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    Annika Czizik Critical Lens von Schiller 4B 9/14/14 Henry Ward Beecher was quite wise in saying that‚ “Greatness lies‚ not in being strong‚ but in the right using of strength; and strength is not used rightly when it serves only to carry a man above his fellows for his own solitary glory. He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own”. In other words‚ in order to be great‚ you do not need to be powerful; you just need to know how to use your power appropriately

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    this debate . Compelling reasons for Grimke’s historical success can be seen in the women’s differing contextual arguments‚ the effective use of rhetorical mediums‚ and the personal embodiment of beliefs. Angelina E. Grimke’s Letters to Catharine Beecher is a contrasting response to Beecher’s Essay on Slavery and Abolitionism‚ which was addressed to Grimke herself. Specifically‚ Angelina’s 12th and 13th letters serve as a fervent vehicle for which Grimke meticulously counters Beecher’s affirmations

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    making the world a better place for these people‚ but we still have a long way to go. People with Down’s Syndrome‚ Autism‚ ADD‚ ADHD‚ Cerebral Palsy‚ and other illnesses need to be treated as valued members of society. In “Told in the Drooling Ward” we see the protagonist is living in a mental institution‚ though it is difficult to understand why. Some disabled people do need to be isolated for a time‚ if not their whole lives‚ in an institution‚ simply because it’s best for their wellbeing.

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    This assignment is about a reflective account of my role as a team leader in the management of a difficult staff that resulted in a permanent change on the ward. to provide a critical discussion‚ analysis and balanced account of my leadership role in managing difficult staff and planning a change in team. I work as a team leader in a 16 bed unit‚ a very busy inpatient setting with dementia and end of life care‚ majority of our staff are nurses and care support worker..I am saddled with the responsibility

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    traumatic experience that ended in death‚ but believe that they are alive as well? This story was beautifully written and put together that there seems to be a series of different disorders‚ not only for Mr. Ward/ Mr. Will but for his deceased wife and children. Although the signs were there‚ Mr. Ward was so far gone in his illness that the unreal became real. I’ve always wondered how does it come to a person that can still live their lives in an unrealistic world‚

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    During new student orientation week‚ we had Dave Ward talk about two interesting illustrations that were very eye-opening as a new student. The first illustration that he talked about was ping-pong balls. He took the concept of them and talked about full truths‚ half-truths‚ and lies. He then used an example of hula-hoops as ways to encircle specific thoughts and how we have to decide what was right from wrong. The hula-hoops also signified a blockage of seeing the big picture. The second illustration

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    Harriet Beecher Stowe is a wonderfully talented author and public figure. Her most notable work‚ Uncle Tom’s Cabin‚ was originally published in a newspaper in 1851. It focusses around Eliza‚ a slave who escapes to Canada with her son‚ and Tom‚ who is sold south. The books was incredibly successful‚ translated into 60 languages‚ and helped bring attention the the truth of slavery. It is even been said to have laid the groundwork for the Civil War. Her main passion was writing and she used literature

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    Summary #2: Angelina Grimke’s Letter To Catharine Beecher Angelina Grimke’s letter to Catharine Beecher addresses the immorality and injustice faced by women in this time period. She begins her letter by basically saying that a lot can be learned from slavery in terms of morality and human rights than any other means in the world. Comparing the rights of all men‚ ranging from royalty to slaves‚ she says their rights are based upon the moral nature of man. She then states that‚ “the circumstance

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    occurred‚ especially after recalling my surprised reaction when first hearing about the case decision by Professor Christopher A Langley during the Medical Ethics One Lecture. This reaction was further emphasized after reading the BBC Article where LJ Ward states that the operation would be a murder of Mary. At the time I felt abiding the parents’ wishes would be the more ethical and safe option. After re-reading the case many times‚ it became apparent to me that separation was the more logical option

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    encountered with former slaves and runaway slaves in Cincinnati. Harriet Beecher Stowe first saw slavery across the Ohio River. Her mother had her own African American servants‚ but her dad supported freedom. Slave in her house was a fugitive so she helped her go to Canada for freedom. “The enslaving of  the African race is a clear violation of the great law which commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves.” - Harriet Beecher Stowe The compromise motivated the abolition movement and showed us how

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