Lifeguard Character Analysis

Verbally abusing someone can be as simple as telling them over and over that they are insignificant and of little importance. Purposefully holding them responsible for things that they are not able to control is also a form of mistreatment. Although hurting others through the use of harsh words might seem harmless, it can actually seriously affect them at that time as well as in the future. The effects of abuse may or may not be seen from observers depending on whether the victim has emotional or physical symptoms. When people are constantly told that they are worthless, they can be affected mentally as well as physically.

Do not engage in slander, demoralization, or any other type of belittling for any reason, even if the person has done something wrong to you. Two wrongs do not make a right.

Generally, an anti-hero is “a main character in a story who does not have the qualities that a hero usually has, such as being morally good” (Macmillan Dictionary). For a person who overcomes difficulties and fulfills his dream, there is still a possibility that the person is not considered a hero if he or she is against heroic values. In John Cheever’s “The Swimmer”, Neddy is not a traditional hero who is concerned and caring. Instead, he is classified as an antihero--a relatable figure in default of crucial heroic qualities. Neddy’s decision of swimming home is merely due to his self-interest and not a moral motivation. As an antihero, Neddy does not have the interest to serve people. By contrast, his journey is one of self-gratification and entertainment. Arthur Ashe, the great American tennis player once said, “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost”. In “The Swimmer”, Neddy devises a very dramatic plan to swim home, which represents The Hero’s Journey. However, he does not demonstrate Ashe’s dictum because he fails to display some essential heroic qualities such as empathy, determination, and tolerance. Ultimately, he is not a hero, though he does complete a hero’s journey of sorts.

insults or spreading false rumors i did learn that some people are sensitive about their

People through time have been offended by many words throughout history. Words have been known to carry power and affect people negatively throughout history. For example, the famous N word has been used time and time as a negative connotations towards blacks. Well if words hurt this much one could say that micro aggressions, which can sometime be accidental could hurt just as much. The worst thing about being micro aggressed is the simple fact sometime you wouldn’t know if it’s actually micro

Abuse is regrettably a more common part of our society and is described by Margaret O. Hyde in her work, Know About Abuse, as an, “harmful, injurious, or offensive treatment”(Hyde 4). Abuse is usually only limited to the physical signs, such as; the red ribbons left from the lash of a belt or the blooming bruises from the drop of a fist. Rarely do those take the time to see the trauma and chaos caused by hateful, derogatory, or misused words. Forms of abuse, such as verbal abuse, are so common they have managed to integrate into social norms that include catcalling, slurs, shaming, and other such forms. This affect of chronic name calling can be seen in Stacy A. Teicher’s, Boys vs. Girls:

Throughout elementary school, our teachers and parents always told us to remember the expression “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. This expression is often used when someone insults another person verbally by calling them a derogatory name. Calling someone names like ugly, fat, and stupid are all examples of common verbal abuse and is also an example of taunting someone. When we are verbally abused by someone, we are taught not to make a big deal about it until it becomes physical abuse. However, sometimes when someone is verbally abusing you, you can’t do so. In school, we are taught many things, but learning to pick yourself up after feeling down and

Fresh of the Boat is a sitcom about an Asian-American family who moves from Washington D.C. to Orlando, Florida. The family is faced with the problems of cultural differences in a white neighborhood. The show takes place in the 1990’s. The narrator is the oldest child: Eddie Huang (portrayed by Hudson Yang). The producer is Eddie Huang along with the executive producers: Jake Kasdan, Nahnatchka Khan, and Melvin Mar.

There are many definitions that adequately define bullying; however, a simple definition is given by Kas Dekker, “Bullying is defined as a person being repeatedly exposed to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons and has difficulty defending him or herself.” (Dekker, 2013 pg 228) In this quote, Dekker is describing a power imbalance between the bully and the victim. In a power imbalance, the bully misuses their skills – whether strength, verbal, gestural, or relational – in order to either acquire their yearnings, or put another individual down. According to Ken Rigby, “Verbal bullying is the most common form of bullying, it involves talking down to a person by either insulting them or cruel sarcasm.” (Rigby, 2003 pg 10) In this form of bullying, the bully is

I am a senior/potential first year grad student. I spend a lot of time lifeguarding at the Campus Recreation Center and the YMCA. My hometown is in Sterling, Illinois, where there is a lot of banks, bars, churches and parking lots. Growing up, I lived with my mother, father and older brother that graduated from Western Illinois University. I currently attend The Crossing church in Macomb, Illinois, where I was a village leader for our college ministry. Early mornings are the worst thing in the world in my mind, but I want to change that by starting to exercise before my classes. An interesting fact about me is that I can't run straight on a treadmill. I am unaware of the reason why I can’t do it I just blame the accident I had as young child

Offensive jokes and jabs at someone's reputation should not be left untouched. Even one joke can ruin a person's day. Although it may be scary, people need to be bold enough to stand up for themselves. Professor Kahn of psychology says, "Speaking up may not magically change a biased attitude, but it can change a person's behavior by putting a strong message across. And

In the novel Watership Down Richard Adams has created many diverse and complicated characters, some easier to like than others. For instance, I like Fiver because he is an innocent little rabbit, who happens to have endowed a very special power although he is the smallest and born last. This intriguing ability to foresee what is to come and the cryptic messages that accompany this are very thought provoking. They make me anticipate what he has to say about any situation knowing that it will be crucial to the plot. Also I see a bit of myself in him, he is sympathetic, sensitive, a worry wort but really just wants to make sure that everyone is well and safe. “Believe me, something very bad is close upon us and we ought to go away”(Adams 9) Next, Bigwig who although at times can be

The first act of Coraline introduces the Other Mother at the beginning of the movie although the audience doesn't know that it's the Other Mother, who is making a doll that looks like Coraline. The first time we see Coraline she is looking for a well and meets the cat and Wybie, whose grandmother owns the apartment she just moved into. The next day after finding the well, Coraline gets the doll from the beginning of the movie from Wybie, her mother gives it to her, the mother and father are introduced. The parents ignore Coraline, so she starts exploring the house and in doing so finds the small door that leads to the other world but it's bricked up. Later she follows a mouse she hears and opens the door to find the way open, goes through and meets her Other Mother and Other Father. The other world is much more exciting and her other parents don't ignore her. Upon waking she assumes it was a dream and tells her real parents who say that she should talk to Miss Spink and Forcible, their downstairs neighbors. On her way she meets Mr. Bobinsky who is training mouses for a grand performance but it's obvious he's no where near there. As she is leaving he tells her the mice told him to tell her to " not go through the little door " trying to warn against the other world. From here Coraline finally meets Miss Spink and Forcible, retired aristocrats who offer her tea than tell her her future. Miss Spink sees a " very peculiar hand " and warns that symbolizes that Coraline is in

For 11 weeks during this past summer, I worked as a cabin counselor, lifeguard, and swim coach at Camp Seafarer in North Carolina. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t allowed to use my phone during the day. From the moment my campers woke up at 7 am, to the time they fell asleep around 11 pm, I was without screens or media. I’m no mathematician, but that works out to 16 hours a day, six days a week, for three straight months. Although it was difficult at first, by not using my phone, I ensured that my campers were having the best experience possible. Equally important is the fact that I met my best friend while at camp. She is unequivocally the best friend that I’ve ever had, and I believe that our friendship is so strong because we were never distracted by our phones when we were together. This past weekend, I visited her at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and decided to channel my inner-camp-counselor by going screen-free for 24 hours so that I could give her my undivided attention.

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