(238) Other students come to her and beg her to do something about Charlotte. In turn, the narrator takes on a motherly attitude. She has also noticed that Charlotte cares very little about her studies. She encourages her to read more and study
How does one define these traits? Merriam-Webster defines being noble as “possessing, characterized by, or arising from superiority of mind, or character or of ideals of morals”. Virtue is defined as conforming to moral and ethical principles, “morally excellent: righteous.” Virtue is doing what is right in spite of difficult circumstances. Each of these women has been defined by having or exhibiting virtue, morally excellent behaviors, high moral standards, and some degree of righteousness. Because of their individuality, I have chosen to interpret the very similar qualities of nobility and virtue in different ways for each woman.
A Perception of Case Study of “Amanda Jackson” Child, Family & Society (SOC312) Instructor: Sharon Methvin September 14, 2010 Amanda Jackson is new to the teaching field and new to her school which is very “popular for visitors to the district” to visit and maintains their “high academic standards” within the school district. Amanda finds the wit of the principal makes her uneasy because she is unsure whether the principal is serious or joking. She finds herself hiding from the principal like a schoolgirl and wishing she wasn’t around when she needs to visit the main office. Amanda is concerned because the principal is never spoken of in jest or in a negative light. The teachers speak only of her positive contributions to the school and her ability to make sure teachers and students have what they need from the district office “Bartlett Street”.
Right below the poem is the history of Natasha Trethewey, and she was a girl that was just light enough to pass for white. It’s actually really sad the way she describes lying about her skin color. She writes, “I could even keep quiet, quiet as kept, like the time a white girl said (squeezing my hand), Now we have three of us in this class.” It’s sad because she’s not lying to act cool. When she writes “squeezing my hand,” I get a sense that she only lied because she liked the way the girl was acting like her friend. The first stanza does a really good job in describing that she is really light skinned for an African American.
Even though there is a lot of trash-talking going on at the tea party, it is very proper, because even Scout is dressed lady-like. Scout just wants to sit there and be quiet so that she won’t say anything wrong. Then, Maudie says that Atticus’ food doesn’t stick while it’s going down. By that she means that his conscience is clear. “’Maudie, I’m sure I don’t know what you mean,’ said Mrs. Merriweather.
Lots of people look at her and judge her by her looks. Bleekers mum also says to bleeker “You know how I feel about Juno… She’s just… Different!” Juno sees herself as an individual a one of a kind and she is not bothers about it because she never complains or has a go at people for staring or for what they say about her. A part of the movie that really makes us see Juno as an individual and completely different to everyone else is when she is in the school and walking down the hall way to do to her class and everyone is walking the opposite way to her which makes it harder for her to get where she is going and this scene shows how different she really is and symbolises that she doesn’t fit
She does not care what the people in her school thinks of her as she describes them as idiots who has pathetic, empty, meaningless and consumer-driven lives. Like Kat, I also believe that school is one, big popularity competition and that people shouldn't be so superficial. Her motto is “you don't always have to be who they want you to be”. She also tends to be insensitive to other peoples feelings, as she answers Patrick's advances sarcastically and with indifference in the beginning. This is mainly because
She is in an armchair with a lamp in the background. This setting conveys a more relaxed mood. Her understanding nature is juxtaposed with the initial lack of understanding towards Michael’s situation presented by the other teachers. The separation of this teacher shows she does not agree with their alienation of Michael. The understanding tone of her voice contrasts with their sarcasm as she reads the letter “ I look and see white every where, white walls , white floors and a lot of white people”.
I really felt bad for the professor. The thing that surprised me the most is when the lecture was finished, some classmates went towards that girl and said something encouraging and positive and they thought that what the girl has done is brave and reasonable. At that moment, I think to myself 'Are teachers in America being disrespected? Are they having a low prestige in society?' After the business class, the cultural anthropology class followed.
Whereas most women are quiet and subdued, she constantly insults Benedick in front of others. Her dislike towards him is made quite obvious from the start of the play and she makes this quite clear by voicing her opinion. Beatrice's attitude toward Don Pedro, Claudio and Leonato is different from her attitude towards Benedick, but it is still not the attitude you'd expect from a women towards a man. She is very open with the three men and not at all subdued like Hero. She jokes that Claudio is as "civil as an orange", a pun for the Seville orange.