Hopeful

On Saturday night, at the Academy's annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, the American film director, producer and actor - Spike Lee, Debbie Reynolds (American actress, singer, dancer and film historian) and the American film, stage and television actress - Gena Rowlands, were all given an Honorary Oscar for their contributions to the film industry. Spike Lee, who has produced over 35 films since 1983, has never won an Oscar in spite of the previous nominations for Best Original Screenplay for…

Why Justice Will Prevail What Does American Democracy Mean to Me shows that Mary McLeod Bethune is hopeful that a new, better, and more equal America will be built. She tells us that justice will prevail because of her religion, her race, and trust in American society. In the first paragraph, she states that black Americans have a deep and abiding faith in American democracy, and her faith is based on Christianity. She believes that God will guide the nation “out of the darkness of slavery and…

and sporty character. He represented the typical American student as it is. Short hair made the role look more impressive. He has a relationship with a girl named Justine which has been mentioned many times in the whole series. Theo is outgoing and hopeful. Theodore Aloysius Huxtable is serious and mischievous. Firstly, Theo has his values in his life. In the episode “Pilot,” Theo gets poor grades, and he doesn’t want to go to college. He just gets a job like a “regular person.” Cliff says that…

or a wish tending to be positive. Hope can as simple as a child desiring a treat, a fan hoping their sports team will win a game, or on a more serious note an end to war in the world. In The Odyssey written by Homer, Odysseus becomes more and more hopeful as his journey progresses to Ithaca, his home. Striving ambitions and expectations are also commonly found in Touching Spirit Bear written by Ben Mikealson. A story where Cole Mathews is changed by the hard-ships he experiences while banished…

I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, where I was a church kid and homeschooled, and the oldest of twin sisters. From what I could tell my life was picture perfect, but when I was 10 my parents decided to move us half across the country to New Mexico. My life quickly changed from being homeschooled, to being enrolled in public school for the first time, however a year later I was pulled out. In 2008 I found myself in a new church, looking to fit in, and living life for myself. While I…

the history of California. His purpose is to persuade people that gays are not the child molesters that people often assume they are; that they can not, and should not, let gay community be “judged by our criminals and myths.” The speech tone is hopeful and cheerful because it makes you want to stop and listen to what he is saying and it is very inspirational and influential. The audience are the gay community who are politically involved. Milk uses a rhetorical question and repetition…

individual become aware of their negative thinking, called “cognitive distortions”. This program encourages a more positive approach to life and teaches the different skills for helping the individual view challenging situations in a more clear and hopeful way. CBT is based on this concept that thoughts and feelings play a fundamental role in the behavior. Learn to Accept Uncontrollable External Factors & Direct Energy to Powerful Places Another goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is to teach…

and 18th century was a period of many changes. Because this period was a time of high intellect and bright new ideas, historians called it the Age of Enlightenment. Philosophes, intellectuals in the 18th-century enlightenment, were beginning to be hopeful that they might discover new ways to understand and improve their society. Philosophes believed that there were natural laws, or truths that people do not always recognize. They also believed these laws were universal or could be found…

starters. By doing so, a reader can recall the past scenarios and form a mental basis of comparison before continuing with the article. After a few sentences Haberman allows direct quotes to further tell the story. Haberman introduces presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s spokeswoman immediately, as the source of all information. She directly informs the reader about the political happenings of…

Anne Bradstreet was an Early American poet who lived in the 17th century. She wrote the poem Here Follow Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House, July 10th, 1666 after her house burnt down. Jonathan Edwards lived in the 18th century. He was a pastor and theologian known for his powerful sermons, the most famous being Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. These two authors shared many similarities and differences in their writings. Bradstreet and Edwards were both puritans and expressed their…