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Compassion, Respect, Courage, Gratitude, Humanity, Hope, Ambition, Pride, Honor, Pressure, Loyalty, Passion, Adversity, Kindness, Hate, Laughter, Loneliness, Lost, Mercy, Honesty, Desire, Joy, Shyness, Suffering, Feeling, Fear, Want, Need, Empathy, Happiness, Anger, Inspiration, Shame, Nostalgia, Patience, Pet Peeve, Regret, Tolerance, Guilt, Responsibility, Confidence, Doubt, Dishonesty, Skepticism, Betrayal, Homesickness, Politeness, Sincerity, Smiling, Envy, Apathy, Grief.
Response Paper to Antigone The tale of Antigone is one of the oldest pieces of literature that is still being studied today. The play is able to explore the psychology of many different characters as they are all forced to deal with the death Polyneices. While the differences between how Antigone, Haimon, and Creon respond … Read more
More than any other person, Aristotle cherishes joy as a focal motivation behind human life. For Aristotle he defined it as living well and doing well as eudaimonia. eu means “good” and daimon means “ spirit” and when it combined means good spirit or good life. Aristotle believes that everyone is moving towards the good, … Read more
Alice Walker, most famous for her novel The Color Purple, is the first African- American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for fiction (Alice (Malsenior) Walker). As well as writing bestselling books, Walker is a staunch defender of human rights, racial equality, and respecting all forms of life. Her written work and political activism have … Read more
Identity crisis defined as a period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person’s sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected aims or role in society. The Identity crisis influences the way woman of color view beauty by making them act differently and trying to assimilate. The Bluest Eye … Read more
Let’s keep the college lifestyle apart and face the bitter truth… What is college life? I don’t really know but almost everyone in the high school keeps saying it especially when they do something wrong. That’s when you will hear the popular saying “school life” which is used to mean that something which is wrong … Read more
The theological virtue of hope which is a godly gift bestowed by God through which one trusts God will grant eternal life and the means of obtaining it providing one cooperates. Hope is composed of desire and expectation together with a recognition of the difficulty to be overcome in achieving eternal life. While hope is … Read more
Loyalty vs Betrayal If people can be honest and loyal with each other about everything, that’s possibly the biggest key to success. But what if one were to get poison in the mind and became suspicious of things with no evidential proof or witnesses? During the entire play of “Othello, the Moor of Venice” written … Read more
By uncovering certain ambiguities in Changez’s ideological rhetoric, the paper will portray how Changez’s analysis of American corporate fundamentalism branches from his absence of a sense of belonging to a foreign culture and from a feeling of displaced identity.[Keywords: Mohsin Hamid, Reluctant Fundamentalist; post-9/11 America; Pakistan, alienation, fundamentalism, identity, ideology]Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist is … Read more
Acknowledgements are the necessary part of every important written material such as books, research paper, dissertation paper, novel or anything else. So you are confused why acknowledgements are important to put in your written paper? Because the paper you have written is not the result if your own efforts. A lot many people further have … Read more
Hope in The Road In the novel The Road, there are plenty of depressing themes that jump out at a reader right away; despair, struggle, and adversity to name a few. The novel follows a man and son struggling to survive in a seemingly post-nuclear apocalypse. This does not save much room for sunshine and … Read more
Ambition With respect to physics, when a building is constructed too high and lacks a robust foundation, it is destined to topple. Such behavior corresponds to humans and their ambition. In the play, “Macbeth,” Shakespeare establishes the universal theme that too much ambition can lead to a great fall. He successfully does this by using … Read more
In the tragedy/comedy Cyrano De Bergerac there are many crucial instances to the story where the main character, Cyrano, acts up in a way that everyone in his company clearly notices. Many of these moments are considered unconditionally courageous. However, are these moments truly courageous or is Cyrano just being an arrogant, braggadocios fool? Although … Read more
A Separate Peace: Responsibility A responsibility is something for which one is held accountable. Often people say that one is responsible for one’s own words and actions; if something happens as a result of something one does one is responsible for it. But is it possible that something could be the result of various actions … Read more
Some foods make us feel better about ourselves and forget about worries. On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, we propose some foods that are sure to make you feel good. Some of them are very beneficial not only for our mood , but for many other things, strengthening us and providing everything … Read more
Does adversity always make people feel negative throughout their lives? In “Raymond’s Run” the main character Squeaky must face a great challenge. Her brother, Raymond has a mental disability. So she must take care of him which causes lots of hardship for her. In “Locked Up”, Zach, Craig, Ellen visit teens that are locked up. … Read more
