German History - Coursework Example

Money plays major roles in Lessing’s Nathan. A case in point is evident in the line, “As often happens, money is at ebb,” which is a statement made by Hafi. This in simple terms means money is on the move. Hafi meant that money is needed to facilitate any form of movement and that the lives of people are determined by the amount of money that they have or they are willing to give in return for a service rendered (Lessing, 02-11). Sittah says that “Shall earn a thousand dinars to an asper.

” This statement relates to the fact that money is a motivation to work and Sittah is ready to work hard so as to earn enough income for his survival. According to Nathan, money can be used traded to gain interest thus increasing its value and amount. He confirms this by saying telling Hafi that,“Till my capital becomes. All interest.” 3. In Kleist’s novella “Kohlhaas,” the protagonist is seeking justice. But how does his wife try to get involved, and what is the outcome for her? Is Kohlhaas a cruel man?

How is he projected as a father? And how is he viewed in public well before his execution? 15 pts. Upon trying to intervene in the search for justice for her husband, Kohlhaas wife is struck down by a guard in her attempt to deliver a petition notice to the Elector of Saxony. She later dies as a result of the injuries sustained during the assault. Michael Kohlhaas has been portrayed as very cruel man who resorts into carrying out an armed uprising which seem to be beyond the injustice he had experienced as a result of the seizure of a few of his horses.

Contrary to his cruelty, he is portrayed as a very good family man and a father who is very calm in his interaction with his children. Before his execution, some members of the public viewed him as a savior and their liberator (Kleist, 112-115). They considered him as one advocating