Arthur Ashe Courage Award

In the novel The Handmaid's Tale by Margeret Atwood, the narrator, Offred, lives in a dystopian government which uses violence and totalitarianism to control the people. She is chosen to be a handmaid, a "baby -maker", for the Commander and his wife. In the the novel Offred expresses her emotional state and her deep desires to escape the society she lives in. She does so by mentioning the color red multiple times throughout the novel. In literature the color red is often associated to many…

The Handmaid’s Tale is an effective satire in which Atwood underlines specific themes and issues present in society. Throughout the extensive reading and analyzing of the Handmaid’s Tale, the satirizing of many elements in our society becomes increasingly obvious throughout the progression of the novel. Margaret Atwood uses her literature to express her opinions towards the way society is run through the use of satire. Although most satirical works are meant to be humorous, we can clearly see…

Marsheley Souverin Ms.Milliner EES21Q5-05 October. 20th, 2016 In Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”, Atwood changes her language many times throughout the novel. The language shows a form of power and it is a means of escape. Offred, the protagonist, uses her language as a tool to escape the plight of her existence. After reading this novel, it is obvious that atwood wanted to show the reader’s the different ways characters throughout the novel use their language…

said, “It's a big deal. No one has done this before. And it's kind of a nervous process, but I know what I want to be ... I want to be a football player in the NFL” (Ellis). After telling the world he was openly gay, Sam went on to win the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in 2014 for his courageous announcement (Huguenin). Both Brian and Michael Sam learned to be true to themselves, despite other’s opinions. In conclusion, I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson relates to today’s world movement of…

religion”. But wait, wouldn’t that mean Jenner should oppose being a transgender and everything to do with transgender people? Start playing some dramatic music, because this is going to be one bumpy ride on how I see Caitlyn Jenner. From the Courage Award, being a spokesperson, and to even…

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner was successful in becoming Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year. She wins this award after also recently winning the Arthur Ashe Courage Award given at the ESPYs. Yet, in my opinion I strongly do not support Glamour giving Caitlyn this award. I believe what Caitlyn has done, coming out and being one of the most publicly recognizable transgender person in the world, is immensely courageous, but I do not see what Caitlyn has done that many others have…

4, 1993, Jim Valvano was awarded the inaugural Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the first ESPY Awards. Jim Valvano, nicknamed Jimmy V, was a college basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. Jim had an excellent coaching career, coaching for many teams, but most prominently at North Carolina State University. Despite being weakened from his fight against cancer, Jimmy V delivered an inspiring and energetic speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards with a goal to encourage the audience to…

internationally (Siegel 7). Constant donations and charity raising events are brought to the public eye in hopes to one day find a cure. In 1993, ESPN developed an award called the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to commemorate someone who demonstrates courage and do things to transcend their sporting careers. In the first year of its existence, ESPN awarded this award to Jim Valvano at the 1993 ESPYs. Valvano presented an iconic speech that chronicled his life, and brought attention to his Jimmy V…

Although, it is not always attained by war, it is nevertheless just as valuable. As of the summer 2015, Caitlyn Jenner, widely known and popular in the media, won an award much to many people’s dismay; she won the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2015 ESPYs. The fact that someone in modern day can win award for courage and honor for becoming transgendered is of major importance to a large population. It is evident that the way honor is defined is surely changing for the better. Jerome H. Neyrey…

What is courage? Every person exhibits courage in their own way throughout their lives. One of the most recognizable examples of courage is bravery in a military setting. Other examples include facing dangers for the sake of others, facing social ridicule, and being fearless in the face of death. People such as Chris Kyle, Cecilia Balli, Caitlyn Jenner, and Austin Armstrong have shown courage with these methods. Courage is a less complicated term than perceived; courage is facing a fear or…