...me – I was the one who cried at every obstacle that had been thrown at me. I remember climbing up the monkey bars with her and being too afraid to come down. She was afraid too, even though she stubbornly denied it. Being the risk taker she was, she had pushed away her fears and jumped, she scraped her knee pretty bad but it was all worth it to her. But me? I stayed up on the monkey unwilling to come down until my parent came and carried me down. And that was one example of us being different. “People may react to adverse circumstances in different ways.” For example – Liesel form The Book Thief by Mark Zusak may react to adversity differently than Elie Wiesel would and so can Christopher from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. Everyone is different with their own schema and that’s what makes them unique. Throughout the book Christopher’s most challenging adversity was dealing with emotions. Christopher solves problem with logic and perseverance, emotions are not needed. After discovering...
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...True Nature of Courage In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, there are several important themes that are analyzed throughout the story. The themes had a tremendous impact and were well demonstrated by the most important characters. The true nature of courage is one of the most important ones because between all the characters, each one had their moments in the book where they showed acts of kindness. There will be quite a few examples on the occasions during the book where courage is shown. The character in The Book Thief that expressed the most courage was Hans. Hans Hubermann was Liesel’s father and was married to Rosa Hubermann. Hans was a German who believed on everyone staying safe and being treated equally. There were numerous occasions...
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...event can change the course of their entire life. Adolph Hitler was a German man who believed his race should rule over all other races. Blue eyes and blonde hair is what kept a person safe in the 1940’s. Hitler used the power of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazis) and the strength of the paramilitary organization Schutzstaffel (SS) to establish himself as dictator of Germany. He was a very charismatic man, which was beneficial to his goal to have people support his desire to rid Germany of all “undesirable” people. Under his direction and with the aid of his followers, Hitler was successful in “exterminating” millions of non-Germans and non-Christians in a dark segment of history called the Holocaust. Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief, Elie Wiesel’s Night, and Gerda Weissmann’s recollections in One Survivor Remembers center around events which took place before and during World War II. These three titles observe how the human spirit is able to respond to unimaginable horrors and unspeakable situations with an indomitable inner strength, enduring hope, and creative defenses. Even in the worst circumstances, the human spirit will not surrender. In the 1940 time era, a person who was not German or Christian was tortured in many devastating and heart-wrenching ways. Slowly, everything was taken from these people, particularly the Jews. Initially, those who did not match the “perfect” identity were forced from their homes with a small amount of personal documents and other...
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...Hero’s and Monsters In today’s films, there seems to be many superhero movies being produced. History has shown, that superheroes like Superman were created after the depression and World War I when the country needed a heroic figure in time of hardship. Along with every superhero, there is also a villain or monster, in which case the depression was, since it was what society had to overcome as nation. The image of Superman was used to uplift society and showing what America should represent. Through the readings, heroes and monsters have general characteristics that are seen in people in modern day society. Looking at superheroes seen in comic books or movies, they have very similar qualities from their upbringing to their adversities as a superhero. Through “The Hero: Man Divided against Himself” it reveals the roles of superheroes and how most of them derive from Greek myths. It begins with showing the heroic pattern that heroes tend to follow, for example Superman or Batman came from a royal family, becoming an orphan, overcomes a near death experience and defeats the villain. These are a few of the many patterns heroes follow. The chapter goes on to acknowledge that these characteristics can be seen in. modern day people, like first responders during a tragedy or soldiers fighting on foreign soil. According to The Hero and Society (sub point), “the hero has unique gifts that allow him to excel at protecting human societies from threats to personal, economic, or cultural...
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...only when you have the courage of letting go then you get the second chance of having it again. In both literature novel, courage effect all character choice in their life. In Percy Jackson, the lightning thief by Rick Riordan, young teenager must be facing the monster and trying to stop the war also save their friends mom life. They need courage to face all the life and death choice and they are all teenager, the pressure they have and the courage they need to fight to live or death. Also in Dracula...
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...published in 1993 is a novel that reflects different types of problems in the society in a nearly future such as: race, religion, politics, sexuality and violence. The author uses different examples trough the novel in order to show all those problems. The parable of sower begins in Robledo few miles from California in July 2024 to 2027 in this period of time many things happened to Lauren lives’ who suffered a rarely syndrome called hyper empathy which is the ability to feel the perceived pain and other sensations of other people. There are some people involved as characters for the development of novel. Lauren the narrator describes step by step all the adversities that she suffered over the years in an apocalyptic era. The novel writing as a series of journal entries by the main character Lauren Olamina, who is fifteen when the book opens .Lauren is living in a society in the United States in the year 2024 has deteriorated into State of anarchy .The police force is corrupt and other governmental services, such as fire protection and welfare are ineffective or nonexistent, only few people are able to afford certainly services because those aren’t free. It makes this neighborhood a good place for gangs and addicts because nobody does anything against them. Even though many things are happening around Lauren, children from other neighborhood and her brothers are receiving the sacrament of baptism in a church .Lauren doesn’t not believe in doctrines of the baptism but she respect her...
