American Heritage Dictionary‚ is the pathological obsession with one subject or idea. In Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick‚ an obsession causes monomania in its main character. Through his actions‚ words‚ thoughts‚ and what others think about him‚ Captain Ahab is truly monomaniacal. Ahab is monomaniacal through his words and thoughts. "Talk not to me of blasphemy‚man; I’d strike the sun if it insulted me." This shows Ahab’s madness because only he would have the nerve to say that no matter who it
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Competitive forensics has been extremely important to me. Of course‚ debate has given me a multitude of skills‚ but also debate has helped me grow as a person. Being the Debate Captain for the past two years of the Texas State Debate team‚ has been an extreme source of pride during my collegiate career. Forensics drove my ability to craft solid opinions. Also‚ through forensics I have meet a multitude of new people and formed long-lasting friendships. I wouldn’t trade what I have gained from being
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-Christina’s POV This was it. All I had to do was block this last kick and I would be team captain. I’ve been waiting since last year and I’m not planning on letting one kick knock me off of my chance to be captain. Taking in deep breaths of air I stood in the goal ready to pounce at any object trying to get in‚ looking straight I see the next kicker‚ Ayden. She’s one of our best players I’ll give her that‚ her foot work is great and her kicks‚ oh god her kicks are even better. I’ve never spoken
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Cheerleading Captain Essay There are many different opinions out there about cheerleaders‚ many good‚ and many bad. Some think of them as the girls standing by the football field‚ but I think of cheerleading as a symbol of all the spirit that we can share‚ and a token of appreciation toward the team that’s being cheered on. Cheerleading is such a vital part to many sections of the school. If I‚ Nina Guenther‚ am chosen to be a captain for the Burrell High School Junior Varsity squad‚ I will make
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I have had my ups and downs throughout my journey of being a leader‚ but it has taught me a lot that has made me the type of person I am today. In my last semester of 8th grade‚ I tried out for the cheer team at Kennedy High School and made varsity. Each year we had a new set of captains‚ but each year they were all very arrogant and closed-minded. From the beginning‚ my goal was to become captain one day and be different than the past captains. Being the type of captain to help and mentor each individual
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interesting how easily people change when they encounter something unordinary. We can see this happen to the character Captain Nye‚ whose character in chapter 35 contrast with chapter 41. A friendly and helpful companion turns into a raging maniac when ill. One would then question: did he become a monster‚ or was he perhaps unleashing the monster that’s always been inside of him? At first‚ Captain Nye’s described to have possessed a “singular handiness about doing anything” and a “spirit of accommodation”
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the wrong decision and that is the reason he lost his life‚ I say he made the right decision because up until he died he did not give up like most people would‚ he kept fighting; he kept going and learned a lot in the process up until his death. Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands‚ at first it was confusing he had native friends in the south pacific but they never mentioned there was islands that far north. The natives did not trust anyone; some came to the shore with makeshift weapons
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I Noldylens Metayer want to be a captain for the Varsity football team for the 2015 season because from my perspective I think the reason we lose games is because of discipline and mental mistakes. The reason I was man enough to pick up an application is because I want to lead my team to the FCIAC Championship. Another reason is that I want to discipline my teammates if any mistakes are made or any childish behavior is occurrence. And my last reason is to help my teammates in school and getting them
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originally written by Herman Melville‚ Captain Ahab becomes consumed by the idea of killing Moby Dick- the white whale that haunts his every move. Ahab put killing Moby Dick above all else‚ and even suggests that it is God’s will. He says‚ “And may God hunt us all if we do not hunt Moby Dick to death!” (Moby Dick). In our lives‚ we all have a “personal whale”‚ a mission that we would give our lives trying to accomplish. In my life‚ getting respectable grades is my personal whale. As a child‚ I became
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A’Shonte Johnson AHS Officer Essay 4/9/13 The term captain is synonymous with the term leader. By definition‚ a leader is someone who is in an advanced position to take the initiative in order to go forth and show the way. A dance captain should be able to make intelligent and creative decisions quickly and efficiently. Dance teams are all about unity. An exceptional group glides across the floor with all of its dancers moving as one. There are no individual standouts. No weak links. But there
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