Second person

responsibly and respectfully even if the person or thing causing you the conflict isn't showing you the same courtesy. To respond to conflict in a negative manner would mean showing a lack in self control toward the source of the conflict without first trying to fix the situation. In a book I am reading “Things Fall Apart” there is a character named Okonkwo who is known for having a quick temper. In the story there is an altercation between him and his second wife; after hearing her mumble under…

There's many character traits a person could be. In this essay I will be describing three character traits that I consider fits best with the actor, producer, rapper, comedian, and songwriter Will Smith. I picked out the best character traits that fits bets and took evidence form my three sources I had a video, Brief Biography, and 8 lessons. In the video source I believe that Will Smith is hard working. According to Will Smith an example is ,“Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t beat…

autobiography, including at least one instance or scenario where a person commits an act that can be deemed as self-centered. However, most of the time when these selfish acts are committed, the character often regrets them and feels even worse about his decision and the people around him. In the book Romeo and Juliet, Romeo selfishly takes his own life, only to immediately see Juliet rise and he regrets his decision in his last few seconds of living. Consequentially, he hurts others as Juliet…

I define success as a person who does not give up even though they are not doing well. They are successful because they are still trying and not giving up. It is true what Mead said about considering a threat people that are successful that are near you because you do not want…

The poem is articulated from a second person point of view, as stated ‘hang over you in a dream’ and ‘why do you wake’. The use of second person demonstrates how the author feels disconnected to his past and his descendants. The writer struggles with his sense of identity, thus feels detached to his family. ‘Ancestors’ also expresses how…

Role of Adversity on Identity Adversity is something we all face no matter how small or significant. Whether or not we know it, people go through problems every day. By considering the character of the barber from “Lather and Nothing Else”, the author demonstrates that adversity can reveal who we truly are. When people face adversity, it can bring people closer to their true self. The barber is very accomplished in his profession and takes great pride in his work. This is shown by the line “…I…

Remember when you were growing up and you were growing up and your older sibling would be able to go out and you would be stuck in the house because you were younger? This is privilege because your parents felt that you were not mature enough so your sibling was able to benefit from your parents actions. There are many ways that privilege can be defined based on gender, age, ethnicity, and economic status. ( Example) . But what does privilege really mean? Throughout the rest of this essay we…

hero is the person that has gone through terrible circumstances and came out a stronger and better person. For that reason my hero is my dad. In the first place, my dad had a very rough upbringing to put it simply. He was told that he wouldn’t live to 20. His parents moved him everywhere. They moved to Idaho, Texas, and Washington…

for debate. The first statement is made in chapter 3, is that as we as a society become more unified and equal, utilitarianism as it is defined can be the influential factor in our decision making. The second conclusion that jumped out to me was in chapter four, and is simplified by saying that a person thinks something is generally pleasant if it is desirable. The first conclusion that I pointed out, found in chapter 3, depends all on how the term utilitarianism is defined. From this class, I…

Culture can affect multiple aspects in a society and can shape a person. It can affect who they are and how they act during certain situations. In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Mr. Darcy, one of the main characters, goes through a lot of character changes and grows in personality and actions. Fitzwilliam Darcy is Mr. Bingley's best friend; he grew up at his estate in Pemberley and later his father took in Wickham. He is a very private man, and the way he was brought up highly affects his…