Curiosity

Nevertheless, the extent of my curiosity is what continues to open doors for me. Behind all the doors that I have opened have been new and exciting new things. If there is one thing that I have learned with my questions is that there is never a dull moment that cannot be changed. With a bun on my head and glasses sliding off the bridge of my nose, I continue to bury my head in books as I did when I was a child. I may have left the silly shirts with butterflies on them, but my curiosity is one…

If you asked me a year and a half ago what I wanted my vocation to be, I would have promptly blurted out: “Forensic pathologist.” If you ask me now, I will respond with: “I don’t know, it may change, but I’ve got an idea.” While my interests remain within the world of science, it’s still an entire world nonetheless. I have opened myself up to exploring new career paths within this world because of one factor during the end of my sophomore year of high school—exploring the unknown. I did not…

born for pain’” (9.560-.561, 3.106). The meaning behind his name is a constant reminder of his identity: one of curiosity and control. “’No man in the world is nameless;‘” everyone has their own identity (8.620). Odysseus surely lives up to his.…

At the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver lurks a huge blue bear outside of the building. A local artist named Lawrence Argent created the blue bear out of alloy steel and fiberglass. Argent’s sculpture is titled I See What You Mean also known as The Big Blue Bear. The bear stands 40 feet tall and was installed in 2005. Argent was born in England and went to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, in Australia to train in sculpturing. Currently, Argent is a professor and Head…

Asking unsafe questions is portion of this text that intrigues me and terrifies me. In regards to Rilke, I believe that recently I have submitted to the discomfort of not knowing and I can move from there. I am enthusiastic to discover all there is to know about me, which I hope will enable me to be more honest with others and myself, ultimately making me a better person. On the other hand, just the thought of uncovering hidden aspects about me is absolutely terrifying. For starters, what if I…

cursed upon them. What Oedipus fails to realize is that he caused the plague through his fulfilled prophecy: to exchange rings with his mother and to terminate his father’s life. Over the course of the play, Oedipus slowly unravels his origins. His curiosity drives him to search for answers and reveal the truth, while the audience fearfully anticipates each step. For Oedipus, however, the truth that will haunt him the most and cause the greatest pain. Throughout the play, Sophocles twists the…

Tim Burton has been appeasing audiences with his directing tactics for over 30 years. His success roots from the morbid curiosity and raw innocence that we as an audience find in other notable figures like Edgar Allen Poe and Brothers Grimm. His exceptional craft as a director is one that captures us by provoking feelings of sentiment, warmth, and dismay. Burton utilizes techniques such as close-ups, back lighting and tracking to do just that. Burton's use of close-ups focuses on significant…

Discoveries that are motivated by need, curiosity and wonder all have the have the power to transform an individual’s perspective of themselves and others, leading them to gain independence and challenge social values. Such discoveries that lead to an individual’s transformation can be seen in Shakespeare’s play ‘The Tempest’. Shakespeare demonstrates through the characters of the play how discoveries which stem from need, curiosity and wonder can transform them to become more independent, and…

more than a mindset and more of a heart of humbleness. Fair-mindedness strips one of opinion and encourages equality. Intellectual curiosity is a key component to becoming a steward of good character. There is controversy on what is “good” curiosity. Dow dissects this by explaining that curiosity is good within the boundaries of common sense. The lack of curiosity causes one to go neutral- lacking true understanding or desire to go deeper. Dow challenges readers to live a well-examined life…

Extraordinary curiosity, tenacious integrity, and ceaseless resiliency combine to create the ideal student, teacher, and researcher. Inspired by the potential from understanding social dynamics, I have labored endless hours admiring the work of research from those who exemplify these traits and have become adamant about my pursuit of a career in sociological research. Through these endless hours of labor, I have developed the characteristics and mentality to exceed expectations in the field of…