The Gift Of A Gift

In our book groups we discussed two essays “The Connection Between Strangers” by Miles Goodwin and the essay “The People Who Love You When No One Else Would” by Cecile Gilmer. In my group we said that “no matter how big or small your act of kindness is, it could change someones life” was demonstrated in both essays. In the first essay, “The Connection Between Strangers”, shows this because this little girl walked up to this solider and congratulated him. Little did she know, that the small action had changed the soldier’s life, as he said in the essay, “That girl undoubtedly has no memory of what happened years ago… It doesn't matter why she gave me the magazine. The important thing is she did” (Goodwin 83).

The Simple Gift shows us how the friendship of Billy and Old Bill overcome their wealth and status. For example Billy takes care of Old Bill. Billy provides Old Bill with company, friendship and breakfast in the morning. In the passage too early (p. 55). Billy leaves a bowl of Weet-bix and milk at Old Bill’s door .This shows that Billy has compassion, generosity and empathy. Billy inspires Old Bill to stop

“The robb’d that smiles, steals something from the thief; He robs himself that spends a bootless grief.” This paradox is demonstrated through the short story, Thank You, Ma’am, as a woman that goes by Mrs. Jones. Helps this fourteen year old straggly boy, that goes by the name Roger find the real answer to life. As Mrs. Jones takes him into her home, even though the boy tried to steal her purse. She teaches him that you don’t need to steal if you want something in life. You could just ask, because someone would be willing to show an act of kindness. She forgives the boy for trying to steal her purse, because everyone sins and no one's perfect. We all have sinned and we just have to live with

“The mother removes her purse from her shoulder and rummages through its contents: lipstick, a lace handkerchief, an address book. She finds what she’s looking for and passes a folded dollar over her child’s head to the man who stands and stares even though the light has changed and traffic navigates around his hips… He does not know his part. He does not know that acceptance of the gift and gratitude are what makes this transaction complete… The mother grows impatient and pushes the stroller before her, bearing the dollar like a cross. Finally, a black hand rises and closes around green” (paragraphs 3-5).

Demonstrate how your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing represent this interpretation of belonging.

A gift that is pure, with no strings attached given with untainted caring is so much more meaningful than a gift that is given with ties attached to it. Most Secwepemc gave their gifts in the former approach. Gifts were given without any expectation. Such was the way of the Secwepemc that we expected to count on those that had accepted our help. The gift to the ‘unknown stranger’ was not given with a demand to help the tribe. It is more than just an understanding, it is a deep respect. There were no ties attached to the gift given to the ‘unknown stranger’ it was more of an understanding to help those that have helped you.

I can remember the conversation as if it was yesterday. While in a grocery store walking in the grocery aisle, I overheard a woman talking to another woman and her husband. The part that caught my attention was the young lady saying, “I can get you the cheese, milk, and eggs with my WIC, and all you have to do is give me the money when we leave the store.” I knew this wasn’t right, so I made sure I was at the check-out counter to see if what I overheard was true. To my surprise, the young woman paid for things using a check like piece of paper and waited for the couple to leave the store. In the parking lot, I witnessed the young lady giving the

Therefore, this showcases heroism since he is being honest and appreciative about what he receives, yet would rather receive nothing thenaynthing and then shows he doesn’t deserve the gifts by speaking his mind on what not to do for him while indicating no harm and great valor.

The giving of a gift that was used to purchase another is a generous symbol of what Christmas represents and was strongly displayed here.

he tried to give money to the family for his gratitude, but they would no accept

A woman named Sarah Darling gave change to a homeless man, Billy Ray Harris. Without knowing it, she dropped her diamond ring into the can of change too. Later, when realizing it was missing, her husband and her went back to him hoping that he still had the ring. Right away, he gave back the ring. Grateful, the couple paid him money and set up a fundraising site for him. His brother, whom he hadn’t been able to locate for 27 years, was reunited with him due to all of the publicity.

Stories of love and sacrifice abound in literature. Perhaps one of the most well known stories among teens and adults is the tale of a poor, young couple struggling to find the perfect Christmas gifts for each other using their very limited means. They each manage to get what they think is the perfect gift for the other, but only accomplish this by selling a prized possession which effectively makes the new gifts impractical. This bittersweet narrative, “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, illustrates the moral idea that a person, motivated by nothing but love for another, can possess a willingness to give in a self-denying way which necessitates that the reader consider that wealth be measured by something more than having money

Do you know that lying can get you in a lot of trouble?The story thank you mam has a critical lesson behind it in our society.You can avoid trouble by being honest.Being honest is better than lying you can get what you want without lying or stealing stealing is bad and honesty is on of the best policies in this world.

This week’s reading topic is about nice things. In The Washington Post article: “ ‘Hello Rafael, would you like to sit with me today.’ A child’s simple- and timely-gift.”, it mentions a beautiful and kind gesture that a fifth grader in a California elementary school did to her new classmate who does not know any English. The mother of the girl believes that it should be “human nature to reach out”, Kimber Kinard stated to an interview. Kimber is very proud of her daughter, Amanda Moore to reach out to her classmate, Rafael.

Religious beliefs soon formed new values as the importance of gift giving became a ‘tradition’ among religions. In most religions helping others who could not help themselves was already a steadfast belief. As people’s values of wanting to help and give to others started to intertwine with the calendar holidays many people started to look for newer and better gift ideas for their loved ones and soon strangers as well. Christian’s predominantly could be found buying minuscule little gift items, such as notebook paper, pencils, and ribbons, for the homeless children, their families and the poorer community that could not provide for themselves during the holiday seasons.