Essays on Courage

Your lord does know my mind; I cannot love him; Yet I suppose him virtuous, know him noble, of great estate, of fresh and stainless youth; in voices well divulged, free, learned, and valiant; and in dimension and the shape of nature a gracious person; …

Nowadays, virtues are associated with refinement and nobility of one’s character. Aristotle believed that virtue is a function of the soul that guides every action of an individual. Thus, every action illuminates the discretion of an individual to act freely the chosen disposition. Since every …

Text: Mao’s Last Dancer I chose the autographical novel ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’, composed by Li Cunxin, as it has several themes that convey the idea of a journey. It is physical in the way Li Cunxin had to work hard to be a professional ballet …

1.Describe the life of Pauline and her siblings. Pauline and her siblings lived a life filled with fear. She was taught at a very young age about the challenges that her parents had gone through in order for her and her sibling to lead a …

Nature versus nature belongs to one of the most frequently discussed topics not only in the field of Psychology, but also in the areas of Ethics, Management and Philosophy. As indeed, many divisive debates about the matter cover extensive aspects within behavioral and personality studies, …

My thesis statement for my classification essay is these three core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment can benefit our society if we influence and guide our children to live by righteousness by incorporating core values that will help them be a successful citizen. This …

Journeys have a powerful impact on the traveler. Journeys may offer life-changing experiences, which leave a powerful impact on the traveler. Whether the impact may be positive or negative, those who embark on the journey are motivated by the goals they seek. This allows the …

The theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity furnish a strong basis for all other virtues. The cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance, are the foundation of all moral virtues. The theological virtues define our relations with God; the moral virtues define our relations …

Stan, the family man as the protagonist of the story/film, is decent, hardworking, and enslaved by poverty.  He works in a sheep slaughterhouse.  His is a story of the ’70s that encapsulates what African-American life is all about in the Los Angeles ghetto of Watts. …

What massage is the poet trying to convey about “The Charge Of The Light Brigade”? In the poem “The Charge Of The Light Brigade” Alfred Tennyson tries to convey the readers to honor the qualities of the actual Light Brigade. With the use of figurative …

The desire to serve the nation and protect the people as well as defend the Constitution is the primary duty of a soldier. The soldiers’job is a tough one and a big responsibility which consequently brings them to risk their lives, wealth and family for …

Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth contains an ellaborate exproation of the theme of kingship. The main character’s evil plan aims at overthrowing the current ruler and assuming power over Scotland. Based on this the playwright profoundly analyses which qualities are the most important in a king and …

How do you know when you’ve seen a hero before your eyes? Most likely in real life they won’t be wearing a cape or suit that identifies themselves as this well known hero. Realistically you’ve never or even possibly ever will see that kind of …

The short story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty depicts the struggle of a black woman in a white society. The protagonist in the story is an old black woman, Phoenix Jackson who travels through a worn path in the woods to acquire medicine for …

A Character Doomed to Fail Failure, a concept most people are familiar of, often refers to the inability to perform a particular action or finish a certain task. In the novel 1 984 by George Orwell, the protagonist Winston Smith dreams to overthrow “The Party” …

Book Project: Living a Wholehearted Life Jannie Jenkins Dixie State University “The Gifts of Imperfection”, by Brene Brown, writer and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. The book is written to open people’s minds to the power and impact …

When it comes to different forms of government, people have been ruled by leaders, princes, and presidents. Certain philosophers such as Plato, Lao-Tzu, and Niccolo Machiavelli have proposed their views on how to show power. While Lao-Tzu and Plato had similar views compared to Machiavelli, …

While popular culture is usually regarded as something trite, meaningless, and superficial, careful and insightful analysis of certain aspects of popular culture reveals a lot about culture as a whole. For the purposes of this essay, I decided to concentrate on one of the pop …

The seeds of discouragement in work with young people INTRODUCTION Discouragement by definition is the act of or instance of being discouraged, the state of being discouraged or something that discourages. In other words it is simply the feeling of despair in the face of …

The Difference between a Hero and a Tragic Hero The tragic hero is one of the most interesting characters within a Greek or Roman play. They depict many emotions and often their lives end in a horrible disaster. When we think of a hero, what …

“Henry V represents the more selfish side of Kingship” Shakespeare creates two ways for the audience to see King Henry V. One way is King Henry being a gracious, caring king. The other way Shakespeare has created for the audience to see is King Henry …

Being distinguished from many greatest American writers, Hemingway is noted for his writing style. Among all his works, The Old Man and the Sea is a typical one to his unique writing style and technique. The language is simple and natural on the surface, but …

How we relate to others is as varying as the stars In our solar system. For some, political leaders like Bark Obama and Sarah Plain display specific attributes on a dally basis. These characteristics are recognized globally as pillars of change and structure in today’s …

McCain mean by saying that “without courage all virtue Is fragile”? It means that If we lack courage to hold on to our beliefs In the moment of testing, no just when everybody agrees with our opinion but also when they go against opposition, then …

In the Iliad, Homer’s character Achilles embodies many of the characteristics of a hero including strength, quickness, leadership, and particularly, courage. During the Trojan War, Achilles battles courageously, destroying and killing every man in his path without any sign of fear or retreat. No Achaean …

The Act of Valor Today’s society consists of a diverse human race that shares a common goal, to live life to its fullest potential. In the film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings, the main character, Frodo, is set out on …

The United State’s National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) provides legislation that governs and provide for the rights of employees to form and join labor unions while at the same time providing an environment for collective dialogue between employees and employers (National Labor Relations Act, 2010). …

Courage is a highly acclaimed trait in a person. It is raised up in war and times of struggle, but sometimes the intentions behind these courageous actions are overlooked. The value of courage lies not in the act itself, but in the motivations and values …

There is much controversy and uncertainty about the reasons of why the Civil War started, and why it went on for so long. The Civil War is unusual not only in American History, but in world history as well because of the intensity and carnage …

The film “Courage Under Fire” tackles ethical issues and moral dilemmas. Here an officer during the course of his investigation, searches for the truth in the different accounts regarding a Desert Storm mission while struggling with his own demons. Wildland Fire Leadership Values and Principles …