national anthemNational anthem It is a symbol of the country’s traditions‚ ideals‚ history and culture. Promotes patriotism‚ so people feel good about their country and generally complain less about taxes. - Promotes unity‚ so people stop arguing with different ethnic groups and embrace the fact that they’re stuck on the same piece of land for the rest of the foreseeable future. - Promotes tradition‚ so those with conservative views will stay happy. Also‚ it’s a bit late to change things now
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Theme of Honor in The Iliad Homer illustrates the theme of honor throughout many instances in “The Iliad”. “The Iliad” is about the characters and events surrounding the Trojan War. In the war the Greek soldiers fought against the Trojan soldiers. The Greeks were retaliating against the Trojan prince Paris who stole the Greek king Menelaus’ wife Helen. Agamemnon the brave and supercilious brother of Menelaus is a prominent Greek leader in the war. Agamemnon demonstrates the theme of honor through
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involved in the community‚ I have decided that the Honors College is the best path for me. I have set my mind on majoring in Biology and pursuing a career as a physician. The interdisciplinary studies‚ Honors Immersed‚ and the community involvement through Honors Engaged the Honors College offers directly line up with what I want to pursue outside of the classroom with regards to medicine and exploration into the sciences. These aspects of the Honors College will not only put me closer to achieving
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the same to remain competitive in school. Not only that there is growing evidence that many students take these bad habits with them to college. I believe that maintaining an honor code at school reminds students to have moral values and‚ a responsibility to perform honestly in their school environment. Pledge of honor for each piece of assignment that they gave was excessive
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Importance of Honor Guard “At every crossroads on the path that leads to the future‚ tradition has placed 10‚000 men to guard the past."-Maurice Masterlinck. Being a volunteer member of a military base honor guard‚ there are numerous reasons that require full effort and dedication. It is important that we‚ ceremonial guardsmen‚ strive to stay true to the creed put forth for us. Respect‚ integrity‚ inspiration‚ professionalism and tradition are key to being an effective member of the honor guard.
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Feuerbach Mr. Buckingham AP literature‚ period E September 12‚ 2010 The Power of Pride Pride and honor can be lost or won. In the movie Beowulf and Grendel‚ and in the elegy of Beowulf‚ pride and honor are very important things to all of the characters. The Beowulf of the old English story is seeking honor by killing Grendel‚ the Beowulf of the movie is looking to preserve his honor by justifying the killing of Grendel‚ which swore he would do. In both the movie and the book‚ the Danes have
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Honor means the showing of respect or an intense sense of ethical conduct (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor). The Last of the Mohicans was set during a time of honor and sacrifice and those with great passion gave it their all. Honor is shown through love of family and brotherhood throughout the film. There are many instances where honor is an issue in the film. The French offered a cease fire to the English when they found out no reinforcements were coming to help them. The colonists’
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National Park After the dramatic battle of the Civil War‚ Pea Ridge National Military Park (PRNMP) was established in honor to those that fought in 1862. With just 4‚300 acres where this significant battlefield takes place‚ people can visit this enormous park that is open every day. PRNMP has beautiful features where visitors can enjoy and have a pleasant visit because this park still preserves some of the things that were actually used in battle like cannons and rifles. The park also serves as
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written by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare portrayed the story of a once loyal nobleman‚ who betrays the kingdom of Scotland. He becomes consumed by power and descends down a road of destruction. Honor vs. Disloyalty is a general theme depicted throughout the play. Shakespeare enhanced the theme of Honor vs. Disloyalty‚ by describing situations involving insinuations of desires‚ morally based internal conflicts and physical actions produced by the characters. At first‚ Macbeth was tempted by three
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I never once imagined myself here. Nevertheless‚ attending this school and joining the honors program was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Going on outings with other members of the honors program allowed me to get to know my peers‚ and in turn allowed me to become more confident in both my verbal and social skills. This will impact my future tremendously
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