What makes someone a hero? Most people would say someone who saves the day or has super powers or even characters in books are heroes. Antigone is a young woman in the play Antigone by Sophocles, Antigone is considered a hero by many for giving up her life for her brother and going against the law in 44 B.C. While Terry Malloy is considered a hero in the movie On the Waterfront for also going against rules. Malloy would be considered a rough kid who got into a bad situation with a group of mugs while working on the dock, not only does he save the day for himself but for others that are working on the docks as well. Antigone and Terry both go against rules for what they believe is right and become heroes.
Eric Devers, who is a state trooper in Ohio, is now being called a hero. He saved the life of a truck driver. The whole ordeal was captured on video. You can hear Eric repeatedly saying, "Keep breathing." He also said, "Don 't You Die."
In 1984 Republican National convention, Gregory Lee Johnson was among the people who participated in the political demonstration to protest the policies of President Ronald Reagan administration along with some of the others Dallas-based corporations. During the march through the city’s streets, Johnson burned an American flag while the other protesters was chanting for him. Nobody was injured at the protest or burning of the flag, although several eye witnesses were upset by Mr. Johnson behave, which resulted him being arrested, charged, and convicted for violating Texas statute that prevented the desecration of venerated object, such as the American flag, and State court of appeals affirmed. Nevertheless, Johnson appealed his case and argued that his actions were symbolic speech which was protected under the First Amendment; after his appeal, Texas Criminal Court of Appeals reversed it and decided that the State can’t punish Johnson for burning the flag in these circumstances. First, they believe that him burning the flag was expressive conduct which is protected
Contrary to popular culture, heroism is not all about gaining glory as is sometimes portrayed in the media. The performance of heroic acts not only benefit the people for whom they were performed, but also the individual who performed them. For example, Wesley Autrey risked his life to save a stranger in a New York subway station who had fallen on the tracks. Autrey recognized his heroism and growing fame, but did not boast it. Steve Hartman describes Wesley Autrey’s heroism saying “A hero only makes the news once.
Rick Cage is a 56 year old white male admitted to the Veteran’s Domiciliary to participate in the Chronically Homeless Veteran (CHV) program to address homelessness. Mr. Cage was referred by Lake County Probation and was mandated to participate in the CHV program, which provided a partial hospitalization program. Mr. Cage was recently release from prison after serving 2 years at Mansfield Correctional Facility. Mr. Cage was charged and found guilty of drug possession and tampering with evidence in 2014. After being assessed, Mr. Cage presented with the following problems: frequent legal involvement, substance use, mental and physical health issues, homelessness, minimum income, and lack of social/coping skills.
Marcus Dupree former American football player from Philadelphia, Mississippi. He lived alone with his mother and his disable brother in poor living conditions. He became well known to the public because of his football career. At the age of seventeen he was physically bigger and stronger than many of his team meets at the local high school. His senior year of high school he was recruited by the top first division schools in United States such as University of Oklahoma, Southern Mississippi University, Texas University.
Michael Grant’s “Front Lines” is an alternative history novel set during the Second World War. Unlike the real world during the 1940s, women are allowed to participate in direct combat in the world of “Front Lines”. The book follows the journey of three protagonists, Frankie, Raining and Rio. They each have a different role in the army but came to fight together under circumstances.
Cliff Mitchell provides all the students attending Mesa Verde Middle School one of the greatest learning experiences of anywhere in the district. In the year of 2008, Mitchell filled the role of MVMS’ principal. For the past 10 years, he lived in a constantly busy schedule. Mitchell normally wakes up at 6:00 am, or even earlier because of his love for his job and the students he takes care of. He arrives at the school at 7:30 am, about an hour earlier than the teachers.
Kevin Wilson has a unique way in which he writes. He puts little twists and turns that change the mind of the person who is reading the story. When I read his stories, he always leaves me wondering what will happen next and in shock. For example, I didn’t expect for the boys to kiss. I still don’t fully understand how the title relates to what is written, but overall it is a good read.
Overview The case study was about Mr. Kirby, a seventy-two year old widow male with type 2 diabetes who wife died a couple of months ago, and has been living by himself. He has become dependent, and struggles with his self-caring needs. He had a stroke and it resulted in a left-sided weakness. He fell a couple of months ago and fractured his arm bone, which was repaired and he was discharged home.
Cookie Cutter Heroes, a trope seen constantly through gaming, suggesting that for a game to be successful in the 21st Century that the hero has to fit a certain amount of traits, such as being strong, straight, white and of course, male. The lack of diversity and inclusion of different ethnic backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations in protagonists is obvious, such as protagonists in “Call of Duty”, “Assassins Creed” and “Mass Effect.” These games protagonists contrast the overall gaming audience, which should be better represented in the games designed for them to be more inclusive, creating a broader scope of representation for contemporary
I will turn the images on page 106 into an excerpt from a novel. As the war was getting ready to end, my brother and I were excited to see our family again. As we were talking about how everyone has probably changed and grown up, out of the corner of my eye I saw a sniper. BANG!!!!! He shot my brother.
When I was a kid, I didn 't really get that many toys for Christmas or my birthday. I had some toys. The only one one I would choose out of them is a Captain America shield that shoots out disk and you have targets that you can hit drop distance away. The place I got the the Shield was at Target and it was the newest Toy out so there were only like a couple left in the store. When I saw the Toy I begged to my parents to buy it, but they didn 't listen.
However, his false bravado and self-created grandiose image, will most likely impede his ability to accept the needed treatment and potentially diminish the likelihood for a positive prognosis. A thorough familiarity with his diagnoses, background, cultural influences, treatment history and motivation to fully engage in the process are needed to develop an effective treatment plan for this young man. II.
His parents mildly attempted to find treatment, but they were not as serious about the topic as they should have been. This lack of seriousness is heavily related to the lack of awareness of the severity of these types of
