Gauntlet

Katniss: A leader worth following Leadership has a myriad of meanings, defined by a diversity of values, cultures and morals. . Yet despite the variations in these definitions, all leaders must possess certain skills in order to lead effectively. An effective leader is one who recognizes and develops effective followers (Basefsky 34). A compelling leader is also one who gains the support, the respect and the appreciation of their followers. They must be willing to do what is necessary to…

“My next choice is my guard, Aber Tawy’s First Knight, Sir Maxen.” He moved to the front of the crowd and caught the fabric in his hand once it reached his hand. He and Audra acknowledged one another with a nod, but nothing more. “As for my third selection, I choose John as a my champion.” Several men glanced at one another, since John was such a popular name, so Audra clarified by pointing, and young John, pride shining in his light eyes, stepped forward and bowed. “I shall win for you today,…

The use of an epic hero in English literature has been displayed throughout many cultures and time periods. The epic heroes in Beowulf, Gilgamesh, The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Song of Roland can be analyzed and compared throughout the ages depending on the culture. In this paper, the writer will compare and contrast the characteristics of each of the epic heroes, determine their influence on the culture in which they lived, and detail why these characters are considered archetypal. The epic…

Sources say that women were not allowed to act in theatre productions because they were uneducated compared to men. Playwrights, audiences, and mostly everyone, feared that due to this education gap, women wouldn’t know what to do when they got on stage, which could potentially ruin the entire production. This made women feel significantly less intelligent, and even worthless. Men, especially the wealthy, for lacking basic knowledge and education, often taunted women. Despite the fact that…

Living in a time such as the middle ages was a blessing and a curse due to feudalism and the impact it had upon the society. Feudalism greatly affected the economy of the society and all the people who had lived in the middle ages. Along with economy, military was affected due to the feudal system and the rules it had towards soldiers and knights. But without the church and Culture feudalism would not even had existed. The feudal system greatly impacted the middle ages and affected the role that…

The Small Room As the handle was pulled, I breathed in deep, and exhaled just as hard. And that was the end, My whole life leading there. “Everyone off!!” The Guard shouted. I sat in the back of the bus, young and fearful of the things to come. All fifteen or so of us shuffled off the Bus in a straight line. As we all walked through the small court of the prison, I could hear the inmates who had gathered yelling at the top of their lungs…”Fresh Meat”, “Little Lambs”, things along those lines…

It’s that time of the year, March Madness. 68 teams have one goal in mind, win the championship. As an athlete, I know this driving passion to achieve that goal. To say that you beat everyone put in front of you is one of the best feelings. Players go to a college to win the championship. Athletic trainers keep players healthy, so they can play to win the championship. Coaches recruit a player for one main reason, to win the championship. Say a school is fortunate enough to win an NCAA…

Nowadays, we think of knights being great soldiers and good people, but this is not the case, as they were arrogant jerks that would not listen to commands given to them. Knights were well trained, highly experienced warriors of the feudal system. Feudalism was a very effective system that fit the needs of all classes during the middle ages. Knights are the men that fight for the feudal system and were born by its many oaths and agreements. Feudalism was an effective system that met the needs of…

Everyone loves seeing an underdog upset a team that is heavily favored to win. Whether it is the number one team in college football losing to an unranked opponent, or a child rising above the social barriers in his life and making it big, these stories encourage and excite us. Of course, the Battle of Thermopylae is no exception to our desire for seeing a group defy the odds and come out victorious. When 300 Spartan soldiers, along with men from other Ionian city states, gazed at the sea of…

Game Changing Anxiety I have to admit, despite being very anxious I was excited for tryouts. The bad thing was that I was freaking out about little things that were out of my control. I was so worried about what position to try out for, if I’d make A or B team, and so on. Little did I know how I’d ruin some of the fun of basketball. Luckily for me, I came out of it with a little more knowledge about life. Even before tryouts started I was stressing myself out. I thought that I had to play…