...Marion Blumenthal Lazan, A survivor of a horrific event called the Holocaust. Marion is a very brave and strong person. Marion never gave up on hope surviving the Holocaust. A lot of people have died in the Concentration camps from typhus or gas chambers. Marion was one of the many lucky survivors to leave the camps and go back to her normal life in the U.S. Marion just being four years of age in a camp where people were tortured and have died from diseases is very scary because most four year olds don’t grow up seeing all of that and being a kid you would be living with your family in a house not in a horrified camp where people slowly died from diseases. Marion Blumenthal Lazan, A strong and Brave woman who never gave up on hope surviving that tragic event....
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...Annemarie Johansen: a young German girl, Marian Anderson: a famous opera singer, and Sojourner Truth: a women’s right activist. “What do these three people have in common?”, you might ask yourself. All of these courageous individuals have shaped history.They have stood up for their beliefs and had bravery. They stayed strong regardless of obstacles they faced.From delivering a handkerchief, to changing lyrics, or even just saying a speech, these are truly amazing people. Can you imagine a young girl able to change history? For most people it could be impossible, but for Annemarie Johansen, it was reality. Annemarie was a an extremely brave girl. She showed fearlessness by standing up to soldiers when they stopped her. On page 586, it says, “‘Annemarie gave an exasperated sigh “Could I go now, please?”, She asked impatiently”.This shows that Annemarie was calm and courageous because she talked back to people she knew could harm her easily. After Annemarie was stopped by the...
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...film "Alice in Wonderland" Leanne Lo Does 'femininity' show what it means to be as a woman in Disney film? The issue of gender does not necessarily show the original meaning of femininity in the Disney film "Alice in Wonderland" in 2010. This film is an American computer-animated and live action film by director Tim Burton, which gets its ideas from the British novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll in 1865 and its 1871 sequel "Through the Looking-Glass". The story tells about the latest adventure of the main character Alice Kingsleigh to Underland, where she visited thirteen years ago when she was six. At that time the Underland (or Wonderland as Alice calls it) was the White Queen's reign, but now being controlled by her easily-irritated sister the Red Queen who hates animals and uses them as servants. Alice is foretold to be the only one who can slay the dragon-like creature Jabberwocky which is controlled by the Red Queen who terrorizes Underland's inhabitants, and finally with her courage restores the White Queen to power. The film Alice in Wonderland has showed different meaning of femininity by the three main characters Alice, the Red Queen , and the White Queen, who play other than traditional gender roles of women as expected by the society. Like Alice who is brave to confront the society's expectations of a young woman by being strong and courageous to choose her own life. Also, the Red Queen and the White Queen have shown the opposite situation...
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...Essay Topic: The interpretation of the definition of the word “Courage”. Essay Questions: What feelings does the word courage provoke in you? How courage is traditionally interpreted? How important is courage for any personality type? Thesis Statement: The definitions of this word are numerous, but since the world around us changes the definitions change, too. For instance, if we talk about the liberty of word we can define “courage” as the person’s ability to say what he thinks on this matter. Courage, what feelings do you get when you hear this word? Do you feel Inspiration, Admiration, Respect, Fear, or maybe nothing at all? To some people courage is just another word, and for others it means so much more. The word courage comes from the Latin word coraticum. The root”cor” means heart. Then after the world entered English through French it was completed with an English suffix- age, which expressed action or the result of action. So the word courage really means an action that comes from the heart, in other words it is a noble action. How is this word used by contemporary people? The main usage of this term of this term of the word is, to describe people who have a type of mind that allows them not to think rational, and face danger without fear. Which is also referred to as bravery or boldness? This word is usually used when talking about man, because from its original form it was considered to be more of manly virtue. The definitions of this word are numerous, but...
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...“Rebecca, Rebecca, go to her, were lost.” said this to rebecca knowing that she would go do something. This sentence said by Reverend Parris shows how courageous of a person she is. Rebecca nurse is a mother as well as a good Christian woman. Rebecca and I are similar because we are both courageous, kind, and honest. Rebecca Nurse is a very courageous person. Rebecca Nurse had the chance to confess but she did not. She knew she wasn't a witch and would not confess to something she did not do. She stood up for herself. I too am courageous. One time I was sitting at lunch with some friends and they were talking very rudely about some girls that were sitting across from us. They would put them down and judge them. But I stood up for them in saying...
