Question

Which of the following represents a theme expressed as a paradox?
A.Some time in their lives, people lose control of what’s happening to them, and they believe they become controlled by fate.
B.People can, at any time in their lives, do what they dream of doing.
C.The shepherd felt jealous of the freedom of the wind, and he saw that he could have the same freedom if he followed the advice given to him by the old king.
D.People can speak to one another without saying anything, without using words.

Answer 1

A paradox is a sentence in logic that cannot be true but also cannot be false. Many famous problems of this kind exist. One of most famous paradoxes is called the liar's paradox. It is the simple sentence "This sentence is a lie."

Answer 2

i still dont understand

Answer 3

It is like a sentence that means it can be true and can not be true. Like the example, "This sentence is a lie." The sentence isn't a lie, but it is telling that it is. Kind of like a contradiction.

Answer 4

ohhhh okay now im getting it a little....thanks

Answer 5

No problem!