Bob, a very ignorant, poor man, feels like he must get some sort of revenge on Atticus for going against him in court, so he spits in Atticus’s face. Atticus simply tells his children “if spitting in my face and threatening me save Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that’s something I’d gladly take” (Lee 292). Atticus allows himself to be put in danger by letting Bob take his anger out on him rather than him going home and abusing his daughter, Mayella Ewell even more. In the novel, Walter Cunningham, a poor white man, who lives in Maycomb and serves on the jury, believes Tom is innocent, but he does not have the integrity to act upon his beliefs. Atticus’s self-reliant characteristics make him stand firm in his beliefs and follow what his conscience tells him.
He’s filled with “wisdom and chivalrie” (7), and he’s also quite a conqueror, who has won”ful many a riche contree” (6). Although Theseus is being a very brave man, he needs to be sure Creon ensures to not go without punishment. Also, he must resolve the quarrel amongst Palamon and Arcite, not just for the reason that it comprises of a family member, but because it is producing domestic turbulence amongst his land, resulting in him not having the necessary control. Theseus not only rules but he takes the time to reflect on life’s rules and to share his insights with those around him. His first encounter was when he found Palamon and Arcite arguing in the woods
Among the countless works of literature, the Bible holds stories that have helped shape and influence society. Genesis tells about man’s development through learning to cope with everyday struggles. The story of Esau and Jacob shows how one brother deceives his sibling and father for personal gain. While Isaac becomes old and blind, his sons Jacob and Esau battle for their father’s blessing before his death. The text reveals that an individual must not sacrifice his or her integrity in the pursuit of power.
There is another song that stands out that Tupac wrote almost twenty years ago that made him look like a prophet, the song is called, “Keep Your Head Up”. He addressed the importance of African-American men being responsible fathers and leaders within their families and community teaching positivity. It uses understanding, sorrow, and importance as a means to make the audience feel more
Martin Luther King gave many speeches about racism and how people should not be judged by the colour of their skin, but on the basis of their character. Days later after he presented some of his speeches, his relatives’ houses were lit on fire and were completely destroyed by rebellions. His relatives begged him to stop but he did not listen but continued and kept persevering. Since Louis Riel had given the Provisional Government permission to arrest and kill Thomas Scott, he was labelled as a criminal and was issued a warrant
Kumalo has a very strong moral sense and an even stronger faith in God. Although, Stephen Kumalo is not perfect. With his lies and harsh words, he sometimes hurts others. Entering a land of racial injustice, he is brave when meeting new people. Because of his courageous attitude, he puts in all his effort into his family and rebuilding his tribe.
Okonkwo was one of the strongest and most respected men in his society. Yet, he feared becoming an exact image of his father; therefore, embodying the values of manliness, he took on his own approach to life and how he dealt with problems in society. By adapting to his own deranged idea of masculinity he rejected everything that his father stood for, such as cowardice, gentleness, and laziness. Okonkwo stood for bravery, courage, hard work, and
The Odyssey The Odyssey is an epic poem about spiritual journey and how it can bring out the hero in people, and if they are true to themselves, they will always pull through. Odysseus is put through so much struggle and pain, but in the long run it actually ends up helping him become mentally and physically tough by testing his faith in his skills. The King of Ithaca finds himself in many great challenges where he proves to everyone around him, along with himself, that he has found his true identity. Odysseus has always been an honorable and respected man in his small kingdom, and many citizens are starting to see the number of capabilities he has, along with something inside of him that not even Odysseus knows he has. For instance, Odysseus remains strong for his crew, even in the toughest situations, like keeping his men under control while they are crossing paths with Scylla, so the adventurers have some kind of stability.
In order for a man to be considered powerful in this society, he must possess general manliness and fearlessness. Okonkwo is the protagonist in this novel, and because of his boldness and cruel masculinity, he is deeply respected by the villagers in Umuofia. Okonkwo is the epitome of a powerful man by the villagers’ standards. First and foremost, an adolescent boy growing up in the Ibo society had certain expectations in how he should behave and specific social roles he must abide by in order to be considered a man. Okonkwo frequently gets upset at his son, Nwoye, because he believes he engages in feminine activities and Okonkwo associates femininity with weakness (this misogynistic point of view is shared by the rest of the clan).
Jack’s character develops through obvious elements of characterization such as appearance, speech, actions, thoughts, feelings etc. Through fundamental elements of characterization, the reader is able to see the plot unfold specifically through his character, actions and thoughts and feelings. As town marshal of Yellow Sky, Jack Potter is a prominent and respected member of the community. He undoubtedly also has personal ties with and is largely devoted to the members of his town. Depicted as a stereotypical lawman of the West, it is his duty to fight the town troublemaker, Scratchy Wilson, whenever he goes into his drunken rages.