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...In history, more men have been recognized as heroes than women. Is it because men are more determined and stronger than women? A woman who has proven that this wrong is Hua Mu Lan. Mulan is worthy of the title “hero” because she was an inspirational, courageous and unselfish warrior. In ancient China, women were not allowed to join the army, because society thought women were not as capable as men. Mulan proved them wrong. She was able to stay in the army for ten years disguised as a man. She was successful in battle and she made important contributions to her country. More importantly, she inspired society to empower women. One of Mulan’s most significant and inspirational qualities was that she was courageous all throughout her life. To honor her country, she joined the army. If her masquerade had been exposed, it would have resulted in the death penalty. Yet she mounted her steed and went into battle, while risking her life many times. Mulan was able to hold fort against an invading army. Many of her foes fell before her. At the palace of Chang’an, she was recognized as the bravest of knights. Mulan is a hero not only because she was courageous; she was unselfish too. The incident which best attests to this trait was this: after returning in triumph from war, the emperor offered her a promotion in top ranks and whatever she desired. Mulan refused such an enviable future and simply asked to be returned home. This is why Hua Mu Lan deserves the title “hero”. She...
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...In history, more men have been recognized as heroes than women. Is it because men are more determined and stronger than women? A woman who has proven that this wrong is Hua Mu Lan. Mulan is worthy of the title “hero” because she was an inspirational, courageous and unselfish warrior. In ancient China, women were not allowed to join the army, because society thought women were not as capable as men. Mulan proved them wrong. She was able to stay in the army for ten years disguised as a man. She was successful in battle and she made important contributions to her country. More importantly, she inspired society to empower women. One of Mulan’s most significant and inspirational qualities was that she was courageous all throughout her life. To honor her country, she joined the army. If her masquerade had been exposed, it would have resulted in the death penalty. Yet she mounted her steed and went into battle, while risking her life many times. Mulan was able to hold fort against an invading army. Many of her foes fell before her. At the palace of Chang’an, she was recognized as the bravest of knights. Mulan is a hero not only because she was courageous; she was unselfish too. The incident which best attests to this trait was this: after returning in triumph from war, the emperor offered her a promotion in top ranks and whatever she desired. Mulan refused such an enviable future and simply asked to be returned home. This is why Hua Mu Lan deserves the title “hero”. She...
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...considered one of the most unacknowledged heroes in the world. Causing positive impacts and accomplishing innumerable effects Irena Sendler conquers what almost seems the impossible. Throughout the holocaust period “Irena Sendler defied the Nazis and saved 2500 Jewish children by smuggling them out of the warsaw ghetto.” Therefore, her achievements and her endless efforts shall forever be cherished and respected. Irena Sendler is known as a resistance hero during the holocaust due to the fact that she put her own life at risk, accomplished various things, and had the strength to fight for what she believed in. Irena was greatly influenced by her father who was a doctor she eventually embarked as a health worker. Throughout her journey Irena Sendler becomes appalled by the many conditions occurring in her surroundings. Irena decides to join a council for aid to the jews.She comes to the conclusion that while aiding she’ll save the lives of children taking in consideration that she'd be putting her own life at risk . Many years exceed and her plan goes unnoticed, all secrets come out at one point and when Irenas secret was revealed she was arrested, imprisoned, tortured, and sentenced to death. Until the end still no one managed to break her spirit and at last minute she's saved by the Zegota members. Irena Sendler is truly...
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...Hero: a four lettered noun; the dictionary definition of the word 'hero' states that a hero is a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. Most times when people think of the word hero, the first thing that comes to mind is superhuman fictional heroes such as Superman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman, but a hero does not need supernatural abilities to be considered a hero. There are two types of heroes, fictional or nonfictional, and there are a plethora of different heroes in each category. Greek mythological heroes like Achilles and Oedipus Rex would be an example of fictional heroes and Vietnam War Veterans and Holocaust victims and survivors would be an example of nonfictional heroes. Although the two differ in realness,...
