Beyond My Personality Part I: Working Style Reflecting on my working style self-assessment, I was surprised to know that my energy was high in explore and examine. Some of my strengths according to the 5 dynamics are that I have a systematic approach which is driven by facts and data, I prefer reason and logic. I need to see the big picture before my mind can grip the facts. I tend to be proficient at researching and collecting data, as well as revealing errors and correcting mistakes. I am…
“But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought,” (Orwell, 1984). The technique Shakespeare utilizes to manipulate words and clearly convey his message is formidable. As he melds words together that would not usually be put together, and creates ideal terms to adequately convey his message and story line simultaneously, he communicates separate messages and symbols along with the overarching theme and plot. With Shakespeare interlacing his words into one, he allots each term…
limit interactions, “I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes [so] I wouldn't have to have any goddam stupid useless conversations with anybody”, and is heavily critical. The motif of “phoniness”, repeated to emphasise the extent Holden values authenticity, highlights his misanthrope attitude. This approach is a reflection of the post-war disillusionment of the 1950s with men reevaluating their place in society and concluding that individual action is futile. This existential angst is evident…
swindles Nicholas’ family into undoubtedly believing he is their missing teenage boy, despite Frédéric appearing entirely different from Nicholas and having a French accent. The FBI, suspicious of this obvious lie, commences an investigation about the authenticity of Frédéric’s claims, which leaves the family in a stage of renunciation. The documentary is articulated through the eyes of Frédéric Bourdin, including reenactments of his claims, as well as interviews of Nicholas Barclay’s family.…
We are going to be freshmen again. That’s right, freshmen: bottom of the food chain; inexperienced; grunt work monkeys et cetera. You get the idea. We started as freshmen here at NYU and have grinded our way to the top of the food chain as graduating seniors. We have learned about ourselves in the process, but have also been influenced by our environment to think a certain way and believe certain things. I want to take a step back. I want to take this moment with you all to detach and reflect on…
Sex: Let’s Get “Personal” “How To Date a Brown Girl (Black Girl, White Girl, or Halfie)” by Junot Diaz is a short story and faux instructional manual, narrated in second person by a Dominican American teenaged boy named Yunior, on how to behave while on a date with a girl based on the her ethnicity and where she’s from. Throughout the short story, it becomes apparent that Yunior’s guide attempts to aid the reader in having their date fulfil their sexual desires. This indicates that the…
Ideally, the radar plot of a perfect leader would show a perfect circle without leaning to to one side and showing harsh ridges and indents of shortcomings. However, the only person in history to have the summation of a perfect leader is Jesus Christ. Thus, as fallen and sinful humans, we can expect our plots to lean and reflect our weaknesses. My plot appears to lean more to the left side of the spectrum. The plot presents a valuable visible aid in discerning which characteristics one is more…
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has been subjected to a fair amount of criticism and praise surrounding the tale’s main character, Knight Sir Gawain and the authenticity following the chivalric code based on numerous actions of Gawain’s throughout the book, many critics imply his actions oppose the archetypal knight. However, I do not agree with critics denouncing Gawain as a hero, the story provided a plethora of instances in which Gawain exhibits significant restraint during adversities,…
Throughout my first course at WGU, Professional Leadership and Communication in Healthcare, I was taught about working styles and how I work best with others. I also became aware of the different modes of communication which has given me a better insight into my interactions and conversations with my friends, family, coworkers, and other. I learned a great deal about myself, as well as strategies I can use to improve my chances for success throughout my learning experience as well as in my…
Diary entries act as a window to the true thoughts dwelling in the mind of a person with the lack of fear of offending another and due to the exceptional way writing on paper allows the words to flow freely and allow lengthy, humanistic thinking. Dracula by Bram Stoker consists of these unadulterated thoughts along with factual reporting from Newspaper clippings. Along with this, letters between characters offer a connection and interaction that generally would not translate well with only diary…