reigned. I stood on the platform glaring down into the faces of each individual like a corporal observing his troops. In this room I was a corporal once again. My word was law. “You are to write an essay on the topic stated here.” I gestured jerkily towards a worn blackboard standing beside me. “Your essay is to be no less than five hundred words. Talking is not permitted.” A gentle wave of rustling washed over the assembly as pens were procured and nibs dipped into ink. I resumed my seat‚ sitting
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importance of life lessons; illustrating that the adults in the story are a big part of that journey. In “To Kill a Mocking bird”‚ characters in the novel influences Jem and Scout to develop into mature young adults. Atticus Finch‚ the father of both Scout and Jem teaches them a very important life lesson; people are equal regardless of race or social class. In fact‚ Jem and Scout learn from Boo Radley that people are not always what they seem. Finally‚ Calpurnia teaches Scout and Jem valuable lessons on morality
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Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus once stated “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb into his skin and walk around it.” In this essay‚ I’m going to discuss life lessons that can be learned from this novel and are still relatable today. The three life lessons that come to mind are racism‚ injustice‚ and don’t judge others based on their appearance. On page 144‚ Scout was talking to Atticus about people calling her father a “nigger-lover” she
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Life lessons are lessons that people receive to help them carry on their life smoothly. These lessons would include acquiring socialization skills and etiquette and learning how to be effectively persistent and responsible with others. Sports can be very instructive in teaching these types of lessons. There are obvious benefits of sports such as keeping people physically fit‚ promoting active lifestyles‚ and relieving emotional stress. There are also moral benefits associated with sports. Some people
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As humans we unconsciously learn life lessons every day of our lives. Some of the lessons could’ve been taught by teachers or by parents. No matter what‚ there will always be certain life lessons we carry with us for the rest of our lives. Majority of the life lessons I learned happened to come from my eleven years of playing hockey. Most people would read that and think I’m crazy that hockey could possible teach me about the hardships of life and how to handle it. But I’m not as crazy as most
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Like all good mothers‚ Gluckel of Hameln wanted nothing but to provide for her children and teach them lifelong lessons. She began to write her book after her beloved husband passed away‚ leaving her with their twelve children and his prospering business as a merchant to manage. Distraught‚ Gluckel wrote at night when she couldn’t sleep‚ with hopes that her words would stay with her children throughout their lives. Over the years‚ Gluckel wrote when she felt it necessary‚ collecting seven short books
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A quote with significance in everyone’s life‚ we all learn to judge others and their backgrounds but we forget about our own in the course. We are the reflection of who we believe in whether it is others or ourselves. I feel writing out about our experiences is an eye opener for everyone as well as for us. We don’t have to give an exact account of our history but have substantial examples to avoid being recognized as phonies‚ but instead giving an account of our experiences gives the novel or piece
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Life’s Greatest Lesson "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." As Henry Adams stated‚ and is the summary of the impervious bond between the characters Mitch and Morrie‚ in Tuesdays with Morrie. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a form of motor neuron diseases. It is a rare disorder in which the nerves that control muscular activity degenerate within the brain and spinal cord. What results is weakness and wasting
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Throughout my life I’ve experienced a lot of significant lessons. The lessons I learned shaped me to be the person I am today. My father being a deputy sheriff for 15 years‚ knew the lesson that I needed learn to keep me out of trouble. He taught me four basic rules to keep me out of trouble. The rules consist of‚ no means no‚ stop means stop now‚ keep your hands to yourself and mind your own business. These rules have kept me out of trouble ever since I heard my father udder them. I’ve lived my life by them
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In the Autobiographical Essay “On Going Home” by‚ Didion’s goal is to show how a parents “home” will not be the same as their Childs “home”‚ How everyones home is different. Didion accomplishes this goal and demonstrates her point well. Didion describes the difference in how being with her family feels to her and how it feels to her husband. Didion feels at piece with her immediate family and other relatives because this is who she grew up with. When she is talking to them they understand her longing
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