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...poor workman always blames his tools A problem shared is a problem halved A prophet is not recognized in his own land A rising tide lifts all boats A rolling stone gathers no moss A soft answer turneth away wrath A stitch in time saves nine A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; a swarm in June is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in July is not worth a fly A thing of beauty is a joy forever A trouble shared is a trouble halved A volunteer is worth twenty pressed men A watched pot never boils A woman's place is in the home A woman's work is never done A word to the wise is enough Absence makes the heart grow fonder Absolute power corrupts absolutely Accidents will happen (in the best-regulated families). Actions speak louder than words Adversity makes strange bedfellows After a storm comes a calm All good things come to he who waits All good things must come to an end All is grist that comes to the mill...
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...The Old testament prophecies fore seen the birth of Jesus. This came to pass 4 BC. In addition to the accuracy of this prophecy this should leave us no doubt that the Old Testament prophecy of the second coming of Jesus will be accurate and will come pass. As early as genesis in the old testament makes reference to the second coming of Christ. Genesis 3:15 says “and I will put enmity between thee and the women, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise his head, and thy shalt bruise thy heel. The first book of the bible predicts that the incarnate of God, which will be born from a women will defeat Satan. This is a reference to the great tribulation where Satan is defeated then ,cast into the lake of fire. On the contrary Deuteronomy 30:1-20 is speaking on another aspect of the second coming and the event there of. It discusses the believers of Christ will be in heaven with God. It says those who keep his commandments their names are found in the book of the law and to love the lord with all their hearts and they will be in...
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...story of a young girl living in poverty under a tyrannical government. Katniss volunteers to compete, in her little sister’s place, in a competition held yearly called the Hunger Games. These games consist of a fight to the death between 24 teenagers, a boy and girl from each of the 12 districts under the Capitol’s control. Katniss teaches the reader to persevere and be strong. She shows her strength in adversity and fights against the government that threatens to consume everything she loves. The savageness of human nature is also revealed in this story. The Capitol enjoyed watching the tributes fight to the death in the arena. The Hunger Games is a story worth reading because Katniss demonstrates kindness, courage to stand up for what right, and that people can overcome savage situation through intelligence and trust. The most striking quotes in The Hunger Games, was a line by Katniss. She questions how anyone could find enjoyment through watching children kill each other in the most brutal ways possible. Upon reading this I was almost forced to turn on myself and close the book, because doesn’t enjoying the novel make me just as bad as the people from the capitol who enjoy watching the blood bath televised live? I tried to justify it to myself saying it would be different in real life, but I was engrossed with the tragic tale which unfolded as I read. The truth is almost everyone has a morbid curiosity in other people’s struggles and pain. I think Suzanne Collins, the author...
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...Characters: The man (the father, called Papa) travels the road with his young son. He believes he has been appointed by God to protect the boy, and he does so at all costs, even killing another human being in order to save his son. Unlike his son, the man remains deeply suspicious and even paranoid of other individuals and their intentions, understandably. He is loath to approach other travelers on the road to offer them assistance, while the boy often wishes that he would. The man grows sicker throughout the novel, and his illness is manifested in his persistent cough and bloody spit. At the end of The Road, the man dies next to a stream in a clearing in the woods. The boy is born into the post-apocalyptic world. He knows nothing about the world before the catastrophe. He travels the road with his father and believes that he and his father are the "good guys" who carry the fire. In various encounters with other travelers on the road, the boy continually displays his faith in humanity and his humbling trust in others. Despite their near brushes with brutal violence and death, the boy consistently pleads with his father to help others in need. After his father's death, the boy is rescued by a family of people who assert that they are also the good guys. The wife of the man who is the protagonist has already died, and her situation is only described in flashbacks. She chose to avoid rape and murder, which she believed were inevitable, by committing suicide. She used a...
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...FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN GRADES 17 & 16 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1971 ENGLISH ESSAY Maximum marks: 100 C SS .C O M .P Note: Write an essay in ENGLISH on ONE of the following: 1. Man as part of a design infinitely vaster than himself. 2. Knowledge demands love as its complement. 3. The amusement mania. 4. The art of feature films made in Pakistan. 5. Art and Religion. 6. Education of freedom. 7. Brain-washing. 8. The lessons of the past. 9. Requisites for social progress in Pakistan. 10. How words change our lives? 11. Man is condemned to be free. 12. Leaders and followers. K Time allowed: 3 hours ENGLISH ESSAY EXAMINATION 1972 Maximum marks: 100 C SS .C O M .P Write an essay in English on One of the following: 1. Relevance of Islam to Science. 2. The sanctity of law. 3. Competitive results of planned economy? 4. The sick soul. 5. The strategy of political warfare. 6. “If’ in History. 7. Psychology and its social meaning. 8. Reverence for life. 9. International morality. 10. The divided self and the process of its unification. 11. Statesmen and Diplomatists. 12. The foundations of the feature. K Time allowed: 3 hours ENGLISH ESSAY EXAMINATION 1973 Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100 1. (a) Make an outline for writing an Essay in English on One of the following subjects: (b) Write the Essay on the subject you...
