Conflict‚ whether we choose to admit it‚ is a part of life. Conflict may be sparse in a persons life‚ and most of which is over trivial things‚ but when faced with a conflict great enough‚ the very fibre of a persons being is tested‚ and how they react proves what kind of person they are. This testing only occurs when one is taken far from their comfort zones‚ and is such often difficult to see. This is not the case in regards to those involved in the witch trials of Salem in 1692. As one of the
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Throughout history‚ conflict has been an prevelent force for human beings‚ shaping our lives and interactions with one another. Conflict is ultimately the greatest paradox because when we react to conflict‚ it can often reflect the worst of our nature. A clashing of ideas has been important throughout history‚ as it tests the complexity of the human condition‚ exposing flaws‚ similarities and ideologies within our personalities‚ consequently‚ giving society a chance to strengthen and grow. Human
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Without conflict we won’t truly know the capacity of someone’s inner strength and understanding. Conflict is a true test which raises issues that otherwise wouldn’t be raised‚ issues which need to be dealt with in order for us to grow as a person. As well as testing a person’s inner strength and understanding it can also expose their weaknesses and flaws. Trials and hardships test and shape us as we learn from our experiences of dealing with them in our everyday lives‚ increasing our inner strength
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Creating and Presenting – Points of Change Prompt: ‘It is the conflicts that occur close to us that have the most impact on who we become.’ She stood there‚ her heart pounding so vigorously; it was all she could hear. Tears rolled down her face‚ crying silently not being able to comprehend all that was happening around her. For what seemed like years‚ all she could see was her beloved mother pleading tears of agony as her so called ‘father’ stood there and abused her. Desperately wanting to stop
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A quick meat and greet before the lights go out April 14‚ 2013 John Elder Stewart Trezise plies his trade as a mobile butcher. Photo: Meredith O’Shea In his own delicate way‚ Stewart Trezise is a sheep whisperer. He does everything possible to ensure the beast he is ministering to is kept calm. The day before they meet‚ the beast is put in a pen‚ so there’s no last-minute chasing it around. When Mr Trezise arrives‚ he moves about in a relaxed fashion‚ right up until he takes the lamb in his
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Conflict is an integral part of human nature‚ in which we all experience in our daily lives. The responses to conflict determine whether a resolution takes place‚ or whether the conflict at hand is perpetuated and escalated‚ to the point where a resolution is impossible. Persistence of conflict can occur due to religion and moral values. Intrapersonal conflict may arise‚ as one may seek to defend their religious values and morality‚ which can perpetuate a situation and cause the onset of other forms
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Encountering conflict: FLAP+C Written Explanation! This piece of writing is an informative essay with the intention of influencing the reader to agree with the prompt “dealing with conflict can give rise to heroic qualities in an individual”. The essay is written in a formal language which is best suited for year 12 VCE students‚ teachers and educated citizens who are interested in the topic discussed; the heroic qualities presented by the “candy bomber” Gail Halverson‚ the outspoken and
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In my study of the Context ‘Encountering Conflict‚’ I have come to appreciate the complexity of the causes and responses to disagreements throughout history. I wish to write creatively in this piece to capture the unique reactions humanity has to that which is threatening; an unpredictability in response that perhaps could not be done justice in an expository form. I have written my creative/persuasive speech for an audience of educated scholars at a TED conference. A logical and measured tone will
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In times of conflict‚ ordinary people do extraordinary things. During times of conflict‚ we see how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. It is when we are placed in such situations‚ similar to Najaf in ‘The Rugmaker of Mazar-Sharif’ that we see these things reveal themselves. Najaf experiences‚ life threatening situations during the war and experiences the effects of the tragedies. Extraordinary acts of humanity are also seen when people of opposing views of the conflict come together
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Prompt: It is the victims of conflict who show us what is really important When encountering conflict‚ victims usually do tend to display what our priorities are. But what is considered to be ‘really important’? Morals and ethics could be considered essential when encountering conflict as they allow us to solve a conflict by ‘doing the right thing’. This can include showing attributes such as honesty and justice. For the most part‚ victims of conflict show us what is morally right and just by their
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