influences were my grandfather and my great grandfather. One a construction worker and other, a retired World War II and Korean War veteran. The soldier and the construction worker, two things that defined masculinity to me at a very young age. The bravery associated with a soldier and the ruggedness of a construction worker are still things that are primarily associated with masculinity today. My views have somewhat changed though, I now know that there are female soldiers, and there are female construction
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the conflict and its details. The sheer risk of the situation in itself makes it defining for many involved, particularly those in the thick of battle. In Stephen Crane’s novel The Red Badge of Courage, the protagonist Henry Fleming shows ambition, bravery, and eventually reflection, and is shaped by his stressful and horrific life as a Union soldier in the American Civil War, which forces him to progress mentally. In The Red Badge of Courage, Henry Fleming demonstrates an ambitious nature, however
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not sure what is because risking your life for other people’s protection sounds like a hero to me. One thing that is absolutely required to be in the U.S Army is bravery. Knowing that your career requires you going over sea’s from time to time and the risk that you just might not end up coming back. That all would require bravery at the most. The average soldier goes on about three tours every 10 years. My dad has been in the army for exactly 16 going on 17 years and has gone over seas 5 times
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EN101_EN260_IGEN160-C303 01-12-2014 At what extremes should a person go to, for love? And to what lengths, would you go for love? In history, the power of love, has made many people go to some pretty extreme lengths. I know that I’ve done a crazy or foolish act for love. While many can relate to this, many my not and will find that the play Lysistrata extremely intriguing. Lysistrata, would do the impossible and unthinkable; to get her husband back, for what seemed to be an ever lasting war. Knowing
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Shirley Huyette is living the active life of retirement in Vancouver, Washington. She and her husband, Bill, moved here together from Pomeroy, Washington after high school to complete her education at Portland University and eventually set down in Vancouver. Moving away from everything she had known was only one of many courageous events in her new life here. Her life didn't start in Pomeroy thought. Shirley's family moved from Idaho, to Texas, where after a few years they picked up roots and
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that possess several distinct characteristics. Those traits either pertain to me or were caught in my interest for incorporation. Those characters include Guy Montag, Ralph, and Mildred. In the story Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag displays courage and bravery which leads him to undergo a period in his life when he sees reality for what it really is then takes action. This is a trait that I lack, a sense of boldness. Guy realizes that the authority, which has control over their society, has created a movement
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The name I chose for confirmation is Kateri. The name is derived from Saint Kateri Tekakwitha whom I chose to pray to and imitate in my preparation for Confirmation. I chose this Confirmation name because St. Kateri is a role model of the Catholic faith, devoting herself completely to Jesus Christ, and is the Patron saint of the environment and orphans. St. Kateri Tekakwitha was born in a Mohawk village of Ossernenon in 1656 to a Mohawk chief father and an Algonquin mother. Her father practiced under
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300: Battle of Thermopylae The film “300” is based on the battle of Thermopylae, which was the first battle between the Persians and Greeks during the Persian attack. The battle began because Persia wanted to rule the entire world because owning Asia Minor, Lydia, Mesopotamia, Judah, and Asia was not good enough. The Greeks had a very small army but they were determined to do whatever it took to stand against the Persians, who had a huge military. When all of Greece heard about this outlandish
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Being a hero is not something everyone can be. One has to make sacrifices for the better of others. If one is not willing to make sacrifices, they are not strong enough to be a hero. Specific heroes are hard to find. Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner”, revolves around characters portraying heroism. Although the story revolves around many characters showcasing the theme of heroism, the character that has been the hero throughout the story is Hassan. This is proved by the sacrifices Hassan made
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the city? Do you feel safe a year since 26/11? While last years terror attacks left us dazed and confused, stories about acts of outstanding bravery and kindness abound. Acts that make us proud to be from this city. Highlights in clouds of grey that let us know that humanity shines through no matter what. Mumbai will never forget the bravery displayed by the NSG, the policemen or the firemen. The concern, however, is not the beneficiency offered; instead it is about the city of Mumbai
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