Sentence examples for contradictions of character from inspiring English sources

Irmscher is a richly descriptive writer with an eye for detail, the complexities and contradictions of character, and the workings of institutional and familial power structures.

At 66, Dennis is worth £500m, but he is still defined by the often-extreme contradictions of character that have marked his wilfully wayward yet extraordinarily successful life thus far.

A seasoned actor like Sidney Poitier, who originated the role, could convey the roiling tragicomic contradictions of the character.

Wary, wise, inviting, intelligent, concerned — all the necessary contradictions of human character shine.

But as Mr Bush steps towards the glare of the White House, the contradictions of his character will have to be understood and resolved.

He shines a light on the many contradictions of Augustus' character: the emperor introduced moral legislation, to discourage extra-marital affairs.

The performance is so confident it almost reconciles the gaping contradictions of a character who seesaws between extremes of brassy self-promotion and tender solicitation.

Considering the contradictions of her character and the assurance of her criticism, it touches and surprises to perceive how deeply Sontag cared about how she was judged.

More important, though, is the way he captures Dury's mercurial nature, the contradictions of his character, the uncontrollable impulses that drive him.

A sad measure of the film's lack of vision is that Mr. Caine, who plays Brossard, cannot reconcile the contradictions of his character as it is written, despite his heroic efforts.

Without giving the game away, we no longer see Medea borne away in a chariot provided by the sun god but making an exit that is profoundly pitiable and perfectly in tune with the insane contradictions of her character.