Dishonesty In Gurov's Selfish Lie

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I say Gurov’s constant dishonesty about his true feelings toward his wife is a prime example of a selfish lie. I believe Gurov is fully aware of how morally wrong his actions are, but nonetheless, it is apparent he does not care. I assert that the reason he continues to lie to his wife is because he feels that he is a “superior being” in comparison to women, and as a result of this belief, it has allowed him to view his wife as weak and inferior, and dismissing feelings of attachment to her. When one regards another person as being physically or intellectually weaker and inferior, I feel it is easy for a the liar to take advantage of the weaker person because the latter is viewed as not worthy of the same dignity or respect as “superior” people;