No one ever wants to admit that they have flaws or a weakness. To admit such a thing would be to admit defeat. Possessing strength and self-control creates an atmosphere of superiority. Being placed on this high pedestal will only lead to a harder fall. It is impossible to be so great that neither temptation nor physical faults are to be avoided. It's human nature, a way of learning. However important one's or another's holiness may be, or even someone who possesses great wealth, the weakness is within. Refusing and denying these weaknesses simply because of social class or an imposed theory will lead to unfortunate ends. Diving straight into Aristotle and Phyllis's Maeren, the reader is given a basic story and introduced to the main characters. Aristotle is Alexander's teacher who was hired by his father to instill great influence and knowledge in the young boy. It turns out that Alexander falls in love with a young girl and loses his concentration on his schoolwork. The much-praised Aristotle, outraged by this event, went to the king to discuss the issues and forbade this relationship. Aristotle, the great philosopher, was very disappointed with the lack of self-control shown by young Alexander. Considering he is known for his enlightenment and intellect, what Alexander participated in fell far short of the standards set by his instructor. Due to the fact that Aristotle believes that he is this flawless individual, a person who is so above everyone else; it is only because he is so well educated that he tries to intercept the coming destiny. He lacks the part of humanity that everyone seems to have, the ability to accept passion. Seen in Alexander, this turns out to be a fault that Aristotle tries with...... middle of paper ... horse. There is no one anywhere who can resist such great temptation nor deny the fact that he is acquiring faults. Even the great ones fall and fail sometimes. The only way to survive is to recognize and accept weakness. It doesn’t make anyone less of a human being. On the contrary, it will make someone stronger and also make them a noble person. If the choice is to try to make it seem like there is nothing defective outside of you, then accept that unfortunate incidents like those condemned to Aristotle will fall apart. Those who think they are superior risk being blind and falling into simple traps. Passion for example and all other weaknesses that certain beings might have must be addressed and evaluated. As human beings, we are given these attributes for a reason. What makes a person human are the flaws that shape them..