After the court case when Atticus was leaving, the community of black people rose in respect of his heroic actions in which he presented in defending Tom. As the crowd rose Reverend Sykes said to scout “Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father’s passin,” (pg 211). Many people would argue, saying that he is not a hero and he was just doing his job, but I would disagree. Atticus was not only doing his job, he was trying to prove a very important point.
Black people in America had still hope for the future. the black people in America stood up for their rights and fought for their freedom. They developed brotherhood and love, and didn’t lose hope. The thing which was really unacceptable for them was their failure to enjoy their basic rights, like other people, even though they lived in their country. the black people in America suffered from the police interference in their lives and were even imprisoned even though they were not guilty.
Although many may view courage as a superficial strength, I believe courage is shown through the everyday actions of the heart and spirit. This inner bravery permits one to overcome restricting impediments and remain strong, even through desolate times. It allows one to branch out in his or her unique way, restraining from conforming to a discriminating world. Courage holds many meanings; however, I interpret courage as a commitment to stand up for what is right, no matter the cost. Most people who have attended school can remember back when it took an enormous amount of courage to face an intimidating bully.
Passion and Dedication it is amongst the most important leadership characteristics. A leader is always passionate about his goal or aim in life. A leader is always ready to sacrifice on certain things to achieve his goal. He always stands by for what he believes in and has the ability to steer public opinion. A leader sternly follows his ethics and principles in all odd situations and never gives up.
That’s why I agree with the prosecuting argument of the American dream that Minorities, and women, were discriminated against. First off, minority men and women, like Book T. Washington, were oppressed daily by the majority. Slavery was once a very popular mindset of this country, however today we look upon it as cruelty. Book T. Washington was born into slavery and felt the white man oppressing him most of his life. He fought back and gave speeches against such oppression against him and his people.
As “elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), he was often seen as a rival to the NAACP. (Royson)” Martin Luther later became part of the NAACP. It was an organization that would help colored people earn their civil rights. His protests were anti-violent, because he believed there was no win through a physical war. The only way to win was with the help of God, because he created man as equal.
He gives examples, such as the fact that most Blacks in the Deep South were still not able to vote and that racial violence was still occurring throughout the Nation. One of the most important ways that King got his objective to motivate across to his audience was by relating to the people and by already being a leader. If another person were to have given the exact same speech, they probably would not have succeeded in getting the same objective across. King was clearly an influential leader during the civil rights era and all Americans knew him as such. One of the skills he used most lucratively was the use of “master metaphors.” Terms such as “cash the check” of the “promissory note” (in reference to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution), aided him in getting the point across that Blacks in America had
Zack Barker British and World Literature February 25, 2013 My Hero According to an unknown author, “A hero is not just some character with superpowers pulled out of a comic book, but a person that someone can look up to; a person that someone can inspire you.” However, people come to the conclusion that we derive ourselves through life by taking it one step at a time, but the truth is our a gives us that extra something special when looking up to them. I believe my heroes are the members of the armed forces because they make sacrifices everyday and have the courage to fight and keep our country safe. A true hero can encounter numerous hardships that can affect them emotionally and physically. For example, when a solider is about to embark overseas, he or she will face numerous hardships that will affect their life such as losing a limb on their body or the possibility of never seeing their family and children again as they are fighting for our country. When a solider gives up their own family, it shows me that they truly care about are country.
First, the civil rights movement which was led by Martin Luther King Jr. was a foundation for equal rights between African Americans and whites. King found a peaceful way to fight the oppression in the south, and even though his protests were peaceful he was still going against the normal culture of society. The source used for this group was an actual picture from The New York Times newspaper that I found on the paper’s website. The picture dates back to May 3, 1963 during a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama where a black observer is being viciously attacked by white officers, and their police dogs. Onlookers stand helpless knowing that interfering could just make the situation worse.
Although it was frowned upon by most of the inhabitants where young John lived to be associated with the Indians, he never cared what others thought; to John it was natural to be their friend. Later, at the age of twelve, during a cattle drive to Michigan, he became friends with a slave boy. While in Michigan, Brown witnessed several beatings endured by his young African American friend (Linder 1). Later he described his experience as revolutionary, changing him into a “most determined Abolitionist” (Linder 1). The images of the beatings his African American friend endured were a permanent imprint on young Brown’s life.