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...people engage in a race to success but only few gets to the ladder top. This book reveals hidden secrets that lead to successful end. As one aspiring to succeed; the “Race to Success” requires unwavering determination, praying expectantly and never giving up. A winner never quits and a quitter never wins. Abraham Lincoln lived the failures, difficulties and frustrations for most of his life yet he became the 16th president of the United States of America (USA) in 1860. Sir Isaac Newton in his bid to develop the fluorescent bulb failed 5,000 times but did not give up until the last attempt that he discovered the secret and was able to produce the fluorescent bulb. What if he had given up along the way? He wouldn’t have emerged a conqueror in the face of brainstorming challenges. What about Sir Edmund Hillary? Who attempted climbing Mount Everest and lost one of his team and returned to London as a failure. But he said “Mount Everest, you have defeated me, but I will return and defeat you because you can’t get any bigger and I CAN”. Many are the secrets you will discover as you read through this book. Whether you are a Christian or not the book will help you understand more about your life, lead you on how to engage in a race that leads to success, even if you are involved in one already it will assist you, tells you the way forward and make you think like a winner and perform like a winner. Indeed, this book is loaded with gins for winners and exposes you to setting of lofty and attainable...
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...du Voyage, and Balzac’s Le P Gorio Goriot, Pinokio (the wooden dummy) the work of Carlo, ‘‘Carlo Kuludy’’, Lewis Carroll’s book ‘‘Alice in Wonderland’’, the poetry of raven and (work of Edgar Allen poet), and Maah pareh; a Hindis love story into Persian. In his works, Chubak studies the lives of downtrodden people of the society who were victimized by iniquities and natural deterministic forces. Sympathetic to the sorrows and miseries of such people, he dispenses one single solution, combating corruption and injustice. Chubak’s retirement coincided with the onset of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. An atheist since his early childhood, he found living in the Islamic Republic difficult. In 1974, ergo, he moved to London, England, first and then to the United States where he picked up residency in California to write his memoirs. Chubak passed away on July 12, 1988 at the age of 82 in Berkeley, California, U.S. Chubak’s cadaver was cremated in his request. The novel ‘‘Shokontella’’ was the work which Chuback’s death spared him from translation. Review of the related literature In 1316, Chubak succeeded to obtain his college diplomas from American college. As the American advisors were deployed in Iran, he got called up to that board and started to work as a translator. In 1320, he traveled along with Hedayat to the city of Mazandaran. In 1324, his first book called ‘‘puppet’’ incorporating 11 short stories was released: “After reading my stories the great Allavi encouraged me to...
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...1. American Sport Movies There are few countries in the world in which sports permeate national life to the degree that it does in the United States. Sports are a big part of the fabric of American life. The centrality of sports in American life is amply reflected in the American cinema. For decades movie makers have successfully mined sports to produce some of the most inspiring, poignant, exciting and memorable American movies ever made. The genre of ‘Sport Movies’ established in the Fifties and the Sixties. At the very beginning it was hard to see it as an independent genre because there was a lot of mixture. There have been propaganda movies as well as comedies, dramas, gangster movies or even westerns combined with some sport scenes. So the movie industry defined three categories of sport movies. Category 1: movies in which the main part of the narration is about sport or an athlete Category 2: movies which tell the life story of an athlete Category 3: movies which use sport scenes to describe a special milieu In addition to that there are a lot of movies of another genre which use sport scenes to dramatise the story or to create a good suspense. The first sport movies were all about the so called American Myth of victory and glory. Fair competitions and the better athletes defeating the weaken. The fascination of sport inspiring the people was used to lure the public. Then in the eighties and nineties there have been made a lot of biographical movies...
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...IVAN’s RULES OF MANAGEMENT A Common Sense Approach to Management Ivan Reynolds MBA Page to be used for Copyright Information I dedicate this book to Bev. My Wife, my Partner, my Companion, my Friend, my Support You have stood by me with unflinching support and sage advice. You have shared my ups and downs, victories and defeats. You have sacrificed you time and life to my career. You have been a work widow to my long hours either away at work or during the many years of night time studies. You have moved from city to city and country to country, never flinching and never complaining. I owe my career and success to you! Thank you I love you dearly! “People don’t care how much you know until...
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