David Hume

Heroes From the Past & Today Heroes today are different than they were in the past. For one thing, they had different codes of conduct than we do today. Some common attributes of a hero are honor, bravery, and loyalty. Now, we tend to judge heroes by how much they interest us and by what the media says. In the past, the heroes were looked upon as Gods or they were given special talents or gifts few people ever had. Now, you have to be a role model whether you are a famous actor, actress,…

The personality type ISTJ seems to have many interesting traits. ISTJ’s are very passionate about being detail oriented and want to get the job done correctly the first time. We also have a very strict pattern on how to go about things. We can work alone and that is when we do our best work. But that doesn't mean we don’t like to socialize. Organization is a priority for ISTJs, as well as traditional structure in a group and the ability to work in said group. We are also dependable and stable…

In the movie Fight Club, Edward Norton stars as an unnamed man, who is both the narrator and the protagonist. This man is discontent with his white-collar job, depressed, and plagued with insomnia. His only solace is to attend support groups for various afflictions and illnesses, none of which he possesses. In one of his various support groups, he meets a woman named Marla Singer, played by Helena Bonham Carter, who is also a support group imposter or “tourist.” Her presence robs him of his…

A hero is someone with exceptional skills. He might have laser-vision or super-strength. Perhaps he has the ability to render himself invisible. Whatever the case, he has uncanny and even unnatural abilities that make him a hero. He may be excessively rich, or have endless resources to provide his success. Or so the media would have people think. In reality, none of these unique powers make a hero. This is because a hero is not classified by a set of supereal abilities, but by personality…

Unit 2 Written: Personality Types and Learning Styles Learning processes are most effective when it is in line with the learning style of each individual. And, each individual has its own personality types. For this assignment, I am going to talk about the Duty Fulfiller and the Visionary personality type. Additionally, I will also write about three learning styles which are physical, logical, and verbal. Personality types ISTJ - The Duty Fulfiller The Duty Fulfiller personality type is…

ISTP (INTROVERTED SENSING THINKING PERCEIVING) After completing the human metrics personality test its stated that I was an ISTP. Not only did it say that I had an ISTP personality, it stated that I was “Introvert (56%) Sensing (1%) Thinking (9%) Judging (28%)” (Heiss, 2015). An introvert is a person is a person who keeps to themselves and is reserved and shy. I must say that this test is very accurate. I have always been an introvert. I would rather be by myself than be in a large group of…

Everyone has different a different understanding of what a true hero is and everyone has someone they look up to and aspire to be someday. When I think of a hero, I think of someone who is supportive, helpful, and selfless. To me, a hero doesn’t have to be famous and well known. A hero just needs to be someone that always protects me and loves me for who I am. My mom is my personal hero. A hero is someone who is hardworking. My mom, Thu Nguyen, grew up in Vietnam with a family of 3 brothers and…

The Heroism of Junior Superman. Batman. Iron Man. When one thinks of heroes, these are the usual kinds of people that come to mind. However, the definition of heroes encompasses so much more. One should not neglect the everyday heroes that pave the way for others in both accomplishments and mindset, even if they are not saving the world from villains. In Sherman Alexie’s novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior is a Native American boy living on the Spokane Reservation, a…

Upon taking the Myers-Briggs personality assessment, I identified with the ISTJ group. ISTJ personality group is also known as “THE INSPECTOR”. You may be asking, what does ISTJ mean? Well ISTJ personality category stands for Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, and Judging. People like me that relate to ISTJ’s category are known to be stubborn, insensitive, strong willed, honest, and responsible. My “ISTJ” communication style is very simple. I am very direct and straightforward. I like for things…

He’d been yelling by the end of it and was now standing right in front of her desk. Two concerned nurses peeked in and gave her a questioning look. She motioned them away and said, “Oliver, you didn’t tell me this when we spoke yesterday.” “I most certainly did.” “You most certainly did not.” “Yes I did. I said it right here in this room and said it to you.” “No, you didn’t, Oliver. You might think you did, but if you actually had--if you had told me how serious it was—I would’ve done…