Third person

shaped who I was was the book and movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower it taught me that everyone has deeper issues and that treating someone kindly can make a world of a difference for them. It reallytruly opened my eyes to being a more accepting person. Panic! At the Disco is one of the strongest influences because they are big proprietors of accepting everyone and are very against slut shaming. They, along with Fall Out Boy have many campaigns in support of minorities such as the lgbt…

Many people see deeper than what is seen on the surface. They have something in life that means more to them than what others see. These people decide to not judge a book by it’s cover. Some people only see what is on the skin. They look at everything and see it for what it is seen as by their two eyes. They feel that there is nothing more to see than what they are shown. They believe symbolism is a real thing, but personally do not have any symbols in their life. Others believe that symbolism…

Independent thought is something cherished in this society. It allows us to have our own feelings, lives, and ways of getting through our problems. It also allows us to be unique because everyone has different independent thoughts. We are fortunate enough to have this, unlike many dystopian societies that seem to contradict our way of life. In the stories, The Lottery, The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, and Harrison Bergeron we are shown that independent thought is not something everyone holds.…

from one person to the next, opinions are widely different and very diverse, however; there are many subjects which only broadens the spectrum even more than before. Now some people choose to keep their opinions behind closed doors, mostly for the sole purpose that they are not harshly judged by the other individuals that they may happen to be around in just a regular day. Judgement is just something that most people partake in, this can harm people in many ways than just one, every person has…

Image. Image is something that many people use that can make or break a connection between people. Image can define a person and what their personality. In To Kill A Mockingbird two characters are defined like Mockingbirds. Tom Robinson and Atticus Finch are defined Mockingbirds for their actions. In her story, Harper Lee portrays a story about a father named Atticus and his son and daughter named Jem and Scout. The story is portrayed in Maycomb, Alabama during a trial case on a rape for a black…

In life, two people can start out the same, but end up in completely different places. They could have a similar background, get raised the same way, and even have a similar lifestyle. But they don’t always end up in the same place. For the author, Wes Moore, he discovered someone with the same name, same upbringing, etc. whose life was completely different from his. The difference between the author and the “other” Wes Moore, is the mindset and the decisions they made. They both had a rough…

Reality of Objectification When you stop to think about all that we as individuals have become exposed to, things quite honestly beyond our control, you must also stop and wonder why do we as humans continually view the objectification of any one person or gender expectable? Searching through magazines, one soon becomes aware of the importance placed upon perfecting the human form. Ultimately creating an atmosphere laden with self-doubt and misunderstanding as advertisers along with media work…

Solitude and its Importance In today's society, community is a small part of happiness. The more friends someone has or the more liked they feel, the more they enjoy life. They are happier because they feel wanted and popular. This feeling often feeds ego, but it also makes people able to enjoy more things in life. In the article “ End of Solitude” by William Deresiewicz, Deresiewicz says “Technology is taking away our privacy and our concentration, but it is also taking away our ability to be…

The struggle among people today is that they do not always know and accept who they are. One’s appearance and sense of reality are often altered by what is most popular in certain societies and cultures. A reality is what a person believes to be true, but often times it is based on a fantasy or stereotype someone has. This can completely affect how they look at life as well as themselves. What one sees when they look in the mirror is their appearance, which as said before, can be altered by what…

ability to care for others outside of our family/friend circle which is a valid concern. If we go back to to the homeless person we always ignore, the utilitarian would say we should give everything to him/her until we are on an equal playing field. Those who believe in Ethics of care would give him/her food and water, or maybe take this person to a homeless shelter. The homeless person can benefit from us, by us providing for them things they don’t have, but not in a way where we lose…