with sufficient funds to help Socrates escape from his prison cell. Crito repeatedly argues with Socrates in an attempt to convince him to flee his cell. The first argument that Crito presents is his argument of reputation in which he states‚ “Surely there can be no worse reputation than to value money more highly than one’s friends‚ for the majority will not believe that you yourself were not willing to leave prison while we were eager for you to do so.” Crito is essentially saying that that people
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trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693. A person’s reputation is important because it’s something that people are going to remember about you when others talk about you. John Proctors attitude about his reputation is revealed when he is conflicted about lying. In the final scene of the play‚ Proctor’s conflict is he must decide what more important his reputation or his life. His choices are Danforth wants him to confess to witchcraft in order to be removed
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Lao Tzu once said‚ “He who gains victory over other men is strong‚ but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.” I believe this means that the most powerful person is one who understands and has control over themselves. Richard Wright‚ in his autobiography Black Boy‚ and the titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel‚ The Great Gatsby both lend themselves in portraying the truth of this quote. This quote can be interpreted as saying that one who understands and has control over
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conclusions and very bad things happen in return. Another theme that the author is trying to portray is that reputation doesn’t matter. For example‚ in the play many people would not have gotten convicted‚ had Rev. Parris not cared so much about his reputation he would have come clean about the girls and the trials would probably have stopped.An example of Rev. Parris only caring about his reputation is when he say “Abigail‚ I have fought here three long years to bend these stiff-necked people to me‚ and
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Accusations of witchcraft were common in the 1600s and people had to decide whether to confess to these accusations to save their lives or to not confess and be hung. These societies had strict ideas and rules on how to live life. Having a good reputation is the most important to people and individuality is not an option. John Proctor dying to save his good name represents Miller’s idea of a tragic hero because he is willing to die for his personal dignity due to the fact that he feels responsible
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are trying their best to change everyone’s opinion before people die for it‚ there are other people in the story are only trying to protect their own reputation. The main characters that represents the people are john Proctor‚ Abigail Williams and Judge Danforth. John proctor is an honest man who believes in helping others‚ but when his reputation is on the line he is forced to make a decision. On the other hand‚ Abigail Williams controlled the girls through intimidation‚ because she was the oldest
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Protecting Company Reputation‚ Image‚ and Identity Protecting Company Reputation‚ Image‚ and Identity Prepared for Dr. Robert B. Rogow College of Business and Technology Eastern Kentucky University Prepared by June 20‚ 2013 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Students at Eastern Kentucky University students would benefit from learning how to start‚ maintain‚ and improve a company’s reputation‚ image‚ and identity. Based on findings from interviews with executives
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shortfalls we experience every day. My personal ethical lens inventory reflected the many characteristics I as an individual contribute to society. This document will discuss certain characteristics such as my preferred ethical lens‚ my blind spot‚ my strengths and weaknesses‚ and my values and resultant behavior. * Through the Ethical Lens Inventory I learned that my personal preferred ethical lens is the Results and Reputation Lens. I listen to
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ODI contact lens is a revolutionary new product‚ which is aimed at replacing the traditional de-beaking technique used by farmers to minimize cannibalism among chickens. Being unique‚ there is no competition to the product in the market and hence ODI has the first mover advantage. There is very little awareness about the advantages of ODI among potential customers (chicken farmers). This product is in the introduction phase of the Product Life Cycle and the ODI team is faced with the task of developing
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protect one’s self . In the Crucible‚ three characters who are concerned with their stature affect how they act in different situations‚ thus preserving one’s reputation is a major and common theme. Throughout the play‚ the townspeople like Nurse Rebecca are falsely accused of those saving their names such as Deputy Governor Danforth. Reputation contributes in the novel to the greatest extend that be seen in the acts. For instance‚ townspeople’s stature signifies the play and is important to discuss
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