In the play Much Ado About Nothing, there are a lot of characters who partake in the practice of lying. One good example of this is when Leanato, the Prince and Claudio all lie to Benedick about Beatrice loving him (II.3). In this particular instince i think that lying is acceptable because no one is being harmed. However, if the lying cause Benedick to do something rash that brought physical or emotional harm to himself or others, this wouldn't be a good time to lie. Because of these tight rules for lying, there's never a really good time to lie because something bad can always happen.
I think that a good philosophy to live by would be never lie because that would save you from any harm lying could cause you or others. This isn't realistic though so a good idea would be only to lie when it's absolutly neccessary like in order to keep someone else from harm. If your mom has on the ugliest christmas sweater you've ever seen, sometimes it's just better to tell her you think its beautiful just so that she is happy and no one's feelings get hurt. One example of a bad time to lie would be when asked a question like "why didn't you do your homework." While at the time it may seem like a good idea to lie and make something up, in the end you didn't do it and lying will just dig you deeper into the hole. The moral of this story is basiclly, just don't lie...what else?
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I agree that lying is generally not a good practice. It can seem like lying in a specific situation will create a better outcome, but it can spin out of control, and cause even worse things. If you're lying about something that would only have a long-term effect if the truth was told, like your Xmas sweater example, then it's excusable, though.
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First of all I think that in the situation with Benedick someonce could definately have been hurt. What if Benedick acts on what he has heard? This could create more problems between his and Beatrice.
But i do agree with your wonderfully philosophical statement, "Don't lie." What you mean to happen when you lie is rarely what comes out at the end so in general, I agree, its better to tell the truth.
Beginning from your excellent title, "Lier Lier Pants on Fire" your blog was lots of fun to not only read but use as a source of speculation on my personal experiences with lying. Indeed there is always a small space in society that allows for certain factors of lying (known as white lies) that flatter or compliment someone/something. This is benefactory for both the reciever and the giver, but one must always be reminded that a little too much of "white lies" may broaden that small space and result in more damaging lies. Kyle, like you wrote in your blog, "Don't Lie," I'm sure that philosophy will reign over many other readers thanks to your blog.
~hailey
First of all i like your title very clever.I also love your examples for when it is neccessary to lie. We have all been in those akward situations and it always seems best to lie.
GOOD JOB!
Megan
LOL - So much for freedom of speech, Just gave my point of view, sorry it made more sense than yours, even my 22 year old niece agrees with my post and just like myself thought the poem was great either way...
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