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The definition of a hero is as broad as it is contentious. For many, it is someone who steps out of his or her comfort zone. For others, a hero is one who commits a brave and selfless act. Still others may feel that a hero is one defined by a lengthy personal journey. According to the traditional steps of a hero’s journey, a hero must come from an ordinary world, yet do extraordinary things. Even though Holden does not save the world, he makes strides towards finding himself and resolving his…

Everyone has a different definition of the word hero. Dictionary.com defines a hero as; “a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” I do not agree with this definition for multiple reasons. The first and foremost issue I have is that it explicitly states a man. Heroes can be men, women, children, dogs, cats, et cetera. Not all heroes are brave; some just do what they need to get by. I feel that a hero is a person or animal that has persevered and…

What comes to mind when you hear the word hero? Most people think batman, wonder woman, or even a villain who turns good in the end. The definition of hero is “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Though there are many heroes in today's world, I want to tell you about certain individuals who have changed many people's lives for the better. Razia Jan, was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States in 1970. She was the owner of a…

lives and different ways of coping, therefore; what one person perceives as stress may not be stress for others. Self-esteem may influence how a person handles their life stress or what situations they find to be a stressor. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2015) defines self-esteem as “a confidence and satisfaction in oneself.” Sports and other physical activity, may play a role in an individual’s life in increasing one’s self-esteem while reducing one’s stress. The purpose of this study is to…

Humankind possesses an ability to envision and cherish goals and a fragmented yet promising future. It is this dynamic, hopeful imagining that we call dreaming. What happens to us when our dreams fail to take form, when our desires and plans for achievement are stopped before they reach fruition? The human spirit that was once inspired by the forces of hope and creativity can either become reluctant or defeated, agitated or aggressive. Langston Hughes’s “Harlem” paints a simultaneously subtle…

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary (2015), the term strategy refers to a careful plan or method of achieving a particular goal usually over a long period of time. It also defines strategy as the science of employing political, economic and psychological forces to afford maximum support for espoused polices (Merriam Webster, 2015). The Business Dictionary (2015) offers another perspective, defining strategy as a method chosen to bring about…

When you look at what the importance of leadership is you first must answer the question of what is a leader. A leader by definition is “a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group.” (Merriam Webster Dictionary) this defines a leader but a leader is so much more. A leader is a person who can inspire others to do things they never thought they could. A leader is able to engage with others to provide purpose, motivation, and direction. My personal belief is that this…

“Without words we should scarcely be able to form categories at all” (324). If we weren’t able to speak then people wouldn’t be labeled or subjected to a category. In Gordon Allport 's “Language of Prejudice”, he states that labels subjects a person to one aspect of their appearance. A person shouldn’t be looked at as being in a group but as an individual, everyone is different. Once a individual is given a label, that’s what overlooks every other feature an individual may have. When we look at…

Around the world and through many different time periods every person has encountered intolerance, extremism and duality. The idea of the aforementioned words are constant themes within the book “The River Runs Salt, Runs Sweet” by Jasmina Dervisevi-Cesic. Throughout the story Jasmina speaks of her encounters with each of these situations and how her duality allows her to learn and come to peace with the terrors she has endured. Around the world the act of intolerance is taking place. From…

What is a single parent? According to Oxford Dictionaries, it is "A person bringing up a child or children without a partner." I believe it is more than that. Being a single parent is not just about raising children on your own; it is the ultimate show of strength, sacrifice, and adaptability. My mother always told me, "Being a parent is not for cowards." She was right. Parenting causes me to tap into mental and emotional reservoirs I never knew existed. Parenting alone only intensifies that.…