yourself‚ understanding the influences of education‚ and doing what you believe is right despite what those around you may think. The works of Thoreau (Walden and Civil Disobedience) and Emerson (The American Scholar and Self Reliance) are great examples of these practices. In his The American Scholar Emerson says‚ “The next great influence into the spirit of the scholar‚ is‚ the mind of the Past‚- in whatever form‚ whether of literature‚ of art‚ of institutions‚ that
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In The Great Gatsby‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald conveys a message about idolization and adoration of individuals because of their wealth‚ power‚ looks‚ and belongings. In The Great Gatsby Nick tells the story of some of the inhabitants of the West Egg and the East Egg. Nick seems to have a cynical and scornful tone towards the residents of the West Egg and East Egg because of their immense lack of morals. He observes the dangers of wealthy living and admiration of others through Tom and Daisy‚ Gatsby‚ and
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What is an allegory? An allegory is a story that has a lesson or moral in it that is not told plainly. An example of an allegory is the tortoise and the hare. The hare thought that since he was faster that he could win the race no matter what happened. So the hare goofed off and and sleep and when he woke up the tortoise was almost at the finish line. The hare tried to catch up but could not. So what the moral is to me from that story is that you do not have to be fast at everything to win the “Race”
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Nick From The Great Gatsby said‚ "Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues‚ and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have every known." After reading the beginning of this book‚ I have concluded that Nick was either mistaken or lying. Though Nick appears to be a good guy‚ he does not know what true honesty is. Many of his actions prove him to be dishonest and morally wrong. Nick believes that honesty means being a good person‚ and having nothing to hide
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Movement‚ rebellion made progress in equal rights. African Americans were not treated equally and that was very upsetting. They attempted many different acts to show how they felt. Many african americans and their supporters began protesting. For Example there was ‚ picketing‚ sit ins‚ and marches. They were not going to stop until they were treated right. Eventually the
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for some nations‚ their desire for self-determination can cause great losses to the nations around them. Historically‚ the path of destruction that has resulted from ultranationalistic feelings like these have caused destruction and oppression. For example‚ China was oppressed and ravaged by Japan during World War Two. Another notable case is the ultranationalist views of Ethiopia during the interwar years. *The nationalist perspective reflected in the source should not be embraced because it can lead
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about the greater good; they may still search for a moral reason to defend the outcome of the choices that are made. In some circumstance it may be that the greater good would call for the abortion. This could happen in a life or death situation; an example may be that both mother and child would die if you go forth with the pregnancy. However‚ if you terminate the pregnancy you could save one life‚ rather than losing two. Additionally‚ it may also depend on the type of utilitarian you are dealing with
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character. He is most hated by everyone. Nick is the most admirable character; he is liked by everyone. Both‚ of these characters have their differences but‚ they have their similarities as well. In the novel ‚The Great Gatsby‚ the author F.Scott Fitzgerald makes every character look loathsome or admirable. In the novel the great gatsby tom is is the most despicable person because he cheats on daisy ‚ lies to everyone‚ and he really is racists to the bones for example.”civilization is going to pieces
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Samples of Business Ethics: 1. HONESTY: Honesty is the virtue of communicating the truth and creating trust in the minds of others. Therefore‚ business honesty means the virtue of communicating business truth and creating business trust in the minds of others. This communication may include verbal and non-verbal and may be transferred to customers‚ employees‚ investors‚ creditors‚ debtors‚ co-owners‚ the government‚ the public and anyone who may have interest in one’s business. 2. PROMISE-KEEPING:
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Throughout history and around the world‚ people have suffered oppression. The Pilgrims who moved to America‚ the Jews in Germany and slaves in America are several examples of persecution in history. Though this was evident‚ there were people who risked their lives to stop this and bring justice. There are many different means of persecution that has been created. Oppression‚ persecution and discrimination was and is very common in our country and around the world. As time goes on‚ people created
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