Core Competencies Essay

When you think of bravery you often think of a powerful superhero or a person with a courageous and positive impact on the lives of many. Although this may be correct in most cases, bravery is not necessarily 100% all positive. Bravery is doing something that on may be afraid to do. Macbeth’s greatest strength and his greatest weakness are in his bravery. A prime example of how powerful Macbeth is when it comes to bravery is demonstrated in Act 1. In this play, right off the bat they introduce Macbeth

Everyone wants to be able to rule the world. Everyone wants to be able to do anything they want and control as much as they can to make their life better, but many people don’t see the bad side of power. Power can turn good people bad. Two great examples of this are in the novel, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, and the poem “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley. In The Count of Monte Cristo, a young French sailor named Edmond Dantes gets falsely imprisoned for treason against the king

Trust is an incredible trait to have. Some may say that without trust the world wouldn’t go around. But what exactly is trust? Merriam-Webster defines trust as “ one in which confidence is placed”(“Trust”). Confidence is a whole big impact that goes along with the feeling of trust. Being a trustworthy person means that people can rely on you for things. Trust can lead to a lot of danger also. If trust is broken, There can be a lot of lack of communication because someone might not trust you with

Amy Qi ENG3U1-05 Ms. Baker May 6, 2015 Sacrificing for Success Success never occurs without a cost. In order to achieve success, one must face a path of obstacles and make sacrifices along the way. Sacrifice is the act of giving up something that one values in order to accomplish something greater. Throughout the play Macbeth, written by Shakespeare, and The Social Network, directed by David Flincher, the characters encounter circumstances that ignite their ambition. It is this ambition that

The Power of Respect “R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me.” More than likely, we have all heard this famous song by Aretha Jackson played at one time or another, in fact, it was probably difficult to read the previous sentence without the tune of the song entering your head. However, the question is do we actually know what respect means? Webster’s dictionary defines respect as a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate

The conflict between good and evil is used throughout literature. Like the movie Star Wars, Dickens novel depicts good and evil in the form of light and darkness. Throughout A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens writes about the French Revolution, love, and death. Charles Dickens uses a contrast of a “Light” and “Dark” theme in his characters. For example, Lucie, Madame Defarge, and Carton are all described in a different shades of light . Lucie Manette, a character that is always portrayed in

Revenge is the retaliation of abuse towards the provoker. In the short story The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe, Montresor is the one who seeks revenge against the provoker, who is Fortunato. Fortunato afflicted Montressor and his family many times, but once Fortunato insulted Montresor and his family, Montresor wanted his revenge. Montresor accomplished his intent to execute Fortunato because of his pride, intelligent thinking, and vengeance. Montresor's pride helps him accomplish his goals

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface and the first man ever recorded in history walked on the moon. Courage is an appearance of bravery and the ability to do something that frightens most people. Neil Armstrong is a very adequate example of courage. He is very courageous because he has shown bravery and audacity in everything he has accomplished. A few of his many accomplishments include being the first man to land on the moon, serving as a naval aviator and being commander

Betrayal, the violation of trust that many fear, can surface from anyone no matter who they are or who they may seem to be. Sometimes betrayal can include actions that are forgivable. Other times, betrayal can be completely life changing, as it can tear humans apart. No matter, the word itself and the concept is usually seen as something to avoid. The concept of betrayal is often applied to novels, short stories, plays, or whatever the author intends. Incorporating betrayal into a work can often

Courage is often a measure of our self-esteem and will. Courage is what makes us individuals different from others. It shows in what we believe and the power of belief over our will. It is always "the difficult path." It can be an unconscious act of boldness, but before all it is the conscious decision of a person to act despite the danger. A model that proved the act of courage is Atticus Finch-novel chracter ''To Kill a Mockingbird'' written by Harper Lee. He is a man with a lot of skills, a