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"Pompous: A Display of Excessive Ego and Grandeur" In the realm of fictional detectives, Hercule Poirot stands tall as a prime example of pompousness
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"Pompous: A Display of Excessive Ego and Grandeur" In the realm of fictional detectives, Hercule Poirot stands tall as a prime example of pompousness. With his meticulous mustache and air of superiority, he solves crimes with an unwavering confidence that borders on arrogance. But Poirot is not alone in this grandiose display. Take Malvolio and the Countess from c1840; their extravagant costumes and haughty expressions reveal their inflated sense of self-importance. Similarly, the Pharisee and Publican depict religious figures consumed by pride, showcasing how even piety can become tainted by pomposity. Moving beyond individuals, we find societal examples as well. "Fifty Weeks Labour. . and Fourteen Days Swank. " captures the stark contrast between hard work and ostentatious showmanship. This sentiment extends to Qui Hi's Last March to Padree Burrows's Go Down - a satirical illustration highlighting the absurdity of colonial officials parading through Nairobi with excessive pomp. Yet, it is not only satire that exposes pompous behavior; historical events also shed light on this human flaw. The lithograph "Slavery and Freedom. " portrays the stark juxtaposition between oppressors reveling in their power while others yearn for liberation. Even in art forms like music or theater, pomposity finds its way onto center stage. In Peter Dockery's portrait from 1860-1870 titled "The Way of Life, " we witness performers adorned in elaborate costumes embodying characters who exude exaggerated self-importance. Lastly, let us not forget Don Bartolo's costume design from "The Marriage of Figaro. " This flamboyant attire epitomizes theatrical extravagance while reflecting society's obsession with outward appearances rather than true substance. Whether it be through literature or history or artistic expression, our world has been filled with instances of pompousness.