Pessimism

A plethora of controversy and discourse exists on the metaphorical glass of life and how we should view its contents, whether it be through a “pessimistic” or “optimistic” eye. However I do not think these two titles should be the only ideas viewed within this topic. There remains one aspect of contemplation that represents itself untapped. It is the way in which we create and uphold hope. Hope often caresses and carries its owner, but only occasionally does it offer consistently positive…

A; one letter containing many meanings. From adultery to able, the letter A in The Scarlet Letter, transforms into a symbol of shame, to a symbol of strength and grace. The meaning of the letter has changed from the beginning of the novel, to the end of the novel for the better. Through Hester transforming into a humble women, the society began to erase their views of her being a criminal, and now view her as a person “who is so kind to the poor, so helpful to the sick…” Hester Prynne now wears…

A goal that we should all work for is trying to bond with others and show that we are not as stubborn and as arrogant as some may make us out to be. We may have difficulties doing so at times, but in the long run showing that we care and that we can be supportive of one another in as many situations as possible will get us a lot further than being close-minded and pessimistic towards everyone and everything. This can be troubling but it is possible to do. In order to become more supportive…

Isolation is a powerful force. To be separated from humanity can disorient and debilitate oneself, unless they have hope. In John Valliant’s literary work The Jaguar’s Children, the protagonist, Hector, significantly grows, as he becomes an optimistic individual in order to survive, a more selfless person by taking care of Cesar and becomes a faithful believer in God. The isolation he faces changes his moral beliefs and attitude, ultimately giving him the willpower and hope to stay alive long…

Kalyn Brittain If Optimism Were a Person She 'd Have Green Eyes If optimism were a person she 'd have piercing green eyes, green like the buds that bring the hope of a beautiful spring after a cold, cold winter. She would stand the perfect height and her dark brown hair would flow just past her shoulders. She 'd have a slight obsession with cats and her name would be Kristina. I would be fortunate enough to call her my friend. Luckily this person does exist, she may not be optimism but being…

Introspectively examining my strengths I identified some of my personal strengths to be dependability, flexibility, and being a role model to others. Being dependable is one of my strengths as I pride myself on making sure I am there for everyone whenever they need me. My flexibility ties in hand with this, as I am always willing to modify my schedule in order to help others at moments notice. Finally, being a role model to others has always been a priority of mine, as a Learning Assistant for…

Douglas Adams once stated, “you create a universe by perceiving it, so everything in the universe you perceive is specific to you.” Your perception of life is your reality. Whether someone has an enjoyable, memorable life or a dull one filled with burdens, is solely up to their views. A pessimist believes the hardships in life outweigh all the luxuries. On the other hand, an optimist views life as a gift and has a positive outlook on every situation. Optimism is not about neglecting the problems…

Many people like to create a better picture in their head rather than what the actual situation. Optimism is seen as taking the situation and making it seem as if it isn’t as terrible as it really is. Yann Martel does this same thing in the book Life of Pi by using symbolism. Yann Martel supports the theme of choosing the “better” story by using the symbolism of animals and religion. Yann Martel uses the symbolism of animals to support the theme of choosing the “better” story. Yann Martel…

Optimism is an old fashion that makes a successful person in life. The goals needed to be made can all be done with and optimistic personality. You can always push yourself to be more optimistic than we already are, keep bettering ourselves. This personality is gained to help “surround ourselves with people we want to be like”. This is the goal we want to have, it changes the outcome for the better. Helen Keller a blind woman born with great optimism. She overcame her disability and was able…

In the passages “Circus in Town” by Sinclair Ross and “‘Happyness’ for Sale” by Jia Lynn Yang, optimism plays a significant role in the character’s lives. Both passages show the hardships of two different characters, and how despite the rough circumstances they were put in they found a way to create a better life for themselves by being optimistic. Not only did the character’s positive attitude on life help them make a better environment for themselves, it also aided them in surviving the…