‘We only need heroes in times of war or catastrophe’. Discuss with reference to a film or text of your choice. The film ‘Hero’ (2002)‚ directed by Yimou Zhang‚ is set during the ‘Warring States Period’ of Chinese Antiquity‚ prior to the unification of these states by the ‘first’ Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang ‚ the historic model for the film’s King of Qin . In a climate of terror and ruthless violence‚ minorities defend their right to exist as independent people‚ with separate linguistic and
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I was walking to the Meissen market from my house on the bank of the Elbe river to get food for my family when I saw German troops walking down the hill. “Finde alle Juden! Wir werden jeden töten‚ der heute nicht deutsch ist!” The Commander said. I don’t understand German that much so I carried on walking my down to Meissen. When I was coming back to my house the same troops came marching by and the commander said‚ “Diese Christen hatten keine Chance!”. They all laughed at that comment. When I
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I want to take this time to share my story about my transition back in the civilian world. In 1990‚ I was honorable discharge from United States Army this was during peace time in which I had to leave the military due to family hardship. At this time I received changes of duty station to return back to Korea which was my second tour of duty. I just had my fourth child and she was only 10 months old. My only option was to leave fourth children with my mother. I felt that was just to much for
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My name is Willow. When the trail of tears was finally over I was fifteen. I had seen what no other fifteen year should ever have to see‚ I’ve seen many deaths. I watched my best friend be shot. Anyway I was the oldest child in my family. I had two little sisters how I loved very much. They were strong but not strong enough. They caught a disease that killed them both. Now its just my parents and I. It is very hard to stay strong in such sad times. Depression has taken over my mother already‚ the
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Have you at any point had a craving for surrendering? Elijah did. The Lord had quite recently utilized him to demonstrate the country of Israel that the Lord is God (1 rulers 18). However‚ the dangers of Queen Jezebel so frightened him that he raced to Beersherba‚ 100 miles south (19.3). At that point he strolled another 150 miles south to Horeb‚ the pile of God. Twice God asked Elijah what he was doing there (vv.9‚13). Both circumstances Elijah replied with indistinguishable words - "only i am
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“A Warrior’s Journey” In The film‚ Peaceful Warrior‚ success is a major focus in Dan Millman’s life. Because of his high confidence‚ Millman struggles to face his own alter ego‚ to become more successful in gymnastics. Dan meets Socrates‚ but it’s only up to him to defeat his own bad habits. Once he lets his alter ego go‚ it gets to best of him and the stress causes him to do things that puts his future in jeopardy. “Success is what’s made of it.” (Socrates). After having a nightmare of failing
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A railway journey is always an interesting experience. I have travelled by train many times. But this time’s Railway journey was the most memorable one. Last Sunday‚ I went to Lucknow by train with my friends. We hired a scooter and reached the New Delhi Railway Station. There was a long queue before the ticket windows. The people were waiting for their turn to buy the tickets. My friend brought the tickets. Then we went inside. After fifteen minutes the train came from the yard. Some people were
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A Journey Colm Tóibín There comes a time in life‚ where humans look back on their past actions in the search of a clarification as to why their life is as it is. Every decision you make carries an impact on how your future is going to shape itself. It is at this moment that one will consider whether you made the wrong or the right choices‚ and imagine what their life would be‚ had they made a different choice. “A Journey” is a short story by Colm Tóibín‚ which
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beyond these basic skills. At its core‚ literacy serves as a bridge that connects us through our shared use of language. It is not just about understanding and producing words‚ it is about engaging with the ideas and emotions those words convey. My journey with reading offers a clear example of how literacy involves much more than just recognizing words on a page. It deeply shapes our ability to build meaningful connections with others and to engage with the world around us in a more meaningful way
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My Hero’s Journey : I think that in my life as a whole‚ I am still in the call to adventure‚ I have had‚ and i still have this anguish feeling of what am I exactly going to do‚ even if I had some idear of an ultimate goal‚ I don’t really have any precise one As far as I remember‚ I always have been interested into making my own thing‚ my own compagny‚ I remember to say to my aunt in the car after her asking me « what do you want to be later ? »‚ me answering : « I wan’t to be rich ! CEO of
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