he tends to occlude his re al reason why is working hard. In the end, he would grow old not knowing that he already met his goal, thus continuing to work hard for it. He wasnt able to live his life to the fullest, because of his sacrifice and obedience to conventions, duty and object lesson order he has lived an unfulfilled life. Rufus Haymaker already had it all, but because of moral bars, his moral choice, he has lived an empty life. Rufus Haymaker was held back by his moral choice, because he chose to stick with the norms. He followed obediently, without knowing that it cost him his freedom and happiness.In this story, Rufus Haymaker has a wife. This is another manifestation of his loyalty and obedience to the norms. At that time, the apprehension of one life, one love was the norm being followed (Vaz). This became a restraint to Rufus life. He is pretending to be enjoying his life with his wife, but the reality is that he hates every moment of it, that her illness gave him a spark of hope. Her possible terminal gave Rufus another chance to be free the moment his wife is gone, his bail to the norm would be gone also, because she will be dead.The concept of one love is already nullified with death. Rufus lived a life at a time when people are bound to conventions, thus keeping them attached to their duty as a person, their beliefs where in they believe that following it core living a healthy life. Because of that, these beliefs hindered them from enjoying the real meaning of life, of being free, of prehension the day while it lasts For Rufus Haymaker, there was this feeling of satisfaction with the idea that she is going to die, because in his marriage, he was looking for love and happiness, but with his wife, he neer had it. But because of the norm, he remained bounded to his wife, and suffered emotionally.To wrap it up, Rufus Haymaker achieved the freedom he longed for so many years. But ironically, he did achieve his freedom, yet it didnt make him happy. He found out that h e was to old for the life that he was craving, and it was too late for him to recollect. His great attachment with the myths and norms made him forget about time, that he was already growing old while wait for the moment he could be free. Rufus Haymaker, the man who wished that his wife never recover from her illness, will never be happy with the freedom that he was able to get with his wifes death. It was to late for him, because he didnt seize the opportunity when it came to him.ReferenceVaz, Teresa Moraes. Irony and Naturalism In Free, by Theodore Dreiser. 1996. February 3 2007. <http//www.malhatlantica.pt/teresadeca/masters/ironyandnaturalisminfree.htm>.