Gentleness

When one hears the word “collision”, the mind tends to construct a negative image such as crashes destruction. However, despite the negative connotation, collisions can result in many more outcomes than destruction. Collisions between two cultures, for example, has the power to impact and shape the character of those who are searching for their cultural identity. Correspondingly, the cultural collision among the Ibo people and Western ideas leaves a great impression on Nwoye. In the novel Things

Hobson writes “The old man hangs the carcass feet-first from the pecan tree with gentleness” (5-7). The first type type of diction in this poem is peacefulness. The men in the poem take their time cutting the deer and they do it humbly too. Hobson uses words like “gentleness” and “softly” to direct a peaceful diction. Another type of diction in “Deer Hunting II” is appreciative. Hobson writes, “Now, watch me, Ungillisi, grandson

“hear[ing] other people’s statements from their point of view” (Baldwin et al, 2013, p.184). This type of communication depicts how successful leaders “create meaningful relationships” (Parrott, 2009, p. 41), through love, peace, kindness, goodness, and gentleness. As such, I

In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” by Chaucer, a story is told by the Wife of Bath in an attempt to show the one “thing it is that women most desire”(911). Although the Wife of Bath uses this story as an allegory to show that men are why things do not work out between a couple and that women should hold some power in decision-making, she ironically contradicts herself throughout the tale, as well as the conclusion after the tale. Through this contradiction and irony, the Wife of Bath’s attempt to portray

devices that Capote uses in the novel is the gentleness and sophistication. The audience was mainly towards those in the surrounding communities of Holcomb, Kansas and to those around the nation that wanted to know the feelings , and feel closely acquainted to the Clutter family, and be able to hear each and everyone’s background from the Clutter family to the murderers. One of the bigger themes that Capote uses in his novel is Perry’s soft, gentleness and his sophistication. For example, there is

In the essay “On Being a Cripple” by Nancy Mairs reflects her life as a “cripple” because of MS, and her recognition of it. Mairs purpose is to inform individuals on her perspective on being a cripple. She describes how she views herself and how others look at her. Mairs use of word choice, tone, and examples of her life experience provides a better understanding to the goal of this essay. Mairs begins the essay with a term to define herself: “a cripple” (267). She wants “society to wince” in order

I love martial arts, I practice Judo and kickboxing. Judo has taught me a number of techniques and principles from which I have drawn vital lessons for my personal growth and career. I will talk through 5 of such principles and how they continue to shape my personal and career development. The first principle in Judo is the break fall principle; learning how to fall and how to fall safely. In Judo, one wins by throwing her opponent on the ground and as such one must know how to handle the fall in

stories of Santa Claus. The North symbolizes teaching and balance. It is a direction that offers sacred wisdom and knowledge and although we tend to view the Northern direction as being harsh, those that are connected best with the North embody gentleness, thankfulness, and empathy. The North continues the contrast by the elements of dark and light, being able to have both an abundance of light and an absence of light at differing times throughout the year. You are an individual that identifies

I love martial arts, I practice Judo and kickboxing. Judo has taught me a number of techniques and principles from which I have drawn vital lessons for my personal growth and career. I will talk through 5 of such principles and how they continue to shape my personal and career development. The first principle in Judo is the break fall principle; learning how to fall and how to fall safely. In Judo, one wins by throwing her opponent on the ground and as such one must know how to handle the fall in

I love martial arts, I practice Judo and kickboxing. Judo has taught me a number of techniques and principles from which I have drawn vital lessons for my personal growth and career. I will talk through 5 of such principles and how they continue to shape my personal and career development. The first principle in Judo is the break fall principle; learning how to fall and how to fall safely. In Judo, one wins by throwing her opponent on the ground and as such one must know how to handle the fall in