Actions have their consequences, whether they are detrimental or beneficial to the current situation. And the intent that is fed into those actions cannot always produced the desired results. In the classic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet,” by William Shakespeare, the re-occurring theme of good intentions can lead to unforeseen problems is clearly demonstrated in the actions of Benvolio, the Nurse, and Friar Lawrence. Each of the formerly mentioned characters has acted in a way that ultimately leads to an unforeseen problem; most commonly the death of the young lovers, Romeo and Juliet.…
There are many times where people face difficult situations by themselves, sometimes all you need is someone to help you. For example, in the movie the boy in the stripped pajamas, Bruno a little rich boy, becomes friends with a Jewish boy named schmue, that lives in a concentration camp. Bruno always brings schmuel food because he's starving. Bruno goes through a lot of trouble just to help schmuel live a somewhat better life. Helping someone when they're in a challenging situation makes everything better.…
Rational Choice is also known as choice theory or rational action theory, is a framework for understanding and often formally modeling social and economic behavior. The hoodlums breaking into the apartment was weigh out and had benefits. So the hoodlums made a choice to do the criminal act. They ransack the apartment for jewelry, money and anything of value to possible get a thrill of committing the…
Fundamental Changes Traveling can transform someone. The sights people see while traveling not only influence them in the moment, but the information they discover about themselves- how to interact with other individuals in society or how to carry themselves in situations-can influence their everyday life after their trip ends. In Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario, Enrique embarks on a journey to the United States to find his mother. In return he learns how to manage himself and what he personally needs to survive in a situation where resources are minimal and dangers lurk everywhere.…
The fugitive slave act was designed to catch runaway slaves and return them to their masters. However, people didn’t always comply to that law which in return gave the slaves what they wanted which was freedom. We know that the fugitive slave act was part of the compromise of 1850. This gives us around the exact years this story would’ve occurred.…
Compassion means kindness to me. Compassion means caring to me. Compassion means forgiveness to me. Compassion means understanding to me. Compassion means love to me.…
The preferred action that I have chosen is the most morally justified because it does not involve the sacrificing of an individual in the anticipation of benefiting another individual. It also shows the rights of the patient being exercised, her ability to use her autonomy and make an informed decision. Dr. Brown is assuming that he understands Anna’s situation, and using that assumption to assert his values and perceptions onto her. The main argument for act Utilitarianism is happiness being an intrinsic value in accordance to the hedonic calculus, but what if this baby is Anna’s source of happiness? Thus, who are we to limit an individual’s access to happiness.…
Shakespeare, a man who could weave humor into a tragic play, contrasts the somber events of the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. In Act 1, Shakespeare uses Lord Capulet, Montague's servants, and Juliet's nurse to show that there is humor, which impacts the meaning and tone of the play. Indeed, anybody could tell you that the play "Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy. Although, Lord Capulet, Juliet's father, makes awfully comical jokes during the masquerade in Act 1.…
Dr. Jekyll wants to explain why he has a negative opinion of Dr. Lanyon, but Mr.Utterson automatically makes a frown that is meant to show Dr.Jekyll that he made a mistake. Dr.Jekyll is, in a sense, punished by Victorian social codes just for expressing his true feelings, and he is automatically forced to take back his personal opinion. In our world, people…
Reflecting on experiences and thoughts is important and even more so when evaluating one's personal thoughts. Introspection is the evaluation of an individual's thoughts and mental process from their own perspective. Works such as Hamlet written by Shakespeare and the poem If You Forget Me written by Pablo Neruda are examples of the process of introspection of an individual. In Hamlet, the prince Hamlet is faced with the loss of his father, the king, while his family members betray him and the father.…
Being fixated entirely on self interest can easily cloud an individual's ability to empathize. The opposite is also true in that constantly empathizing can allow an individual to neglect themselves and prevent them from bettering themselves. Both of these extremes have the potential to result in prejudicial behaviors. Nonetheless, when self interest and empathy are expressed with the appropriate level of restraint, the result has the capacity to be harmonious and the ability to maximize advantage outcomes. “Too Much Happiness” by Alice Munro, demonstrates how even a glimpse of empathy can result in the betterment of an individual's interests in addition to the subject of their compassion’s.…
One the most significant things that I learned in introduction to human services this semester was that everyone experiences situations differently, what might be something unimportant and minor to you might be a trigger for someone else. You should always be mindful of others, I think us as human beings we tend to be a bit selfish and like to think that the world revolves around us. Which, is ridiculous because the world has 7.3 billion people and counting, and what makes me more significant than all those other people? Sometimes I’ll go out to the store in a hurry and I’ll get a line with a cashier that is being extremely slow, and I get upset and start thinking of some nasty things about the cashier, without ever taking into consideration what that person might be going through.…
People always say kindness is key. I think that's absolutely true. One thoughtful act, big or small, can change someone's day or even their life. Thoughtful acts can help others, they can actually influence the ones you helped to help even more people, and they can also help you.…
A community is a particular group of people living in the same place that have a certain characteristic in common. The lives of the people who live in communities are closely related and involved with one another. The community to a certain extent can define the lives of the people who live in it. With that being said it is important to ensure that each community is taken care of, which is why it is so important to give back. Giving back to the community no matter how big or small or in what way will improve lives, build or restore relationships and provide personal growth.…
UC Essays 1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. 342 Some people believe that leadership is all about telling others what to do, but for me, it is primarily about being hyper-observant, and then stepping up to meet any need arises. This style has helped me while serving as the Vice-President of the Red Cross club at my school. I spend regularly six hours each week leading club meetings, organizing with our local Red Cross chapter, and reaching out to other local community organizations.…