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...Dimitry Louis 2/7/11 In the story of a Worn Path by Eudora Welty we read of a woman named Phoenix Jackson who takes a journey many miles to receive medicine for her grandson in the city. Phoenix Jackson is approached by many obstacles on her way to the city like a thorn bush, a wolf, and a white man with a gun but she finally makes her way to the doctor’s office. I think Phoenix Jackson is courageous, noble, and incredibly brave. I consider Phoenix Jackson courageous because of all she had gone through but this trait stood out the most when Phoenix Jackson was approached by a dog in the middle of the woods. I would have been scared and not known what to do but Phoenix Jackson kept her composure and stayed strong. Many people in Phoenix Jackson’s position at that time would have maybe done something erratic but since Phoenix Jackson kept her composure she was able to stay safe. Not only is Phoenix Jackson courageous but she is also noble. Phoenix Jackson took a long journey so her grandsons could receive medicine he desperately needed. I think this allows us to better understand the love she has for her grandson. Phoenix Jackson has seen so much she was a slave; she has little education and is very old. This may have been her last journey but she took it anyway. The last important trait of Phoenix Jackson is her incredible bravery. Phoenix Jackson was approached by a white man with a gun but she wasn’t scared. Phoenix Jackson had seen too many white people ...
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...benefited men, but it also benefited women. African American women played a large role in the history of the civil rights era. According to Lee Sartain, “Female activists were integral to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and often in the front lines of the civil rights struggle. Commentators on the period, however, have generally ignored the role of these activists mainly, because women were not prominent in media reporting on the early struggles for civil rights (Sartain).”Even as of today most NAACP members and most local branch presidents are women. Vivian Malone Jones defied segregationist Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace to enroll in the University of Alabama in 1963 and later worked in the civil rights division of the U.S. Justice Department. The African American women of the Civil Rights Era were often overlooked, because of the race and their gender. Not only was racism an issue, but also sexism. No one took a woman serious during those times; they barely took men serious, because of the color of their skin. The women often just took the backseat roles to the men of their society. Many of the wives of the men in the public eye were often seen by their side, to give support, but they often ever took on their own leadership roles. Not many women would step up and speak and not that many of them took on leadership roles that would have them...
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...reform for women, inventions, and working conditions. It was a time where change needed to occur and with the erroneous behavior of some, a transformation was brought around. Suffragists are the most passionate, determined people who were constantly being discouraged by nonbelievers. Margaret...
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...Sacagawea is known for going on the voyage with Lewis and Clark to discover new things for as her husband had been chosen to go with them, leaving her to come along even during pregnancy. There she suffered a very difficult journey of sickness and harsh weather. She was a kind, brave and courageous woman who accomplished a lot. Sacagawea was a popular Native American that impacted the decade in many good ways. Sacagawea influenced the future in an affirmative way during the expedition in ways Lewis and Clark were delighted and recognized her as an important woman on the voyage. In fact, Lewis and Clark were so full of gratitude for her services, they even offered to provide her son Jean-Baptiste an education and raise him. Several years...
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...different types, such as in tv shows, movies, books, and in real life. For example, there are many controversial types of courage shown in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. To Kill A Mockingbird is about the people who live in an imaginary town in Alabama, called Maycomb, during the Great Depression. When racism and justice collide head on in Atticus’s courtroom, it is important to be courageous and brave no matter what the circumstances. Three examples of courage from the book are, when Jem stands up to save Atticus at the jailhouse, Boo Radley secretly laying the blanket over Scout, and Mrs. Dubose quitting her morphine addiction. The first...
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...When read the book Mountain Wolf Woman, I mainly concentrated on the chapters when Mountain Wolf Woman was at her adult age. This was the time when she turned mature, had her marriage and started to make decisions for her own life. During such a period, Mountain Wolf Woman demonstrated her qualities like self-determination and courage by the instances of how she dealt her unsuccessful first marriage and made tough decisions to overcame the obstacles on the way pursuing her happiness. Not only in chapter IV, Mountain Wolf Woman had actually established herself as a woman with very strong self-determination throughout the book. But this self-determination was fully presented in the chapter IV when she had her first marriage. Her first marriage was an arranged one, and the instigator was her brother Hagaga who got drunk and gave his sister, Mountain Wolf Woman, away. As could be expected form most of the arranged marriage, Mountain Wolf Woman’s marriage was not a very happy one. Her first husband was very easily aroused to jealousy of other men and used to accuse Mountain Wolf Woman of having affairs with other men even her male relatives. Accusations like such could greatly hurt a woman’s self-esteem even when she was insulted by her closest one. It was by that time Mountain Wolf Woman set up her mind to leave her husband. Moreover, as Mountain Wolf Woman was married to her husband family, she found that it was very difficult to get along well with her mother-in-law. When she was...
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