He could not hold in his guilt anymore because he felt bad for conforming, or imitating, what the other members of the Dead Poets Society had done in Mr. Nolan’s office. Todd succeeded in following another one of Emerson’s philosophies, “To trust thyself”, when he successfully composed a poem [on the spot] in front of the class. “To trust thyself” means that one should always trust one’s self, even if one may be wrong. By following this transcendentalist idea, Todd gained more confidence in himself and the courage to speak his mind. He also showed intuition
Gary wants to break away from poverty and keep the next generation out of working in the fields or factories. The thought of having such a life like his parents made him scared and he overcame all of it as he explains in his book. Gary also, writes about the power television had on his siblings and on himself helps him to be where he is now. He is poet and enjoys life with his wife and
In the novel, Finney comes back to school so certain of himself “with such health,” he keeps doing things he shouldn’t be doing, which makes him believe he is still eligible to participate in the war (Knowles 104). Just like Finney, Neil in the movie is so sure and proud of himself for preforming in the play that he uses one of his soliloquies to direct an apology towards his dad; this makes his dad even madder (Dead Poets’ Society). Since Neil and Finney are both courageous and “most innocent of all” the characters, it’s harder to face the reality that’s in front of them, like how Neil can’t comprehend his dads firm answer, and how Finney won’t believe he is actually cripples (Telgen). Furthermore, Finney, who is brave, suggests jumping off the tree with Gene. Although Gene almost falls off, Finney catches him and saves Gene’s life, but he “practically lost it” too (Knowles 33).
Who were we really concerned about? He was suffering a lot with the feeding tube and that was wrong. I believe he just wanted for Susan to say that it was okay for him to let go. Some people have hung on to life until they can say goodbye to all that they want to. I think he didn’t let go because he still could see the hope in her eyes and hear the hope in her voice that she thought he would get better..
Brian is forced to take advantage of his studying whenever he is able to do it. Moreover, by telling her mom that it is his last detention instead of first, Brian shows that he does not want his parents to be disappointed about him. Brian seems not want to make fight or argue with people around and he is a submissiveness
I didn't want a bunch of stupid rubbernecks looking at me when I was all gory." (p.104) Holden wants to die because everyone is a phony but he wants to live because the phonies would judge him if he jumped. During the same part of the book, Holden talks about how he was trying to find some kind of “good-by” to Pencey, he says “What I was really hanging around for, I was trying to feel some kind of good-by. I mean I’ve left schools and places I didn’t even know I was leaving them. I hate that.
He believes that one should live their life learning from their “mother and nurse and father and tutor” (18). One should follow in their footsteps “and if [they] obey, well and good; if not, [they are] straightened by threats and blows, like a piece of bent or warped wood.” It is his process of education. Protagorean moral education mainly gives a person habits, not knowledge, because they have to follow a certain pattern. Protagoras thinks by following these patterns, a person will be morally just. Socrates believes that there is moral knowledge but it cannot be taught.
Professor Merchant Essay 4 Rough Draft October 21, 2012 Let Me Choose No human being wants to be in pain; but, what if the only way to stay alive was to live with pain. What is worse, dyeing purposely to end the pain or to live through the pain as long as possible to extend life? Dudley Randall shows that life is worth living no matter what. The speaker in “To the Mercy killers” begs for his or her life by changeling the mercy killers that want to end the speaker’s pain. Dudley Randall’s poem, ‘To the Mercy Killers,” argues for saving life paradoxically by pointing out all the reason to take it.
Jim also displayed the image of father that would give up his own life for his boy when stayed with Tom after he got shot. The doctor saw it and was grateful for “a nigger that was a better nuss or faithfuller, and yet he was resking his freedom to do it” (289). Huck took on a father type roll when he decided he was going to educate Jim with stories about kings and such, but respected Jim when he just didn’t get about King Solomon, “So I went talking about other kings and let Solomon slide” (155). There can be no dispute about Huck pulling in and risking his life, as well hell, “to set a free nigger free” (292), just as a father would do for his son. What was different about the relationship of Huck and Jim is that it was not expected by society, but it was based on mutual respect and trust that earned.
The preceding sessions focused on getting Harry to minimize his alcohol and substance use and to reach out to his parents with the goal of reconciliation. Harry confided in me that he was ready to quit and he needed my help but was willing to try anything in order to succeed. Our previous sessions also focused on Harry discussing why he felt the need to abuse substances and alcohol and how he hoped to be able to conquer it because he knew he needed to kick the habit in order to succeed in school and to be a productive member of