Passion And Courage

Would you continue to stand up for what you believe in even if you know you will have to face some consequences? Mr. Morrison was not afraid to stand up for what he believes in, even if he knew that he might get in some trouble and have to face consequences. Mr. Morrison used to work at a railroad. One day he was working and he got into a fight with a white man. He knew when he started to fight that he would have to face some consequences, but that did not stop him

Ordinary courage is a book that tells the story of an ordinary man who is inlisted in the continental army in the revolutionary war. Joseph Plumb Martin is the young man fighting in this war, at the time he entered he was just a mere 16 year old kid but by the time his time in the continental army was up he became a man. This is a first person memoir of what it was like for a regular person living in a war zone, and dealing with the everyday fears of food shortage, low morale, and danger of attack. This is something that many people in todays world could not handle because even some of the old guys in the

As students we are brainwashed by ancient myths such as The Iliad, where war is extolled and the valorous warrior praised. Yet, modern novels such as Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried (THINGS) challenge those very notions. Like The Iliad, THINGS is about war. It is about battles and soldiers, victory and survival, yet the message O'Brien gives us in THINGS runs almost contradictory to the traditional war story. Whereas traditional stories of war take place on battlefields where soldier battles soldier and

In Tim O’Brien’s powerful novel, The Things They Carried, the author undoubtedly emphasized the quintessential theme of ‘The Nature of Courage’ and how their differences affected the different members of O’Brien’s platoon. It is hard to have courage when one is faced with a dangerous situation, and often being courageous is not something you can teach it is just something inside that keeps you going when things get tough. The character Jimmy Cross, while he is seen as a minor character compared to others like Kiowa, Rat Kiley, Tim O’Brien himself, and Curt Lemon; Cross is actually a perfect depiction of the nature of courage due to the tunnel incident in the very beginning of the novel.

Throughout history, there have been countless times whenre individuals have courageously fought for change and societal justice. For instance, Gandhi helped India gain their independence, even though the circumstances were extremely risky for him, and could have led to his arrest or even death. However, he continued to persevere through it all, and was able to accomplish great things for his country. Another example is Malala Yousafzai, who promoted the education of girls in her country. Despite the clear threat of the Taliban, she continued to fight hard for her cause. Courage can be defined in many different ways, such as the ability to persevere and accomplish something in a frightening or risky situation. Examples of courage can be seen all around the world. Without courageous people, society would not have been able to improve. Being courageous is difficult, and requires an abundance of dedication and perseverance. It also includes remaining strong, despite the challenges that may occur along the way.

In the novel The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien expresses to the reader why the men went to the war and continued to fight it. In the first chapter, “The Things They Carried,” O’Brien states “It was not courage, exactly; the object was not valor. Rather they were too frightened to be cowards.” The soldiers went to war not because they were courageous and ready to fight, but because they felt the need to go. They were afraid and coped with their lack of courage by telling stories (to themselves or aloud) and applied humor to the situations they encountered.

Tom Hanks, a famous actor, once said, “A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown.” This is true in Sue Morris’ life. Sue volunteers in the music program at West Delaware and the bowling team. She never knew what she was entering into when she walked into these activities, but she took the risk. Sue Morris, who has volunteered for many people, is truly a hero.

Throughout the different careers available in the criminal justice system, all persons are expected to rigorously enforce the laws of the land and create a safer space for civilians.

Honor, courage, and commitment are the core values that are embedded in my foundation through twenty years of honorable service in the U.S. Navy. Energetic, forward thinking, versatile, and being a team player are characteristics that I possess. I am a compassionate counselor that has worked with clients’ population from every social, economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

“... I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see through it not matter what” (Lee, 11). This book is a story about two siblings that experienced many things throughout the whole book, most of them hard and new to them, but at the end, they assimilated to face these things. Their father, Atticus, was a lawyer who did everything at his hands to always do the right thing, and as a result of that, Jem and Scout met several circumstances that other kids weren’t exposed to and they learned to forgive and and appreciate others the way they are. Compassion and forgiveness are perceptible in this book and appreciable things like Camellias, and Red Geraniums can represent such strong emotions.

First, I'd like to start off this by saying how courageous this god among men is. Spencer Hack is an amazingly brave role model. This man unceasingly speaks what he thinks is right and always speaks his mind. I would never have the courage to do that. Spencer Hack is also one of the most achieved people I have met in my useless life. Whenever the world is against this man, he always knows what to do, he stands up and speaks his mind, and you have to admire that about this man/role model who can face divine judgment and still face another day. This man can face the pressure of a million suns and stand up again as an even greater role model. Spencer Hack will always be my role model. That is

        On her way to work, a nurse is assaulted while racial slurs are yelled at her. The same route that she has taken to work for the last ten years without a problem, now leads her to violence (Hornblower36). Instances of discrimination and racism such as this one, have increased since the passing of Proposition 187 in California. For years, the border states of this nation have faced a steady increase in the costs they are forced to pay for providing benefits to illegal immigrants. California alone is home to over half of the nation's illegal immigrants. This has cost the state close to $2 billion every year in education and $400 million in emergency medical services

Brookie, it was a privilege for you to share your success with me today, I could see that you were very proud of your accomplishment. You had chosen to take on the challenge to climb up and over the bars. Jan, shared with me that you accepted her support of holding you as you to climb up and down the bars. You soon took the courage to complete the task of climbing up and down the bars independently. Jan and you were both excited by your achievement and you continued to repeat it all afternoon. Tino pai Brookie!!

There are many risks involved when a person comes in contact with courage. A person's peers or the people close to them can be highly judgmental, especially if what you are doing clashes with common beliefs or behaviors. This stands very true when looking at the life of Martin Luther King Jr. His peers were not only the African American population, but also white upper-class clergymen. In the first line of Martin Luther King Junior's letter to the clergymen he states that he is "confined here in the Birmingham City Jail."(303) Dr. King took a great risk of being judged, solely by writing a letter to his peers. He knew that the clergymen already had their own ideas about him, but he took an even bigger risk by writing them from his jail cell. Another major risk that people take while being courageous is risking their life for the lives of others. In "And the Band Played On," Randy Shilts tells the story of a young female doctor, Grethe Rask, who risked her life because she worked in a clinic that didn't even provide the "…basics [such] as sterile rubber gloves or disposable needles."(330) He goes on to describe even more horrifying details about

Leadership is splendidly complex, a cognitive process involving a perception based, relationship-oriented phenomenon found among leaders and followers. The most effective leaders understand the importance for embracing change and continuously galvanizing essential leadership skills and capabilities. While business environments are continuously changing, underestimating the importance for effective leadership has previously proven futile for many organizations. The need for organizational leaders to shift focus away from profitability is surreal, goals and objectives must focus on accommodating corporate, social, and environmental responsibilities. The premise of leadership is about turning data and information into knowledge and