...What is a good character? This may seem like a simple question, yet it may be a complicated one, too. But there are many different ways to describe someone who has good character, and some of the qualifications are honesty, loyalty, and faith. However, character is not something someone is born with, it is the development of one’s personality and individuality which identifies them based off their ethnic, cultural, and academic background. When you think of a person with good character, you might think of someone with integrity. Integrity means that you have a set of certain values that you live by day to day, which one creates due to their experiences. With this integrity, you make positive choices, hold specific morals in the overall situation, and are constructive and encouraging for others despite of there being wrongs or rights; because these ideals are what make a good character. A character that sums up these qualities, actions and tendencies distinguishes them from others due to their knowledge, and makes them who they are, which is admirable. A prime example to a “good character” in my life that helps me distinguish this ideal would have to be my mother. She has a good heart, benevolent feelings, and a balanced mind. She knows how to reduce stress level for anyone even if she’s the one filled with nerves. She continues to portray trustworthy actions, respectful manners, responsible decisions, fair performances, caring deeds, and good citizenship. And even though...
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...In this book Beto is the main characters name there is also Rajo, Jesse, and Beto sr. his father. It is called “A Good Long Way” and it is written by Rene Sadana Jr. It is about a boy who has a teacher named Mrs. Garcia. Beto is in school really working hard at his algebra. He has a friend named Jessee who people have misunderstood because she dresses like a tough girl. People think she is a thug when she really isn’t and that hurts Beto’s feelings. Another part of it is that Beto tries to get along with his brother Roelito who is very bright and ambitious. They are in my opinion in competition with each other. Another thing is that Beto has an overprotective father who gets mad at him for making C’s in school. He also has problems with him...
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...Having good character traits can get you a lot of places in life because many people will like you, but what character traits should you have to get to this point? Well, one character trait you should have is honesty, as well as respectful, and being kind. If you have these traits, you're set for a good life ahead of you! Having honesty as a character trait is really important because it shows that you can be trusted. For example, if someone you work with is having problems at home and they're really stressed and you notice, then if they trust you, they'll let you in so that they won't have to hold it in, and they can express how they're feeling because they trust you. Whereas, if you aren't honest, and you try to help your co-worker, they won't tell you how they feel and it will be a burden for them because they have to keep their feelings welled up inside of them.Clearly, if you have honesty as a character trait, then you can help a lot of people when they're going through hard times....
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...Mackenzie Blake 9/20/12 Essay 1 CHARACTER TRAITS OF A GOOD STUDENT There are many character traits of a good student. A few are: study habits, not procrastinating, and taking notes. If a student takes these traits and applies them to his student life they will benefit him and make him a good student. Good study habits are very important in a student’s life. There are a lot of ways a student can study. Making note cards or studying over class notes, taken during the week are very good ways to study for an upcoming test or quiz. Also studying away from the television, computer, cell phone, and other distracting things is a good way to study. Procrastinating is a very serious thing that every student should avoid to become a better student. Going ahead of time and getting assignments done is a good way to avoid procrastinating. Another way to avoided procrastinating is to start on your homework and studying as soon as you get home from school. Also taking advantage of study halls and other short breaks to get ahead on assignments is another great way to avoided procrastinating. Taking good notes is a very important thing to do to become a good student. Listening in class and writing notes off the board is a very good way to get good notes. Making sure your notebook is neat an ordered is another important thing to have done to be able to look back and understand what was said in class. Asking another student for notes missed on an absent day is a very good way to have great notes. ...
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...suffer more so teens brings me to my main character, Tyrone. Tyrone is a 16 year old who hasn’t had a father since he was 12, do to him being sentenced in jail for 5 years for first degree murder that he didn’t do but was plotted on him. When his father went away it affected him a lot because he was so close with his father they were unbreakable. When he went to jail he begin to act out his mother even lost control of him. She put him in many different programs but it didn’t help at all. She told them many stories on how he came home drunk and high and ended up fighting her. Not only is she scared for her life she also worries about the kind of friends Tyrone hang with. Most of the friends he has are in gangs and get in lots of trouble in school and out. The first night Tyrone came home drunk and hit his mom his mom was shocked because he also threw a knife at her but gladly he missed. That morning she then brought it up to him but he was clueless about what happened. Later that night Tyrone sat down with his mom and talked to her saying how lost he felt when his dad went away. He also stated that he join a gang and might be in a lot of trouble and even said...
