To belong means that you are accepted as a member or part. Such a simple word yet it carries a powerful concept. He also demonstrates how being an optimistic and a strong character can help lead you through times of trial and…
Aadinath, often referred to as the Shopkeep, is a demon that runs a hole-in-the-wall black market that sells mystic and unscrupulous items. As the End of Days draws near, he has become a recluse of sorts, and refuses to associate himself more than need be with the rest of the Fallen. Aadinath appears to be slightly taller than Natalie, putting him at 5'5" or 5'6". He has ruffled, tawny hair that fades into an undercut in the back. He has sharp, amber eyes with low lids and thin, pointed eyebrows.…
Perspectives. Always shifting. Always changing. Our world is full of differing perspectives. Whether it be political, religious, ethical, economical, or, perhaps, perspectives of others and themselves.…
Michael Ignatieff once stated, “To belong is to understand the tacit codes of the people you live with.” In today’s society, group identity is often craved by all and highly prized once obtained because by most standards, a person is defined by their social standing, which is a common theme throughout literature such as The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter. To thoroughly understand Ignatieff’s statement, “to belong is to understand the tacit codes of the people you live with”, one must determine what the word, belong, means. According to the Webster-Merriam dictionary, to belong means to fit in a specified place or environment or to have the right personal or social qualities to be a member of a particular group. But how can someone truly…
Despite an individuals desire to belong to a group or community, this is not always possible. How do the texts you have studied represent the processes and results of belonging and/or not belonging. The two text types have represented not belonging through many different techniques. There are many different techniques used for each text.…
To have a sense of belonging is as important to us humans, as food and water. According to the excerpt of, “The Outsiders” by S.E Hinton, one could say that it’s a fight between two social classes the Greasers, and the Socs. The excerpt from, “The Outsiders” also introduces many of the main characters like Steve Randle, Two-Bit, Dally, and Sodapop in a brief manner. In the musical, “West Side Story” by Stephen Sondheim, we can say that the two gangs the Sharks and the Jets are rivals.…
I feel as if I have many memorable experiences from Exploris. One of them is when I went to Hope Elementary. Whenever we went to Hope Elementary School, we were able to work with the little children to teach them the science they were supposed to learn during the year. The experience helped me to learn how to plan ahead. Another example is when I went on the Outward Bound trip.…
veryone has the ability to belong, it's just the matter figuring out which group or person you belong with. Some people think that they do not belong anywhere but the truth is everyone has the human need to belong somewhere and the need to be accepted by someone. In the play Romeo and Juliet it is made clear where the people of Verona belong, they are supposed to be with their own families either in the montague family or the capulet family but not to be a mix of both. William Shakespeare however shows us that where we belong is not determined by the way society and your family feels, it is determined by you and where you feel you fit in most. There are many elements that affect an individual’s ability or inability to belong, the major factors that affect this ability can be simple things like being dedicated to your relationship, having a loyal relationship, and being able to trust that person.…
In my 6th grade year, I was wearing a dress and the teachers said it was too short for school. So I had to miss a whole period of learning time just for a short skirt. I watched a documentary called “shame” where a bunch of girls that went to a Kentucky school called Woodford County High school. They all at least had been sent to the office once for dress code during class at least once. When if they had a uniform they would have never missed class for something that could have been prevented if they had a uniform.…
Since the dawn of time, we humans have been adapting to the circumstances that face us daily. For instance, adapting to changes in our environment and personal life. Take for example something as plain as a change of climate. Overtime, our bodies adapt to this climate and it ceases to bother us. However, there are certain changes that have been proven to take longer to adapt to, such as a death of a spouse or loved one.…
After reviewing the criteria for the relationship analysis paper, I decided to write about someone that has groomed me into the woman I am today. She has consistently stayed by my side through all of my triumphs and tribulations. She has continued to support every dream I have approached her with. Nevertheless, she has not agreed with every decision I have made, but she has never judged me. The woman I am referring to is my mother.…
The choices that people make always have reasoning to bolster their logic. For example, if one’s life is in danger the choice that will most likely be chosen is the path to aiding them in survival. Humans are sympathetic naturally. If another person is in a depressed mood people naturally attempt to make decisions that could possibly boost their morale. Mother’s will more often than not choose the path that leads to their children to be in a safer and more stable setting.…
] In my opinion what defines a great mentor, coach, trainer, and role model for future airmen is more than anything that could be taught in a book or obtained by osmosis. I believe the true answer to the question is being someone that does these things on a daily basis and does not know they are doing it. Someone that does what’s right because it’s right and not because it’s what everyone else expects or told you to do. I think I have what it takes to help shape the airmen of tomorrow.…
In today’s society, where social media is part of everyday life, one can see the comparison to Plato’s allegory of the cave. The cave holds both the captives and the puppeteers as prisoners. Social media being the cave, holds both people posting on social media and people scrolling through social media captive. Have you been stuck in the cave or have you seen the true reality of life? People that post on social media are able to portray themselves in whatever way they please.…
Do people really need to belong? Over half of the American population feels like they are strangers in their own country and everyone knows the person who feels that they are left out of the crowd. “The Metamorphosis”, by Franz Kafka is about an outsider named Gregor that is alienated by his family and eventually died because of the abandonment. Gregor’s family foreshadowed that they were going to kill Gregor if he did not die soon. In “Isn’t Everyone a Little Bit Weird” by Pearson Realize, Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s founding fathers was an outsider, “He is said to have favored ‘air baths,’ often writing his essays and letters while sitting in a cold room with nothing on” (prgh 4).…