The last of a series of causes, although not necessarily the proximate cause,of an effect or result... Furthermore,the effect or result produced by the proximate cause would have occurred even if there would be a subsequent action,event or force that contributed to the eventual effect or result
<span>Jem wants to forget how ugly people can be, something he witnessed during the trial. He tells Scout that he doesn't ever want to hear about the courthouse again. The trial was a very difficult and scarring experience for him and he is having a terrible time handling the reality of what he learned from it. Atticus tells Scout that Jem is trying to forget something but he was really storing it away until enough time passed. What is meant is that he is trying to forget about it until he is old enough to process it properly.</span>
In general, American literature can be thought of as somewhat of a
"mirror" when it comes to the American identity and culture. It shines a
light on the American identity.
What undermines Gertrude’s confidence is the fact that she
is dependent on Claudius. If she was a
confident woman then she would find out for herself whether or not the rumor
was true that the King was murdered.
Hamlet also called her fickle when he said “Frailty is thy name woman.” Even when Hamlet tells her enough to know
that there is something wrong Gertrude would still stand by her new husband and
that is what undermines her confidence.
