Helen Keller

Some people think that their true self is expressed during everyday life. They think how they live and do their normal daily routine is what reveals most about their character and what they are capable of. Others think that a man’s character should be judged during times when he is facing disappointments or challenges within his life and what he is willing to do in order to overcome that obstacle. Dr. Martin Luther King had his own opinion on this issue. He believed that the absolute measure of…

Pleasing and Fulfilling “I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought.” This quote from Helen Keller accurately describes my perfect writing workplace. Keller pinpoints the greatness of a day spent by the ocean. Sitting in a beach chair with waves washing up against my toes provides the ideal escape to capture and record my thoughts. Although the atmosphere of the beach is practically paradise, I cannot…

When the topic of the Pit Bull breed comes up there are two very common opinions made. It might be said that the breed is vicious and dangerous or loving and kind. People have minds of their own, own opinions, especially when it come to this particular topic. Pit Bulls, just like humans, react to whatever kind of environment they are in. “Pit Bulls have great physical and mental characteristics that make them excellent partners for responsible, active, and caring owners (Villaobos)” . A…

The book Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen, exposed may of the historical fallacies taught in American schools. Loewen’s exposé generated a number of question regarding the teachers attitude toward these lies. One of those questions inquires as why educators perpetuate myth rather than offer student a more accurate account of American history. Newcomers teachers usually have the illusion of changing the educational system; however, the system has been proved to be unchangeable. Teachers…

Today, students are involved in many extracurricular activities in schools. Many being activities such as sports and clubs manky of which go to tournaments and state competitions to see who is the best in the state. For most students this is just a chance to show off their skills and accomplishments they have to get to this point. The idea of rewarding the team with the most skill, dedication and hard work with something as simple as a plaque showing their success is a great part of the win. The…

vibrations in music having harmonies and overtones. As a result, Broglie recognized an analogy between musical harmonies and overtones within atoms as well. Chapter three focuses on observation requiring the use of all the five senses. In the case of Helen Keller she was visually and hearing impaired but used her observations of touch and smell to correspond with sight and hearing. In detail understood the intensity of smells and its correlation with vibrant colors. In chapter five abstracting…

cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” In this quote by author Helen Keller, Keller claims that the only way to further reveal your true personality is to make decisions in the scene of conflict. Keller claims that the only way to develop your character is to get through the roadblocks of life. Evidence of this this claim can be found in Shakespeare 's play, Macbeth. In the…

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light” -Helen Keller. “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck reveals the hardships of being a migrant worker in the 1930s. The characters George and Lennie are moving along from job to job and because of Lennie’s mental disorder it is difficult to keep one. In “Of Mice and Men,” Steinbeck uses the characters George, Lennie, Candy, and his dog to develop the big ideas of friendship and guilt. Good friends will do anything for…

Have you ever felt that you had no say or rights? That is how women used to feel in the 1920’s. On August 18, 1920 women got their right to vote, this was also known as the 19th amendment. Women have done a lot for the country and for our lives as we know it. There are many different women around the world who have made a huge impact on our society. Women very hard in what they do and everything they do. In the 1900s Rosa Parks was an american civil rights activist who made a huge impact on us…

Martin Luther King, Jesus of Nazareth, Harriet Tubman, Oprah Winfrey, and Pope Francis. Undoubtedly, each of these people are considered leaders. Leaders share certain qualities but each have their own vision. Traits common in leadership include: courage, integrity, inspiration, creativity, and vision. Each of these characteristics are cornerstones for making a great leader. “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen,” Winston Churchill…