individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles” by Christopher Reeve. If you were at a shooting what would do, risk your life to save others or save yourself? what is a hero? There are many people in this world and many people are not heroes. A hero is someone who would put their lives in danger to help someone,step out of their normal life to help others and sue their strength for good reasons life saving people. Someone who would step out would help people
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The universe may not be as easily read at times, it also isn’t always the nicest. There will be plenty of bumps in the road on my way to my goal, but no matter what I knew I would have the universe right by my side. This year I got sick during my national bmx season I was out for 3 months, this meant missing 5 nationals of the 6 in the season. I was hoping that I would still be able to go to the last race of my season, but when the time rolled around I was still somewhat sick. I was furious that
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condition so rather than take action against his family his thoughts are presented and explained. Soon Gregor began to lose feeling for his family and “was only filled with rage at the way they neglecting him” (Kafka 150). No matter the condition of the world one still has power over their own actions and development. While backed up into a corner (his room) and still possessed by his new bug form Gregor had “ a growing lack of consideration for others”, just as his sister had towards him (Kafka 154).
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Trusting someone new can be difficult depending on the circumstances of the meeting. Throughout Cormac McCarthy's The Road, a father fights to see his son survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Although he is unsure of his own chances of survival, and does not think they are particularly strong, the father does his best to hide his fears from his son. The father's love for his son and his desire to protect him outweigh his own fear of their bleak situation. However, as the two face more obstacles to
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In the confusion of it all, I became silent. Our world nurtures us, keeping us busy so that the surface of our minds is always occupied. Even as we ride an elevator, music is played to distract us from even a temporary plunge into the depths of our own consciousness; this neglects our ability to dive deeper into ourselves and denies us the opportunity to reject the superficial influences of society. My home was always switching between the Dominican Republic and the land my parents tried to pursue
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I heard shouts and screams, the crying of those who seemed in peril, and I was in the middle. It was the summer of 2011, July, a crisp morning breeze awoken me. Then through the nooks and crannies the sun peeked through and I was showered with warmth and energy. Then I remembered today was the day. We were going to Great America, and I said I was going to overcome my fear of the Demon. Or was I? But that was for later. I sprinted through the hallway. Got my clothes from the dryer, brushed my teeth
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Video games give gamers a sense of self, allowing them to reach outside of who they are, and empower them to tackle real-world problems. According to Jane McGonigal in her article “Be A Gamer, Save the World,” video games help fulfill human needs that society fails to entertain. Typically, gamers are typecast as escapist-an individual who tries to escape away from reality-but the reality is playing video games has helped players become the best versions of themselves. Throughout the article McGonigal
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creates a large mission to solve her problem. I am no leader, since I do not command a group, organization or country. I am no child prodigy seeking fame for myself. What I do know is that I, a humble teenager, can and need to make a difference in my world in any way I can. Ever since Columbus, throughout history there has been a constant and visible connection between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This rich history between countries has obviously affected they way these two countries perceive each
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The Importance of Hope and Perseverance These three pieces of literature are not only meant to entertain, but they also bring to light the importance of retaining hope and perseverance through even the most arduous times. Hillenbrand, Laura. Unbroken. Random House, 2010. Print. Unbroken, the true story of Louis Zamperini, know by his friends as Louie, and how he goes from a troubled child, to an Olympic athlete, to being stranded at sea. As a young child Louie was very mischievous; he was drinking
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accepting and appreciating of each other’s social constructs, which would build on their tolerance levels while decreasing their animosity towards one another. The absence of tolerance is irreplaceable without this empathy, and its effects on our world can be devastating. As one expert on the matter puts it, every nation has a foundation on which it is supported, but that foundation crumbles “if there are fractures and faults in the foundation” (Abdur Rafay Usmani). When communities stay intolerant
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