• “If you are a man, Winston, you are the last man.” Book 3, Chapter III Page 270. O’Brien tells this statement to Winston, which is essential to the entire novel. While interrogating Winston, O’Brien’s goal is to make him feel inferior to the point of no hope. Winston needs to believe that he is alone in this challenge against Big Brother. In this way people the chances of people challenging Big Brother are lessened.
8th juror, an architect and father of two, is the only juror to vote 'not guilty' in the first instance. Amongst these twelve anonymous men, he is the first to really gain the audience's attention, willingly and publicly going against the majority of the group by voting 'not guilty' after all the others vote 'guilty' (p.7). In this early action, we can identify many important qualities of his character. He is willing to question the 'facts' with which he has been presented.. He has compassion for the accused.
The Future of America Benjamin Franklin is an American historical icon who taught the American people many important lessons. His quote regarding the importance of training youth has depth and is valid still today. He was talking about what he believed makes a country strong. He focused on the youth of the country and how they are the ones that will improve the country. But, he also talked about how men make up the wealth and arms for the country.
“So the mighty brothers fought at first…Then a calm force gently toothed their well-matched spirits” (Tablet II, Column VI, 76-80). Gilgamesh’s inability to dominate this man forced illuminating thought out of him: he no longer was the strongest person in existence, he in fact had a twin self, one who could understand the damnation of his magnificence. The aftermath of Enkidu’s first meeting with Gilgamesh would result in a relationship so deep and powerful that it would spark an adventure, which would rival the
Jared Katz Professional Development Strategies – BA 2101, Section 13 Final Essay- 03/08/13 Professor Coppola Major in Success Major In Success by Patrick Combs was unlike any other book I have ever read. This short, informative book is filled with motivation, inspiration, and encouragement. I feel that the entire meaning behind the book ultimately emphasizes the difference between success and failure. Millions of people nationwide spend their days and nights trying to earn a respectable amount of pay to provide for themselves and their families. Regardless of your social or economical status, society has molded us into believing that money is everything.
Gruener 1 Hailey Gruener October Sky Homer and his father never really saw eye to eye. Homer had a great determination to do big things and his father wanted him to be a man and just work in the mine like every other man. The character traits and strengths a person needs to accomplish their goals is perseverance. Another trait you would need to accomplish a goal is self-esteem. Courage is also an additional strength you need.
After meeting both Cody and Daisy, Gatsby dedicates himself to becoming wealthy. Gatsby has all more of a reason to strive to become prominent. Daisy has become the only thing that matters to Gatsby, and it takes a truly great man to be capable of that kind of love. Gatsby deserves to be called great simply because he is a war hero. The war was crucial to Gatsby’s development as a man.
If there a was a battle that others couldn’t beat, he would strategize and bring out all his intelligent’s to be the best at it and prove to others he deserved his spot. “He jumped at the giant, clambered up his lip and nose and began to dig in the giants eye”(64). No matter how hard ender played and studied it was never good enough for him and would always give it everything he had. Ender Wiggin the most sensitive, determined but yet intelligent boy. When
Thorin managed to go back on all of his previously promised deals, and was thinking of no one but himself throughout the battle to keep his treasures. It took Thorin laying upon his own death bed for him to realize the real truths of life, and the importance of appreciating those who stand strong throughout your difficult journeys. Starting off as a greedy, unappreciative dwarf, Thorin makes the transition
Even though it’s the most “challenging” dream that obvious impossible to reach. But Gatsby, a great man with his new money, is tried his best to conquer it with all of his life. Yet, he’s not able to reach this dream. But with a big mind, he got his big mansion in West Egg, his yellow Roll Royce, his money, his fancy clothes “a white flannel suit, silver shirt and gold colored tie” (89). With all of his accomplishments, he sure deserved to call