Essays on Courage

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 …

Written by Sophocles, Antigone is an ancient Greek tragedy that discusses two girls’ decision to bury their dead brother despite the fact that the king will execute anyone who tries to do so. Should they honor the god’s laws, but risk their own lives in …

Back in the seventeenth century, they had epic heroes like Beowulf, who killed Grendel with his bare hands. Now, they have heroes such as Spiderman who can shoot web from his wrist and crawl up walls. Beowulf and Spiderman have characteristics that distinguish them as …

Mulan has captivated audiences for years, bridging cultural divides and inspiring imaginations worldwide. Throughout her long life, Mulan has become a symbol of bravery, tenacity, and self-determination. This article discusses Mulan’s narrative, character, morals, and influence on popular culture. Since ancient Chinese times, Mulan’s tale …

There is no way to quite describe how debilitating it feels carrying a crushing load of stress and uncertainty. When we’re panicking it is nearly impossible to find workable or well considered solutions to our problems.Feelings of stress are amongst the most frightening and powerful we experience …

Hemingway was the “macho man,” so to speak He believed in the values of courage, honor, valor, and never backing down. Santiago seems as if he is only an old man, out stubbornly following a catch for days on end. However, this follows the Hemingway …

What Caused the Salem Witch Trial Hysteria? 1692 was a year packed with excitement and terror for the citizens of Salem, Massachusetts. Belief and accusations of people being witches/warlocks under the possession of the Devil swept across the town and wreaked havoc among its settlers. …

Yellow sapphire ring Long gone are the times when blue was the only color associated with sapphires. With every leap mankind has taken, new wonders in every field have come to the forefront, yellow sapphire being one of them. Cheerful, sunny Yellow is synonymous with …

Courage/Coward essay For my character I chose Tom Robinson. He is one of the main characters and is the basis of the story “To Kill a Mockingbird. ” Tom is sort of like the underlying hero in a way. He brought the Finch’s a little …

Philosophy Gung If Panda tells the story about Pop, who was chosen as the dragon warrior by the wise old turtle, Master Agway, to defeat the enemies and save China from evil. Unfortunately, Pop was an unlikely character for he was fat and clumsy. He …

Patrick Draughn Words of Encouragment From the outgoing class of 2012 to the incoming class of 2013 we would like to say congratulations to you all, you made it. It has been a long and the finish line is gradually approaching. This upcoming year will …

Moral values For thousands of years human being tried to understand what does it mean to be human, what makes oneself a human being, and how can ‘humanity’ be best described. Though the answers seem vivid and one can find the definition in any dictionary, …

When pondering the daunting uncertainties of life, a man can only be sure that it will ultimately end in failure, for death awaits him at his journey’s end. Moreover, the evil and loss that run rampant in the world fill his voyage with pain-threatening to …

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, …

This essay examines the question of whether the iconic “Barbie Doll” (“Barbie”) causes young (5-8 year old) girls to desire thinness, thereby detrimentally effecting their self-image. Barbie, introduced to the children’s market in the 1950s, is a 9-inch doll created with what are widely regarded …

An epic hero is a character in an epic poem that is brave and noble and is admired by his followers for their achievements. Beowulf is an epic hero. He fits every description and is talked about in elevated language. In the story it is …

The “Lone Survivor” is a story of courage, loyalty and even friendship. In any military organizations, we can see how courageous or loyal the armies or navies are especially in times of missions, not only in simple missions but also in tough and relevant missions. …

Daniel Aubertine Dr. Viera 10/11/2011 Final Draft Embarking Patriotic Immortality: Rhetorical Analysis of the Gettysburg Address The Gettysburg address was given on the grounds of a historical battlefield in Gettysburg Pennsylvania during the American Civil War on November 19th, 1863 by the late President Abraham …

There have been numerous times when time has chosen to test society, and man has been put to the task of deciding to stand and fight, or to escape for the sake of his life. Across the pages of history, we can find examples of …

Sample Essay on Beowulf The epic story of Beowulf depicts a young man destined to find his place in Anglo-Saxon society as a hero, the deliverer of his people. Set out from his youth, Beowulf was enthralled, perhaps obsessed, with the idea of fame and …

People sometimes find themselves engulfed in chaotic circumstances, often discover these moments to be stressful, and always leave the situations bursting with pain. Following principles of honor, courage, and endurance in atmospheres consisting of chaos, stress, and pain differentiates an average person from a Hemingway …

Analysis of the Sigemund Episode Within Beowulf One of the best literary devices the author of Beowulf uses is the use of episodes and digressions. Each of these episodes and digressions tell another story apart from the main plot of Beowulf, but sets up an …

Anonymous Prof. Smith 2 October 2011 A True Hero Soaring through fiery infernos, slaying dragons, rescuing the damsel in distress; heroes are stereotypically viewed as those who go through a heart-pounding adventure to save the love of their life. However, this does not always have …

It might be said: Courage No one is born with courage, but rather born with the potential to be courageous. Courage is not always an act of great bravery, but can also be expressed in the most average day to day actions. But when death …

Many leaders forget that business is about values, not Just economic performance. Moral leadership doesn’t mean ignoring profit and loss, stock price, production costs, and other hard measurable facts. But it does require recognizing the Importance of moral values, human meaning, quality, and higher purpose. …

Paintings can have all sorts of meanings. Usually, painters use these pieces of art to express themselves on things they cannot normally do. Sometimes, it can also be a product of imagination. At times, they want to visualize a series of events into one artwork. …

One Giant Leap -A hero we shall always remember-Neil Armstrong “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”. These were the exact words of Neil A. Armstrong as he took mankind’s first step on another planet. Thousands of years have passed ever …

The Youth in the Journey of Excellence Every Filipino child has the talent to share and to be developed. This is the reason why we always go to school- to showcase our talents for us to succeed and achieve our goals in life. Our talent …

Gender issues are prevalent in Shakespeare s plays Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth. Some of the key characteristics relevant to gender issues are masculinity, feminism, honor, bravery, and ambition. These issues will be examined through the dynamics of three couples, Hero and Claudio, Beatrice …

Beowulf and Hercules Beowulf and Hercules are both extremely heroic characters with tons of characteristics that make them that seem that way. Both Hercules and Beowulf are very well known heroes that have had stories told about them for hundreds and hundreds of years. They …