Kindness

Human kindness, something truly hard to achieve as mankind is contaminated with lots of impurities. Furthermore, said impurities are gained through man’s strong influence over one another. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak reflects the products of the impurities lingering within man and its ability to collapse man’s humanity. Through man’s constant influence over one another, their humanity is lost through the fog of uncertainty and impurities. With man being lost in the fog they become distant…

rejects this unholy alliance with Gwawl as a way to show her desire for something greater. Therefore, she creates that distinction of rejecting societal norms in order to achieve her happiness. However, she still even reflects the characteristics of kindness when she attempts to “mak[e] use of her status to summon the masculine authority of wise teacher and men.”(Morgan 69). Even though she’s renowned for her queen-like status, she still demonstrates the kind…

impressive achievements, and their exceptional qualities. (www.google.ca/search?q=hero&rlz) Is a hero only recognized if they are capable of saving the world from villains? Or, is it possible that someone may be called a hero for doing random acts of kindness? (www.thecareyvan.org) In the book, The Outsiders, written by S.E Hinton, Johnny Cade, a character from the novel, can be described as a hero, based on all the brave acts he has done. Johnny is known as a…

Book 15 1. I liked Eumaeus story. 2. Why does the dove dying in the hawk’s claws mean good things will happen? Book 16 3. Telemachus is very kind in this book. 4. Why is Antinous very mean to Telemachus. Book 17 5. Why does Odysseus not hit the suitor back? 6. It was sad to see Argos die. Book 18 7. Why was another beggar…

tasks such as holding doors for groups. People give thanks, of course, but no gratification comes from completing tasks that I believe everybody should race to act upon. The gratification comes from another following suit after seeing an act of kindness. Picture an entryway with two doors, one after the other. Travelling in a large group, many people are passing through that door at once, a rush of people barrelling in. I reach the entryway, realizing that holding the door…

Narnia, it almost seemed like they were entering the Garden of Eden where they would soon find out what is and isn’t forbidden. Then when Edmond is found by the Witch, and is tempted with fake kindness and treats to being one of her allies. In this scenario the Witch would be considered the snake, and the kindness and food offered would be the forbidden fruit. Edmond would be Eve falling for temptation, and becoming a sinner. Asland would be considered Jesus, this is especially noticeable in the…

argument questions why a person thinks, acts, and functions the way they do. Both nature and nurture play a vital role when it comes to raising a child. However, it is the nurturing aspect that prepares a child for the rest of its life. Though kindness is not directly linked to genetics, those who have certain gene traits tend to be more compassionate and empathetic towards others. From a nature standpoint, the person is “nice”…

Mothers as Heroes in The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Mahabharata Mothers of heroes act as counselors to their sons within The Mahabharata and The Epic of Gilgamesh. Ninsun and Kunti, have sacrificed and helped their children in various ways. Considering how integral they are to their sons victories we see that the mothers are in fact the true heroes of these stories. These mothers use strategic thinking and utilize qualities of a hero to push their children in the direction of triumph. Kunti…

feeling, it’s like a sense of love I get. Reading this article has reminded me of that feeling and is mainly the reason I disagree with Singers opinion. Donating doesn’t make you more or less of a person. Donating is an act of kindness and if we are expected to donate than that kindness is gone, it’s no longer a good feeling. Singer has an idea suggesting that the government gets involved to influence the act of giving. He writes, “Another, related, objection is that the Government ought to…

relationship? In a captivating new study scientists have answered a question many of us have pondered about. The research conducted concluded that lasting relationships come down to two basic traits in which many of us might have already guessed – kindness and generosity. The study of marriages commenced due to the crisis in the 1970’s when married couples were divorcing at unprecedented rates. Individuals were concerned…