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Have you ever thought about what a hero is? You might think a hero is Superman, but in fact, a hero has nothing to do with being Batman or Superman. There are many definitions for what a hero means. Just recently on the news they have explained that a hero has nothing to do with having a cape or a superpower at all. Heroes are everyday people, that go on with their day not realizing or trying to be a hero. Here is the definition of a hero of the internet “a person who is admired or…

Professionalism means something different to different people. It is unique to our personalities because we all hold ourselves to different standards. I understand professionalism to mean different things in the workplace compared to the classroom. Throughout this essay I will discuss different interpretations of professionalism. In my own words, professionalism is the degree to which one aims to conduct ones self in a setting where they aim to act mature, to gain a higher respect or to impress…

In Act 2 Scene 3 of William Shakespeare’s play Othello, we hear a soliloquy of Iago. Soliloquies are essential in a play as it is the only time the actor is able to explain their thought process to the audience. In typical soliloquies, the character is not acting for someone else. The character, in essence, is able to portray his/her true self. Through Iago’s soliloquy, the audience is able to hear his malicious intentions. The audience is introduced to his evil mind though his appalling tone,…

In poetry and song, literature, and action movies, the hero embodies the qualities of bravery, strength, and honor. According to Merriam-Webster, a hero is a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability: a warrior: a person admired for achievements and noble qualities: one who shows great courage. While others define this concept as an actual cause a selfish or unselfish act, on the other hand, a hero is someone who stands for integrity and…

Journal #3 A hero, is “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character”. In Michael Apted's film Amazing Grace, this definition is substantially indicated through major characters in the film in showing their courageous acts towards ending slavery. The history of slavery started in 1916 with a Dutch ship that brought 20 African slaves ashore to the British colony of Jamestown,Virginia. In the 18th century, an estimated 6-7 million black slaves were imported to the new world, where…

Parkour is a creative way to move the fastest and the efficient way possible. There is such an absence of limitations and a unconditional liberty in Parkour that sometimes it is attribute to a form of art. The distinction between sport and art have always been so confusing. In this text, I will argue that parkour should be consider a sport at the same level of any other individual sport. The idea of sport is over all an athletic activity. Parkour could not fit more into this definition. I’ve…

Heroes are all different kinds of people, they come from all different walks of life, and have various stories. But everyone has their own definition of a hero and how they should be. In literary works, along with the heroes, tragic heroes make appearances. Like in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and Othello by William Shakespeare. Just like in Greek mythology and Shakespeare, as well as modern-day heroes. Demi Lovato can be one. First of all, the word hero should be defined. A hero is a person noted…

A hero is a man who is respected for his courage and noble qualities; however, within literature, many different types of hero’s appear. There are valiant heroes who embody everything good about humanity. There are also heroes crippled by their own flaws who need to overcome their innermost downfalls to succeed. The most frequently found heroic archetype in literature is an ordinary person who is involuntarily dragged into an extraordinary situation because a sense of heroism arises within him…

The definition of a hero is “ A person who is usually admired or idealized for either courage, noble qualities, or outstanding achievement…(Meyers 1497 )”. However, heros aren't necessarily always defined by their achievements, but however defined by how they are able to handle trials and situations. Such is the case of the tragic hero Othello, from the Shakespearean play of Othello. In the tragedy of Othello, Othello is betrayed and manipulated by his friend Lago causing him to undergo many…

What does Freedom mean to you? When you look up the definition of freedom, it says, “The state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint.” When I asked a pier what was the first three things that come to mind when she hears the word freedom she said “ Liberty, happiness, and speech.” When I think of Freedom, the first three things that come to mind is the American Flag, soldiers, and love. So I think that we all have a different perspective or meaning of…