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City Of God: Character Analysis: City Of God

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CITY OF GOD “Peer pressure and social norms are powerful influences on behaviour, and they are classic excuses”….Andrew Lanesly
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Brazil has been praised as having some of the most vibrant beauty, fun people, interesting culture aspects, and fun times anyone can ever experience. However, in the City of God there was absolute chaos and tragedy. "City of God" is a compelling and tragic true story of about two boys growing up in the slums of Rio De Janeiro, who were vulnerable to a brutal and indulging world but took two different paths in life. Rocket is a good-hearted young man, who despises the City of God for its filth, violence, and misery. He dreamt about becoming a photographer, in order to show the terrifying world in which he …show more content…

For example, one type of physical element within our bodies that may influence our personalities is our genes. Our genetic makeup determines whether our hair is curly or straight, whether our eyes are blue or brown, and whether we have large, heavy bones or a slight build. It also appears that our genetic makeup influence how active we are, whether we are hot-tempered and disagreeable, and whether we like to be with others or prefer solitude. Understanding if and how genetics contribute to personality falls squarely within the biological domain (Dr. S. Abel, …show more content…

It 's the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life. Although spirituality is often associated with religion, personal spirituality can also be developed through music, art or a connection with nature. People also find spirituality through acts of compassion and selflessness, altruism, and the experience of inner peace (Kim,SS, 2011).
The Social Domain
The sociological perspective is a perspective on human behavior and its connection to society as a whole. It invites us to look for the connections between the behavior of individual people and the structures of the society in which they live (Johnpei397, 2012).
The Psychological Domain
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such as areas of human development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior and cognitive processes (McLeod, S. A. 2011).
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