English 112 20 February 2013 If I were a poor black kid Gene Marks is a contributor to Forbes and the author of the article‚ “If I were a poor black kid.” In the beginning of his article he agrees with Mr. Obama and quotes the president’s statement‚ “This is the defining issue of our time…This is a make-or-break moment for the middle class‚ and for all those who are fighting to get into the middle class. Because what’s at stake is whether this will be a country where working people can earn
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How do you know when you’ve seen a hero before your eyes? Most likely in real life they won’t be wearing a cape or suit that identifies themselves as this well known hero. Realistically you’ve never or even possibly ever will see that kind of hero. Why is it that that kind of hero always seems to be the first thing that pops into one’s mind when the word “hero” is said; that stereotypical hero that always features in movies? We often forget that we’re actually surrounded every single day by heroes
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status‚ and Oh! What laurels. However I see this position as it were with a pinch of salt as‚ it is more a thorny crown on the head of the person who wears it. Dealing with the daily affairs of the country‚ is not easy‚ so‚ this positions‚ this status‚ this name are not without the demerits. If I was to be the Prime Minister of India‚ the first and most difficult thing I would deal with would be the building of the character of the people of the nation. I feel that‚ all the drawbacks and failures
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Throughout mythology‚ the term “hero” is often used to describe a “god-like”‚ admirable man. A mortal can achieve an immortal status by becoming a hero. A hero is a mortal that has reached an immortal status. Heroes make god-like decisions‚ other than the other mortals in the poem. Hector is the true hero of the epic‚ The Iliad. Hector commands the Trojan army. He showed his valiant heart despite his crucial end. His opposing opponent‚ Achilles‚ egotistically ended Hector’s life and left his
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Where would I be if I would have stayed playing soccer? Soccer was my life I played from the age of 5 till about 14. When I transferred school in 8th grade I wanted to play for Harding in 9th grade. I went to one conditioning and didn’t want to play so I ended up playing softball instead. If I would not have played softball I would never have met my best friend Caitlin Emch. Doing what I wanted to do I got to meet Kaylie‚ Owen‚ and Aviana. On Caitlins birthday‚ I got a call at 7:30am of her crying
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Johnny Do you know what a hero is? A hero to me is someone who has courage to stand up against things and that risks his own life for something small. They are also outstanding achievements. “Y’all were heroes from the beginning.” (Hinton‚107) I believe that someone in the book “The Outsiders” named Johnny is a hero. He is because he saved Ponyboy‚ he saved all the kids from the church that caught on fire‚ and he gave Dally something to live for. Ponyboy and Johnny fell asleep in the park and
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Beowulf is said to be a hero because he defeated Grendel and stopped him from killing any more of Hrothgar’s men. This showed his great loyalty to Hrothgar and his people. Beowulf is a hero because of his outstanding fighting skills‚ his great strength‚ and definitely his great loyalty. A hero is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. Beowulf certainly fits into that category as his village looked up to him for his great skills and
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Katniss from The Hunger Games‚ by Suzanne Collins‚ establish themselves as superior epic heroes through their intelligent utilization of the twenty-five epic hero steps‚ along with their astounding courage‚ bravery‚ and endurance which ultimately transforms them into three epic heroes that will never be forgotten. As an epic hero the first hero journey step‚ The Call to Adventure‚ acts as one of most important steps‚ as it begins ones strenuous expedition towards victory and triumph.
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Maria I. Madrigal Mr. Barile English 1A 27 February 2013 The Home Where I Grew Up Situated in front of a dirt road‚ across from and empty lot that had a river running by it‚ was my childhood home. I grew up in this home alongside my mother‚ four sisters‚ and two brothers. I can remember every corner of the house as if it was yesterday that I lived there. The house is located in Michoacán Mexico‚ in a small town in the mountains called Coalcoman. The town was so small that everyone knew each
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in a Friday morning. I can’t wait for the weekend. Left my Xbox on last night‚ chips all over the room and dirty laundry everywhere. I get up take a shower‚ eat and get dressed. I pick whatever I find first thing on my dresser. After all those things‚ I usually play COD on my Xbox. I play with my friends and online gamers. It’s been 30 minutes since I started playing. Its 8:50am‚ I’m going to be late I thought while getting my shoes and bag on. As I arrived at school‚ I went straight to my locker
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