Film Review- My American Girls: A Dominican Story The documentary takes place in the 1970s in Brooklyn New York. It is about a Dominican household and tells the story of 1st generation Dominican immigrants and the process of acculturation that the children are going through in the United States. Sandra and her husband Bautista work … Read more
We all have emotions – both positive and negative. They control you physically and psychologically. Emotions can control how we behave, act and think. So we think it’s easier that we suppress how we feel, but to express them in a healthy, sensible way. The goal is not to wipe out your emotions, or to … Read more
Sanity is the requirement of the self insofar as we afford it moral responsibility. Susan Wolf in her essay, ‘Sanity and Responsibility’ wants to appeal to our ‘pre-philosophical’ intuitions about moral responsibility by claiming that moral responsibility is not afforded to one on the basis of whether determinism is true or not, but rather whether … Read more
Human Resilience in Plainsong Resilience is the capacity to withstand stress and trauma. Plainsong, by Kent Haruf, is an impeccable portrayal of the resilience individuals require to overcome adversity. This adversity defines every character’s life, as they must fight to overcome hardship. People do not accumulate the same life experiences, thus incorporating the lives of … Read more
In this dissertation, I will proceed with the analysis of the ideal desire fulfilment theory and the objective list theory to conclude that the latter is more plausible as a theory of well-being. In the process of doing this, I will clarify the key theories, draw out the objections faced by both and determine if … Read more
Everyone in life finds certain things that are extremely irritating. Sometimes they are things that arent that big of an issue to others, however it raises your blood pressure in an instant. My biggest pet peeve is when I have to wait at the doctors office forever. Its so irritating and it happens every single … Read more
Analysis on ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ In the Adventures of Tom Sawyer written by Mark Twain, friendship and loyalty are concepts that are important in the lives of humans. In this novel, Tom makes new friends and new experiences. However, he especially treasures the bonds that he has with Huckleberry Finn and Becky Thatcher. … Read more
What does it mean to be a human being? Everyone has their own opinion and rarely is it as simple as biology. When science and technology are placed in this question the answer becomes even less clear. This question of when does giving technology humanity make them human has been asked in numerous mediums, from … Read more
It such a normal scene in the human kind history when the media social said that humans are losing their faith in humanity. It is because most of the people nowadays, are starting to being cruel to themselves and others. They keep hurting themselves and their surroundings. Just like a normal problem, there were many … Read more
Nowadays, people look at their bodies as a blank painting, which they need to fill with some graphics. An example of these desirable graphics is tattoo, which is a long-lasting design painted by people, especially teenagers, on their skins using needles and inks. Tattoo has been a part of human experience and it reflects the … Read more
After contemplating what career path was best suited to my skill set, I came across a video showing the problems with the world today which left an imprint in my mind. I wanted to help make a difference, no matter how little. After researching Chemical Engineering I realised it is an industry based on improving … Read more
NHS Personal Statement I’d be very honored to be inducted to the National Honor Society, and I think I have earned my place. During my years at the high school thus far, I have shown my willingness to work hard in order to achieve my goals. I believe I would be a valuable member to … Read more
Respect is a fundamental virtue in the world. Respect for each other will avert any misunderstanding between individuals or communities. In the family, there are various reasons as to why children should strive to respect their parents. The Bible commands that children should value and respect their parents every day. It is the only commandment … Read more
Imperfection, like mortality itself, is an integrated aspect of being human. Most people, however, try to mask theirs through self-importance and ambition. Self-importance and ambition help to promote self-confidence and the illusion of perfection in an imperfect world. The three narratives–The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery, The Mirror Maker by Primo Levi, and The … Read more
Almost every tragedy has a villain, to provide the conflict which catapults the plot into its bitter end. William Shakespeare was a master at providing an audience with a keen insight into the human psyche through the actions and words of his heroes, and even more so, his villains. Perhaps the two most infamous villains … Read more
Lies In The Crucible It is a golden rule in our society that honesty is the best policy. Throughout childhood we are taught that in all situations, it is best to tell the truth. This rule of honesty in all circumstances is seldom followed for one reason or another. In the play, The Crucible, written … Read more
What is ethics? Most people would simplify it as a moral standard that people rely on when making decisions whether it’s in business or in your personal life. I believe a set of ethics should be created when conducting business or in your personal life for responsible decision making. My list of ethics could go … Read more
Dear self, Hey you, I know we are in this together. Remember the promises we made? For better and for worse. In sickness and in health till death do we part? I hope those promises were true and you will not fuck me up at any time. Am loyal. I just noticed I need to … Read more
