had rightfully earned this title because through my research I have only found evidence that Alexander was a man of greatness. Although Alexander displayed many characteristics of greatness there are three that have stood out me‚ his strategy‚ selflessness‚ and influence. These reasons show clear support that Alexander was Great and never anything less. The first reason why I believe Alexander is great is because of his
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“Happiness… consists in giving‚ and in serving others.” (Henry Drummond). All believers wrestle with selflessness because of Jesus and his perfect being with a servant’s heart because we long to be more like Him. State leaders struggle with selflessness because they are in the public eye and many people view them as feeblish because of how selfless they can be. A wise response to selflessness in literature portrays as a comic hero‚ but a foolish response to selfishness in literature reflects as
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humans‚ know of heroes. We’ve seen them on the television and they’re essentially the basis of all stories. And most heroes‚ if not all‚ have those stereotypical traits of bravery‚ courage‚ and selflessness. These traits are what make a hero. But a man is not a hero if bravery and courage and selflessness are normal in that society. It is the heroes’ non-native and unique characteristics that make them a hero in their own culture. A hero in that society would need to have different‚ noble characteristics
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“ This was love meant after all: sacrifice and selflessness.”(DelaCruz) “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry is a short story about the selflessness of true love. Della and Jim are a poor couple on Christmas eve. Della cried about not being able to buy her beloved Jim a present with only‚ “One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all.” She longed to get Jim a good gift but little did she know that jim would come home with a beautiful present for her. This story is filled with symbolism and irony
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again rescued by the Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket. Finally‚ Pinocchio learns that his father‚ Geppetto‚ has been eaten by a whale while on his search to find Pinocchio. In the process of saving his father‚ he loses his life. In return for his selflessness‚ the Blue Fairy turns Pinocchio into a real boy. The main lesson in this story is the value of honesty. Throughout the story‚ Pinocchio is faced with many temptations that test his morals. While honesty
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Selflessness is found in everyone‚ just as it is found in Stardust. A great example of a selfless person in my life is my boyfriend‚ Ryan. Recently‚ I was scheduled to work at 5 o’clock pm‚ and my Grandma was going to give me a ride there‚ since I do not have
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soldiers‚ but he stayed back to help them. These kinds of acts helped them win the battle because by saving the trapped soldiers and healing them it increases the amount of people fighting in the war. Another instance where Desmond displays his selflessness is after he gets a serious injury and needs to go back to the base. As Desmond is being carried on a stretcher after being hit by shrapnel from a grenade‚” Baker‚ along with a few other men‚ carried Desmond on a litter (stretcher) through an intense
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complex novel complete with various intricate characters. Miss Maudie is a complicated and influential supporting character present in this novel. Her complex and influential character is portrayed through the traits of optimism‚ patience‚ and selflessness. To begin with‚ Miss Maudie’s complexity and influence is exhibited through her constant optimism. She remains positive even throughout the tragic times in her life. Her enduring optimism is evident when her house catches on fire. As Miss Maudie
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Selflessness‚ and determination are great characteristics to have‚ but when they are put against each other‚ problems can arise. In the play Antigone by Sophocles‚ Antigone is trying to bury her brother Polynices after his tragic death‚ while fighting for the throne. Creon doesn’t want Polynices to be buried because of how he died‚ fighting for the throne‚ and killing Eteocles‚ the rightful king. Creon doesn’t think it is just for Polynices to be buried. But Antigone says the gods desire it. Antigone
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I completed the task. However‚ it came to a point that I was being exploited by my peers. Not only that‚ I was a victim of academic dishonesty. From eighth grade on‚ I learned to draw a line between too much and too little. Though honesty and selflessness are both important virtues of a good character‚ they both have limits. Truthfulness can build trust‚ but improper use can break trust too. Kindness can create impressions of a well-mannered character‚ but can also create the impression of a easily
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