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...Good Country People Flannery O’Conner, uses her characters to formulate an event straight out of the old south, in her short story, Good Country People. The thick southern accents, littered with misspellings and poor grammar, add a flare to the various mentalities that led to an assault in one of the final scenes. We are first introduced to Mrs. Hopewell, the head of the home and, her adult daughter, Joy. We learn that Joy is a victim of a hunting accident that resulted in the loss of her leg and the onset of a dismal outlook. The hired help, Mrs. Freemen, is often observing in the kitchen. Her disengaged communication, seems to offset Mrs. Hopewell’s over reaching ability to turn a blind eye. When a bible salesman comes to the door, he is invited to stay through his charm and wit. Meanwhile, Joy, who is usually well guarded,...
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...A former soldier assembles a crew to rescue his son being held hostage in Kabul. BRIEF SYNOPSIS: MATT JOHNSON is a military man. He signed up for the Marines at the age of 17 years old and was deployed by the age of 19 years old. Matt is the sixth generation Johnson to become a Marine. His father, who served the country for 20 years, told him that it was important to carry on the family tradition. Matt, a family man, promises his wife, REBECCA JOHNSON, that he won’t encourage their young son SAM (10) to follow the family tradition. Matt promises that he’ll settle down. Years later, Matt, now runs a gym. His life is shattered when a Marine Notifications Officer informs Matt that Sam’s convoy was ambushed outside of Kabul. Ten soldiers were killed and four remain missing. Sam is among the missing. Rebecca is terrified for her son and blames Matt for Sam joining the Marines. An Al-Qaeda Leader, MUSTAFA HAMMED, demands the release of a terrorist, JAMALI SALIB, in exchange for the life of the hostages. Matt knows the government will never negotiate for Sam’s life. Matt decides to do something on his own. Matt recruits his former Marine buddy, BILLY, to help rescue Sam. Billy agrees. They contact JOANNA COOK, a former chef in the Marines. They are looking for JOHN HALL to help them release Jamali. Matt learns that Joanna and John had a child, who went missing. Matt tracks down John and threatens to reveal the truth about his past if he doesn’t help. John has a lot to lose...
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...The tale of Flannery O’Connor’s “Good Country People” is a story of an optimistic mother, Mrs. Hopewell, and a pessimistic daughter, Hulga, who lives on a farm together in rural Georgia. On the farm also lives the Freeman’s “good country people” (O’Connor, 482), the family was hired to help with the farm. One day a bible sales man, Manley Pointer, comes by the house in an attempt to make a sale, and ends up making a major impact on Hulga’s life. Hulga a doctor of philosophy values her contemptuous relationship with her mother, she also values her uniqueness, and she believes she is vastly more intelligent than others. These beliefs make Hulga a displeasure to be around and ultimately leads to her being deceived. Hulga lives with her mother, as if she is tolerating...
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...CIVIL AND SOCIAL USES OF DRONES Name Course Title Instructor’s name Date Introduction A drone is a remote proscribed pilotless airplane as well as a projectile. A broader definition of this is an unmanned plane as well as a ship that can steer itself separately, without individual control or past the line of prospect. Consequently, this paper will attempt to explain on the civil along with the social uses of drones. There are growing numbers of in-flight drone platforms, comprising of the very energetic do it yourself society. The machines are getting to be more vigorous, with the potential to sustain heavier payloads for extensive flight periods. As with the increasing interest as well as the potential for these tools to tackle novel areas of requests, it is important to address on the civil uses of drones. Thus, among this uses they do comprise of the agricultural sector. Basing on various researches conducted by the “Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International” the news suggested that. The agricultural use of drones could involve 70% of the market. The explanation pointed out for this comprised of the desire to monitor crops strictly so as to enhance...
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...Mamhot Lit 21 PARTS OF A STORY The main parts of a story are character(s), plot and setting. You may have heard these terms before. Every story has characters. The characters can be adults, children, or even animals. In some stories, objects with human traits and voices are characters, like the teacup in Beauty and The Beast, for example. PLOT The plot is the story itself. A good plot captures attention and makes the reader of your story want to keep reading. Conflict is another term that is related to plot. Every story has a conflict. This is the issue or problem faced by the characters. It may be a problem they need to solve or an adventure you want them to have. SETTING The setting is where the story takes place. It may take place in a familiar city or another country, in the character’s home, at a school, in a sports stadium…any place that fits the characters and the plot. Of course, there can be more than one setting within a story if the story is long enough. Since you will be writing a short story, it will probably be best to set it in only one place. Related to setting is the time period. A story may be set in the present, in the past, or in the future. When you plan a story, begin with a character or characters, a plot (something for the character or characters to do), and a place and time for the action of the story to happen. You may be surprised how many ideas you have for characters, plot, and setting once you start thinking about them. These things...