Happiness can be defined in many different ways and is based on perception. In the eyes of every individual, the pursuit of happiness has a greater meaning where many of the characters try to find it in their own manner. People disguise their own happiness as an escape from reality and for a major part … Read more
Nathaniel Hawthorne tells a story titled The Minister’s Black Veil, of a minister that views himself as a representative of God. Hawthorne instills the qualities of loyalty and commitment in his main character, Parson Hooper, because although he is being shunned by the community, he fulfills his vow to God. Hooper believes that by wearing … Read more
America: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn’s Early Light “Anything seemed possible, likely, feasible, because I wanted everything to be possible” (Wright 72). Richard, the protagonist in Richard Wright’s Black Boy, always thinks optimistically. Likewise, an air of faith and hope drives John Steinbeck’s Joad family through their problems on the way to California in … Read more
In the course of their duties, Government Ministers in the United Kingdom exercise powers granted to them through statute, prerogative authority and debatably “general common law powers that allow for residual powers where their actions will have no legal consequence for others”. Ministerial responsibility defines the relationships between ministers and Parliament as well as that … Read more
Definition of anger or temper: Lexical meaning: The feeling one has toward something or someone that hurts, opposes, offends, or annoys strong displeasure. (Example: In a moment of anger I hit my brother.) Islamic definition: It is a destructive fire! Prophetic hadith: “Anger is a burning coal …” – Anger is a secret weapon of … Read more
Natural human instinct motivates the mind to seek the unknown. This thirst for wisdom is fostered during one’s youth as they grow and develop. Curiosity is developed in the mind to gain a better understanding of the world around oneself. As one grows older, this longing for knowledge can be pushed to the side and … Read more
Introduction The article New Science of Happiness extensively highlights a number of ways of making life more satisfying. It provides suggestions of what makes people happier and recommends various steps towards achieving a more satisfactory life. Most people find happiness in family connections and friendship. A good relationship with the children and friends contributes towards … Read more
Americans have a long way to go in many aspects of life. One of the most common things that we as a country/society have to improve on is not just focusing on ourselves. We’re so use to being independent that we actually think being interdependent is a sign of weakness. Not only that, but they … Read more
I have often heard of how people sometimes like to perform random acts of kindness, and how the effects on the person who receive the act, are just as beneficial as those who perform the acts. This week I decided to consciously perform my own acts of kindness, and the reward was definitely worth the … Read more
Loyalty One of the most important ideologies to me is loyalty. Any successful relationship, whether it be business, love, or friendship, involves loyalty. A business builds loyalty with its customers by continuously providing good product and services to its customers so that they will return rather than look elsewhere for their needs. Without customer loyalty, … Read more
Climbing into someone’s shoes and walking in it can give you the power to genuinely understand a variety of people. Doing this can also help you get along with all kinds of people, opening your mind to new perspectives of life. Considering things from other people’s point of view allows you to understand why people … Read more
The Dawn of Life and the Dusk of Death Every living thing on this planet are guaranteed two things: life and death. The duration of one is dependent on their fate and the date of their conclusion is undisclosed; the gift of one will eventually be continued with the other. While the inevitability of the … Read more
Fundamental to personal growth is humanity’s innate need for achievement. As success is subjective, I believe that achievement cannot be defined by a mere number as it is an individual measure of effort. I firmly believe that success can be achieved by reaching set goals and can be maintained with resilience, determination and humility as … Read more
Throughout life, I have many memorable events. The unforgettable moments of my life vary from the worst moment of my life and some are the best because they become milestones to remember forever. One of the best moments of my life is visiting an orphanage. The happiness I felt that day was unlike any other … Read more
The only motivating factor for a prisoner of Shawshank is hope. For convicted murderers, the hope of getting free by the legal process is all but nonexistent, at least in a time frame that would matter to them. However, despite the brutal facts of prison life, Red and Andy develop a sense of hope that … Read more
According to Kaur, S., & Singh, A. (2014) Emotional maturity is an attribute of the individual that is generally adopted. By attaining emotional maturity, they manage and balance their emotional reactions in day-to-day life. If a person reached their emotional maturity they will have the act of handling their emotions whether it is a positive … Read more
In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, Macbeth is given a prophecy by three witches saying that he will become king. With high ambitions, Macbeth murders his king and becomes king himself. As king, Macbeth rules with tyranny and Scotland falls to a “sickness”. Throughout the play, Shakespeare uses sickness as a metaphor for Macbeth’s ambition. Evidence of … Read more
