He accepted a prolonged imprisonment over the freedom that was over shadowed with a piece of slavery. He believed if he spent his prime age in the prison, his people will have their taste of freedom, and he proved that. This was the forces of his character that carried him along against all odds. Nelson Mandela is great example of courage both moral and physical. To summarize courage is being able to confront fear, danger, or intimidation it can
The third justification for remaining on the rock, is the sense of home he feels in this place, and the fulfillment he obtains from staying there. Henri chooses to remain on the rock because this is the only means of saving the one person he has ever loved, and through staying on the rock Henri achieves a sense of control over his situation, a sense of fulfillment in many different aspects of his life, and a sense of home, belonging, and happiness, all factoring in his decision to stay imprisoned on the rock. The first reason for Henri entering the prison on the rock, and thus remaing there, is his love for villanelle, and his ability to put her safety in front of his, caring more about her well-being than his situation and to him this represents his freedom. Henri states “ I think now that being free is not being powerful or rich or well regarded or without obligations but being able to love. To love someone else enough to forget about yourself even for one moment is to be free.” (pg 165).
Some parolees become so distressed they often commit new crimes to return to their “sanctuary”: prison. In addition, parolees find it difficult readjusting to freedom. While they were incarcerated they became accustomed to the correctional institution doing everything for them, feeding them, telling them what to do, when to do it, and making every decision for them. Now for the first time in years there is no one there instructing them what do; harsh reality sets in, the parolee must try to figure out what they’re going to do about finding housing, feeding themselves, getting a job. Returning to society after years in prison is a rude awakening, what everyday tasks and events you and I see as part of everyday life the parolee sees as giant obstacles to overcome.
FreeWriting In the article, “FreeWriting”, Mr. Elbow states,” next time you write, notice how often you stop yourself from writing down something you were gonna write down. Or else cross out what’s been written. “Naturally” you say, “it wasn’t any good”. I can definitely relate to the view Peter Elbow takes in his article. Starting an assignment is always the hardest step for me .Like in the very beginning, when you are digging for words to tie your point together; it’s always a struggle building that creative momentum.
Malcolm X goes on to say that he would spend the rest of his days reading, “If I weren’t out here every day battling the white man.” Malcolm X describes prison as his college. He thinks that no one got more out of prison that he did because of what he was able to accomplish with reading and writing. Malcolm X believes that normal colleges have too many distractions to truly be effective. I believe that Malcolm X overcame a huge obstacle by not being able to read and write. Having a friend for Malcolm X to emulate was probably the turning point and the motivation for him.
His life experiences taught him to strive for survival day and night. Despite all his struggles, Will never learned to resent or judge anyone. He grew up unconsciously as he tried to accept his father and accept him as explained on pg. 141
It is hard to focus and my study methods are vastly differed from those of an average college student. I am an aspiring student but struggles with focusing in on main projects as I want to ramble in a different direction. In order to get past this I must get in to a routine that requires a type of consistency in my studies. In the same way, Malcolm X had to learn to enhance his education he had to study consistently all day and every free moment in his day. I have to do the same in order to become a successful student.
My Academic Philosophy I feel that education is in place to help students to fully achieve their goals in life. Students of today are our tomorrow. High school is here to help us set our GPA so that we can apply to a great college. When I entered ninth grade, I thought I knew what I was capable of, but I was wrong. As time went on I realized that I needed so much more.
I will maintain honesty, integrity, kindness and goodness as I deal with other individuals. Hard work pays, hence I will do my best in every opportunity accorded to me. I believe in the existence of a powerful supreme God, who controls the whole universe and the occurrences in it. I am subject to this God, and hence in my interactions with others I will maintain peace and harmony. Life is sacred, and I will do all in power to preserve it, while maintaining the comfort of my patients.
Carla Wright My Return to School English Composition 1 Denya Cuiffo October 14, 2013 When we attend college as adults, we have expectations of what college will be or will not be. I decided to go back to school for quite a few reasons. The main factors for my returning to school includes my family and stability also plays big role in my returning to school. My reasons for going back to school is to gain communication skills, become a good role model for my children, if I decide to have any, gain independence and seek profitable employment that would be profitable for me. My father has always been my support system in my return to school.