Gatlin was proud of himself for taking home bronze with a 9.79 in such a blazing race. "Just to be part of an epic race," Gatlin said, his voice trailing off. "I just wanted to get on that podium and just be there for my country." - Jon
He then went on to argue that sport is already economically unfair and poorer nations are disadvantaged. Olivier also indicated that he felt that the £300 million spent on drug testing at the Olympics could have been better spent. He concluded by saying that most of us applaud musicians who produce their best work whilst under the influence of drugs which shows hypocrisy as we single out and punish athletes for the same behaviour. Tim Chappell fought his corner by not referring to any of the points made by Olivier, but starting by saying that 'sport is glorious.' He explained with the point with the idea that sport is about creating extraordinary moments and drug taking would simply be cheating.
John Wilkes Booth: The Story of Abraham Lincoln's Murderer By Joseph Geringer The Colossus of Rhodes "Ambition should be made of sterner stuff..." Julius Caesar "Of the Seven Wonders of the World, can you imagine how famous a man might be who could pull down the Colossus of Rhodes?" Such was the meandering of 10-year-old Johnny Booth, whose quixotic upbringing by an overpassionate mother and an insane Shakespearean father were, inadvertently, already stirring rabid visions of fame, glory and immortality in his head. By early adulthood, John Wilkes Booth became one of the most popular actors of his day, respected by men for his swashbuckling reputation and adored by women for his handsome face, but those boyhood dreams of fame were never satisfied. That is, until an opportunity finally presented itself in the form of the American Civil War (1861-1865). Here he found the chance he had been craving, where he could fashion real scoundrels and heroes from air, both becoming so vivid and definable.
Djabir Yaya Professor Cindy Linden Legacy of Western Society 9/21/2012 Iliad Essay Homer uses some poetic devices to demonstrate that praising a hero can do nothing, but lead to excessive pride and result in violence. Although, sometime people do things that are above normal standard, but we do not need to glorify them since this lead to conflict in our society. There are many ways we tend to glorify individual; sometime we give them trophies while other time we just considered them as an outliers and heroes. Homer uses simile and metaphor to demonstrate the superiority of his main character Achilles to human being, but make it difficult for modern readers to understand his point. Homer uses metaphor with the purpose of showing his main character arrogance by
Throughout the mid to late 1800’s, Thomas Nast, known as the father of political cartoons, captivated his viewers in a magnitude the nation had not seen before. Nast’s comedic and satirical cartoons sought to ameliorate and sway the nation in line with his own personal beliefs. The zenith of his fame and influence was during the dawning days of the Civil War (1864-1865) throughout the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877). In 1862, Thomas Nast joined Harper's Weekly as an artist. Before long, he earned national fame for his drawings of Civil War battles.
Steroids: the Nasty Controversy In today’s society people want to be their best and get there by any means necessary. People want to find the shortest and easiest way to make it to the top. People who choose to use steroids and HGH for reasons other than appropriate medical treatments fail to recognize that they not only damage themselves but they also damage the sport by cheapening any victories they claim. Some human beings out in the world believe that the use of steroids and HGH in sports is a good thing. They are wrong!!!
No athlete has transcended the sport, shook up the world, and left the mark on history the way Muhammad Ali did. Millions idolize him after the peak of his career, but few know his overshadowed origin. Before he became the greatest, he proclaimed himself the greatest. Before he became a champion, he was a contender. Before he became Muhammad Ali, he was Cassius Clay.
Bo Hard or Go Home The epitome of a prestigious American athlete, extravagant cultural icon, and diligent self-made man, Bo Jackson defines the outlier label as seen through his journey from rural poverty to ultimate stardom. Whether he was furiously shaking off defenders in the National Football League or powerfully crushing fastballs over the fence in Major League Baseball, Jackson consistently shined during his career as a two-sport phenomenon. Despite the odds, Jackson rose to the peak of success, displaying what a determined, fearless attitude can accomplish. Contrary to common belief, Jackson’s driving force for success came from his underprivileged childhood of rural poverty in Alabama. The small town of Bessemer was home to young Bo, who was raised by a single mother struggling to support her large family.
Quayshawn Nealy Date: 10/30/12 Critical Paper Pub The model the way theory as described by the Kouzes and Posner’s five practices of Exemplary Leadership is a perfect example of how Ray Lewis uses his celebrity in a positive way to inspire and help others. Ray Lewis has been an intimidating force to be reckoned with in the National Football League since he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996 (www.historyking.com). Lewis has been deemed as one of the best and most dominant linebackers of all time (www.historyking.com), and his records throughout the years justify the previous statement. “Athletes have a unique and powerful position to influence people,” said Mori Taheripour, a senior advisor for sports development, during a panel on Sports & Social Impact at the 2011 Ivy Sports Symposium at Wharton in November (kwhs.wharton.upenn.edu). With the increasing number of fans that tune in to watch NFL games every week, it is no surprise that athletes like Lewis are looked to in a special way by those that admire them, and the fact that most Lewis and other friends in the league choose to do positive things with their fame means a lot to those they help.
Anyone reading this would agree that the players seem out of luck, and that the owners are going to win in this battle of millionaires versus billionaires. From reading the two articles, one can conclude that when dealing with writings on issues regarding the NBA lockout; logos is the rhetoric strategy that seems to get a point across easiest. While evoking emotion in readers’ works, it is felt on both sides of the argument and may leave them feeling unsure of which side is best. With logic and fact the reader is only prompted to believe a specific statement. It seems like that is why both authors seem to use logos, at the very least, in their articles.