The Choragus’s Effectiveness in “Antigone” By Deja Richards Sometimes, the people we know for just a season may play the biggest roles in our lives. The Choragus in the play “Antigone” by Sophocles is a great example of someone who impacts the decisions of others. Without the Choragus, much of the story’s conflicting moments would be lost or never solved. He really helped me see a different side of Creon, and also gave Creon a chance to change and grow as a character. The Choragus’s unbiased suggestions and wise tactics added dramatic irony to the story.
It’s also easier to make the critical voice ego dystonic, something the client eventually rejects as “not me.” At the same time that you are identifying and naming the pathological critic, you can also introduce the client to his or her “healthy voice.” The healthy voice is the client’s ability to think realistically. By emphasizing and strengthening this ability you are positioning the client to begin talking back to the critic. Names that are typically used for the healthy voice include “my rational part,” “my accepting part,” “my compassionate part," “my healthy coach,” and so on. Choose a name that fits the client’s self-concept (i.e.,
The talker-listener card (TLC) was created to be used as foldable third person who purpose is to keep us honest and remain on target without losing focus. The goals of talker-listener card is to remind each person to take turns listening and talking to one another. Taking turns talking and listening prevent arguments from taking place, but at the same time allows the person to focus the view points of the speaker. Petersen went on in further detail on to explain in a deeper aspect of the flat brain theory in a deeper perspective as well as more in depth explanation of the talker-listener card and it usefulness in communication. Touching on more listening techniques in later chapters he offer three technique to help improve are listening techniques.
Humans are social creatures, we live in groups, and we connect. To Deresiewicz this is an okay thing, but at times we must be able to find times to be alone. I feel a connection going on between pretty much all of the essays we have been reading. “Self-Reliance” by Emerson was all about being able to, well, “self-rely”, “Walking” by Thoreau was all about being able to leave your social life behind, and go on a walk, where you can clear your mind and find repose, and finally this essay “The End of Solitude”, trying to leave our natural lives for something more in-depth mentally. The way I live may be different, but I do believe that all three of these writers have a strong point in what they’re saying, and how we should be trying to
The lessons and techniques that this article have provided me will be very beneficial. I have recommended this article to my boss, some of my peers, my wife and even my children. If we cannot grasp every moment, we are losing time. It is up to us to decide what “the moment” is, but no matter what it means to each person, I recommend that they not lose it. By taking constant inventory of our mind and body and continuously working on the areas that we are falling short in, and perfecting areas that we are striving in, will aid in our professional and personal
Therefore, the university loses credibility. The writer goes on to say she is not against being involved with commercial activities, she thinks it’s good to be connected to the outside world but she thinks there must be a limit in order to maintain the university’s image and freedom to make their own decisions. In this essay Croissant’s intention is to make students and faculty members aware of the wider context of what’s going on around them. It seeks to open their eyes and realize how harmful it can be to sign contracts with corporations or accept money from them. I, as a student found this article very convincing and helpful.
You are easily distracted by all of the other fascinating possibilities. Your curiosity and restlessness propel you into many different experiences in life, and you are willing to taste or try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even it is something you do well, is real drudgery for you. You live in your head a great deal - reading, observing, thinking, spinning ideas around - and you need mental stimulation every bit as much as you need food and drink. In fact, if you had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, you would very likely choose the former.
I realize that not everyone will be your best friend, but if I spend time obsessing over it and begin to hate them, it will just bring down my own life. Although if I love them, or like them I will go on not worrying about all the hate and live happier. I am trying to incorporate some of the life lessons from each of the three books into my own life, so I can allow myself more personal fulfillments and cease the opportunity at an unbelievable life. Feeling fulfillment in life can allow someone to feel happy and realize what they have been working hard for will come in the
In the novel, the author, Tim Wise states that the “truth is, we love living in the past,” he goes on to say that this feeling is only displayed when there are feelings of veneration and uplifting stances of our country’s history. He states that people love living in the glorious years or the filling of a falsified sense of the past. The author believes that people want to forget the ugly parts of the past and just sign them off moments that need to be forgotten. In other words, the past is the past, and we shouldn’t dwell on it. But the author believes that if you take the stance on not dwelling in the past then other items of history such as, Independence Day shouldn’t be dwelled upon as
Pt will avoid situations or people that will trigger him to smoke. Pt will learn to practice relaxation techniques and practice stress management. Pt will keep hands busy by typing, writing, or squeezing a ball to keep from smoking. www.mayoclinic.com/health/smoking-cessation Consider finding yourself a quitting partner. Find a friend who is willing to stop smoking with you and support and help each other thru this.