In Melina Marchetta’s novel‚ "Looking for Alibrandi"‚ the theme of identity is a process of discovery along a journey for most of the characters. Although John Barton’s journey is short by the end‚ he knew what he wanted and he made sure that no one was hurt more than necessary when he achieved it. Josephine Alibrandi discovers her identity after many developments in her life‚ many of which include Jacob Coote‚ John Barton and Katia Alibrandi. Katia Alibrandi‚ Josie’s grandmother‚ (nonna) has experienced
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Who would have thought a girl from the small state of New Jersey would become a role model for soccer players worldwide? Carli Lloyd was born on July 16‚ 1982‚ and lived her childhood in Delran‚ New Jersey. She started soccer at age five with support from her dad‚ mom‚ brother and sister. Carli always found ways she could practice her soccer skills on her own time. As she once said‚ “My family lives in a modest neighborhood in a Colonies that it’s on the corner of Black Baron Drive and Parry Road
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Katniss may not be a real person but I think of her character as a great role model. I feel I can connect with her. Her actions cause me to think of others. Like the other day. I was waiting in the lunch line when I noticed my friend waiting behind me. She had been waiting there for the longest time for one thing; FRENCH FRIES
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A role model is somebody you look up to‚ somebody who has not only influenced you but also inspires you. Dancers all over the world look up people like Misty Copeland. Misty Copeland has an amazing story‚ from starting ballet to making a name for herself. Growing up for Misty wasn’t the easiest‚ her life has never been in one place‚ it was all over. When she was thirteen and started ballet‚ she quickly surpassed all of the other ballerinas‚ who have been dancing for years. She made it big when she
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Pele was considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He also overcame many hardships in his lifetime. He fought for a better life for the people in Brazil. Not only did Pele have many accomplishments on the soccer field he was also a role model for his country. Growing up Pele had a very difficult life. His father‚ Joao Ramos was a struggling soccer player and along with his mother‚ Dona Celeste had a hard time financially. From this‚ Pele grew up in poverty. He demonstrated his love
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Muhammad Ali is a role model for me because he led the nation of Islam with Malcolm X for African American equality .He also was a role model because of his immense strength and footwork. Muhammad was also a great choice because of his giant struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He has been diagnosed at age 42. Ali hasn’t had a large impact on my life but he is definitely someone I look up to. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17‚ 1942. He was born in Louisville‚ Kentucky
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Sir Henry Parkes played the key role in uniting the six colonies of Australia. Though he died five years before the federation was formed‚ he is considered the ’Father of Federation’. The Times aptly named him ’the most commanding figure in Australian politics’ at the time. Henry was born in England. As a son of a small-scale tenant farmer‚ he could not study in school for long. Even though he had to odd jobs to make ends meet‚ Henry never gave up on life. He self-educated himself‚ and also associated
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Americans that have influence my life. However there is one person that I can say has truly inspire me to be the person I am today. That person would be Destinee Hooker‚ an Olympian‚ professional volleyball player but most of all a person I chose as my role model. She has made a influential impact on my life and inspire me because I learned how to play volleyball by watching her and she taught me how to be a team player. Playing sports has always been something that I enjoy to do‚ so I decided to play
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that celebrities can be viewed as good or bad role models. There are many celebrities that can do good things for the world and model behavior that is honorable; through this we as a society can mirror that behavior in our everyday lives. One celebrity who is an extremely talented model and talk show host‚ Tyra Banks‚ can be a model for women and minorities alike. She is host of the UPN/The CW reality television show and America’s Next Top Model‚ as well as the co-creator of True Beauty. She
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sounds like it can be a superhero’s name‚ but he‚ Malcolm X‚ being a rights-activist and public speaker‚ once said‚ “I believe in human beings‚ and that all human beings should be respected as such‚ regardless of their color.” (Quotes by X 1). X‚ a role model to the black community and founder of the Muslim Mosque Inc.‚ was a powerful black leader who fought for human rights and equality. X became one of the most known people‚ somewhat of an alternative to Martin Luther King Jr.‚ to speak up against
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