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...Elements of a good ending; A Complicated Kindness and Kite Runner While writing a novel the writer must emphasize on the basic elements of ending the storyline. Efficient ending of a story answers the reader’s expectation of the story’s question. A good ending seals the reader’s impression of all they have read in the story. Therefore a good ending is necessary in writers doing literature writing as they motivate a reader to enjoy reading. There are four main elements which guide a writer in creating a good story ending in a novel. Comparisons between two novels; a complicated Kindness and Kite runner ending will help establish a good example of each of the four elements discussed below. First a good ending should seek to address the main problem or the antagonist. The protagonist does not necessarily have to win every time in a story but the main issue and problem be addressed in a way with the major win or defeat on the protagonist part. A complicated Kindness Miriam Toew’s keeps on addressing Nomi who is the antagonist in the story towards the end of the novel Nomi is seen as an courageous girl gathering means to help re unite her family together. She does so by seeking to trace her mother and a sister who left their community. She oppressively resists the rebellious rules and cultures in her society. Another significant element is the tying of loose ends and provision of a closure .this element applies on enhancing the reader to get anticipated on the next series of the novel...
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..."Inspiration From Fictional Characters" Black Lotus Mahabubul Quddus Pritom 2014-1-10-017 Raihan Rahman Naim 2014-1-10-187 Gulsaba Binte Kabir Shoshi 2014-1-10-159 Jenat Afsana 2014-2-40-024 ENG 102 English Composition and Communication Skills Israt Jahan Senior Lecturer, Department of English East West University 1st December ,2014 Index Names Pages 1.Abstract................................................................................................................................ 3 2.Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4 3.What is a fictional Character?............................................................................................... 5 4.Evolvement of fictional characters....................................................................................... 6-7 5.Heroes.................................................................................................................................... 8 6.Villains................................................................................................................................... 9 7.Positive Impression..............................................
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...rebellion was a contributing factor? * people in wealthy industrialized society are on average happier than poor ones * greater wealth comes a greater ability to meet needs and desires * economic development has been shown to generate a steady increase in average happiness levels, but after a certain level of development has been reached the effects disappear completely * the middle class continue to feel squeezed economically * people are working harder, under more stress, less free time * some people question the value of economic growth altogether * serious sacrifices in order to keep a high growth rate * but growth isn’t making us happier * people spend their money on private consumption goods * something pathological about consumption habits * obsessed with acquiring more even though this leads to unreasonable sacrifices * is social criticism really a criticism or rather a piece...
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...QUESTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS 1. Word Count SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 3,000 WORDS. 2. As you ponder these elements, answer the following questions about the play, in paragraph format. Use complete sentences and good grammar to develop a good paragraph response to each question. Your style need not be formal, but it should be polished and thoughtful. WRITE YOUR OWN THOUGHTS, and DO NOT use outside internet sources or any other resources, other than for context. Steps to follow in writing a play analysis: CONTEXT: Consider the period setting of the play, and then research the events of the world during that time period. For example, if you are analyzing a play that takes place during the great depression, you will need to research and understand the current events and everyday human concerns of that period in order to write a dramaturgical analysis. The time setting is the most important part of dissecting the inner workings of a play. Characters are defined by their environments, just as we human beings are. So understanding the world events of a play's time period is essential in order to truly grasp the intended setting. When writing your analysis, include not only the broad events of the period, but also smaller scale concerns that would have affected the characters in the play at that time. These smaller, more personal glimpses into life during the period will actually prove to be the most beneficial to someone reading your analysis....
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...English 10B 4/17/1 Lord of the Flies: Characterization What is good characterization? Characterization is the way an author presents and develops a character to make them believable. This essay will focus on three believable characters. One of the believable characters is Ralph. Another believable character is Jack. The last believable character is Simon. Because William Golding wanted believable characters, he made Ralph round and dynamic, Jack flat and static, and Simon round and static. One interesting character is Ralph. For example Ralph is a round character because he has multiple traits. Sometimes he borders on savagery, and sometimes he acts civilized. In chapter 2, the children are setting to get rescued. During the conversation, Ralph tells the boys, “We ought to have more rules. Where the conch is, that’s a meeting. The same up here as down there”(42). This shows that Ralph wants to be civilized, but he had times where he was savage too. The best example of Ralph’s savagery is where he helps kill Simon later in the book. Moreover, Ralph is dynamic because he changes throughout the novel. Early in the novel, Ralph is carefree and happy person. By the end, however he becomes very sad and guilty. At the end, Ralph was about to be killed by Jack, but was saved at the last second. This brought a lot of emotion. Ralph cries because he knows that man is not innocent or good, and he cries because Piggy has died (202). Ralph changes from an innocent kid...
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