Win or Lose As humans , we have to lose to win. Life may not always be fair or in our favor but we have to let it run its course. Regardless of how long it takes; devotion, spontaneity, and heart can bring forth an opportunity we would have never been. People can not sit in one place and do nothing and still expect to go somewhere.
In the article “The Burden of Black Womanhood: Aaron Douglas and the Apogee of Beauty” by Amy Kirschke, published in 2008, the author speaks about the artist Aaron Douglas as a person who is not afraid to take risks. Even as a young boy, he exemplified the risk taker personality. He moved from the South to Detroit to look for opportunities, and explored jobs that he do not even have an experience. He just had the perseverance to conquer something that he aspired. Once a grown man, he was riskier by leaving his job as a teacher in Kansas and moved to Harlem to embrace his first love which is art.
Viktor Frankl once said “When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.” this quote demonstrates the theme of character changing in extreme situations and it is one that continually comes up in The Luck of Roaring Camp and The Outcasts of Poker Flat. In both of these stories characters develop from criminals and dirty people to heroes and respectable men and women. When Mother Shipton is faced with death she sacrifices herself to save Piney, and when faced with the tremendous task of raising a baby the men of Roaring Camp start to act better.
P: The short story ‘pride of seven’ by Robert J. Krepps, portrays the thematic tension be describing when given the chance you should always do you your best and never half ass it. S: The author goes on to explain, E: That when “The lioness must have told El Asfar about us, for a few minutes later his own broad muzzle poked out between the leaves that half hid the entrance to his lair”(5). E: This explains the thematic tension by showing when given the chance like when he puts the gun barrel in the layer he doesn't shoot he just backs down. It also shows that he does get the chance to kill the lion but fails to follow
Most people in life take risks. In Beowulf the main character, Beowulf, fights the monster named Grendel. In the short story “The Deep” Tom cannot overstress his heart but still takes the risk on loving Ruby. Beowulf shows risks by sacrificing himself to the monster so save hundreds of innocent live, even though the monster already ate only a few. In these stories, you see both characters taking risks in life for others.
Calculated Risk: Finding Character Evolution in Wein’s Rose Under Fire In the short story Rose Under Fire Elizabeth E. Wein explores the theme that you must take risks to succeed at anything shown in the three parts of her story through character evolution subtly shown in the inner and outer conflicts of the story.
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide was a very important documentary based of the book by Nicholas Kristof and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn. It talks about the gender-based violence that goes on across the world. Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl both work as journalists for The New York Times. Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide was filmed in 10 countries: (Afghanistan, Cambodia, Kenya, India, Liberia, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, the United States, and Vietnam) and follows Kristof, WuDunn, and celebrity activists America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union, and Olivia Wilde on a journey to tell the stories of inspiring, courageous individuals. Across the globe oppression is being confronted, and solutions are being fashioned through health care, education,
Myths have been around for hundreds of years and will continue to be a big part of the culture in all aspects of the world. The three passages from Native American myths are no exception as they all have a story to tell. Back then Native American culture was mostly an oral culture and myths were passed on from generations to generations. This was important to the Native Americans because this was their tradition and was sacred to them. In the native American myths, the passages all talk about the role of the earth and how it connects with nature.
For my independent book assignment I read An Uninterrupted View of the Sky by Melanie Crowder. This book takes place takes place in Cochabamba, Bolivia of 1999 where Francisco and his family originally lived. Due to unfair circumstances, the family was forced to moved into San Sebastián Prison where they spent their days until Francisco, Pilar, and Soledad eventually slip off to move to Altiplano where Francisco's grandparents live. The characters of this book portray many character traits throughout this book.
Risks are a possibility of loss or injury; all humans at least once in their lifetime have to do something risky. If life has no risks, you’re not really living it, since we humans do not grow as a species (or society) if there is no challenge in life. People in this world must have challenge and struggle to overcome an obstacle in their life to discover the real world. This way a person will grow physically and most importantly, mentally, to never do something adventurous or take the easy way out is on them. Krakauer, Emerson and Thoreau all have their own ideas on risk, but they all have in common is that risk can change a person for the good or bad.
Such as this evidence found for mighty warrior. Harry Potter took the risk causing a distraction for Ron and Hermione. “ He took a great running jump and managed to fasten his arms around the troll's neck from behind.” Page 176. Saving Ron and Hmermione's life, but putting himself in deeper danger.
Adversity can take us by surprise, but everyone at some point in life experiences it. The way our personal identity can be shaped is through our phases of adversity. The experiences of dealing with difficulties can shape the way we view life and the actions that will show our persona. When we persevere adversity and obstacles it shows our reputation and our true type of identity. In the play Hamlet, William Shakespeare, illustrates the way Hamlet, as well as other characters, deal with adversity through the types of motives they are seeking.
Taking risks. A bold brave thing to do which can end up being a great decision for someone to take upon, but at the same time being the most foolish and biggest blunder of someone's actions. To take risks is good once in a while, but at the age of youth it is just plain foolishness not knowing the full extent of what can come. In both stories “Ship of Fools” and “The Flight of Icarus” we see how both risks lead to tragedy and fame, but was there any point in taking said risks? Furthermore I will explain how in both ways good and bad that adolescents taking risks should not be praised upon and instead cared for.
In Coalwood, West Virginia, all the boys grow up to be coal miners and Homer Hickam has no reason to think he'll be any different. Too small to earn a football scholarship, Homer has no way out of his predetermined life -- until the soviet satellite Sputnik flies over the October sky and changes everything. It's 1957 and Homer's world just got a lot bigger. Though his father is mine superintendent and has no greater wish than to see his sons follow in his footsteps, Homer embarks on a mission to build, launch and enter into the science fair his own homemade rockets with the help of his loyal band of friends. Though their frequent mistakes nearly get them shut down, their successes inspire the whole town to believe that miracles can happen even in Coalwood, and there's nothing wrong with shooting for the stars As you can see The movie October sky has many examples of the four ways of communication, Self-Disclosure, language, listening, and perception.
People should be brave and courage to deal any kind of situation in our life. The novella also conveyed to the readers about not to accept defeat without
