definition of honor is something that can’t be defined. When people talk about the feeling of honor you may be able come up with a few things‚ but the definition of honor changes between people. Over time honor has altered and throughout the world the definition of honor is skewed. All definitions have some similarities‚ but none are the same. All through time honor has been used in many ways to describe a man‚ but what honor means has changed throughout the world and throughout time. Honor can be defined
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Why I am a Good Candidate for Honors English Colin Powell once said “The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort”. I always strive to be the greatest that I can be in my everyday activities‚ more specifically in my school work. I am a good candidate for Honors English because I am a progressive person and strive to do my best on a daily basis‚ it will help prepare me for courses I take in the future‚ and I am very committed to do well on all my school
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to challenge myself with advanced curriculum. I jump at every opportunity to take an advanced or Honors course at my school. I have been taking advanced classes since the seventh grade. I enjoy taking honors courses because they allow me to use my strengths and abilities at a higher and more advanced level. I believe that I have so much to offer if I am accepted into UNA’s Honors Program. Every honors program needs students that are driven and motivated to succeed. One of my biggest strengths is
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Crossing to the center of the courtroom‚ Arthur took a deep breath. “May it please the Court‚ Your Honor.” Arthur acknowledged Judge Valdis with a nod. “Good morning…” Arthur had every word of the five-minute long opening memorized‚ and he delivered his statement with passion‚ but not aggression. During his years of arguing cases‚ he had learned the idiom that you attract more bees with honey was true. Cultivating the jury’s compassion‚ which began with the very first words of the opening remarks
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Culture of Honor Southern states in the U.S. have higher violent crime rates than the rest of the country. This violence is known as culture of honor‚ defined as “a culture where people avoid intentionally offending others‚ and maintain a reputation for not accepting improper conduct by others.” (Wikipedia) It was brought to the South from the earliest settlers‚ Scotts-Irish‚ whom practiced the honor by putting their lives in danger to protect their herds against animals and thieves. However
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Consider the theme of honor within Hamlet. Discuss how Hamlet‚ Laertes‚ and Fortinbras contrast three kinds of honor. By definition‚ honor is the “quality of knowing and doing what is morally right” (Merriam-Webster). In Hamlet‚ three sons of three murdered fathers - Hamlet‚ Fortinbras‚ Laertes and Hamlet - are subject to the obligation of honoring their fathers’ deaths. Despite all three of these characters having to seek revenge for the deaths of their fathers through the murder of another
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Why I taking Honors History My first year in high school‚ I decided to take advance classes. I choose history along with other core subjects to take as honors. I selected World History Honors because I want more of a challenge and a more in-depth explanation of what I’m learning. I also know Honors classes look good for colleges. I would‚ as well‚ love to prove to my parents as well that I can complete an honors class. History‚ is a subject that I’ve excelled with an average grade. This school year
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How can I excel at Appalachian State University’s Honors College? There are two ways to answer that question. The first is in terms of me as a student. Individual attention is necessary for most high-ability students‚ such as me. Honors colleges provide that experience for me. More important‚ they promote the value of striving for the best one can do. In an academic culture skewed by grade inflations‚ honors colleges commemorate true accomplishments‚ instilling in students the pride that comes with
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American Honor Honor has always determined the values and things of most importance in a person’s life. As the world has changed over the past thousands of years has along with it gone the values and concepts of the true original honor or has the values of honor changed for the better and the concept becomes a lifestyle. The question then might be could the effects of culture lead to the changes of honor and not the time and if this is true‚ then modern what might American honor look like after its
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others. I took the less travelled road of deciding to take Honors classes. In the summer before 8th grade I got a letter in the mail saying I had been recommended for Honors classes. Originally‚ I thought this was a good thing because it meant I was intelligent and that it was a huge “honor” to be recommended for these classes‚ therefore‚ I decided to take the classes. Unfortunately‚ I now regret this decision. In my opinion‚ Honors classes haven’t taught me much. Many of the teachers‚ expecting
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